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March 18 , 2008
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| RUN |
March 22, 2008 - Piece of Cake 10K
Celebrate the MCRRC's annual club birthday cake competition. There will be .25 and .5 mile Young Runs for kids under 12 and a scenic 10k for youths and adults. Participants are encouraged to bring a cake of their own creation. Categories are Most Creative, Funniest, Best Original Design, Club Spirit and Best Use of Chocolate.
Time: 9 AM
Where: Seneca Creek State Park's Visitor Center, Gaithersburg, MD
Cost: Free to MCRRC members, $5 non-members
Check it out: www.mcrrc.org
Additional info: 301-353-0200 or info@mcrrc.org
March 22, 2008 - 6th Stupid Little 10 Miler and 5K
Run this low-key, inexpensive 10 mile or 5K race. These races offer a nice scenic run on rural roads alongside the Shenandoah River.
Time: 7:59 AM - 10-miler, 8:09 AM - 5K
Where: Watermelon Park, 3322 Lockes Mill Rd, Berryville, VA
Cost: $5.99 pre-race day, $6.99 race day, Shenandoah Valley Runners members - $1 discount
Check it out: www.user.shentel.net
Additional info: karsten@shentel.net
March 29, 2008 - Inaugural Butler 10K Relay
Take part in the first race of the new Marine Corps Marathon Event Series. Register as a team of two or go solo, and receive guaranteed entry to the 2008 Marine Corps Marathon or Marine Corps Historic Half.
Time: 8 AM
Where: Butler Stadium, 2073 Barnett Ave, Marine Corps Base Quantico , VA
Cost: $36
Check it out: www.marinecorpshistorichalf.com
Additional info: Tami Faram at 703-423-1840 or tami.faram@usmc.mil
April 13, 2008 - Race #4 of Spring Backyard Burn Trail Running Series
The last race of this super popular trail running series in Northern Virginia. Choose between the 5.5 or 10 mile course featuring a mixture of forested fire roads, twisty hiking trails, stream crossings, grassy fields, and minimal amount of pavement. Sign up soon because these races sell out.
Time: 9 AM
Where: Wakefield Park, Annandale, VA
Cost: $30 for 5.5 miler or $35 for 10 miler
Check it out: www.ex2adventures.com
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| BIKE |
March 29, 2008 - Icicle Metric
Start your season with one of three choices at the Icicle - 22, 31, or 62 miles sponsored by the White Clay Bicycle Club.
Time: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Where: University of Delaware, Newark, DE
Cost: $15, $12 before March 21
Check it out: www.ohbike.org
March 29, 2008 - Rock Hall Ramble Road Bike Ride
Join this 33 mile ride that starts in historic Chestertown. Ride along country roads of Kent Co. to Rock Hall, a maritime community on the Chesapeake Bay with a rich history.
Time: 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Where: Chestertown, MD
Cost: $10 members, $15 non-members
Check it out: www.washingtonwomenoutdoors.org
Additional info: 301-864-3070, wwo@patriot.net
April 5, 2008 - Confident City Cycling
Gas prices getting too high? Learn how to get around the city by bike with confidence. Learn crucial skills including rules of the road, lane positioning, basic maintenance and avoiding common causes of crashes.
Time: 1 - 4 PM
Where: Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA
Cost: Free
Check it out: www.waba.org
Additional info: 202.518.0524
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| HIKE |
March 22, 2008 - Spring Hike at Harpers Ferry
Join other like-minded volunteers and accompany 15 - 20 kids, ages 6-12 for a spring hike as part of Sierra Club's Inner City Outings program.
Time: 9 AM - 4 PM
Where: Harpers Ferry
Cost: Free
Check it out: www.ico.sierraclub.org/dc
Additional info: scottdjohnson@gmail.com
March 29, 2008 - The Rocks: Wolf, Chimney, and Cat Rock Day Hike
Hike a moderately strenuous circuit in the National Park along a sometimes-rocky trail, visiting Chimney Rock featuring outstanding scenic vistas with an optional rock scramble to visit Wolf Rock.
Time: 8 AM - 3 PM
Where: Catoctin Mountain Park, Thurmont, MD
Cost: $10 members, $15 non-members
Check it out: www.washingtonwomenoutdoors.org
Additional info: 301-864-3070, wwo@patriot.net |
| CLIMB |
March 30, 2008 - Introduction to Climbing for Women
Offered by the Outdoors Recreation at University of Virginia, learn the basics of climbing at some of the most scenic cliffs in the Mid-Atlantic.
Time: 8 AM - 6 PM
Where: Charlottesville, VA
Cost: $55 students/members and $70 non-members
Check it out: www.virginia.edu
Additional info: 434-924-3791 |
| TRIATHLON/MULTISPORT |
April 20, 2008 - Kinetic Sprint 2008
Participate in the Virginia Triathlon Series - 750 Meter Swim, 18 Mile Bike, 5K Run. The Kinetic Sprint is the first open water sprint in the 2008 VTS. But sign up soon - only a few spots left!!
Time: 10 AM
Where: Lake Anna State Park, 6800 Lawyers Road, Spotsylvania, VA
Cost: $75 individual, $110 relay team - before April 15
Check it out: www.setupevents.com |
| YOGA |
March 21, 2008 - Hip Hop Yoga
Kick off your weekend with an energetic practice filled with hip hop tunes. This groovy practice is perfect for advanced beginners to advanced yoginis.
Time: 7:30 - 9 PM
Where: Tranquil Space,2024 P Street, NW, Washington, DC
Cost: $20 if pre-registered or $25 at the door
Check it out: www.tranquilspace.com
Additional info:(202) 223.yoga (9642) or info@tranquilspace.com
March 22, 2008 - Restorative Yoga Workshop
Restore your mind, body and spirit in this nurturing and therapeutic restorative workshop. Each pose uses many blankets and props to help you release physical and emotional tension. No yoga experience necessary.
Time: 1 - 3:30 PM
Where: Willow Street Yoga, 8561 Fenton Street, 2nd Fl, Silver Spring, MD
Cost: $40
Check it out: www.willowstreetyoga.com
Additional info: yoga@willowstreetyoga.com
March 22, 2008 - 108 Sun Salutations
Celebrate the Vernal Equinox and the sacred number 108 by seeing how many sun salutations you can complete! Paced with ujjayi breath this becomes a moving meditation practice that is sure to leave you feeling great for the weekend.
Time: 8:15 AM
Where: Little River Yoga, 6399 Little River Turnpike, Alexandria, VA
Cost: $5
Check it out: www.littleriveryoga.com
Additional info: LittleRiverYoga@gmail.com
April 4 - 6, 2008 - YogaWorks Retreat
Join this pack-filled weekend featuring sessions on hip-openers, backbends, arm balancing and shoulder opening strengthening poses.
Time: see website for details
Where: Hot Yoga, 3408 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 205, Washington, DC
Cost: $50 per session or $225 for the whole weekend
Check it out: www.hotyogausa.com
Additional info: 202-HOT-YOGA |
| OTHER FUN STUFF |
March 26, 2008 - Inova Sports Medicine Spring Symposium: The Female Athlete
Learn about the special needs and challenges of the female athlete.
Time: 8 - 9 PM
Where: Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, 2501 Parker's Lane, Alexandria VA
Cost: $50
Check it out: www.my.inova.com
Additional info: 703-205-8371 |
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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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