Cinci Runners' Updates - January 2013

Click here to access the Cinci Runners' Updates - January 2013. 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 or at the newsletter itself.

Early Bird Online Special For Winter Wonderland 5k Run / Walk

Join the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati at their annual Winter Wonderland 5k Run / Walk on Saturday, January 26th at 10:00 a.m. at England / Idlewild Park in Burlington KY. The top 25 males and top 25 females to cross the finish line will receive a commemorative race pint glass! Door prizes, food and drinks will be provided to all participants after the race. Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com, get the flier or the online registration page for more information. Save a few dollars off the current preregistration prices when registering online. HURRY! Offer ends this Saturday January 5!

Poll Question For January: How Many Miles Do You Plan To Run or Walk in 2013?

Happy New Year! The poll question for January is out! We want to know: How many miles do you plan to run or walk in 2013? Voting ends January 22 so answer now!

2013 Al Salvato Memorial Frostbite 5 Mile Recap

The Al Salvato Memorial Frostbite Run is held on January 1. It features a 5 mile Run and a 5k Walk. The race is named after Al Salvato, an avid runner and supporter of both running and the YMCA. Al founded the race to raise money for the Campbell County YMCA and was the race director for several years before passing away in 2006 due to complications from Leukemia. It is the last 5 mile road race in the Greater Cincinnati area. The 5 Mile is a distance than many older runners like more than either the 5k or 10k which seem too short or too long.

The race returned to the later time of 10:30AM after being at 8:00 AM in 2012. The weather was cloudy and according to the Campbell County YMCA sign, the temperature was 35 degrees Fahrenheit. There were about 180 other runner and walkers who decided to do the race this year.

For a 5 mile race, I thought that registration was reasonably priced. Included in the registration was the t-shirt. It was a short sleeve cotton shirt. I like races more when purchasing a t-shirt was optional instead of including it in the price. In return for the t-shirt option, you get a lower registration price. When Al directed it, the shirt was a long sleeve t-shirt with some great designs from cute to funny and you had the option of purchasing it. The designs were so good that I would end up purchasing it anyway even though I had so many t-shirts from races throughout the years.

The course changed from prior years as they added a turnaround in Tower Park to get the full 5 Mile and 5k Distance. The 5k walk seemed like it changed much as it looks like they took out the climb up Tremont Avenue. I have never walked it so a walker may need to verify this. Since I was a little slow this morning due to the prior night's festivities, I had to battle traffic in the last mile of the course which may explain the 8:00 AM start in some years. Post Race featured bananas, coffee from Starbucks, and water. Soup might have been a nice addition. Since the race venue was the Campbell County YMCA, you could shower after the race if you brought clothes and they did have lockers for your use as well to store your stuff, both underrated and under-appreciated features. If they make the t-shirt optional and have a lower price for registration, I might do it again in 2014.

Race Results

Happy 2013 from the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati

The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati would like to wish all you runners, walkers, and anyone who can put one foot in front of the other three times a Happy New Year! When you make your 2013 resolutions, please consider volunteering at one of our club races, maybe sponsor a club race, join the club, and helping someone who may need your assistance. If you can do this, I am sure 2013 will be a great year for you and others.

Year in Review 2012: The End is Here!

December Poll Question Results

Here are the final results from the December poll question. The question was: What Running Gift Would You Like For Christmas? Running Shoes was the top vote getter with 4 votes followed by Local Running Store Gift Card, Running Apparel, and All expense paid trip to a Destination Race with 2 Votes each. Thank you to the 11 that voted. Results will be up for the next few days and the next poll question will be out next year. If you have an idea for a poll question, send it to us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.

12 Days Of Christmas Run - January 6

January 6 is the considered the final Day of the Christmas season and to celebrate the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati is hosting a 12 Days of Christmas Run on January 6 at 9:00 AM. Meet at the Tower Park Track in Ft. Thomas KY. The run will be laps around a track combined with bodyweight exercise like pushups, jumping jacks etc following the song The Twelve Days of Christmas. The first day is a lap around the track, 2nd day is two reps of an exercise like pushups followed by a lap around the track, third day is 3 reps of a different exercise followed by the two reps of the 2nd day exercise, followed by a lap around the track until all 12 days are completed.
Actions for each day are below:

• Day 1 - Lap around a track
• Day 2 - 2 8 count body builders
• Day 3 - 3 Jump Squats
• Day 4 - 4 Skaters
• Day 5 - 5 Burpees
• Day 6 - 6 Superman
• Day 7 - 7 Plank Jacks
• Day 8 - 8 Push Ups
• Day 9 - 9 Mountain Climbers
• Day 10 - 10 Jumping Jacks
• Day 11 - 11 Squats
• Day 12 -12 40 yd sprints

No monetary cost. For more information, contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.

Details

• DATE: Sunday, January 6, 2013
• TIME: 9:00 AM
• PLACE: Tower Park, Ft. Thomas KY. Meet at the track.
• INFO:January 6 is the considered the last day of Christmas and to celebrate the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati is hosting a 12 Days of Christmas Run on January 6 at 9:00 AM. Meet at the Tower Park Track in Ft. Thomas KY. The run will be laps around a track combined with bodyweight exercise like pushups, jumping jacks etc following the song The Twelve Days of Christmas. The first day is a lap around the track, 2nd day is two reps of an exercise like pushups followed by a lap around the track, third day is 3 reps of a different exercise followed by the two reps of the 2nd day exercise, followed by a lap around the track until all 12 days are completed. No monetary cost. For more information, contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.

