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February 19, 2008
Washington DC |
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| RUN |
February 24, 2008 - 29th Annual Ten Mile Club Challenge
Represent your running club or go it alone while challenging yourself with a 10 mile run over rolling hills in Columbia, MD.
Time: 8 AM
Where: Howard Co Community College Physical Ed Bldg, Hickory Ridge Rd, Columbia, MD
Cost: $7
Check it out: www.striders.net
Additional info: 410-730-1668, Richard.Bernstein@jhuapl.edu
March 2, 2008 - DC Road Runners Burke Lake 12K
Enjoy this 12K out and back course at Burke Lake on both paved and dirt trails. For runners interested in a shorter course, a 2K event will be held in conjunction to the 12K. And get into the spirit of St. Paddy's Day by wearing combinations green, white and orange.
Time: 10 AM - 12K, 10:15 AM - 2K
Where: Burke Lake Park, Burke, VA
Cost: Free for members, $5 non-members
Check it out: www.dcroadrunners.org
Additional info: George Getek at ggetek@aol.com
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| BIKE |
February 23, 2008 - Baltimore Bike Club Ride
Get on your bike and ride either a 53 or 40 mile, moderately hilly route north to PA.
Time: 10 AM
Where: Maryland Line Park & Ride, I-83 Exit 36
Cost: $25 1 yr individual membership, $35 1yr family membership
Check it out: www.baltobikeclub.org
Additional info: Janet G at 410-366-1466
February 24, 2008 - Sunday Morning Mountain Bike Ride
Join the Oxon Hill for a fun mountain bike ride at Rosaryville State Park. Pre-registration is required.
Time: 10 AM
Where: Rosaryville State Park, Upper Marlboro MD
Cost: $15 1 yr individual membership, $20 1yr family membership
Check it out: www.ohbike.org
Additional info: Barry Howard at 301-843-9750 barry383@comcast.net
February 24, 2008 - The Bike Lane's Maintenance Clinic
Learn how to fix a flat, clean and lube your bike, and do minor trailside adjustments.
Time: 12:30 PM
Where: The Bike Lane, 9544 Old Keene Rd., Burke Town Plaza, Burke, VA
Cost: $25 (plus you'll receive a $25 gift card)
Check it out: www.thebikelane.com
Additional info: 703-440-8701 or info@thebikelane.com
March 2, 2008 - Vasa Ride 2008
Join WABA and Embassy of Sweden in celebrating Sweden's famed ski race and festival Vasaloppet by bike! Three different routes to choose from: 56 miles, 28 miles and 14 miles. Celebrate your accomplishment with Vasa Ride's famous blueberry soup.
Time: 8:30 AM - 56 mile, 9 AM - 28 mile, 9:30 AM - 14 mile
Where: House of Sweden, 2900 K St NW, Washington DC
Cost: Free, although donations to WABA are encouraged
Check it out: www.waba.org
Additional info: chantal@waba.org
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| HIKE |
February 23, 2008 - C&O Canal Association's Hiking Series
Head out with the C&O Canal Association for a hike in Maryland Heights, along the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers.
Time: 10:30 AM
Where: Harpers Ferry Visitors Center. Take shuttle bus to Harpers Ferry, meet at the footbridge at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers.
Cost: $15 individual, $20 family
Check it out: www.candocanal.org
Additional info: Pat W. 301-977-5628, hikemaster@candocanal.org
February 23, 2008 - Black Hill Regional Park
Bring your 4 legged pal and join the K9 Trailblazers Dog Hiking Club for their first hike of 2008. Hike a 5 mile loop on wooded trails.
Time: Contact hike organizer
Where: Black Hill Regional Park, near Boyds, MD
Cost: Free
Check it out: www.k9trailblazers.org
Additional info: jabolognese@k9trailblazers.org
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| MULTISPORT |
March 2, 2008 - Life Time Fitness Indoor Triathlon
Race against the clock in this 60 minute challenge. Start with 10 minutes in the lap pool, move to the cycling studio for 30 minutes and finish with a 20-minute run on the treadmill. The total distance you cover across the course determines your score.
Time: First wave starts at 7 AM
Where: Life Time Fitness, 5900 Trinity Pkwy, Centerville, VA
Cost: $30 member, $35 nonmember
Check it out: www.lifetimefitness.com
Additional info: events@lifetimefitness.com
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| SKI/RIDE |
February 23, 2008 - Liberty Mountain
Join the Maryland Outdoor Club for a fun day at the slopes at Liberty Mountain.
Time: 10 AM
Where: Liberty Mountain Resort, Carroll Valley, PA
Cost: $48 (excludes rentals)
Check it out: www.mdoutdoorclub.org
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| YOGA |
February 22, 2008 - Stand Your Ground: A Journey into Standing Poses
Learn about standing poses and the subtlety in each. There will be some movement to warm up the body and a practice to play with flowing from pose to pose once we have explored the principles of each pose
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Where: Tranquil Space Yoga Studio, 2024 P St NW, Washington DC
Cost: $30 if pre-registered online; $35 onsite registration
Check it out: www.tranquilspace.com
Additional info: 202-223-9642
February 24, 2008 - Charity Yoga
Support the blossoming skills of yoga teachers-in-training and do a good deed by supporting a local charity like the Wendt Center for Loss & Healing and Pediatric AIDS/HIV Care.
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Where: Georgetown Yoga, 1053 31st St NW, 2nd Fl, Washington DC
Cost: $5 minimum donation
Check it out: www.georgetownyoga.com
Additional info: 202-342-7779 or info@georgetownyoga.com,
February 24 - March 23, 2008 - Introduction to Yoga series
Take part in this 5-week program and learn the basic poses, breath patterns, and orientation to a standard yoga class.
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Where: Boundless Yoga, 1522 U St NW, Washington DC
Cost: $120
Check it out: http://boundlessyoga.com
Additional info: 202-234-9642 (YOGA) or yogainfo@boundlessyoga.com,
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| OTHER FUN STUFF |
February 21, 2008 - Spirit of the Marathon Movie
Catch the encore presentation of this award winning documentary on marathons (inspiring even if you only run to catch the bus). This movie portrays a journey of perseverance and personal triumph, filmed on four continents and in five countries.
Time: 7:30 PM
Where: select theaters in the DC area
Cost: varies by theatre
Check it out: www.fathomevents.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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