RCGC Board Meeting - November 18

The next RCGC Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday  November 18 at The Foot Doctor at 5521 Montgomery Road at 7:15 PM. The meeting is open to all current RCGC members.
We will discuss updates on upcoming races and social events plus much more.
Hope you can join us!
DETAILS

• DATE:  Tuesday November 18 2014
  
• TIME: 7:15 PM
  
• PLACE: The Foot Doctor, 5521 Montgomery Road, Norwood OH
• INFORMATION: Board Meeting of the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati. Open to all current members. We will discuss updates on upcoming races like the Valentine's Day Race and social events. View agenda. 

Straight Street Climb - November 23

The Straight Street Hill Climb is a .36 mile race up Straight Street in the CUF neighborhood. The race was started by the Clifton Track Club in the late1970's. The Climb features a bike challenge in addition to the road race. The race will begin at 9 a.m followed by the bike challenge at 9:30 AM.
Early bird registration is $10 and $15 on race day.Proceeds benefit the Cincinnati Soap Box Derby.
Awards for top three finishers in 5 running divisions: Youth (ages 12 and under); Teen (ages 13 thru 17); Men's Open; Women's Open; and Masters (ages 50+). For more information or to register, go to www.straightstreethillclimb.com.
RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Sunday, November 23, 2014 
• TIME: Road race at 9:00 AM followed by cycling challenge at 9:30 AM.
• PLACE: Straight Street, Cincinnati OH.
• INFO: .36 mile Race up Straight Street in the CUF neighborhood. The Climb features a bike challenge in addition to the road race. Early bird registration is $10 and $15 on race day.Proceeds benefit the Cincinnati Soap Box Derby. For more information or to register, visit www.straightstreethillclimb.com or the Facebook Page.

37th Annual Seven Hills Run - December 7

The Seven Hills Run is a 13.2 mile run intended to challenge runners over extremely hilly terrain through the streets of Cincinnati. It is not a race nor is it intended to be. The goal is is to finish the run. 
 The 37th Annual Seven Hills Run takes place on Sunday December 7, 2014 and will start near downtown at the Lincoln Community Center on Linn Street and wind through Mt. Adams by way of Monastery St. It will then continue to Mt. Auburn, Bellevue Hills, Fairview Heights, Harrison Avenue Hill, up Lehman St. and end in Price Hill.
Preregistration fee is $20.00 or $30.00 if a Seven Hills Run t-shirt is ordered.
Registration is $25.00 on the day of the run. T-shirts may be purchased for $10.00 the day of the event if they are available.
For more information, visit the Seven Hills Run Information Page.  
RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Sunday, December 7, 2014 
• TIME:10:00 am
• PLACE: Lincoln Community Center, 1027 Linn St., Cincinnati OH
• INFO: 12.4 mile run intended to challenge runners over extremely hilly terrain through the streets of Cincinnati. It is not a race nor is it intended to be. The goal is is to finish the run. For more information, contact Marketia Hoff at 513-352-1622 or marketia.hoff@cincinnati-oh.gov or visit the Seven Hills Run Information Page. 

2014 Thanksgiving Day Races in Greater Cincinnati

It is about three weeks until Thanksgiving and before you sit down and eat, you can do a run or walk.  There are quite a few races on Thanksgiving in the Greater Cincinnati Area and most likely one near where you live. Here are a few of them.  Visit the RCGC Calendar for a few more races.

