Greater Cincinnati Running Hall of Fame Induction Banquet - August 5

The 2nd Annual Greater Cincinnati Running Hall of Fame Induction Banquet will take place on Sunday, August 5th at 4:30 p.m. at the Original Montgomery Inn in Montgomery. Tickets cost $40 which includes Dinner, Dessert and Program. Keynote Speaker will be Pat Tyson. Pat ran with Steve Prefontaine at Oregon and is the current Head Track and Cross Country Coach at Gonzaga University.
For tickets, contact Steve Nester at (513)236-6893 or by email. This event will sell out and tickets must be purchased in advance.
2012 Inductees are:

• Kim Betz - Attended Turpin. 1986 State Champion in the 800 Meters and 1600 Meters. 1987 Individual NCAA Cross Country Champion at Indiana.
• Calvin Bostic - Attended Forest Park. Led Forest Park to State Track Titles in 1988 and 1989. In 1989 as a junior he won three events at the State Meet and missed a fourth as he was nosed out in the 110 hurdles.
• Reggie McAfee - Attended Courter Tech. Called the Greatest Distance Runner to come out of Cincinnati, he was a two-time State Cross Country Champion in 1967 and 1968. At the 1969 High School State Track Championships, he won the One Mile Run (4:08) and the 880 Yard Run (1:52.5). 3 time All American at North Carolina.
• Jim Schnur - Went to Oak Hills High School. In 1973, he was a High School State Champion in the 400 meters. Jim attended the University of Cincinnati and set school records in the 440/400 and the Decathlon. Coached Women's Track at UC
• Sam Stoller - attended Hughes High School. One of the best sprinters the state had ever produced, but he had the misfortune of attending high school in Ohio at the same time as Jesse Owens.

For more information about the inductees' accomplishments, go to the Buckeye Running Company.

Running on The River 5k and 10k Recap

The Running on the River 5k and 10k is part of the Augusta Riverfest Regatta which was this past weekend and raises funds for CASA of Bracken and Mason County. This was the first year for the race. I found out about the race the week before on Bob Roncker's Race Calendar when researching races. I wanted to check out Augusta KY since a couple of famous people grew up there so anytime that I can do a race and visit a place is a good thing. Augusta KY is about 40 miles from Cincinnati and closer to Maysville than I realized.
The race was at the Augusta Riverview Park which is on the east side of Augusta. They had about 50 runners and walkers for the race. It was nice to converse and find out where other runners live since Augusta is in the middle of nowhere for a race. The race had a 5k or 10k option. Since I had run very little, I chose the 5k option which was flat unlike the 10k which included a 1 mile hill climb up a steep hill between miles 3 and 4. The 5k course was quite scenic as they took us along Riverside Drive in Augusta. One of the challenges in doing a race in a small town is that you need to be on the lookout for cars as traffic control is done by volunteers. Whether cars will respect a volunteer for traffic control is an adventure. Fortunately, it was not a problem. They had two waterstops on the 5k course and it was the first time that I got bottled water at a waterstop. Post race was bananas, bottled water and gatorade quarts. Afterward, I checked out the Riverfest Regatta and the town of Augusta. They did well for a first year race and with improvements like more food and less gatorade, I may be back in 2013.

18th Annual Brian Rohne Memorial 5k - August 11, 2012

Brian Rohne was the most valuable athlete for the Men's Cross Country team at Northern Kentucky University in 1992. Brian was fatally injured in January 1993 on a training run and the race is held in his name. The race raises money for the Northern Kentucky University Cross Country team. Pre-registration is $20.00 which includes a shirt. For Runners' Club members and those 18 and under pre-registration is $15.00 which includes a shirt. Race Day is $25 with the shirt while supplies last.
RACE DETAILS:

• DATE: Saturday August 11, 2012
  
• TIME: 7:00 PM
  
• PLACE: Albright Health Center, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights KY
  
• DISTANCE: 5k.
  
