And for more, check out other fun features on Graceful Edge:
It's All Downhill From Here
Discount lift tickets from Liftopia
Cold Play
Winter hiking tips from Seth Levy of American Hiking Society
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February 5, 2008
Washington DC |
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| RUN |
February 9, 2008 - Charlottesville Running Company 10K Trail Race and Canine 4 Mile Run/Walk
Run or walk with your dog, or take one of the SPCA dogs for a 4 Mile run/walk or run the 10K trail on your own. Your support and contributions benefit the local SPCA
Time: 8:15 AM Canine Run Walk, 9 AM Running Race
Where: Foxhaven Trails, Charlottesville, VA
Cost: $35, $40 on race day
Check it out: www.badtothebone.biz
Additional info: Russell 434-293-7115, rungillrun@comcast.net
February 9, 2008 - Mud in Your Eye XC Series 6K
Run in the 4th Annual Mud in Your Eye XC series. This is the 2nd race in the series and includes a new parent/child team competition. Bring your friends or partner with your kids and enjoy the great outdoors.
Time: 8 AM
Where: Bells Mill Park, Chesapeake, VA
Cost: $20
Check it out: www.mudinyoureye.kalerunning.com
Additional info: Ann 757-373-4174, team@kalerunning.com
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| BIKE |
February 9, 2008 - Tour de Northeast Carroll County
Join the Baltimore Bike Club for a 45 mile tour of Northeast Carroll County followed by lunch in Westminster.
Time: 10 AM
Where: 5th District Elementary School, MD
Cost: $25 1 yr individual membership, $35 1y family membership
Check it out: www.baltobikeclub.org
Additional info: Ed C. 410-375-3247, ehc3rd@gmail.com
February 9, 2008 - W&OD Trail with Potomac Pedalers
Join the Potomac Pedalers for a relaxing 18 mile ride through Reston and Herndon in Fairfax County and through Sterling and across Rt 28 in Loudoun County. Great opportunity for new and prospective members to learn more about one of the largest bike clubs in the United States.
Time: 11 AM
Where: Reston P&R parking lot nearest to the intersection of Wiehle Ave and Sunset Hills Rd
Cost: Free or join PPTC for $30 (individual) or $35 (family) for 1 year
Check it out: www.pptc.org
Additional info: Steven Jones 703-716-4929, jonesse1@gmail.com
February 10, 2008 - 11th Annual Stop, Swap and Save
Head to the Mid-Atlantic's largest indoor bicycle swap and sale featuring over 300 vendors. Get great deals on road, mountain, BMX, tri and vintage, cycling gear and equipment.
Time: 9 AM – 2 PM
Where: Carroll County Agricultural Center, Westminster, MD
Cost: $5
Check it out: www.stopswapandsave.com
Additional info: info@stopswapandsave.com
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| HIKE |
February 9, 2008 - Patapsco Valley State Park Hike
Join the Mountain Club of Maryland for an invigorating 13 mile hike with great views and 10 worthwhile inclines with a 1,900 feet of elevation gain, including three steep ascents.
Where: Patapsco Valley State Park, MD
Cost: Honor system $2 Park entrance fee
Check it out: www.mcomd.org
Additional info: 410-747-2868
February 10, 2008 - Winter Wilderness Course with Sierra Club
Learn the basics of winter outdoor activities including hiking, hut trips, backcountry safety, gear and more. Appropriate for all levels and prior experience not required.
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Cost: $35
Check it out: www.mwrop.org
Additional info: Ted Fryberger, 410/312-2982 (before 9:30 pm), tkfryberger@comcast.net |
| PADDLE |
February 12, 2008 - Basic Kayak Navigation & Trip Planning Class
Learn the basics of kayak navigation. You’ll learn how to read a tide/current log and nautical charts, plot courses across shipping lanes, and plan your first trip.
Time: 7 - 9 PM
Where: Timonium REI Store
Cost: $20 members, $40 nonmembers
Check it out: www.rei.com
Additional info: 703-379-9400
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| SKI |
February 9 and 10, 2008 - HEAD Women’s Ski Clinic
Take your skiing to the next level at these special one-day clinics with HEAD professional Toril Forland, five time champion of Women's Pro Ski Racing Team. Clinics include a presentation on
trends in women's ski gear, AM and PM instruction, ski demonstrations, 2 meals and an after party.
Where: Wintergreen Resort, Route 664, Wintergreen, VA
Check it out: www.wintergreenresort.com
Additional info: 434-325-8065
February 9 and 23, 2008 - Liberty Mountain Resort's Burton Women's Learn to Ride Clinic
Grab your girls (8 and up) and head to Liberty Mountain to learn 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, 78 Country Club Trail, Carroll Valley, PA (Registration in TLC Lobby)
Cost: $70 ($10 goes to Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition)
Check it out: www.skiliberty.com
Additional info: Anne W., 717-642-8282 x3307, aweimer@skilliberty.com
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| YOGA |
February 9, 2008 - Blissful Bootcamp Plus
Get yourself into better shape by integrating yoga into an aerobic and strengthening class. This workshop is designed as the ultimate cross-training experience!
Time: 2 - 4:15 PM
Where: Flow Yoga Center, 1450 P St NW, Washington DC
Cost: $40
Check it out: www.flowyogacenter.com
Additional info: 202-462-FLOW (3569), flowyogacenter@yahoo.com
February 10, 2008 - Find Your Way To Bliss: An Afternoon of Svaroopa Yoga
Transform your practice and try this yoga event which focuses on precise alignment in carefully selected poses to open up the deepest tensions in
your body. It promises to be a truly profound experience!
Time: 2 - 4:30 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
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| OTHER FUN STUFF |
February 17, 2008 - Couples Massage
Grab your mate, and spice up your love life by learning a few massage techniques to open the heart, build communication and relax the mind and spirit. Learn specific hands-on methods, intuitive approaches, and healing touches. You will be able to experience simple breathing exercises, mechanics of giving a massage, self-massage, and loving ways to relax.
Time: 1:30-3 PM
Where: Shakti MindBody Studio, 1015 1/2 7th St. NW, #200, Washington DC
Cost: $50 per couple
Check it out: www.shaktimindbodystudio.com
Additional info: Faith H. 202-783-6463, info@shaktimindbodystudio.com |
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More FUN Events - Sponsored in part by Graceful Edge |
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 22-24, 2008
- Winter Adventure Retreat
Join this 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 Friday - 3 PM Sunday
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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