Al Salvato Memorial Frostbite 5 Mile - January 1

The Al Salvato Frostbite 5 Mile Run / 5k Walk will be held at 10:30 AM on January 1 at the Campbell County YMCA. The race is named in memory of Al Salvato, founder and longtime race director of the Frostbite 5, who passed away in 2006 due to complications from Leukemia. Al was a strong supporter of the YMCA and distance running in Northern Kentucky. He started the race about 30 years ago to raise money for the YMCA's Strong Kids Campaign.

Race Details

• DATE: Tuesday, January 1, 2013
• TIME: 10:30 AM
• PLACE: Campbell County YMCA, Ft. Thomas KY
• COST: $30 preregistered(includes T-shirt)through December 28. Race Day registration is $35. Race Information

Valentine's Two Mile Labor of Love Run - February 10

Join the Runners' Club this winter in one of the most fun and unusual races you'll find in Cincinnati. In 2009 we made it more unusual by adding a couple of new specialty categories like Ball & Chain(a male and female runner are tethered together so they run together) and Blind Date(you randomly get a partner). In 2010, we brought back the Costume division (need to run the race in costume). See what we do in 2013! The race is put on by the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati and proceeds go to support running in the Greater Cincinnati area and the NKU Cross Country and Track team.
RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Sunday, February 10, 2013 - Open to All.
  
• TIME: 12 Noon.
  
• PLACE: Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY.
  
• PRE-REGISTRATION: ends Monday, February 4th, 2013.
  
• PACKET PICK-UP: The Running Spot, Newport, Saturday, February 9, 2013 1 - 3 PM or at NKU day of race.
  
• DIRECTIONS: 471 ends at 27, go straight through light. Turn right at next light (NKU). Take first left, then first right.
  
• COURSE: 2 mile course beginning at Albright Health Center.
  
• OTHER: Get the flier or register online.
  

Poll Question For December: What Running Gift Would You Like for Christmas

The poll question for December is out! We want to know: 

What running gift would you like for Christmas?

Christmas will be here soon so answer now.

RCGC Winter Wonderland 5k Run / Walk - January 26

Join the Runner's Club of Greater Cincinnati at our annual 5k run/walk at England/Idlewild Park on Saturday, January 26th, 2013. The race starts at 10:00 AM, with race day registration beginning at 8:30 AM at shelter #1 inside the Park. Preregistration is only $10.00 for Club members and $15.00 for the general public, or register online at www.runsignup.com beginning December 15th! Race day registration will be $15.00 for Club members and $20.00 for general public. Awards will go to the top overall male and female runners, and top overall male and female walkers. *New for this year: The top 25 males and top 25 females to cross the finish line will receive a commemorative race pint glass! Door prizes, food and drinks will be provided to all participants after the race. For more information and to print a mail-in race entry form, please visit www.cincinnatirunning.com or email cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.
RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: Saturday January 26, 2013
  
• TIME: 10:00 AM
  
• PLACE: England-Idlewild Park, Burlington KY. Meet at Shelter #1.
  
• DISTANCE: 5K Run /Walk
  
• INFORMATION: The Runners’ Club of Greater Cincinnati will be hosting an 5k run and walk on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at England/Idlewild Park in Burlington, KY (Boone County). Come have fun with other Club members and meet some new runners and walkers – bring a friend along! Wear your snow shoes if you wish for added fun!Get the flier, register online or visit www.cincinnatirunning.com for more information.
  

Course Volunteers Needed For Egg Nog Jog

The 21st Annual Egg Nog Jog in Mount Adams on Saturday December 15 at 10:00 AM is looking for a few course volunteers. If you are interested or need more information, contact Greg McCormick. For your efforts, you will receive the 2012 Egg Nog Jog T-Shirt.

Cinci Runners' Updates - December 2012

Click here to access the Cinci Runners' Updates - December 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.

Upcoming December Races

Below is list of upcoming races in December. Check the club calendar for a few more races in December.
Saturday December 8

• Reindeer Romp, 9:00 am, Crosby Township Senior Center, Crosby Township OH, www.crosbytwp.org.
• Arctic Dash, 9:00 am,Camp Kern, 5291 State Route 350, Oregonia, OH, www.arcticdash.com. 

• Women's Recovery Center Santa Run 5K, 9:30 am, Women's Recovery Center, 515 Martin Drive, Xenia OH, www.keysports.net. 
• Jingle Bell Run/Walk, 10:00 am, Northern Kentucky Convention Center, Covington, KY, http://www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1024717

Saturday December 15

• Egg Nog Jog, 10:00 AM, Longworth's Mt. Adams OH, www.runningtime.net.

•  Noel 5K, 10:00 am, Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati OH, www.noelrun.org. 

Saturday December 29

• Topo Trail Running Series - Big Bone, 10:00 am, Big Bone Lick State Park, Union KY, www.topoadventuresports.org.