• Deerfield Township and Lifetime Fitness 10K on Turkey Day and 5K Walk, 8:00 AM, Lifetime Fitness Deerfield Twp OH - Run the Deerfield Township and Lifetime Fitness "10K on Turkey Day"! The 10K race and 5K walk will begin and end at Lifetime Fitness.  They start early so you can get the race in and get on with your day. Race Information. 
• 36th Annual Turkey Trot, 8:30 AM, Riverfront Park, Miamisburg OH - The Turkey Trot has been a Dayton Area Thanksgiving tradition for 35 years! Presented by the Ohio River Road Runners Club and the City of Miamisburg, visit www.orrrcturkeytrot.com for more information.
• Turkey Mosh 5K Fun Run / 1 Mile Poult Run, 8:30 AM, Mary Queen of Heaven School Erlanger, KY - Sign up and enjoy a 5K on Thanksgiving Day.  Visit http://www.mqhschool.com or http://turkeymosh.webs.com for more information.
• 105th Annual Thanksgiving Day Race, 9:00 AM, Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, OH - 10k Run/Walk. One of the oldest races in the nation and an annual tradition for more than a hundred years. For more information, visit www.thanksgivingdayrace.com.
• Younglife Gobble Gobble 5K Run/Walk, 9:00 AM, Swaim Park, Montgomery OH - Start your Thanksgiving off right at the Younglife Gobble Gobble 5K Run/Walk. Visit www.easterncincinnati.younglife.org for more information or to register.
• Run Turkey Run 5K, 9:00 AM, England-Idlewild Park, Burlington KY - If you don't want to deal with the crowds, come out to Burlington Baptist Church's Run Turkey Run 5K on Thanksgiving morning. This family 5K and fun walk is a great community event that allows you to burn some extra calories before the big feast that is Thanksgiving dinner! Learn more or register online at www.runningtime.net.

Daylight Savings Time Ends This Weekend

Daylight Saving Time ends on the first Sunday in November which is this Sunday November 2. Be sure to set your clocks back 1 hour this weekend so you do not show up too early at the the club's Group Run at Miami Whitewater Forest on Sunday and wonder where everybody is. Have a good weekend!
About Daylight Saving Time

Lauren Fights For A Cure - Please Help

Got an email from Mark Knigga who is running the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon(IMM) this Saturday November 1 in Honor of Lauren Hill. Please help Mark raise $22,000 for Lady Tiger 22 and show your support at mile 22 at the IMM! Here is main part of the email:
Lauren and I live in the same town (Lawrenceburg, IN). She is 19 years old and was diagnosed last year with DIPG. DIPG is a cancer of the brain with a 0% survival rate that afflicts predominantly young children. Lauren is not expected to survive until the end of the year. Lauren is a student and basketball player at the College of Mount St. Joe in Cincinnati, Ohio. She will be participating in her first and only college game on Sunday November 2nd. On Saturday, I will be running the IMM (Indianapolis Monumental Marathon) in Lauren’s Honor. My goal is to raise $22,000. I chose this amount because it was Lauren's uniform number in high school. I have included the link below for the web site with additional information.
Laurens Fight for Cure:  http://www.laurensfightforcure.com/events.html

November 2014 Races

Below is list of upcoming races in November. Check the club calendar for a few more races in November.
Saturday November1

• Run For the Troops, 10:00 am, Otto Armleder Park, Cincinnati, OH, www.runningtime.net.
• Reading,Writing, and Running 5k Run/Walk, 10:00 AM, Colerain Park, Colerain Twp., OH, www.mhumc.org
• Run for Kids 5k Halloween Spooktacular, 6:00 pm, Wyoming Recreation Center, Wyoming OH, www.wyomingyouthservices.com 

Sunday November 2

•  Mason Half Marathon and 5K, 8:00 am, Mason High School, Mason, OH, www.cincinnatiepilepsy.org.

Saturday November 8

• Fighting Hunger 5k Run and Walk, 8:30 am, Matthew 25: Ministries, Blue Ash OH, www.m25m.org.
• LCPL Taylor B. Prazynski Memorial 5K Run, Walk and Roll, 9:00 am, Waterworks Park, Fairfield OH, www.runningtime.net.
• Turkeyfoot Trot 5K Run/Walk, 9:00 am, St. Barbara Church, Independence KY, www.turkeyfoottrot.com. 
• Run the Park 5k, 10:00 AM, Versailles State Park, Versailles IN, www.stuartroadracing.com.
• Cincinnati Right to Life Pro-Life Saver 5K Run/Walk, 10:30 am, Lunken Playfield, Cincinnati, OH, http://cincyrace.com 

Sunday November 9

• National Veterans Day Run, 8:00 am, Mt. Airy Forest, Cincinnati, OH, www.veteransdayrun.com. 

