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June 26, 2007
Washington DC |
| RUN |
June 30, 2007 –
Spring into Summer Women's Distance Festival
A fun women's only event for walkers and runners alike. Great scenic course adorned with hunky male volunteers. Great swag including t-shirt, hat, socks and other goodies
Distance: 5k
Time: 8:00 am
Cost: $27 and $30 on race day
Where: Reston YMCA, Reston, VA
Check it out: www.RestonRunners.org
Additional Info: 703-HER-FOOT or wdf@restonrunners.org
Extra bonus: Sign up with your mom or daughter and compete in the Mother/Daughter category. Or get grandma in the action and compete in the Grandmother/Daughter/Granddaughter category. |
July 4 , 2007 - 4th of July Age-Handicapped 4 Miler
Get on equal footing with those 20-somethings using age and gender handicaps. Staggered start based on handicaps.
Time: 8:00 am
Where: Carderock Recreation Area (on the C&O Canal)
Registration: On-site registration begins at 7:00 am
Cost:
Free for DCRRC members; $5 for non-members.
Check it out: www.dcroadrunners.org
Additional info: Race Directors Sarah and Ian Clements ianclem@yahoo.com |
| BIKE |
July 11 & 18 - Wednesdays at Wakefield Park
Get your midweek dirt fix with a short multi-lap course. Two laps for beginners and four laps for experts. Separate categories for juniors as well (under 10, 11-14, 15-18)
Time: 6:00pm or 6:55 depending on category
Where: Wakefield Park, Annandale, VA
Registration: On-site registration begins at 5:00 pm and ends 15 minutes before race start
Cost: $20 for first race and $10 for the second ($5 for juniors)
Check it out: www.potomacvelo.com
Additional info: (202) 494-9917 or waw@potomacvelo.com
Survey - Automated bike rental coming to Washington DC
Think zipcar but with bicycles. Give your input to DC's Department of Transportation by answering a 3 question survey.
Check it out: www.smartbikelocations.com
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| HIKE |
June 30, 2007 - Hike for Discovery in support of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Come out for their first hike (about an hour) followed by a discussion of the Hike for Discovery Program. Learn more about their Grand Canyon hike in September 2007. In addition to supporting a worthy cause, it's a great way to meet new friends while having fun outdoors.
Time: 9:00 am
Where: Fountainhead Regional Park in Fairfax Station, VA
Cost: Free
Check it out: www.hikefordiscovery.com
Additional info: Kyle Rothermel 703-960-1100 ext.224 or kyle.rothermel@lls.org
July 30, 2007 - Washington Women Outdoors' Furry Friends
Half-Day Hike
Bring your 4-legged hiking buddy for a relaxing 2 mile hike and swim at Lake Frank.
Where: Montgomery County, MD
Cost: $5/members and $10/non-members
Registration Deadline: July 3, 2007
Check it out: www.washingtonwomenoutdoors.org
Additional info: 301-864-3070 or wwo@patriot.net
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| PADDLE |
July 13-15, 2007 - Potomac Whitewater Festival
Join in on this festive two day event that celebrates the Potomac River and supports American Whitewater. Fun events include beginner whitewater clinics, freestyle and squirt boat competitions and the thrilling Great Falls race.
Where: Great Falls, MD
Cost: $50 for the entire weekend or $25/day
Check it out: www.PotomacFest.com
Additional info: info@potomacfest.com
Prefer to live vicariously through the daredevils: volunteer your time - volunteers@potomacfest.com and reward your efforts with a volunteer party on Friday night. |
| YOGA |
June 30, July 7, 21 and 28 – Yoga Basics Series
Perfect for yoga newbies, students learn about the structure of a yoga class, breathing techniques to deepen awareness and relaxation, and basic poses to increase flexibility and strength.
Time: 12:30 pm -1:30 pm
Where: Capitol Hill Yoga, 221 5th Street, NE, Washington DC
Cost: $44 for 4 classes
Check it out: www.capitolhillyoga.com
Additional info: 202-544-0011
or yoga@capitolhillyoga.com
June - August –
Wake up and smell the Vinyasa!
Greet the summer sun and get a jump on your day with early morning classes.
Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays: 7:45 am - 9:00 am; Fridays 7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.
Where: Inspired Yoga,
1115 U St., NW, Suite 202 Washington, DC
Cost: $17 for single class pass ($12 for Friday ams)
Check it out: www.inspiredyoga.com
Additional info: 202.462.1800 or info@inspiredyoga.com |
| SWIM |
June - August - Outdoor pools are open daily in DC, VA and MD
Time & Cost: varies by location
DC: www.dc.gov
Alexandria: www.alexandriava.gov
NoVA: www.nvrpa.org
Montgomery County: www.montgomerycountymd.gov
Prince George's County: www.pgparks.com
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