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January 29, 2008
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| RUN |
February 2, 2008 - 9th Annual East Beach Norfolk Half Marathon & 5K
Run in either the 1/2 marathon or the 5K and feel good that the race benefits LEE's Friends, a local non profit that assists the families of cancer patients.
Time: 8 AM
Where: East Beach Bay Front Club, Norfolk, VA
Cost: $65 1/2 Marathon, $30 5K, $10 Children's Mile
Check it out: www.norfolkhalfmarathon.kalerunning.com
Additional info: 757-373-4174, team@kalerunning.com
February 3, 2008 - Penguin Pace 5K
Run a 5K course through Columbia, MD neighborhoods. Proceeds support quality programs at The Bain Center for Howard County Seniors. Time: 7:45 AM
Where: The Bain Center, 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia, MD
Cost: $25
Check it out: http://striders.net
Additional info: 410-313-7468, adinneen@co.ho.md.us
February 3, 2008 - BRRC Superbowl Trail Run 10 Mile/5 Mile
Run either 10 miles or 5 miles along the trails of Cromwell Valley Park with the Baltimore Road Runners Club.
Time: 9 AM
Where: Cromwell Valley Park, Baltimore, MD
Cost: $2 members, $6 non-members
Check it out: www.brrc.com
Additional info: 410-377-7327 after 6PM, brrcinfo@gmail.com
February 3, 2008 - Country Road Run 5 Mile
Run the hills of Olney in either the 5 Mile or 1 Mile Fun Run.
Time: 8 AM
Where: Olney Swim Center, 16601 Georgia Ave, Olney, MD
Cost: Free for members, $5 non-members
Check it out: www.mcrrc.org
Additional info: 301-353-0200, info@mcrrc.org
February 3, 2008 - Charleston Winter Series 10K Run & 5K Walk
Join the City of Charleston Parks and Recreation Dept and The Tallman Track Club for Race 3 in their Winter Series.
Time: 1 PM Walk, 2 PM Run
Where: Kanawha City Community Cntr, Venable Ave SE and 36th St, Charleston, WV
Cost: $10
Check it out: www.tallmantrackclub.com
Additional info: tallmantrackclub@yahoo.com
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| BIKE |
February 2, 2008 - Baltimore & Annapolis Trail Bike Ride
Ride 40 miles on the B&A Trail between Glen Burnie and historic Annapolis.
Time: 10 AM - 4 PM
Where: Annapolis, MD
Cost: $10 members, $15 non-members
Check it out: www.washingtonwomenoutdoors.org
Additional info: 301-864-3070, wwo@patriot.net
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| HIKE |
February 2, 2008 - Mount Vernon to Old Town Alexandria Hike
Hike about 11 relatively flat miles at a moderate pace from Mount Vernon to King Street Metro.
Time: 9:45 AM
Where: Meet at Huntington Metro (at the news racks by the lower entrance)
Cost: Bus and return Metro fare + $2 nonmembers
Check it out: www.centerhikingclub.org
Additional info: Michael S. (703) 677-7777 (before 9pm)
February 2, 2008 - C&O Canal Towpath Hike
Hike the C&O Canal Towpath between Carderock and beyond Great Falls moderately paced for 11 miles.
Time: 9 AM
Where: Meet at Carderock Recreation Area, first parking lot
Check it out: www.mwrop.org
Additional info: Gary K. 703-765-0306 and Rob A. 202-285-1010
February 10, 2008 - Black Hill Half Day Hike
Hike for 6 miles and sample all of what Black Hill Regional Park has to offer - meadows, woodlands, gentle hills, and the shores of Little Seneca Lake.
Time: 9 AM - 1 PM
Where: Germantown, MD
Cost: $5 members, $10 non-members
Check it out: www.washingtonwomenoutdoors.org
Additional info: 301-864-3070, wwo@patriot.net
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| CLIMB |
February 9, 2008 - Introduction to Movement in Rock Climbing (Indoor)
Learn the basic movements required to climb efficiently and smoothly. The topics include basic hand and toe holds. It also discusses weight shifting. This class assumes that you know how to belay.
Time: 3 - 6 PM
Where: Rockville, MD
Cost: $38 members, $43 non-members
Check it out: www.washingtonwomenoutdoors.org
Additional info: 301-864-3070, wwo@patriot.net
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| SKI |
February 3, 2008 - Women’s Day Program
Head to Elk Mountain and enjoy a full day of skiing, instruction and socializing. Plus enjoy a complimentary lunch. Babysitting available.
Time: 9:45 AM - 3:30 PM
Where: Elk Mountain, PA
Cost: $65 instruction only (season pass holders), $80 instruction & lift ticket, $90 instruction w/ rentals & lift ticket
Check it out: http://elkskier.com
Additional info: 570-679-4400, elkskier@nep.net |
| YOGA |
February 2, 2008 - Sweet Revenge
Learn why you crave sweets and how sugar is implicated in chronic diseases. Equip yourself the knowledge and power to reduce your sugar dependency and develop your ability to say “no” to sugar in this holistic lifestyle workshop.
Time: 2 - 4 PM
Where: Pure Prana Yoga Studio, 100 S. St. Patrick, Alexandria, VA
Cost: $50
Check it out: www.pureprana.com
Additional info: 703-836-7873, info@pureprana.com
February 2, 2008 - Yoga Nidra: Relax and De-stress Workshop
Take part in Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep) and learn an easy and ideal way to release the tensions we accumulate on physical, mental and emotional levels. This 4000-year-old guided relaxationpractice is said to be 4 times more restorative than regular deep sleep. It is designed to realign the brain hemispheres and awaken the potential of renewal within us.
Time: 1 - 2:30 PM
Where: Willow Street Yoga, 6930 Carroll Ave, Suite 100, Takoma Park, MD
Cost: $25
Check it out: www.willowstreetyoga.com
Additional info: 301-270-8038, registrar@willowstreetyoga.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
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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