April Fools Day Race Recap

About as many runners participated in the RCGC April Fools Day Race as the 1989 Badwater 146. A few people finished the surprisingly hilly all terrain course that included gravel, grass and asphalt. John Fenton was the top male with a time of 15:07 followed by Michael Caylor. Nicole Jungkunz was the top female with a time of 22:00.
Thank you to our volunteers: Gina Meyers, Todd Hofacre and Don and Jenni Raake, who came up with the course and single handedly did everything. Go to the club website for complete race results.

St. Joseph Home Incline to the Finish Line 5K Run/Walk - April 21

Known for its challenging course-end hill and amazing finish line cheering section, this USATF certified run/walk includes a Waffle House breakfast, and benefits the residents of St. Joseph Home. Located in Sharonville, St. Joseph Home provides a home and respite center for children and adults who have severe/profound developmental disabilities. Event includes a Kids Fun Run and medals for the top three finishers in each gender and age group. For more information, visit www.stjosephhome.org/pages/events.
RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Saturday, April 21, 2012 - Open to All.
• TIME: 9:00 AM.
• PLACE: Saint Joseph Home, 10722 Wyscarver Road, Cincinnati OH 45241
• COST: $15 early registration, add $10 for tech t-shirt (register on or before 4/13/12). Register online or get the flier at www.racedmc.com.
  Team Registration online only $125 for a team of five, includes tech t-shirts (register on or before 4/13/12)
  $20 race day registration (no shirt). Race day registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
  
• INFORMATION:Known for its challenging course-end hill and amazing finish line cheering section, this USATF certified run/walk includes a Waffle House breakfast, and benefits the residents of St. Joseph Home. Located in Sharonville, St. Joseph Home provides a home and respite center for children and adults who have severe/profound developmental disabilities. Event includes a Kids Fun Run and medals for the top three finishers in each gender and age group. For more information, visit www.stjosephhome.org/pages/events.

Poll Question for April

The poll question for April is out! The question is: How Many Years Have You Been Running? Voting ends April 28 so answer soon!

2nd Annual Ambulance Chase 5K - April 15,2012

Ambulance chasing to solicit employment violates Rule 7.3 of the American Bar Association’s Model Rules of Ethical Conduct, but chasing an ambulance at the NKU Chase College of Law Ambulance Chase 5K is highly encouraged!
Join the NKU Chase College Law Students on Sunday, April 15th at 9:00 am for their Second Annual Ambulance Chase 5k Run/Walk. The race starts in Lot K next to the Kenton Garage and winds through the NKU Campus(View Course Map). Everyone is welcome! Registration is $20 in advance and $25 on race day. Register before April 6 to ensure getting a race t-shirt. After April 6 t-shirts will be available while supplies last. To register, go to www.getmeregistered.com.
Contact Melissa Moser at moserm5@mymail.nku.edu for more information.
RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Sunday, April 15, 2012 - Open to All.
• TIME: 9:00 AM.
• PLACE: Lot K, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights KY
• COST: $20 in advance and $25 on race day. Register at www.getmeregistered.com before April 6 to ensure getting a race t-shirt. Race Day Registration opens at 8:00 AM.
  
• INFORMATION:The race starts in Lot K next to the Kenton Garage and winds through the NKU Campus(View Course Map). Everyone is welcome!Contact Melissa Moser at moserm5@mymail.nku.edu for more information.

Cinci Runner Updates - March 2012

Click here to access the Cinci Runners' Updates - March 2012. Cinci Runners' Updates is a periodic e-newsletter sent by the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati. You can sign up for it to the right on the blog or at the newsletter itself.

Wanted: A Few Good Men and Women for this Sunday's April Fools' Day Race

The club needs about 5  volunteers to help with registration, timing, and finish line this Sunday April 1 for the club's April Fool's Day Race at Woodland Mound Park.  The jobs are easy and last about 1-2 hours. For your efforts, you get a free race entry to the club's Memorial Day Race in May. If you can help out, contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.

Cycle/Run/Walk Across America

Berkeley Lab has designed a transcontinental virtual trip across the United States. Each time you enter your mileage of either running, walking or cycling, they add it to your total and show you exactly what you would see if you had been traveling on the TransAmerica Trail from Yorktown, Virginia to Florence, Oregon. They also provide maps that show your progress and the progress of your friends if they have an account. If you wish, you can form teams to race across the United States. You can check it out at http://exercise.lbl.gov/index.html.

Poll Results For March

Here are the final results from the latest poll question. The question was: How many Heart Mini Marathins Have You Run? 2-5 was the top vote getter with 6 votes followed closely by None with 5 votes and One with 4 votes. Thank you to the 18 that voted. The next poll question will be out next week.

