August 9, 2008: Summer Olympics Fun Run
Come out and celebrate the Summer Olympics the Fleet Feet way... with a Fun Run! Definitely much easier (and cheaper) than traveling to Beijing.
Time: 8:30 - 10:00 AM
Where: Fleet Feet Annapolis, 318 Sixth Street, Annapolis, MD
Cost: Free
Check it out: www.fleetfeetannapolis.com
Additional info: 410-268-6290

August 10, 2008: Bunker Hill Trail Race
Run for the hills (and shade) with a low key trail race organized by the Baltimore Road Runners. Choose between the 5.5 or 11 mile distance.
Time: 8:30 AM
Where: Bunker Hill Area, Gunpowder State Park, Hereford , MD
Cost: $2 for BRRC members and $6 for non-members
Check it out: www.brrc.com
Additional info: 410-377-7327 or brrcinfo@gmail.com

August 14, 2008: Ladies Night Out with Potomac River Running
Bring a gal pal or two for some socializing, wine, cheese, and dessert, and an evening of fun just for the fairer set! This free event, specifically planned for women, will focus on women’s fitness needs, apparel, skin care, relaxation, bra fittings, and much more! Raffles, door prizes, and various in-store product discounts will be available to attendees! Space is limited so RSVP to save your spot!
Time: 7:30 PM
Where: Potomac River Running, 3924 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA
Cost: Free
Check it out: www.potomacriverrunning.com
Additional info: 703-243-2332

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July 23 through August 16, 2008 - Join Team In Training's Winter Season
Don't miss this opportunity to experience the rewards of completing an endurance event while helping to accelerate cures for leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. If you live in the DC metropolitan area and looking for a training program for a marathon, half marathon or century ride, give us a call!

We are currently recruiting for the following: Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, PF Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon and 1/2 Marathon or the El Tour de Tucson Century Bike Ride. You'll receive expert coaching, a team to train with and you'll raise money to fund cutting-edge cancer research and patient services.
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Where: Locations throughout the MD, DC and VA areas
Cost: Free
Check it out: www.teamintraining.org
Additional info: Jenny Smith at jenny.smith@lls.org or 703-960-1100, ext 224

Tuesdays: Women's Tuesday Night Casual Mountain Bike Rides
Join Anne, owner of The Bike Lane, at Wakefield Park on Tuesday Nights at 6:30 for a casual 1-2 hour ride. Ideal for novice riders and up. Email to RSVP.
Time: 6:30 PM
Where: Wakefield Park, 8100 Braddock Rd, Annandale, VA
Cost: Free
Check it out: www.thebikelane.com
Additional info: Anne at info@thebikelane.com

August 24, 2008: 26th Annual Reston Century
Join 1500 other cyclists for one of the most popular cycling events of the summer. Organized by the Reston Bike Club, they're predicting that this year is going to be the best year ever! Rides are self-paced and self-directed via cue sheets and route signage. And riders will be fully supported with rest stops and food, bike mechanics, SAG vehicles and an awesome post-race party.
Distance: 34, 65, and 102 miles
Time: Varies by distance. See website for details
Where: Reston Town Center, Discovery Street, Reston, VA
Cost: $35; add $10 after August 9
Check it out: www.restonbikeclub.org

September 6 - 7, 2008: 24 Hours of Booty
Spin your wheels to stop cancer in its tracks. Ride for two miles or more than 300 - or just come out to hang. 24 Hours of Booty is the nation's only 24-hour charity cycling ride, supporting the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults and the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Riders will enjoy a course closed to traffic, round-the-clock police support, and tons of freebies including all meals, snacks, product give aways and massages! Ride as an individual or grab your free wheeling friends and sign up as a team.
Time: 12 PM
Where: Gateway Business Park Loop, Columbia, MD
Cost: $45 plus minimum fundraising requirement of $150
Check it out: www.24hoursofbooty.org
Additional info: 704-365-4417 or info@24hoursofbooty.org

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September 14, 2008: She Got Bike
Join us for a full day of fun in celebration of women’s cycling. Ride Baltimore’s scenic roads and then enjoy a women’s-specific cycling expo, including lunch, fun activities, informative exhibits and a cycling fashion show. For riders of all levels, choose from five spectacular routes with distances ranging from 14 miles to 56 miles.
Time: 8 AM
Where: Oregon Ridge Park, 13401 Beaver Dam Rd, Cockeysville MD
Cost: $22 if pre-registered; $30 for onsite registration
Check it out: www.shegotbike.com
Additional info: info@shegotbike.org