• COST: $20 Pre-registration(includes T- shirt). RCGC Members/ 18 & Under $15 with T-shirt. Race Day Registration is $25(T-shirt included while supplies last). Get the flier or register online.

RCGC Summer Cross Country Series Race # 6 Recap

The 45th Annual Summer RCGC Cross Country Series held its 6th race at the Valley View Nature Preserve, near Pattison Elementary in Milford this past Thursday July 19. About 40 runners showed up to race in humid conditions. The course was soft from the previous day's rains and there were a few puddles on the course.
David Bea continued his domination of the series with his 4th win out of 6 races. David ran a time of 16:58 followed by Loveland Sophomore Kyle Garner in 18:26 and Lakota West Sophomore Shawn Lienhardt in 19:26. The top female was Nagel 7th Grader Olivia Connaughton who ran a personal best time of 19:40 followed by Ursuline Sophomore Grace Kelly in 20:04 and 7th Grader Kamaria Walton in 20:26.
Thank you to Mike Smith, and Todd Hofacre for timing and course set-up. Join us next Thursday July 26 at Pattison Elementary for the final race of the Series.

Check Out The Club Store

The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati has an online store for you to purchase the club bag, magnets and even club memberships. We will start adding past club race shirts and other shirts of the club gone by. Access the Club Store.

Poll Question For July: When Is it Too Hot to Run?

The poll question for July is out! With the recent hot weather in Cincinnati, we want to know: 

When Is It Too Hot To Run?

Voting ends July 31 so answer soon!

Facebook interview with Vincent O'Sullivan on Hearts and Health Page Tonight at 9:00 PM

Tonight at 9 pm EDT, Robert Siegel will interview Vincent O’Sullivan, on the Facebook page of the Hearts and Health Run. Vincent O'Sullivan is an accomplished runner and racewalker and was a member of the 1984 US Olympic Team. He lives in Austin, Texas, and he is becoming a regular at the Stone Steps 50k in Mt. Airy Forest. The interview will last about an hour. If you have questions, feel free to post in the second half. Hopefully, a series of interviews of some of those who will do the run/walk will become a regular feature on the page. If you are interested in being interviewed, please let Robert know. Go ahead and “like” the page if you haven’t done that already and join us tonight for what will be a great discussion. Thanks for all your support.
About the Hearts and Health Run: The Hearts and Health run is a 5km, 6hr and 12 hour run on October 6 at Voice of America Park to help support Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Camp for obese kids. The link to the page is : http://www.facebook.com/HeartsAndHealth.

Cinci Runners' Updates - July 2012

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

2012 RCGC Summer Cross Series Race #5 Recap

The 45th Annual Summer RCGC Cross Country Series held its 5th race at the Valley View Nature Preserve, near Pattison Elementary in Milford this past Thursday July 12. About 40 runners showed up to race in weather that compared to the prior two weeks made it seem like fall. David Bea continued his domination of the series with his 3rd win out of 5 races. David ran a time of 16:45 followed by Loveland Sophomore Kevin Garner in 18:34 and Milford Coach Matt Jorden in 18:45. The top female was Sycamore senior Samantha Siler who ran a time of 19:18 followed by Ursuline Sophomore Grace Kelly in 19:47 and Nagel 7th grader Olivia Connaughton in 20:25.
Thank you to Mike Smith for timing and course set-up and Green Bean Delivery for the bananas. Join us next Thursday July 19 at Pattison Elementary for Race #6 of 7.

Upcoming Races July

Below is list of upcoming races for the next couple of weeks. Check the club calendar for a few more races in the summer.
Thursday July 12

• RCGC Summer Cross Country Series, 7:00 pm, Valley View Nature Preserve, Milford OH, www.cincinnatirunning.com.

Saturday July 14

• I.H.M. Summer Festival Running with the Saints 5K Run/Walk, 8:00am, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Burlington KY www.runningtime.net.
  
