February Poll Question Results

Here are the final results from the February poll question. The question was: How Many Heart Mini Marathons Have You Run?  1-5 was the runaway vote getter with 10 votes followed by 16-20, 2013 will be my first one, and None with 2 votes each. Thank you to the 37 that voted. Results will be up for the next couple of days and the next poll question will be out later this week. If you have an idea for a poll question, send it to us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.

Club Members That Did The Bockfest 5k

While volunteering at the Bockfest 5k, I saw quite a few members there who were going to run it so it would be a good idea to post a list of members that who ran the race. If your name is not listed, let us know and we will verify your data.
Club Members who ran the Bockfest 5k:

Name	Time
Cindy Cranmer	28:03
Nurys Diaz	29:01
Robert Florez	20:39
Martin Hovey	32:01
Erin Martell	45:43
Jim McHugh	27:17
Thom Meyer	30:15
Gina Meyers	26:16
Melanie Miles	24:02
David Nelson	28:09
Jeff Oates	23:36
Kimberly Ogle	25:34
Jerl Patton	29:14
Gary Payne	27:47
Jason Reed	28:07
Tim Richmond	21:33
Greg Roa	20:53
Lisa Roa	26:53
Jeffrey Schwab	22:09
Scott Spicher	22:16

Bockfest 5k Recap

Bockfest is a unique annual 3 day community event in Cincinnati celebrating Over-the-Rhine, beer and the coming of spring. 2013 marked the 21st Bockfest and for 2013, they added a 5k race called the Bockfest 5k. The Bockfest 5k is the first of three races in the Christian Moerlein Beer Series which celebrate Cincinnati's rich history of beer and running. Proceeds from the Bockfest 5k go to the Over-the-Rhine Brewery District, the main organizers of Bockfest.
I was planned to do another race this weekend and did not want to run back to back races so I volunteered to help at this race through the Flying Pig Marathon. For volunteering, I got two free drink tickets plus a long sleeve t-shirt. Since the temperatures were cold, a couple of runners wish that the race had given out long sleeve t-shirts like the one that I had versus the short sleeve shirt that they were given.
I was assigned to help with the start and finish line. Start and finish were on McMicken Street near the main Bockfest Hall on Moore Street in Over-the-Rhine. Before the race, I worked with quite a few others to set up the unique bockfest medals each runner received for the race. We took them out of the boxes, removed the packaging that they came in and put them on the table. We had incentive to finish quickly because did I mention how cold it was outside and seemed to get colder as we set up the medals. After we were finished, I went back into Bockfest Hall to warm up and observe race day registration. Race Day Registration was unique in that you could use a credit card to sign up on computer. They also had paper forms that you could fill out as well and pay by cash or check. I don't know how well that worked. About 15 minutes before the race started, I headed back out to the finish line and was assigned to hand out water to the finishing runners. It was still cold and it started to snow lightly. They had about 1100 runners run in this race. The course took you through much of Over-the-Rhine and part of downtown Cincinnati based on the course map. The top male was Erik Finan who ran a blistering 14:53 and the second place runner was about 10 seconds behind him. The top female was Kayla Camp-Warner who ran a 20:16. After runners finished, they got a medal, a mylar blanket, and a bottle of water. Inside Bockfest Hall, runners could enjoy bagels from Brueggers, bananas and Bock Beer if they were old enough. Also, there were a few other vendors where they could buy food if they wanted something else. For an Inaugural Race, it was well organized, most runners seemed to enjoy it except for the shirt and it brought more people down to Bockfest. If it is run in 2014, I might do it as a runner instead of a volunteer. Race Results.

Group Run Updates - New Group Run on Saturday

The Runners Club of Greater Cincinnati will a have NEW Saturday Group Run beginning March 2 at 8 AM at Lunken Playfield. Meet on the trail next to the farmer's market. We will run 3-5 miles, all paces welcome. Call Gina Meyers at 513-706-1454 for questions/information.
Do not forget about the club's other runs!
There is a Sunday run that meets at Miami Whitewater Forest. Meet at the Visitor Center at 8:15am and run starts at 8:30 am. Please join us. All paces are welcome.Note:All vehicles entering Hamilton County District Parks must have a valid Motor Vehicle Park Permit($10 annual; $3 daily).
On Wednesdays, Rebecca Homan leads a group at Hyde Park Square to get ready for the Spring Season.  It meets at 6:30 PM near the Fountain at Hyde Park Square.  The Hyde Park Run is a great run for beginners. Contact Rebecca for details.
 Weekly Group Run Details:

• Saturday Run at Lunken at 8:15 AM - Begins this Saturday March 2. Meet on the trail next to the farmer's market. For more information, call or text Gina Meyers at 513-706-1454.
• Miami Whitewater Group Run on Sundays at 8:30 am - Club runs from Miami Whitewater Forest. Check-in is at 8:15 AM at the Visitor Center. Runs start at 8:30 AM. Contact Gina Meyers at 513-706-1454 or email her at meyersgm@rprunning.com for more information. Please Note: All vehicles entering Hamilton County District Parks must have a valid Motor Vehicle Park Permit($10 annual; $3 daily). 
• Hyde Park Square Run on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM -  Meet at Hyde Park Square at 6:30 PM. Contact Rebecca Homan for details. Great run for beginners.

