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April 15, 2008
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| RUN |
April 27, 2008 - Women's 5K by the Bay
Kick off the 2008 Maryland's Women Distance Festival Grand Prix Series in scenic Havre de Grace, the first race of the series. Comprised of 12 events, WDF was created to promote running/walking to women of all ages and abilities. Complete a minimum of 4 WDF races and receive a special award.
Time: 8 AM
Where: Tydings Park, Havre de Grace, MD
Cost: $25
Check it out: www.rasac.com
Additional info: 410-638-1636 or womens5kbythebay@yahoo.com
May 3, 2008 - Jeff Galloway Marathon Training
Train for the upcoming Marine Corps Marathon, or just for fun and to get yourself into tip top shape! Meet others that will run weekly under the supervision of a local trainer who will place you in an appropriate pace group with others in your skill level and get you ready for the upcoming Marine Corps Marathon, all you need is to be able to run 3 miles!
Time: 8 - 10 AM
Where: Runs begin in DC and NoVA.
Cost: $139
Check it out: www.prosinthecity.com
Additional info: 202-686-5990
May 4, 2008 - Race for Hope 5K
Take in the U.S. Capitol, the White House and other historic sites during this 5K benefiting the Brain Tumor Society and Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure.
Time: 9 AM
Where: Freedom Plaza, Washington DC
Cost: $40
Check it out: www.braintumorsociety.org
Additional info: racedc@curebraintumors.org |
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April 20, 2008 - Waterford Cruise Road Bike Ride
Join Washington Women Outdoors Club for a 37 mile ride explores the gentle farmlands and villages of the Catoctin Valley. Ideal for experienced riders. Pre-registration required.
Time: 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Where: Purcellville, VA
Cost: $10 members; $15 non-members
Check it out: www.washingtonwomenoutdoors.org
Additional info: wwo@patriot.net
April 26, 2008 - Pedaling for Peace
Bring your family and friends for a day of biking, food and fun. There are 3 cycling options - a Family Fun ride, a 26-mile and 40-mile ride.
Time: 9 AM
Where: varies
Cost: $40 per adult, $20 per person for the family ride
Check it out: www.williampennhouse.org
Additional info: 202-543-5560
April 26, 2008 - CityBikes Demo Day
Check out CityBikes Demo Day, where they'll have an entire fleet of their finest mountain bikes ready for you to ride.
Time: 9 AM - 2 PM
Where: Schaeffer Farms, Schaeffer Road, Germantown, MD
Cost: Free
Check it out: http://citybikes.com
Additional info: 202-265-1564
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| TRIATHLON/MULTISPORT |
May 3, 2008 - 11th Annual Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon
Enjoy Smith Mountain lake, this beauty is definitely worth a weekend away from DC. This triathlon features a 750M Swim, 20K Bike, and 5K Run.
Time: 9 AM
Where: Smith Mountain Lake State Park, Huddleston, VA
Cost: $10 members; $15 non-members
Check it out: www.setupevents.com
Additional info: tammi@commonwealthgames.org
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| HIKE |
April 26, 2008 - Hiking the Billy Goat with Wheeler Creek Volunteer Opportunity
Volunteer to take some great kids on a classic hike! The Billy Goat path runs over boulders and presents a challenging, fun hike for the kids.
Time: 10:30 AM - 5 PM
Where: Great Falls, VA (meet at Wheeler Creek, 1130 Varney Street SE, Washington DC)
Cost: Free
Check it out: www.eteambuilder.org
April 26, 2008 - Buck Hollow - Buck Ridge Trail Day Hike
Enjoy this 5.6 mile loop takes us along a rushing stream that descends 1750 feet through a hollow and then climbs Buck Ridge. There is a very steep initial descent and several stream crossings. The
trail leads through a rarely visited section of the park.
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Where: Shenandoah National Park, VA
Cost: $10 members, $15 non-members plus $10 park fee per car
Check it out: www.washingtonwomenoutdoors.org
Additional info: wwo@patriot.net |
| YOGA |
April 19, 2008 - Hip Opening Workshop
Hip, Hips, Hips! Yes, it is all about hips. In this region of the body we hold tension on a physical, emotional, and energetic level. No wonder so many people request hip opening postures during a regular yoga class. Join Faith Hunter (co-founder of Shakti) in a cleansing, awakening, and blissful
session that will enable you to experience fluid, transformative movement and meditation to release and connect to your emotional body. By the end of the session, you will have emptied some of your baggage, and learn a few hippy tools to help you continue making space for the good stuff.
