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March 4, 2008
Washington DC |
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| RUN |
March 8, 2008 - 9th Annual Shamrock 5k Run & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Come out with the whole family to kick off the spring racing season with a certified 5 k course.
Time: 9:45 AM - Fun Run, 10 AM - 5K
Where: G. C. Round Elementary School, 10100 Hastings Dr, Manassas, VA
Cost: $20 - 5K, $15 - Walk
Check it out: www.manassas.k12.va.us
Additional info: Kristen W. 703-257-8069, shamrockrun@comcast.net
March 9, 2008 - RASAC Gunpowder "5" Mile Trail Run
Run along a scenic trail through Lower Gunpowder Falls State Park.
Time: 8 AM
Where: Lower Gunpowder Falls State Park, Guyton Rd, Belair, MD
Cost: free - members, $4 non-members
Check it out: www.rasac.com
Additional info: B. Gross 410-838-7973, sethjulie@hotmail.com
March 9, 2008 - 20th Annual St. Patrick's Day 8K
Celebrate the start of the spring racing season and St. Patrick's Day with Washington, DC's largest 8K. Fun for the whole family including 1K kids fun run, refreshments, random prizes and Irish dancing.
Time: 9 AM
Where:Pennsylvania Avenue NW, between 12th and 13th Streets, near Freedom Plaza, Washington, DC
Cost: $26
Check it out: www.runwashington.com
Additional info: 301-871-0400
March 9, 2008 - Outback's 5K for the YMCA
Support the YMCA and run with the Howard Co Striders.
Time: 8:30 AM
Where: Long Gate Shopping Center, 4420 Long Gate Pkwy, Ellicott City, MD
Cost: $20
Check it out: www.striders.net
Additional info: Amy R. 410-465-4334, amyregel@ymcamd.org
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| BIKE |
March 5, 2008 - Bicycle Maintenance 102: Trail and Roadside Repair
Learn efficient tire changing, chain repair, quick brake adjustments and simple on-the-spot trouble-shooting skills.
Time: 7:30 PM
Where: REI Store, Bailey's Crossroads, VA
Cost: Free
Check it out: www.rei.com
Additional info: 703-379-9400
March 8, 2008 - 24 Mile Ride with Potomac Pedalers
Join Potomac Pedalers for a scenic in-town ride through Rock Creek Park and return via Sligo Creek Parkway. MD based riders can meet up with the group at Candy Cane City around 10:30 AM. All pace levels welcome.
Time: 10 AM
Where: Peirce Mill, Rock Creek Park, Washington DC
Cost: Free but membership to Potomac Pedalers strongly encouraged ($30 for 1 year membership for individual or $35 for family)
Check it out: www.bikepptc.org
Additional info: Dale Hunt at dhunt175@yahoo.com or Brenda Ruby at 301/602-4683. |
| HIKE |
March 8, 2008 - Big Schloss Hike
Walk along the VA/WV line bisecting the Mill Mountain Ridge. Catch sweeping panoramic views during this 12 mile circuit in the Great North Mountain area.
Time: 8 AM
Where: Meet at the Centreville, VA Commuter Lot
Cost: $9 carpool fee
Check it out: www.nvhc.com
Additional info: Gene V. 703-802-6426
March 8, 2008 - Gettysburg Battlefield Day Hike
Walk around the Gettysburg battlefield on a circuit of sidewalks and paved trails. The walk will include both the Confederate and Union lines.
Time: 10 AM - 3 PM
Where: Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, PA
Cost: $10 members, $15 non-members
Check it out: www.washingtonwomenoutdoors.org
Additional info: 301-864-3070, wwo@patriot.net
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| MULTISPORT/TRIATHLON |
March 29, 2008 - Smithfield Sprint Triathlon
Take a 300 meter swim, 10 mile bike, and 5K run. This Sprint Tri has a pool swim, mostly flat bike course, and semi-urban 5K. A perfect course for new triathletes. And be sure to stick around for all the post race BBQ you can eat.
Time: 10 AM
Where: Luter Family YMCA, 259 James Street, Smithfield, VA
Cost: $70 individual, $95 relay team, plus $10 fee for each non-USAT registrant
Check it out: www.setupevents.com
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| YOGA |
March 8, 2008 - Qigong in a Chair
Try Qigong, a health maintenance and self-healing modality that advocates have credited with curing everything from asthma to cancer. You've got nothing to lose. Give it a try.
Time: 11:30 AM - 1 PM
Where: Inner Reaches Yoga, 257 Market St. West, Gaithersburg, MD
Cost: $20 pre-registered, $25 at the door
Check it out: www.innerreaches.com
Additional info: 301-987-0884, info@innerreaches.com
March 15, 22 & April 5 & 12, 2008 - Yoga Basics
Increase flexibility and strength, release tension and de-stress during this 4-week yoga class for beginner yogis.
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Where: Little River Yoga, 6399 Little River Tnpk, Alexandria, VA
Cost: $60
Check it out: www.littleriveryoga.com
Additional info: 703-203-8510, LittleRiverYoga@gmail.com
March 16, 2008 - Healing Through Yoga
Learn yogic tools that can help lead to optimal health and well-being. This workshop will explore gentle/restorative yoga, pranayama, and yoga nidra. All proceeds from this workshop will be donated to support colon cancer research and the instructor will match up to $200.
Time: 3 - 5 PM
Where: Capitol Hill Yoga, 221 5th St NE, Washington DC
Cost: min $20 donation
Check it out: www.capitolhillyoga.com
Additional info: 202-544-0011, yoga@capitolhillyoga.com
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| OTHER FUN STUFF |
March 15, 2008 - Documentary Film "Arctic Tale"
Check out this real-life adventure produced by National Geographic Films. Queen Latifah narrates, as she follows Nanu, a polar bear cub, and Seela, a walrus pup, through their exciting and harrowing struggle for survival in a beautiful icebound world that is rapidly melting beneath them.
Time: 11 AM
Where: National Geographic Society Grosvenor Auditorium, 1600 M St, Washington DC
Cost: Free
Check it out: www.nationalgeographic.com
Additional info: 202- 857-7700
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More FUN Events - Sponsored in part by Graceful Edge |
Through March 29, 2008 - HERA Ovarian Cancer Climb for Life
Help fight ovarian cancer and join in the fun at the 3rd annual climbing festival. All month long there are tons of climbing events, clinics and parties to support the mission of HERA (Health, Empowerment, Research and Advocacy, a leading non-profit foundation empowering women, the medical industry & communities in their fight against ovarian cancer.
Time: varies
Where: varies
Cost: $30
Check it out: www.heraclimb4lifedc08.kintera.org
Additional info: REI Fairfax 571- 522-6568, ivamichele@earthlink.net
March 22, 2008 - Run for Water
In the spirit of World Water Day, support efforts to develop new water supply in drought stricken Niger. Runners will run one segment (runner's choice in distance) of a marathon, 26.2 miles, which is the average distance children travel to locate water for their families.
Time: 9 AM
Where: corner of Connecticut and Columbia Roads, NW, Washington DC (close to Woodley Park, National Zoo metro stop)
Cost: runners choose their fundraising goal
Check it out: www.waterforlife.org
Additional info: Laurel at 301-518-8319
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