Saturday November 15

• Honor Run Half Marathon, 7:00 AM, Florence Y'All Tower, Florence Mall, Florence KY, www.honorrunhalf.com
• Divine Dash, 9:00 AM, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Cincinnati OH, www.runningtime.net
• Girls On The Run Fall 5K, 10:00 am, Sawyer Point Park, downtown Cincinnati, OH, www.gotrcincinnati.org. 

Saturday November 22

• Fairfield Family YMCA Turkey Trot 5K, 9:00 am, Waterworks Park, Fairfield, OH, www.speedy-feet.com. 
• Holiday in Lights 5k, 5:00 pm, Sharon Woods, Cincinnati OH, www.holidayinlights.com.  

Sunday November 23

•  Straight Street Climb, 9:00 am, Straight Street,  Cincinnati, OH, http://straightstreethillclimb.com. 

Thursday November 27

•  Lifetime Fitness 10K on Turkey Day and 5K Walk, 8:00 am, Lifetime Fitness, Deerfield Township OH, Race Information.
•  105th Annual Thanksgiving Day Race, 9:00 am, Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati OH, www.thanksgivingdayrace.com.
• Younglife Gobble Gobble 5K Run/Walk, 9:00 am, Swaim Park, Montgomery OH, http://easterncincinnati.younglife.org.

Sunday November 30

•  Turkey Burner Mile Run, 10:00 am, Summit View Park, Blue Ash OH, www.cincinnatirunning.com. 

2015 Labor of Love Run Looking for Sponsors

The Valentine's 2 Mile Labor of Love Run is one of the most unusual races you'll find in Cincinnati. Over the last couple of years, we have spiced it up by adding a couple of new specialty categories like Ball & Chain(a male and female runner are tethered together so they run together), Blind Date(you randomly get a partner) plus a few other new ones. The race is put on by the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati and NKU Cross Country and Track team.  Proceeds go to support running in the Greater Cincinnati area and the NKU Cross Country and Track team. The 2013 race had over 300 runners and for 2015 we are looking at getting 400 runners.
The 2015 race is looking for a few more sponsors. If you are interested in getting involved with one of Cincinnati's most unusual running events as a sponsor or more information about other club events, contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.

2014 Norwood Striders and Friendly Adversaries Reunion - November 14

Before the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati, there was the Norwood Striders, a group of Norwood alumni that ran in races around Cincinnati in the mid 70's. They are having their annual reunion on Friday November 14. Come and mourn for your lost youth with a bunch of people that were there with you. Everyone is welcome.
Details

• DATE: Friday November 14, 2014
  
• TIME: 7:30 PM until it's done
  
• PLACE: Indian Mound Cafe, corner of Indian Mound and Montgomery, Norwood OH
  
• INFORMATION: Splendid Time is guaranteed for all so come and spend an evening with the people you squandered your youth with.

RCGC Board Meeting - October 23

The next RCGC Board Meeting will be held on Thursday  October 23 at The Foot Doctor at 5521 Montgomery Road at 7:15 PM. The meeting is open to all current RCGC members.
We will discuss updates on upcoming races and social events plus much more.
Hope you can join us!
DETAILS

• DATE:  Thursday October 23, 2014
  
• TIME: 7:15 PM
  
• PLACE: The Foot Doctor, 5521 Montgomery Road, Norwood OH
• INFORMATION: Board Meeting of the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati. Open to all current members. We will discuss updates on upcoming races and social events. View agenda.  

Turkey Burner Mile - November 30

Looking for a way to work off those extra holiday calories? Join us at the Turkey Burner Mile! The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati will be hosting a low key one mile run at Summit View Park in Blue Ash OH on Sunday November 30th at 10:00 AM. Race-day only registration beginning at 9:00 AM - $5.00 for Club Members/ High School & College Students. $10.00 for General Public. Note: To get the discount, please have either the club membership card or your student ID card when registering. Awards for the top three overall males and top three overall females plus ten year age group awards. Questions? Visit the race information page or contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.

RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: Sunday November 30, 2013
  
• TIME: 10:00 AM
  
• PLACE: Summit View Park, Blue Ash OH
  
• INFORMATION: Join the Runners' Club on Sunday November 30 for the Turkey Burner Mile. Race Day Registration Only beginning at 9:00 AM. $5 for RCGC Club Members / High School Students and College Students. $10 for everybody else. Questions? Visit the race information page or contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.

Online Registration Open for 2015 Labor of Love Run

Online registration is now open for one of the most fun and unusual races you'll find in Cincinnati - the 2015  Valentine's Labor of Love 2 Mile Run. In 2009 we added new team categories like the Ball & Chain(a male and female runner are tethered together so they run together) and Blind Date(you randomly get a partner). In 2011, we added the family teams like Father - Daughter, Mother-Son.  See what we do in 2015! 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. Cost is $15 General Public through November 30 and then increases to $20 on December 1. RCGC Members get a $5 discount. Register now before the price goes up.
RACE DETAILS

• DATE: Sunday, February 8, 2015 - Open to All.
  
• TIME: 12 Noon.
  
• PLACE: Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY.
  
• COST: Cost is $15 General Public through November 30 and then increases to $20 on December 1. RCGC Members get a $5 discount.
  
• DIRECTIONS: 471 ends at 27, go straight through light. Turn right at next light (NKU). Take first left, then first right. Parking available in the garage.
  
• COURSE: 2 mile course beginning at Albright Health Center.
  
• OTHER: Register online.

New Group Run Begins at Sharon Woods Park

The Runners Club of Greater Cincinnati will a have NEW Sunday Group Run beginning Sunday, October 19 at 8 AM at Sharon Woods Park. Meet at the Harbor. Contact Yanina Rowley for more 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).

 Weekly Group Run Details:

• Sunday Run at Sharon Woods at 8:00 AM - Begins this Sunday October 19. Meet at the Harbor.  Contact Yanina Rowley for more information.
  Note:All vehicles entering Hamilton County District Parks must have a valid Motor Vehicle Park Permit($10 annual; $3 daily).
• 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). 

RCGC Grand Prix Update through the Panerathon

I have been lax with the Grand Prix Update over the past few weeks with catching up at work from vacation among other things. Here is an update of the 2014 RCGC Grand Prix through the September 21 weekend where there were 4 races that members could have run in.   The goal of the Grand Prix is to include and recognize members that do many of the races that the club puts on or supports. So far, about 70 club members have participated in at least one Grand Prix Race.
Below is a list of the top 5 male and female club members for scoring through the Panerathon.  Current scoring is based on all the races that you have competed in so far.  I will tally the official scoring at the end of October(Official scoring is based on your best 5 races, best B race and best C race) as there should be enough races by then. Next race in the series is the Hike For Hospice 5k(I decided to add it to the series in memory of Nick Greco) as an A Race followed by  Run Like Hell 5k which is a C race.
If you ran the Glow Run 5k at Kings Island, let me know at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com. 

Name	VolunteerReqMet	Total	Name	VolunteerReqMet	Total
Barbara Ellwein	Yes	712	Jerry Patton	Yes	537
Cindy Cranmer	No	481	Harvey Lewis	Yes	450
Lisa Roa	Yes	471	Greg Roa	Yes	438
Nurys Diaz	Yes	434	Martin Hovey	Yes	359
Jenny Garrity	Yes	243	Ryan Woolley	Yes	357

View Complete Standings

2014 Halloween Runs in Greater Cincinnati

As any kid knows, October 31 is Halloween which means food and dressing up in costume.  If you can not wait that long, there are few Halloween themed races throughout the month of October and some in November.   Here are a few of them: 