Flying Pig Marathon Mile 22 Waterstop

Water Stop Volunteers Wanted!
Once again the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati will have a waterstop at mile 22. Mile 22 is where the marathon really begins for the marathoners and your support and encouragement means plenty to them. If you are running the marathon, please encourage your friends and family to help out. If you're not running, join us for a little fun and help us help the runners at mile 22.
To volunteer at our waterstop:

1. Go to the Flying Pig Group Registration Page
   
2. Fill out the information and follow the instructions
3. Choose Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati as your group on Step 2 of the registration process.

If you have any questions or problems, let us know.

April Fool's Day Race - April 1,2012

April Fool's Day falls on a Sunday so club decided to do an April Fool's Race for 2012. It will be a 4.01k Run around Woodland Mound Park.
Race Day Registration only. Race Day Registration opens at 8:30 AM and race start is at 9:30 AM.
Cost is $4.01 for RCGC Members; $10.00 for the General Public. View the flier for more details.
RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Sunday, April 1, 2012 - Open to All.
• TIME: 9:30 AM.
• PLACE: Weston Pavilion, Woodland Mound Park
• COST: RACE DAY REGISTRATION ONLY! Registration opens at 8:30 AM.
  $4.01 - RCGC Members
  $10.00 General Public
  
• OTHER: Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com or view the flier for more information.

Poll Question for March

Before getting ready for Saint Patrick's Day, the poll question for March is out! The question is: How many Heart-Mini Marathons have you Run? Voting ends March 19 so answer soon!

Training for the Next Level: An Evening with Dr. Matt Busam - April 30

An avid runner and member of the Flying Pig Wellness Team, Dr. Matthew Busam will be presenting on good versus bad pain when increasing your training program. Whether you’re currently doing a walking program and wanting to run a 5K, or advancing from a 5K to a marathon, you will get something from this presentation. Dr. Busam is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Physician with Cincinnati SportsMedicine. He specializes in sports medicine injuries and treats patients in both Western Hills and Crestview Hills, KY.
Space is limited so participants must register. To register or for more information, call or email Al Ducker at 347-9999 x 93119 or aducker@csmoc.com before April 25.
DETAILS

• DATE: Monday April 30, 2012 - Open to All.
• TIME: 6:35 PM.
• PLACE:Gamble-Nippert YMCA, Cincinnati OH
• COST: Free but you must register
• OTHER: To register or for more information, call or email Al Ducker at 347-9999 x 93119 or aducker@csmoc.com before April 25.

Latest Poll Results

Here are the final results from the latest poll question. The question was: How do you normally register for races? Early Online Registration was the top vote getter with 10 votes followed by Depends On the Race with 5 votes. Thank you to the 20 that voted. The next poll question will be out soon.

Leap Day Race Recap

31 runners participated in the 2012 Leap Day Race put on by the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati. Ryan Woolley was the top male with a time of 13:50 followed by Harvey Lewis III who ran a time of 14:03. Ryan also won it four years ago. Judith Cothorn was the top female with a time of 18:08 followed by Darleen Sandoval who ran an 18:59.
Thank you to our volunteers: Tom Glasscock, Greg Knuckel, Greg McCormick, Dave Nelson, Don and Jenni Raake, Ryan Smith and Laura Wagner for helping to put on a successful race.
See you in four years when Leap Day falls on a Monday. Go to the club website for complete race results.

St. Patrick's Day Races

It is about two weeks to go until St. Patrick's Day! For the next three weekends, there are races to help you celebrate. Details of the races are below:

• Sunday March 4, Sprint For Special Olympics 3 Mile Fun Run, 10:00 AM, O'Bryon's, Cincinnati OH. Race information available at www.hcso.info.
• Saturday March 10, Shamrock Shuffle 5k & 10K, 8:30 AM, The Square at Union Center, West Chester OH. Race information available at www.wclfoundation.com and www.runningtime.net.
• Saturday March 10, Emerald Miles 5k Run/Walk, 9:00 AM, Newport on the Levee, Race Information available at www.cincinnatiepilepsy.org.
• Saturday March 17, Run for the Green 5K Trail Run, 9:00 AM, Landon Deerfield Park, Maineville OH. Contact Greg McCormick at 513-793-0508 or visit www.runningtime.net for more information.
• Saturday March 17, ORRRC St. Patrick's 5k, 10:00 AM, Middletown High School, Middletown OH. Visit www.orrrc.org for more information.

For more races in Cincinnati and the area, do not forget to check out our race calendar.