August 9, 2008: Practice Triathlon with DC Tri Club
This "private" triathlon is just one of the perks to being a member of the DC Tri Club. Great event for all levels from newbies getting the tri-feel to superstars looking to hone their technique. Registration is limited to 120 members so sign up soon.
Distance: 400 M outdoor pool swim/ 16.8 mile bike/3.2 mile run
Time: 6 AM
Where: Hains Point at the golf course parking lot, Washington DC
Cost: $5 plus membership to DC Tri Club ($35/year)
Check it out: www.dctriclub.org
Additional info: racedirector@dctriclub.org

August 17, 2008: North East Triathlon
Head to the "Land of Pleasant Living", aka the town of North East, located at the head of the Chesapeake Bay. New for 2008, organizers have added a sprint distance in addition to the Olympic distance.
Distance: Sprint: 750m swim/15.5 mile bike/3.5 mile run; Olympic: 1500 m swim/23.5 mile bike/10K run
Time: 7:30 AM
Where: North East Community Park, North East, MD
Cost: Sprint: $85 for individuals; $150 for relay; Olympic: $105 for individuals; $165 for relay
Check it out: www.cgievents.com
Additional info: 856-468-0925 or info@cgiracing.com

August 9, 2008: Doyles River Trail
Join the Northern Virginia Hiking Club for a moderately paced hike in Shenandoah National Park. See waterfalls along Doyles River and Jones Run and take a step back in time when you visit Browns Gap, which General Stonewall Jackson's troops used during the Civil War's Valley Campaign to make raids into the Shenandoah Mountains.
Time: 7: 30 AM
Where: Meet at Centreville Commuter Lot.
Cost: $16 carpool fee plus $15 park entrance fee. Non-members add $2.
Check it out: www.nvhc.com
Additional info: Susan at 206-853-7460 or susanhikerbiker@gmail.com

August 16, 2008: Oregon Ridge Trail Day Hike with Washington Women Outdoors
The hike is 4.2 miles long with slightly more than 500 feet of elevation change. Walk along old logging trails under mature second-growth hardwoods. The hike also goes along a secluded clear-running brook. Registration is requested by August 14.
Time: 9 AM - 4 PM
Where: Oregon Ridge Park, Cockeysville, MD
Cost: $10 members, $15 non-members
Check it out: www.washingtonwomenoutdoors.org
Additional info: (301) 864-3070 or wwo@patriot.net

August 16, 2008: Beat the Heat 2008
Take a from the humidity and head indoors for Sportrock's biggest community event of the season. In addition to friendly climbing and bouldering competitions, climbers of all ages and abilities will enjoy free clinics, free food and beer, and much much more. And be sure to catch the free women's clinic at 5 PM, led by world-class climber Jessa Goebel.
Time: 2 - 10 PM
Where: Sportrock Sterling, 45935 Maries Road, Sterling, VA
Cost: Free for members; $10 for non-members
Check it out: www.sportrock.com
Additional info: 571-434-7625

August 17, 2008: Yoga and Rock Climbing
Find the zen on the mat and on the wall when you combine yoga and rock climbing. Start with a deep yoga practice at the studio before journeying to Earth Treks where you'll learn the essential skills needed to scale an indoor rock wall. It will also be the perfect environment to apply your yoga practice...40 feet in the air.
Time: 1 PM - 5 PM
Where: Meet at Studio Serenity, 2469 18th St NW, Washington DC
Cost: $60
Check it out: www.studioserenity.com
Additional info: (202) 518-YOGA

Until August 29, 2008: Charity Yoga at Georgetown Yoga
Calling all early birds! Get on your mat for a good cause this August. Start your work week and weekends with a mixed level class and help support the Cambodia Children's Fund.
Time: Mon & Fri, 6:30-7:30 AM
Where: Georgetown Yoga, 1053 31st St NW, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC
Cost: $100
Check it out: www.georgetownyoga.com
Additional info: 202.342.7779

August 16, 2008: Hoop Dance Yoga
Revive some girlhood fun with the hula hoop. Add in an ancient/modern twist including yoga, tai chi and pilates, and you've got Hoop Dance. No need to dig through attics or closets, hoops will be provided.
Time: 12:30 - 2:30 PM
Where: Mind the Mat Pilates and Yoga, 2214 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA
Cost: $45
Check it out: www.mindthemat.com
Additional info: 703.683.2228

Tuesdays in August: Tuesdays at Noon at National Geographic
Enjoy free screenings of productions from the National Geographic Channel and National Geographic Television. This month's presentations feature films made with the support of All Roads’ Seed Grant program, which promotes indigenous and underrepresented minority-culture artists.
Time: 12 PM
Where: Grosvenor Auditorium, National Geographic Society, 1600 M Street, NW, Washington, DC
Cost: Free
Check it out: www.nationalgeographic.com
Additional info: 202 857 7700