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July 31, 2007
Washington DC |
| RUN |
August 4, 2007 - Venus on the Half Shell 5K
Start your beach vacation with a 5k fun run/walk before crashing at the beach. Part of a fun well-established 11-event series that's been around for 31 years.
Time: 8:00 AM
Where: Dewey Beach, DE
Cost: $20 (through Aug 1)/$25 (Race day registration)
Check it out: www.races2run.com
Additional info: Wayne S. Kursh at 302-654-6400 or
wayne@races2run.com
August 4, 2007 -
Summer Strides 5K
Jumpstart your day with a quick run on the Mt. Vernon Trail. And stick around for food and refreshments after the race.
Time: 8:00 AM
Where: Belle Haven Park, Alexandria, VA
Cost: $23
Check it out: www.racepacket.com
Additional info: bob@racepacket.com
August 12, 2007 - Harris Teeter Presents YMCA Loudoun County Leesburg 10K and 20K
Come out to Leesburg and run with the cows! In its 19th year, this popular race features a scenic, rolling course which runs through historic Leesburg primarily on the W&OD Trail. Reward yourself with a post-race brunch of ice cream!
Time: 7:30 AM
Where: Leesburg, VA
Cost: 10K: $25.00;
20K: $35.00
Extras: A free fun run for kids that starts immediately after the 10K and 20K races.
Check it out: www.runwashington.com
Additional info: Race hotline at 301-871-0400 |
| BIKE |
Fridays - Anne's Friday Hookie Mountain Bike Rides
Take the day off of work or get a sitter for the kids 'cause you are going riding. Ride for 3-4 hours at a casual but steady pace.
Where: Locations to change on weekly basis.
Cost: Free
Check it out: www.more-mtb.org
Additional info: Anne at 571-218-2002 or info@thebikelane.com
August 26, 2007 - 25th Annual Reston Bicycle Club Century
Select from four routes of approximately 34, 65, 102, and 125 miles that follow beautiful rolling rural roads through scenic historical towns such as Hamilton, Purcellville, Round Hill, Lovettsville, Taylorstown, and Waterford. All rides are fully supported with rest stops and food, bike mechanics, and SAG vehicles.
Time: Double Metric and Century riders must start by 9:00 am. All other riders must start by 10:00 am
Where: Reston Town Center Pavilion, Reston, VA
Cost: $35/$45 on day of event
Check it out: www.restonbikeclub.org
Additional info: info@restonbikeclub.org
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| HIKE |
August 5 , 2007 - Smithsonian Environmental Research Center Hike & Paddle
Sponsored by the Washington DC chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club, visit a 3000-acre research/education preserve on Chesapeake Bay, with a tour of a laboratory, a 3 mile hike on nature trails, and paddling (SERC's canoes or your own boat). Finish your day with a dinner at a seafood restaurant.
Where: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Edgewater, Maryland
Time: Additional details provided upon registration
Check it out: www.trips.outdoors.org
Additional info: Paul Fofonoff
410-867-7971 (after 7:00pm) or fofonoffp@si.edu
August 14 , 2007 - Family Hike
Join the Potomac Appalachian Trail club for a 3-mile out and back hike along Cabin John Creek. This hike is quiet and serene, but hilly. Finish up with lunch and playground time.
Where: Cabin John, MD
Time: additional details provided upon registration
Check it out: www.patc.net
Additional info: Jennifer Chambers 301-588-1716 or jpckjkkc1@starpower.net |
| PADDLE |
Ongoing - Whitewater rafting
Ride the rapids on a dynamic recirculating whitewater course that includes everything from straight shot of the rapids, surfing holes, and grabbing eddies. Rafting trips will include 4 to 6 runs down the course and a conveyor belt will transport you back to the start of the course after each run.
Time: Check website for details
Where: Adventure Sports Center International,
McHenry, MD
Cost: $50 for 2 hour guided rafting trip
Check it out: www.adventuresportscenter.com
Additional info: (301) 387-3250 or asci@adventuresportscenter.com |
| TRIATHLON/MULTI-SPORT |
August 1, 2007 - DC Tri Club's Regional Happy Hours
Come out and meet club members and others interested in joining the club. This inaugural event will take place with events in Bethesda and Clarendon.
Where: Bethesda, MD: Barking Dog, 4723 Elm Street; Clarendon, VA: Whitlow's, 2854 Wilson Blvd.
Cost: Depends on how much you drink.
Check it out: www.dctriclub.net
Additional info: events@dctriclub.net
September 9, 2007 - Lady Patriot
Join like-minded women for a sprint triathlon in the historic town of Williamsburg, Virginia. Get psyched for the race by coming in a day early to watch the Patriot Half.
Distance: 500 m swim, 10 mile bike, 2 mile run
Where: Jamestown Beach and Campground-Williamsburg, VA
Cost: Solo: $75; Team: $140
Check it out: www.setupevents.com
September 22, 2007 - Chesapeake Eco Triathlon
Get back to nature with this scenic race on the Chesapeake. Catch sight of foxes, owls and muskrats during the bike and run and kayak over oyster bars and reefs. Kayaks will be made available by the triathlon.
Distance: 10 mile mountain bike, 3 mile kayak, 4 mile run
Where: Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center, Grasonville, MD
Registration deadline: September 7, 2007
Cost:
Solo (own kayak): $70 (by Aug 1); $90 (Aug 2 - Sep 7)
Solo*: $95 (by Aug 1); $115 (Aug 2 - Sep 7)
Team of 2*: $145 (by Aug 1); $175 (Aug 2 - Sep 7)
Team of *: $235 (by Aug 1); $280 (Aug 2 - Sep 7)
*Kayak provided by triathlon
Check it out: www.bayrestoration.org
Additional Info: 410-827-6694
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| YOGA |
Fridays in August – Free Yoga
Enjoy free yoga Friday mornings at Capitol Hill yoga. All levels welcome - including beginners.
Time: 9:40 am-10:30 am
Where: 221 5th Street, NE,
Washington, DC
Cost: Free
Check it out: www.capitolhillyoga.com
Additional info: 202.544.0011 or yoga@capitolhillyoga.com
August 16, 23, 30, September 6 – Introduction to Iyengar
For newcomers to yoga or the Iyengar method, learn the basics during this four week mini-session. The Iyengar method of Hatha yoga emphasizes a balance between strength and flexibility, builds endurance, and develops self-awareness through precision in movement. Mini sessions will be offered at two locations, Bethesda and Woodley Park.
Where: Unity Woods Bethesda and Woodley Park studios
Time: Bethesda: 10:45 am - 12:15 pm;
Woodley Park: 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm
Cost: $18/single class; $72 for entire series
Check it out: www.unitywoods.com
Additional info: 301-656-8992
or uwyc@unitywoods.com
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| OTHER FUN STUFF |
Ongoing - Ice Skating at Fort Dupont Ice Arena
Get a break from the heat and a jump on winter fun with some ice skating. The only public indoor rink in Washington DC offers open skating on Friday through Sunday and hosts other programs like Learn-to-Skate, hockey and adult lessons. Other services include skate rental and sharpening.
Time: see website for schedule
Where: Fort Dupont Ice Arena, 3779 Ely Place, SE, Washington DC
Cost: Children - $3.00;
Adults - $4.00
Check it out: www.fdia.org
Additional info: 202-584-5007
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