Upcoming Races - March

Below is list of upcoming races in Greater Cincinnati for March. Check the club calendar for a few more races in March.
Saturday March 2

• Food On The Run 5k and 10k, 9:00am, Yeatman's Cove, Cincinnati OH, www.racedmc.com.
• Bockfest 5k, 10:00 am, Bockfest Hall, Cincinnati OH, www.flyingpigmarathon.com.

Saturday March 9

• Wyoming School Foundation 5k Fun Run, 8:00 am, Wyoming Civic Center, Wyoming, OH, www.wyomingschoolfoundation.org.
• Shamrock Shuffle 5k and 10k, 8:30 am, The Square @ Union Centre, West Chester, OH, https://www.theshamrockshuffle.com.

Saturday March 16

• Run For the Green 5k Trail Run, 9:00 am,Landon Deerfield Park, Maineville OH, Greg McCormick www.runningtime.net.

Sunday March 17

• 36th Annual Mercy Health Heart Mini, 7:45 am, Fountain Square, Cincinnati OH, www.heartmini.org.

Saturday March 23

• Emerald Miles 5k Run / Walk, 9:00 am, Newport On The Levee, Newport KY, www.cincinnatiepilepsy.org.
• GA 5k - "A Heavenly Hog Jog", 9:00 am, Guardian Angels Church, Cincinnati OH, Greg McCormick www.runningtime.net.

Sunday March 24

• Cincinnati World Down Syndrome Day 5K Run/Walk, 10:00 am, Winton Woods Harbor, Cincinnati OH, www.speedy-feet.com.
• Cincinnati Gorilla Run, 11:00 am, Montgomery Inn Boathouse, Cincinnati OH, www.cincinnatigorillarun.com.

Saturday March 30

• Run For Bux 5k, 8:30 am, Riverside Park, Milford OH, www.kimbux.com.

Cinci Runners' Updates - February 2013 Extra - Labor of Love Run Results

Click here to access the Cinci Runners' Updates - February 2013 Extra - Labor of Love Run Results. 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.

15th Annual Sweetheart Shuffle 5k Race Recap

The Sweetheart Shuffle 5k is a race put on by the Middletown Street Striders. 2013 was the 15th year for the race. Usually, I do not have a chance to do this race since it falls the same weekend as the Valentine Labor of Love which is closer to where I live. In 2013, both races fell on different weekends so I could do both. The race was at the Atrium YMCA in Franklin and had a noon start. They had about 130 runners and walkers. Race Day Registration was $10 which was the same price as preregistration. For $5 more you could get a long sleeve t-shirt. I have plenty of shirts so I passed on the shirt. The race had chip timing with the Ipico Chip placed on the shoe. The course was two lap course near the Atrium Medical Center with one street that you ran out and back one time. It was mostly flat. Conditions for the race were great for a February afternoon with clear skies, Sun, almost 30 degrees and I felt no wind.   Post race was good actually great for paying only $10 for the race as they featured homemade cookies,coffee from Panera, bananas, focacia bread, and water.  Results took sometime to do but I really had no place to go so I stayed for the awards. Awards were semi-circular picture frames and went to some interesting categories like 12&under, 13-39, Masters(40-59) and Seniors(60+). They also had a twosome division for males and females racing together as a team. If the Valentine's Labor of Love and Sweetheart Shuffle 5k fall on different weekends in 2014, I may do it again due to the nice postrace, and great price for a 5k run. Race Results.

Club Race Calendar

Check out the club calendar for Cincinnati Road Races. It includes 5Ks, 10Ks, Marathons, Half Marathons, and just about any other distance that you could imagine running. It includes Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati events, and a few regional and national races but mainly Cincinnati and Northern KY local road races. If you would like to add an event to the calendar, contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com and include race name, date, a brief description, and where to get more information(i.e website,contact person, phone number, email). Access the club race calendar.

RCGC Blog Poll Question for February

The poll question for February is out! We want to know: How Many Heart Mini Marathons Have You Run? Voting ends February 28 so answer now!

