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February 12, 2008
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| RUN |
February 16, 2008 - Valentine's Day 10K
Feel the LOVE and run in the Baltimore Road Runners Club's Valentine's Day 10K
Time: 8 AM
Where: Loch Raven Reservoir-Morgan Mill Rd at Loch Raven Dr, Baltimore, MD
Cost: Low-key, trail, and GPS races are $2 for member and $6 for non-members.
Check it out: www.runwashington.com
Additional info: BRRC Hotline 410-377-7327
February 16, 2008 - Sweetheart 8K
Enjoy this scenic rolling hills, loop 8K course that travels through the Grove Sub-division, and Midlo Coal Mine Park
Time: 8:30 AM
Where: The Grove Club House, Woolridge Rd., Midlothian, VA
Cost: $10 for RRRC members, $15 for non-members
Check it out: www.rrrc.org
Additional info: Don M, 804-794-2687, rrrc@rrrc.org
February 16, 2008 - 2008 George Washington Birthday 10K &2K Walk
Celebrate George & join in the fun. Run for 10K or walk for 2K.
Time: 8:30 AM
Where: AMC Hoffman Theatre, 206 Swamp Fox Rd, Alexandria, VA
Cost: $25 - 10K, $10 - 2K
Check it out: www.washingtonbirthday.net
Additional info: 703-991-4474, RaceDirector@washingtonbirthday.net
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| BIKE |
February 23, 2008 - Sugarloaf Road Bike Ride
Take a 21 mile ride and explore the scenic country roads in western Montgomery Co. with a stop at Sugarloaf Mountain.
Time: 10 AM - 3:30 PM
Where: Poolesville, 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 17, 2008 - 7th Annual Somerset Co. - Deal Island Hike
Discover the Deal Island in the 7th Annual Somerset Co. Sampler. Hike for a 10 mile flat, dike-top loop with spectacular views of Tangier Sound.
Time: 9 AM
Where: Wenona, MD - Meet at the Lowe's parking lot off the Easton Pkwy (MD322)
Cost: Membership - $40 Individual, $60 Family, $25 under 30 or over 69
Check it out: http://trips.outdoors.org
Additional info: Paul R. 410-745-6852, pray@dmv.com
February 17, 2008 - Phelps Wildlife Management Area Hike
Take a moderately paced hike for 11 miles in the fields and woodlands bordering Rappahannock River in Fauquier Co.
Time: 8:30 AM
Where: Near Rappahannock River in Fauquier Co., VA, Meet at Vienna Metro station, north 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
February 16, 2008 - Leesylvania: The Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Hike
Grab your kids and escape the Leesylvania State Park to celebrate Black History Month, a little education and some light hiking with your kids. The Leesylvania property is associated with the flight of two runaway slaves as well as a slave who escaped in 1848. Historians will be on-hand to lead children on a historic hike that puts them into the role of slaves.
Time: 11 AM - 4 PM
Where: Visitor Center, Leesylvania State Park, VA
Cost: Free with park entrance fee
Check it out: www.dcr.virginia.gov
Additional info: 703-583-6904, leesylvania@dcr.virginia.gov
February 23, 2008 - Scott's Run Half Day Hike
Join the Washington Women Outdoors group for a hike through Scott's Run Nature Preserve. It offers woodland solitude and magnificent views of the Potomac river.
Time: 9 AM - Noon
Where: McLean, VA
Cost: $5 members, $10 non-members
Check it out: www.washingtonwomenoutdoors.org
Additional info: 301-864-3070, wwo@patriot.net
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| MULTISPORT |
February 22, 2008 - Xterra Seminar
Meet and learn from XTERRA World Championship racers Dr. Kathy Coutinho & Coach Eric Sorensen as they discuss all you need to know to race an XTERRA! Followed by an open Q & A session with XTERRA Ambassadors Frank Febbraro and Scott Scudamore.
Time: 7:30 PM
Where: The Bike Lane, 9544 Old Keene Rd., Burke Town Plaza, Burke, VA
Cost: Free
Check it out: http://thebikelane.com
Additional info: 703-440-8701, info@thebikelane.com |
| SKI |
February 23, 2008 - Women's Day Whitetail Mountain
Ski or ride with an instructor at your ability level. The day includes a warm-up and cool down of pilates stretching, lunch, and tons of mountain time.
Time: 8:30 AM - 4 PM
Where: Mercersburg, PA
Cost: $85 - Lesson Only, $100 - Lift ticket & lesson, $115 - Lift ticket, lesson $ rentals
Check it out: www.skiwhitetail.com
Additional info: 717-328-9400
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| YOGA |
February 17, 2008 - Eye of the Tiger Yoga Practice
Try the Eye of the Tiger practice that includes deep backbends, inversion variations, and arm balances. Sequences are designed to open your body, calm your mind, and help you deepen your practice.
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:45 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) or flowyogacenter@yahoo.com
February 23, 2008 - Practice the Five Tibetans
Practice the Five Tibetans and increase energy, enhance bone mass, increase muscle tone and more...
Time: 2-4:30 PM
Where: Dream Yoga Studio, 1485 Chain Bridge Rd, Suite 104, McLean, VA
Cost: $38
Check it out: www.DreamYogaStudio.com
Additional info: 703-448-YOGA (9642), Luann@DreamYogaStudio.com
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| OTHER FUN STUFF |
February 16, 2008 - Sierra Club Inner City Outings program
Have fun with the Sierra Club inner city chapter and volunteer to take 15 children to the Fort Dupont Ice Skating Rink
Time: 10:30 AM - 5 PM
Where: Fort Dupont Ice Skating Rink, SE, Washington DC
Cost: $5 plus you are encouraged to pay for 1 child
Check it out: www.eteambuilder.org
Additional info: WashingtonDCICO@gmail.com
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More FUN Events - Sponsored in part by Graceful Edge |
Various dates through February 23, 2008 - Hike the Rockies with Hike For Discovery
Participate in an information meeting to learn more about the Hike For Discovery program and their exciting summer Hike event to Rocky Mountain National Park. As part of the Group, you'll receive local group hikes, a weekend adventure and guided Hike in the Rockies, 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
Cost: Free
Check it out: www.hikefordiscovery.org
Additional info: Ben.Clausen@lls.org
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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