• Zombie 5k Run / Walk, Saturday October 4, 4:00 PM, Fitton Center For Creative Arts, Hamilton OH - First Halloween Run of the year that I know of. You can be a runner a walker or a zombie(not sure what that entails). Race is part of the Hamilton's  Operation Pumpkin Art Festival. Visit www.bc-unitedway.org for more information about the race.
•  Trick or Trail 2014, Sunday October 5, 4:00 PM, Oxford Community Park, Oxford OH -
  A 1K or 5K-ish Run/Walk in Costume along the Trails of the Oxford Community Park.
  A Great Evening of FUN for the Whole Family to Enjoy! Proceeds will support The Luna Cares Fund which was created to help local women battling cancer with the financial burdens caused from medical costs incurred during treatments. Visit http://lunacares.com for more information.
• Mud-o-Ween 5k, Saturday October 11, 10:00 AM, Countryside YMCA, Lebanon OH - Take on the muckiest challenge! Three miles on all terrain trail run. You won’t come out clean after you slide down the ravine and run the creek trail. Forget about tires or barrels as obstacles– worry about fallen trees to block your way. Think you can cross the pond and still be recognized by your friends? Come race dressed as your favorite super hero if you dare. See what you can accomplish at the Countryside YMCA Mud-O-Ween! Stay for the After-Mud-Celebation and Harvest Party to try a muddy dog or hot pig pork sandwich for lunch. Visit www.countrysideymca.org for more information.
• Running Scared 5k, Saturday October 11, 6:00 PM, Veteran's Memorial Stadium, 1600 West Street, Reading OH - A flat 3.1 mile course through a “spooky” cemetery, ending at a fabulous Halloween Fest!  Participants are encouraged to run/walk in costumes. After the race, people are admitted to the post race party where they can listen to a hot band or have a cold beer. They can enjoy food and drinks from generous sponsors and listen to the live jammin’ band while they stay toasty warm inside or gather around the roaring fire outside.  Proceeds benefit Youth Education.  Visit www.runningscared5k.org for more information.
• 29th Annual Ghost N Goblin 5k Run/Walk, Tuesday October 21 6:30 PM, RiverScape MetroPark, 111 East Monument Avenue, (downtown) Dayton, OH  - The Ghost N Goblin 5k has been a Dayton Halloween tradition for 28 years! Presented by the Ohio River Road Runners Club, the 2014 Ghost N Goblin is expected to be the best and biggest ever! Post race party with refreshments and a D.J. Unique technical shirts for the first 3000 registered. Proceeds benefit The Children's Medical Center of Dayton. Visit www.orrrc.org for more information.  
• Run Like Hell 5k, Friday October 24 7:30 PM, Dana and Woodburn Avenue, Cincinnati OH - Run a 5K in costume... Through a cemetery... To a party at the finish. Proceeds benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Visit http://cincyrunlikehell.com for more information. 
• Great Pumpkin Run, Saturday October 25 8:00 AM, Bonnybrook Farms, 3779 St. Rt. 132 Clarksville, OH - Get ready for the run of a lifetime! Traverse through challenging terrain, view scenic sights and beautiful views before maneuvering through a mile of one of Ohio's largest corn mazes! Find the way to the finish, and be welcomed by friends, family, and a huge farm festival! Visit www.pumpkin5k.com for more information.
• Harvest Hustle 5k Run / Walk, Saturday November 1 9:00 AM, St. Leon Community Park, West Harrison, IN - Does running (or walking) a 5k dressed in costume sound like a party (all while helping raise money and awareness for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD))? If you answered yes, you should sign up to participate in the Harvest Hustle 5k Run / Walk. Proceeds benefit New Horizons Rehabilitation and The Arc, two regional nonprofit organizations working to find solutions for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families. Visit www.stuartroadracing.com for more information or to register.
• Run For Kids 5k Halloween Spooktacular, Saturday November 1 6:00 PM, Wyoming Recreation Center, Wyoming OH - Course is fast and family-friendly through historic streets of Wyoming. Following race is afterparty with treats, awards for top male and female youth and adult finishers, and prizes for best costumes. Food and beverages available. Benefits Wyoming Youth Services. Visit www.wyomingyouthservices.com for more information.