33rd Annual Valentine's 2 Mile Labor of Love Recap

About 300 runners and walkers participated in the 33rd Annual Valentine's Labor of Love 2 Mile Run this past Sunday in cloudy but comfortable conditions(View photos). Keegan Rathkamp was the top male overall with a time of 10:34 followed by Blake Meyer who ran a 10:45. Kelly Meyer was the top female with a time of 12:59 followed by Sarah Duncan who ran a 13:35. Erin and Andrew Brasse aka the Brasse Duo were the top overall mixed couple with 17 points followed by Kelly Meyer and Adam Hehr with 18 points(Race Results).
Thank you to our sponsors Waltz Business Solutions, Bob Roncker's Running Spot, Cardstore, RoadId, vitaminwater, and Joseph L. Pahls, CPA.
Thank you to our race day volunteers Tom Glasscock, Gina Meyers, Stacy Osborne, Llee Sivitz, Mike Smith, NKU Cross Country and Track Coach Steve Kruse and the NKU Cross Country Team for putting on a successful race. Also, a thank you to our Saturday packet pickup volunteers Jerry Patton, Andy Reising, Beth Shelton and Ryan Smith.
See you at next year's race - the 34th Annual Valentine Race. Go to the club website for race results.

33rd Annual Valentine's 2 Mile Labor of Love This Sunday February 10

This Sunday February 10 is the 33rd Annual Valentine's Labor of Love 2 Mile Run. Please join us whether you have a valentine or not (If you don't have a valentine, we can help find you one in the Blind Date Category). This will be a lot of fun.
Plenty of awards, music, and pizza. Race starts at noon at NKU. Race Day Registration opens at 10:30 AM in Regents Hall. Cost is $25.00(Includes T-shirt while supplies last). You can also sign-up at Packet Pick Up on Saturday February 9 from Bob Roncker's Running Spot in Newport KY from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM for $20.00. For more information, visit the race information page.
RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Sunday, February 10th, 2013 - Open to All.
• TIME: 12 Noon.
• PLACE: Regents Hall,Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY.
• RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Registration opens at 10:30 AM at Regents Hall Northern Kentucky University. $25 - no discounts
• PACKET PICK-UP: The Running Spot, Newport, KY, Saturday, February 9, 1:00 - 3:00 PM or at NKU day of race. Avoid the lines on race day. If you have not registered, you can sign-up on Saturday, save a few dollars and guarantee yourself a shirt.
• DIRECTIONS TO NKU: 471 ends at 27, go straight through light. Turn right at next light by the sign saying Northern Kentucky University (NKU). Take first left, then first right.
• COURSE: 2 mile course beginning by the baseball fields with a downhill start and an uphill finish.
• OTHER: Visit www.cincinnatirunning.com for more information.

RCGC Heart Mini Team Update

There is good news and bad news about the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati Heart Mini-Team. The good news is that we have met the minimum requirement for the club logo to appear on the back of the shirt for our team in the Heart Mini Marathon. The bad news is that if you have not joined the club's Heart Mini-Team and want the club logo on the back, your chance to get the club logo on the back of the shirt is ending soon so join the club team today.

Early Registration Ends Today for the Valentine's Two Mile Labor of Love Run

Today is the last day to to register for the 33rd Annual Valentine's Two Mile Labor of Love Run, one of greater Cincinnati's more unique races. The deadline for Mail entries ended yesterday. Online Registration is available through tonight. Register now before the price goes up. Visit the club website for more information about the race.

Cinci Runners' Updates - February 2013

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

Club Volunteer Opportunities For February

Here are some upcoming opportunities where you can help out the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati.  If you can help out with any of these events, contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com or sign-up using our online registration form.

1. The club needs about 5 volunteers to help with Packet Pickup for the Valentine's Labor of Love 2 Mile on Saturday February 9 from 12:45 PM - 3:15 pm at Bob Roncker's Running Spot in Newport KY.   For your efforts, you get the 2013 Valentine's Shirt plus a few other goodies. If you can help out, contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com or sign-up using our online registration form.  
2. The club needs about 7 volunteers to help with the finish line and oversee registration for the Valentine's Labor of Love 2 Mile on Sunday February 10.   It will last about a couple of hours. For your efforts, you get free Pizza plus a few other goodies. If you can help out, contact us at  cincinnatirunning@gmail.com or  sign-up using our online registration form.   
3. Currently we have few openings for keeping the club running on an ongoing basis:  Social Chair, Membership Chair, Program Chair, Newsletter Editor and Database Manager. Most positions take 1-2 hours a week of your time. If you can or would like to fulfill one of these positions, please send an email to cincinnatirunning@gmail.com or attend the next board meeting.
4. Have you ever wondered what it takes to put together a race? Do you have an idea for a race, but do not know how to get started with putting it together?  The club currently has race committee for 2013 that meets regularly to plan races for 2013.  If you are interested in joining, send us an email at  cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.