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July 3, 2007
Washington DC |
| RUN |
July 8, 2007 – Howard County Strider's Women's Distance
Festival 5K
A fun event for moms and daughters alike. Medals to all girls 12 and under finishing the course. Stay afterwards for food, drinks, awards and tons of random prizes.
Time: 8:00 AM
Where: Howard County Community College, Athletic Center
Columbia , MD
Cost: Register before July 4 (noon EDT) : $18.00; Register during packet pick-up: $20; Race day registration: $25
Check it out: www.striders.net
Additional info: Tacy Feliciano at tacy@comcast.net or Dorothy Beckett at runbeckettrun@verizon.net |
July 14, 2007 - Shenandoah River Run
Escape the city for a scenic 5 mile run or 2 mile fun family walk along the Shenandoah River to support the non-profit Shenandoah Heritage Center and river conservation.
Time: 7:30 AM
Where: Shenandoah River Park, Shenandoah, VA
Cost:
$12 for walkers and $20 for runners
Check it out: www.shenandoahriver.org
Got extra energy : Stay in the area and go hiking in Shenandoah National Park |
| BIKE |
July 4, 2007 - WABA's Bike Valet at the 2007 Independence Day celebration
Forget fighting for parking, traffic jams, and crowded metros when celebrating Independence Day at the Mall. Ride your bike and park it safely at WABA's bike valet
Time: 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Where: Two locations: SW corner of 15th & Independence Ave SW
and south side of the Lincoln Memorial
Cost: Free
Check it out: www.waba.org |
July 29, 2007 - Atlantic Cycling Thurmont Tour
Enjoy a scenic (and hilly ride) through the Catoctins. Choose between the 34 or 60 mile routes, both supported with cue sheets, and well-stocked rest stops.
Time: Registration at 8:00 AM and tour starts at 9:00 AM
Where: Catoctin High School,
14745 Sabillasville Road,
Thurmont , MD
Cost: $10 per rider (plus $10 season membership)
Check it out: www.AtlanticCycling.com
Additional info: 703-971-5648 |
| HIKE |
July 7, 2007 - Billy Goat Trail
Join the Capital Hiking Club for some rock scrambling at one of the world's best metropolitan hikes.
Three options are offered: 4 miles (Section A), 7 miles (Section A+B), and 10 miles (Sections A, B, and C)
Time: 9:00 AM
Where: Meet across from Old Angler’s Inn (10801 MacArthur Blvd., Potomac, MD)
Cost: $2
Check it out: www.capitalhikingclub.com
Additional info: Rob Warren 703-303-2422 and
Laura Dickson 301-933-5508
July 14-15, 2007 - Train to be a Hike Leader
Hosted by the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club, this two day course provides essential skills for leading safe, environmentally responsible, and enjoyable hikes. Appropriate for both novice and experienced hikers alike.
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM for both days
Where: Potomac Appalachian Trail Club headquarters, 118 Park Street, SE, Vienna, VA
Cost: $20 for PATC members; $35 for non-members. Pre-registration is required.
Check it out: www.patc.net
Additional info: Hike Leader Chair at TPHLT@pattc.net |
| ROW |
Weekly through September - Learn to Scull
Learn the basics of sculling (one person) and enjoy the views of the city from the Potomac.
Time: Classes offered early morning (6:00 AM - 7:30 AM) or evening (5:00 PM - 6:30 PM or 6:30 - 8:00 PM)
Where: Thompson Boat Center, Virginia Avenue and Rock Creek Parkway NW, Washington DC
Cost: $150
Check it out: www.thompsonboatcenter.com
Additional info: (202) 333-9543 or tbc@guestservices.com |
| TRIATHLON |
August 19, 2007 - XTERRA Charlottesville
Head off the beaten path for an off-road triathlon.
0.75 mile lake swim, 11.5 mile mountain bike, and 4 mile trail run
Where: Charlottesville, VA
Cost: Solo: $60 thru 7/20, $65 thru 8/15 & $70 on race day
Relay: $110 thru 7/20, $120 thru 8/15 & $125 on race day
Check it out: www.cvilletriathlete.com
Additional info: Amy Ballenger at
434-970-1940 or pigeonpose@yahoo.com
September 9, 2007 - The Inaugural Annapolis Triathlon
Olympic Distance: 1.5 km swim, 40 km bike, 10K run. Sign up soon because this race is expected to sell out.
Where: Annapolis, MD
Cost: Solo: $110; Active Military: $95; Team: $185 (add $10/racer who's not a member of USAT)
Check it out: www.TriColumbia.org
Additional info: info@annapolistriathlon.com |
| YOGA |
July 4, 2007 – Free yoga
Yoga District instructors will be teaching a public yoga class in Dupont Circle. Rain date is July 7, 2007.
Time: 11:00 AM
Where: Dupont Circle,
Washington DC
Cost: Free
Check it out: www.yogadistrict.com
Additional info: 202-265-YOGA or info@yogadistrict.com
July 16,23,30, 2007 – Ashtanga Basics
For the first time Ashtanga yogini, this 3 week series covers the basic movement of the Sun Salutations and standing postures. Preregistration required.
Time: 7:30 PM- 8:30 PM
Where: Ashtanga Yoga Center, 4435 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Washington DC
Cost: $35
Check it out: www.ashtangayogadc.com
Additional info: David Ingalls 202-342-6029 or galls5@att.net
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| OTHER FUN STUFF |
July 7, 2007 - 8th Annual PICNIC ON THE POTOMAC
Join the Potomac Conservancy's Board and staff for the eighth annual Picnic on the Potomac. Fun opportunity to learn more about their work, meet other fans of the Potomac and listen to live music.
Time: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Carderock Pavilion, Carderock, Maryland
Cost: Free but bring a potluck dish to share. Type of dish depends on the end of your last name.
Extra bonus: Games and face painting for kids. Dogs welcome too!
Check it out: www.potomac.org
Additional info: Monica Lyman 301.608.1188, ext 201or lyman@potomac.org |
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