January 22, 2008
Washington DC

RUN

January 26, 2008 - Howard County Ride
Ride for 23 miles into Howard Co. with several hilly sections followed by lunch in Clarksville.
Time: 10:45 AM
Where: Cloverly Safeway, MD
Cost: $25 1 yr individual membership, $35 1y family membership
Check it out: www.baltobikeclub.org
Additional info: Chris M. 301-270-3416 (before 8 PM)

January 26, 2008 - Oregon Ridge Hike
Ride for 42 miles on moderate hills to Hampstead with lunch at mile 28.
Time: 10 AM
Where: Oregon Ridge
Cost: $25 1 yr individual membership, $35 1y family membership
Check it out: www.baltobikeclub.org
Additional info: Carol & Walt R. 443-286-5807

January 26, 2008 - Capital Crescent Trail Hike
HIke out-and-back on the Capital Crescent Trail for 10.2 miles on former right-of-way of historic railroad through lovely wooded sections of NW DC, with optional indoor lunch stop in Bethesda. Leashed dogs welcome.
Time: 10 AM
Where: Meet in upper parking lot of Fletchers Boathouse (now called Fletcher’s Cove)
Cost: Free, although membership to national Sierra Club encouraged; $25
Check it out: www.mwrop.org
Additional info: Paul E. 703-256-6351, Carol I. carolivory@verizon.net

January 26, 2008 - Sugarloaf Mtn Hike
Enjoy this ideal winter hike: slow paced, 5 miles, moderate with easy sections. The landscape and views are first rate.
Time: 9:30 AM
Where: Meet at Vienna Metro (north side)
Cost: $8 plus park entrance fee + $2 nonmembers
Check it out: www.centerhikingclub.org
Additional info: Ellen A. 703-998-8617, Gail N. 301-572-6951

January 27, 2008 - C&O Hiking Series
Join the C&O Canal Association Continuing Hike Series and hike 30.8 miles from Edwards Ferry to Goose Creek River Locks.
Time: 10:30 AM
Where: Edwards Ferry
Cost: Free with membership: $15 individual, $20 family
Check it out: www.candocanal.org
Additional info: Pat W. 301-977-5628, hikemaster@candocanal.org

January 24, 2008 - Demo Day at Wisp
Grab a $10 lift ticket voucher valid at Wisp Resort, allowing you to try out the latest ski and boarder equipment from the top name brands in the industry. Vouchers available at participating retailers, list availaible at website listed below.
Where: Wisp Resort, Maryland
Cost: Free with voucher
Check it out: www.skiwisp.com

January 26, 2008 - Burton Women's Learn to Ride Clinic
Gather your friends, your daughters, your mother and see how much fun snowboarding can be!  The clinic includes: a one and a half hour class lesson, women's specific Burton rental boots and a board, an all day beginner area lift ticket and a free gift.
Time: 9 AM
Where: Liberty Mountain Resort, PA
Cost: $70
Check it out: www.skiliberty.com
Additional info: 717-642-8282

March 2 - 7, 2008 - Peak Ski Season Retreat
Participate in two great activities during this retreat - skiing and yoga. Use Yoga to help concentrate on your breathing, transitioning your movements with grace, and cultivating an awareness of body balance and alignment. As a skier of any level, you will learn how to get more out of your time on the mountain and be less injury-prone.
Where: Big Sky, Bozeman, Montana
Cost: $2,750
Check it out: www.bigskyyogaretreats.com
Additional info: 406-587-2390, info@bigskyyogaretreats.com

January 26, 2008 - Free Yoga Class
Head to Sun and Moon Studio and join in this free yoga class.
Time: 2:30 - 4 PM
Where: Fairfax, VA
Cost: Free
Check it out: www.sunandmoonstudio.com
Additional info: 703-525-YOGA (9642), questions@sunandmoonstudio.com

January 26 & 27, 2008 - Aligning From The Inside Out with Anusara Yoga
Take part a two-day workshop based on principles of Anusara Yoga. Day 1: learn about alignment using the anusara principles and simple bio mechanics to find greater ease and freedom in the body, deeper awareness of our skeletal , muscular and energetic bodies. Day 2: Expand your awareness and go deep into a flowing practice, explore hip openers and deep back bends then wind down with cooling forward folds and a deep expanding mediation.
Time: 1:45 - 4 PM Day 1, Noon - 2:30 PM Day 2
Where: Flow Yoga Center, 1450 P St NW, Washington DC
Cost: $45 Day 1, $40 Day 2
Check it out: www.flowyogacenter.com
Additional info: 202-462- FLOW (3569), flowyogacenter@yahoo.com

January 26, 2008 - Westmoreland Outdoor Photography Workshop
Grab your digital camera and attend this workshop at Westmoreland State Park to learn the basics of outdoor photography.
Time: 10 AM - 1 PM
Where: Murphy Hall , Westmoreland State Park
Cost: $4 parking fee
Check it out: www.dcrintra.state.va.us
Additional info: 804-493-0216, westmoreland@dcr.virginia.gov

February 2, 2008 - Sports Performance Clinic
Learn practical tips to improve performance from the most current sports science research. The tips provided can easily be implemented into an athlete's training program.
Time: 8:30 AM
Where: Universities of Shady Grove (Bldg 1), 9630 Gudelsky Dr, Rockville, MD
Cost: $120
Check it out: www.questssc.com
Additional info: 410-626-1566, info@questssc.com

February 12 - 22, 2008 - Patagonia Expedition Race
Join the 5th edition of Patagonia Expedition Race for 600K of adventure through the most unexplored corners of the mythical and legendary Land of Fire (Tierra del Fuego). The route of the race will present a grand variety of landscapes and climates eventually reaching a southern latitude never achieved by an expedition race in history.
Where: Southern Patagonia Punta Arenas
Cost: $990
Check it out: www.patagoniaexpeditionrace.com
Additional info: Lorena B.   +56-61-613890, lorena@patagoniaexpeditionrace.com

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  

January 26 & 27 and February 9 & 10, 2008 - Deepen Your Practice Workshop Series
Evolve your practice and gain a deeper understanding of yoga postures. Learn about breath, alignment, injury prevention, and modifications at this workshop series
Time: 12:30 - 3 PM
Where: 6404 Fairland St, Alexandria, VA
Cost: $40 Single Workshop or $140 for all 4 workshops
Check it out: www.dancingmindyoga.com
Additional info: 571-436-6158, paula@dancingmindyoga.com

February 1-3, 2008 or Feb 22-24, 2008 - Women's Winter Adventure Retreat
Join this (Feb 1-3 girls-only or Feb 22-24 coed) adventure filled weekend and spend the day out cross country skiing at White Grass Resort. Work on efficient uphill travel, summit a peak or two, learn gliding and downhill skills. At night do some yoga, enjoy the hot tub, share meals and stories and plan for the next day's adventure!
Time: 12:30-3 PM
Where: Rocky Mountain Resort, Franklin, WV
Cost: $350
Check it out: www.dancingmindyoga.com
Additional info: 571-436-6158, paula@dancingmindyoga.com

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