• Natalie's Fly Thru the Park 5k, 9:00 am, Miami Meadows Park, Miami Township OH, Don Connolly, www.racedmc.com.
  
• Sayler Park Village 5k, 9:00 am, Sayler Park Recreation Center, Sayler Park OH, Race Information.
  

Sunday July 15

• Dirt Days Trail Series - East Fork Lake Backpack Trail Run, 9:00am, East Fork Lake State Park, Bethel OH, www.runningtime.net.
  

Thursday July 19

• RCGC Summer Cross Country Series, 7:00 pm, Valley View Nature Preserve, Milford OH, www.cincinnatirunning.com.

Saturday July 21

• Running On the River 5k/10k, 8:00 AM, Augusta Riverview Park, Augusta, KY, www.augustaky.com.
• Lakeside 5k, 8:30 AM, Franklin County High School, Brookville, IN, www.stuartroadracing.com
• Bethany House Luau 5K Run/Walk, 7:00 pm, Voice of America Park, West Chester OH, Steve Prescott, www.sprunning.com.

Thursday July 26

• RCGC Summer Cross Country Series, 7:00 pm, Valley View Nature Preserve, Milford OH, www.cincinnatirunning.com.

Friday July 27

• Catch Me If You Can 5k/10k, 6:30 pm, Miami Riverview Park, Loveland OH, www.cincyhalfmarathon.com.

Saturday July 28

• Brown County 4-H 5K Run & Fitness Walk, 8:00 am, Brown County Fairground, Georgetown OH, Race Information.
• Jenny Evans Road Race 5k Run / Walk, 8:00 am, Fairfield High School, Fairfield OH, Online Registration.
• Mason 5K Run/Walk, 9:00 am, Pine Hill Park, Mason OH, Steve Prescott, www.sprunning.com.
• Running For Home 5K Run / Walk, 9:00 am, Idlewild Park, Burlington KYwww.runningforhome.org.

Sunday July 29

• Saint Martin's 5k Country Run, 9:30 am, Saint Martin's Church, Yorkville IN, Joe Rauch View the Flier.

Next RCGC Family Hike This Sunday July 15

The next RCGC Family Walk/Hike will be Sunday, July 15, 2012 at Sharon Woods from 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM. Meet at 8:30 AM at the Harbor next to the Park Entrance off Kemper Road. We will be walking/hiking 2.6-mile paved multi-purpose trail around the lake and possibly the 0.7-mile Gorge nature trail. All families, adults and children of all ages are welcome to come. For questions, call Gina Meyers at (513)706-1454 or meyersgm@rprunning.com or visit our website. Note: All vehicles entering Hamilton County District Parks must have a valid Motor Vehicle Park Permit($10 annual; $3 daily).
DETAILS

• DATE: Sunday, July 15th, 2012 - Open to All.
• TIME: 8:30 - 9:30AM.
• PLACE: Sharon Woods - 11450 Lebanon Rd. Sharonville, OH 45241- Meet by the Harbor.
• DESCRIPTION: The RCGC will be hosting the next RCGC Family Walk/Hike this Sunday, July 15, 2012 at Sharon Woods from 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM. Meet at 8:30 AM at the Harbor next to the Park Entrance off Kemper Road. We will be walking/hiking 2.6-mile paved multi-purpose trail around the lake and possibly the 0.7-mile Gorge nature trail.For questions, call Gina Meyers at (513)706-1454 or meyersgm@rprunning.com or visit our website.

2012 RCGC Summer Cross Country Series Race #4 Recap

The 45th Annual Summer RCGC Cross Country Series held its 4th race at the Valley View Nature Preserve, near Pattison Elementary in Milford this past Thursday July 5. About 25 runners showed up to race in weather that was about as hot as the previous week. Also, there were a few horseflies that found a few people quite delicious. About 5 minutes before race time, a few drops of rain fell, clouds rolled in, and the temperature dropped by a few degrees. David Bea was the top male finisher with a time of 16:58. In second place was Misha McCormick, who ran an 18:09. Rounding out the top three males was Mike Emerson, with a time of 18:45. The top female was Kamaria Walton who ran a time of 21:37.
Thank you to Mike Smith, Tom Glasscock and Todd Hofacre for timing and course set-up. Join us next Thursday July 12 at Pattison Elementary for Race #5 of 7.