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: Shakti MindBody Studio, 1015 1/2 7th Street, NW, Washington, DC
Cost: $25
Check it out: www.shaktimindbodystudio.com
Additional info: 202-783-6463
Starting April 26, 2008 - Yoga Basics
Enjoy this 4 week series and learn basic yoga.
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Where: Little River Yoga Studio, 6399 Little River Tnpk, Annandale, VA
Cost: $60
Check it out: www.littleriveryoga.com
Additional info: LittleRiverYoga@gmail.com
April 26, 2008 - Self Care for Low-Tech Bodies in a High-Tech World
Benefit from this workshop, designed to address the aches and pains that arise from sitting, typing, and texting. This workshop will offer fun and effective self-care skills that include sports medicine specific release techniques, home hydrotherapy (use of heat and/or cold), self-massage techniques (neuromuscular therapy for muscles and cross-fiber friction for tendons and ligaments), and asana.
Time: 1 - 4 PM
Where: Willow Street Yoga Studio, 6930 Carroll Ave, Suite 100, Takoma Park, MD
Cost: $45
Check it out: www.willowstreetyoga.com
Additional info: yoga@willowstreetyoga.com
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| CELEBRATE EARTH DAY |
April 19, 2008 - Earth Day Clean Up at the National Zoo
Celebrate Year of the Frog and Earth Day with the Zoo and FONZ at a clean-up of Rock Creek. Help us remove debris from Rock Creek's banks and keep the surrounding ecosystem healthy.
Time: 9 - 11 AM
Where: Rock Creek, near Amazonia, National Zoo, Washington DC
Cost: Free
Check it out: http://nationalzoo.si.edu
April 26, 2008 - 14th Annual Anacostia Watershed Cleanup & Rally Celebration
Come Out and help pickup Mother Earth with the Anacostia Watershed Society. All volunteers will receive a free 2008 Earth Day t-shirt. This year's shirt will feature children's art and poetry
centered on our 2008 Earth Day theme 'Pickup Mother Earth'.
Time: 8:30 AM - 2 PM
Where: Seafarers Yacht Club, 1950 M St SE, Washington DC
Cost: Free
Check it out: www.anacostiaws.org
Additional info: info@anacostiaws.org |
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April 19, 2008 - "Tri" Something New Clinic
Ready to "tri" and train for a triathlon? Team In Training (TNT) is currently recruiting for the Nation's Triathlon to Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the Accenture Chicago Triathlon. Come hear from TNT coaches and local triathlon experts about the triathlon training program and learn all you need to know about triathlon gear to get started with your training.
Time: 10:30 AM
Where: Cleveland Park Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave, NW Washington, DC
Cost: Free
Check it out: http://www.teamintraining.org/nca
Additional info: 703-960-1100, Kristen.Avioli@lls.org
April 20, 2008 - Diva Day at Hudson Trail Outfitters
Ladies, you are cordially invited to Diva Day at HTO. Join HTO for hot fashion tips, free bra fittings, shoe fittings and refreshments, what more could a girl ask for? Learn women specific tips for training, working out and eating healthy. Door prizes will be provided from The North Face, Saucony, Hind, Under Armour and Brooks in addition to special women’s specific sales promotions! Pre-registration is strongly recommended as space is limited.
Time: 9 - 11 AM
Where: Hudson Trail Outfitters, Pentagon Row, 1101 South Joyce Street, Arlington VA
Cost: Free
Check it out: www.hudsontrail.com
Additional info: 703-591-2950 or HTO_Customer_Service@hudsontrail.com
September 20 – High Trek Adventure DC
Ever wonder what it feels like to be on the Amazing Race, but can’t quit your day job? Then grab a friend, a map of downtown, your sneakers, and prepare for an exhilarating race around the city when High Trek Adventure comes to town. High Trek Adventure is a unique urban adventure game where brains beat brawn! Teams of 2 solve clever clues and face fun challenges all while navigating the urban landscape via foot or on public transportation! It's a scavenger hunt, with all the thrills of The Amazing Race, mixed in with Trivial Pursuit, throw in a mini road race and add a dash of cat-and-mouse. And voila! You've got High Trek Adventure!
Time: Noon
Where: Washington, DC
Cost: $40
Check it out: www.hightrekadventure.com
Additional info: 480-326-4893, info@hightrekadventure.com
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