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January 8, 2008
Washington DC |
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| RUN |
January 12, 2008 - Charlottesville Running Company 5K Trail Run and Canine 5K Run/Walk
Run on your own or run/walk with your dog, or take one of the SPCA dogs for a walk, you will make their day! Two cool options and your support will help a dog find a home.
Time: 8 AM Trail Run, 8:15 AM Canine Run/Walk
Where: Observatory Hill Trails, Charlottesville VA
Cost: $30 before race, $35 on race day - Trail Run; $20 before race, $25 on race day - Canine Run/Walk
Check it out: www.badtothebone.biz
Additional info: Russell G. 434-293-7115, rungillrun@comcast.net
January 13, 2008 - GPS 8 Miler
Participate in the 2008 Grand Prix Series. The course is out and back on Loch Raven Drive.
Time: 9 AM
Where: Loch Raven Reservoir - Peerce’s Plantation, Baltimore, MD
Cost: $2 members, $6 non-members; race day only
Check it out: www.brrc.com
Additional info: Tom N. tnasuta@gmail.com or Robin G. robingood@comcast.net
January 13, 2008 - Mighty Medford Freeway 5K
Join the Westminster Road Runners Club for their first 5K of the new year.
Time: Noon
Where: Avondale and Stone Chapel Roads, Westminster, MD
Cost: $1 members, $2 non-members; race day only
Check it out: www.carr.org
Additional info: Tom Y. 410-857-2930, yinger32@yahoo.com
January 13, 2008 - Charleston Winter Series 8K Run & 4K Walk
Join the City of Charleston Parks and Recreation Dept and The Tallman Track Club for Race 2 in their Winter Series. The event offers a 8,000 meter run and a 4,000 meter walk.
Time: 1 PM Walk, 2 PM Run
Where: Kanawha City Community Center, Venable Ave SE and 36th St, Charleston, WV
Cost: $10
Check it out: www.tallmantrackclub.com
Additional info: tallmantrackclub@yahoo.com
March 1, 2008 - Seneca Creek Greenway Trail Marathon & 50K
Start your training now. These point to point trail races will certainly provide a fun challenge.
Time: 8 AM
Where: Damascus Regional Park, Damascus, MD
Cost: $10 members, $2 non-members
Check it out: www.mcrrc.org
Additional info: 301-258-0281, EdSchultze@comcast.net
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| BIKE |
January 12, 2008 - Sandy Point State Park Trail/Road Ride
Join the Baltimore Bike Club for a 36 mile half trail, half road ride to Sandy Point State Park with a stop for lunch at mile 23. Flat to rolling terrain.
Time: 10 AM
Where: Marley Station Mall
Cost: Membership encouraged; $25 individual, $35 family
Check it out: www.baltobikeclub.org
Additional info: Bob S. 410-242-6929 & Manny S. 410-655-8242
January 13, 2008 - Ride through Carroll and Frederick Cos.
Take a 31 mile scenic ride through Carroll & Fred. Cos. to Union Bridge VFD for an 'all you can eat' breakfast.
Time: 9:30 AM
Where: SOC S.Carroll H.S.
Cost: Membership encouraged; $25 individual, $35 family
Check it out: www.baltobikeclub.org
Additional info: bikerdancerjim@comcast.net |
| HIKE |
January 12, 2008 - Keys Gap to Snickers Gap Hike
HIke the Appalachian Trail along the Blue Ridge north of Shenandoah National Park with the Capital Hiking Club. There are two hike options - 13.5 mile with a 2400 ft. ascent, 2300 ft. descent or a 7.5 mile 2000 ft. ascent, 1550 ft. descent.
Time: 8 AM
Where: Keys Gap to Snickers Gap, VA
Cost: $25, $28 nonmembers
Check it out: www.capitalhikingclub.org
Additional info: Mark T. 703-401-2719 and Roslyn R. 703-812-4855
January 12, 2008 - Shenandoah River State Park Hike
Take a moderate 9 mile hike in this park along the Shenandoah River with the Center Hiking Club. This hike offers views of the river, small hills and a few very steep, short climbs.