2012 RCGC Summer Cross Country Series Race #3 Recap

The 45th Annual Summer RCGC Cross Country Series held its third race at the Valley View Nature Preserve, near Pattison Elementary in Milford this past Thursday June 28.  Mike Smith returned from parts unknown to handle the race directing duties for race #3 and for the rest of the series through July.  About 25 runners showed up to race in weather that was hotter than the previous week with temperatures around 95 degrees and humidity at 51%.  The additional heat slowed times down this week.
Misha McCormick was the top male finisher with a time of 19:04. In second place was Matthew Jordan, who ran a 19:44. Rounding out the top three males was Mike Emerson, with a time of 20:03. The top female was Kamaria Walton who ran a time of 21:13 followed by Rosalina Mayer-Naage.
Thank you to Mike Smith, Tom Glasscock and Todd Hofacre for timing and course set-up. Join us next Thursday July 5 at Pattison Elementary for Race #4 of 7.

Poll Results For June

Here are the final results from the latest poll question. The question was: Would You Be Willing to Pay $30 for a 5k? It provided much discussion over at the club's Facebook Group. No was the top vote getter with 13 votes followed by Depends on the Race with  11 votes  followed by Depends on the extras( post-race party, finisher medal, tech shirt) with 7 Votes.  Thank you to the 37 that voted. The next poll question will be out later next week. If you have an idea for a poll question, send it to us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.

Upcoming Races In The Cincinnati Area

Below is list of upcoming races for the next couple of weeks. Check the club calendar for a few more races in the summer.
Thursday June 28

• RCGC Summer Cross Country Series, 7:00 pm, Valley View Nature Preserve, Milford OH, www.cincinnatirunning.com.

Saturday June 30

• Hyde Park Blast, 8:00 am, Hyde Park Square, Cincinnati OH, www.hpblast.com.
  
• Greenhills 5k Pioneer Run, 8:00 am, Greenhills Commons, Cincinnati OH, www.pioneerrun.com.
  
• Mud Stash 5k Knight Run, 8:45 pm, Perfect North Slopes, Lawrenceburg, IN www.perfectnorth.com.
  

Tuesday July 3

• Madeira Mile, 6:30 pm, Madeira Presbyterian Church, 8000 Miami Ave, Madeira OH, www.madeiracity.com.

Wednesday July 4

• Rocket Man 5k/10k, 7:30 am, Miami Riverview Park, Loveland OH, www.cincyhalfmarathon.com.
• Edgewood Independence 5k Run/Walk, 7:30 am, Presidents Park, Edgewood KY, Steve Prescott, www.sprunning.com.
• Conquer the Hill 10k, 8:00 am, Evendale Recreation Complex, Evendale OH, Kim Pielage, www.evendaleohio.org.
  
• Greendale 4th of July 5k Run/Walk, 8:00 am, Greendale Park, Greendale IN, Don Connolly, www.racedmc.com.
  
• Campbell County YMCA Firecracker 5000, 8:15 am, Tower Park, Ft. Thomas KY, Campbell County YMCA.
• Pray~Hope~Believe 5K Walk/Run, 8:30am, Colerain Municipal Complex, Colerain Township www.runningtime.net.
  

Thursday July 5

• RCGC Summer Cross Country Series, 7:00 pm, Valley View Nature Preserve, Milford OH, www.cincinnatirunning.com.

Saturday July 7

• Festival of the Bells 5K Run/Walk, 8:00 AM, downtown Hillsboro, OH, www.festivalofthebells.com
• Madison Firecracker 10k, 8:30 AM, Madison Consolidated High School, Madison, IN, www.stuartroadracing.com