Time: 9 AM
Where: Meet at Vienna Metro
Cost: $2 nonmembers. Membership encouraged - $5 individual, $7 family
Check it out: www.centerhikingclub.org
Additional info: Beryl G. 703-707-9702
January 12, 2008 - National Arboretum Loop Hike
Hike a moderately paced two-loop circuit totaling 8 gently rolling miles along mostly paved trails. Leashed dogs and children are welcome.
Time: 10 AM
Where: Meet in arboretum’s R St. parking lot
Cost: Free, although membership to national Sierra Club encouraged; $25
Check it out: www.mwrop.org
Additional info: Paul E. 703-256-6351, Frank W. 703-569-6737
January 13, 2008 - Little Gunpowder Falls & Jerusalem Mill Hike
Enjoy a 7-mile car-shuttle dayhike along a beautiful rocky river, north of Baltimore, and stop at a historic village with re-enactors in 18th century costumes and a covered bridge.
Time: Free
Where: Little Gunpowder River, Central, MD
Cost: Free, Membership encouraged; $40 individual, $60 family, $25 under 30, $25 over 69
Check it out: http://trips.outdoors.org
Additional info: Paul F. 410-867-7971, fofonoffp@si.edu |
| YOGA |
January 11, 2008 - Newbie Yogi Workshop
Participate in a 2-hour workshop introducing the basics of vinyasa yoga. The course will explore alignment and breathing along with basic poses and relaxation techniques.
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Where: Tranquil Space Yoga Studio, 2024 P St NW, Washington DC
Cost: $30, if register online
Check it out: www.tranquilspace.com
Additional info: 202-223-9642
January 12, 2008 - Meditation for Beginners
Add meditation to your New Year's resolution list. This class will teach you how to develop a daily practice, and how to avoid some the pitfalls in maintaining a practice.
Time: 1 - 3 PM
Where: Sun and Moon Studio, 3811 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA
Cost: $25
Check it out: www.sunandmoonstudio.com
Additional info: 703-525-YOGA (9642), questions@sunandmoonstudio.com
January 12, 2008 - Women's Workshop: Balancing Hormones, Balancing the Mind
Join in this asana practice and learn how to enhance mental and emotional balance that occur throughout a woman's cycle.
Time: 2 - 5:15 PM
Where: Unity Woods Yoga Studio, 4853 Cordell Ave, Suite PH7, 16th Fl, Bethesda, MD
Cost: $40
Check it out: www.unitywoods.com
Additional info: 301-656-8992, uwyc@unitywoods.com
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| OTHER FUN STUFF |
January 13, 2008 - Introduction to Composition and Technique Outing
Explore your camera and practice your compositional skills on this photographic field trip. Begin to see beyond your primary subject so that every feature in the frame improves the image and draws the viewer’s attention into a vibrant and stimulating photograph.
Time: 9 AM
Where: Fairfax REI Store
Cost: $65 nonmember, $50 member
Check it out: www.rei.com
Additional info: 800-426-4840
January 23, 2008 - Layering 101
Learn how to stay warm in cold weather or harsh conditions – in wind, sleet, rain, snow or perhaps all of them at once! Find out which fabrics keep you the warmest and how to layer your clothing and what materials work best for layering.
Time: 7 - 8:30PM
Where: Rockville, Fairfax, Tenley Circle, Pentagon Row, and Annapolis Hudson Trail Stores
Cost: Free
Check it out: www.hudsontrail.com
Additional info: 800-211-9753 ext. 6, HTO_Customer_Service@hudsontrail.com
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More FUN Events - Sponsored in part by Graceful Edge |
January 12 - February 2, 2008 - Join Team In Training's Summer Season
Participate in an information meeting to learn more about the Team In Training program and the exciting spring events including the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon, America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride, and the Philadelphia Insurance Triathlon. As part of the Team, you'll receive expert coaching, a team to train with and you'll raise money to fund cutting-edge cancer research and patient services.
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Where: Locations throughout the DC area, check website for details
Cost: Free
Check it out: www.teamintraining.org
Additional info: Lindsay.Luthe@lls.org
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