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September 4 , 2007
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September 15, 2007 - 8th Annual Habifest 5k Run/Walk
Join the Howard County, Habitat for Humanity team for the 8th annual Habifest 5k run/walk winding through the village of Wilde Lake followed by a complementary breakfast from Copeland's.
Time: 7:00 AM
Where: Copeland's parking lot, Columbia, MD
Cost: $25
Check it out: www.howardhabitat.org
Call for details: 410-997-4949
September 30, 2007 - 23rd Annual DCRRC National Capital 5 & 20 Milers
This race is scenic and a timely tune-up for the Marine Corps Marathon and other fall marathons mostly along the Mount Vernon Trail bike path. The 20 Miler has Team options. Field is limited so check website for updates.
Time: 20 Mile - 7:30 AM, 5 Mile - 8:00 AM
Where: Carl Sandburg Middle School, 8428 Ft Hunt Road, Alexandria, VA
Cost: 20 Mile Race -- Until 9/10: $40 ($5 discount for DCRRC members). Free entry for Males under 2 hrs & Females under 2:20 in last year's race.
5 Mile Race -- Until 9/10: $11, ($3 discount for DCRRC members)
Check it out: www.racepacket.com
Call for details: 703-241-0395.
Anytime - Running Around Town: Washington DC
RunDC.com has tons of great routes throughout Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC. They offer trail runs and road routes. Take a look.
Time: Anytime
Where: Regionwide
Cost: Free
Check it out: www.rundc.com
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| BIKE |
September 15, 2007 - Wine Festival Asthma Ride Bike Tour
A fundraising bike tour to benefit children with asthma through the programs of the American Lung Association of MD. Three routes—8, 31, and 62.5 miles (metric century) through the rolling hills of Carroll Co.
Time: Rolling Start~ 7:30 AM -10:00 AM
Where: Carroll County Agriculture Center, Westminster, MD
Cost: $30 per person, $25 per team member (4 or more), $25 per Phantom Rider, plus $75 per person minimum pledge.
Check it out: www.marylandlung.org
Additional info: Kristen Penczek at 410-560-2120 ext. 221 or AsthmaRide07@marylandlung.org
September 23, 2007 - Artie Levin Memorial Rides
Join the Blue Ridge Bicycle Club as they honor their founder, Artie Levin, also know as "Mr. Fitness who lived his life celebrating the joys of exercise with great zeal, pumping iron until his last day at age 82 in 1996.
The Artie is a cycling adventure along pristine rolling valley byways amidst craggy Alleghenies with 50, 70 and 100 mile options. Ride is limited to 300 riders.
Time: 8:00 AM - 100 Mile Riders, 9:00 AM - 50 & 70 Mile Riders
Where: Fairgrounds on the James River in Historic Buchanan, VA
Cost: Before Sept. 17, $30 BBRC members, $35 non-members, $40 on-site
Check it out: www.theartie.com
Additional info: Jeanne Duddy, 540-344-4803, cajun_diva2004@hotmail.com
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| HIKE |
September 16, 2007 - Solidier's Delight Natural Environmental Area dayhike
A 6 mile circuit through a remarkable natural area west of Baltimore, where rare mineral outcrops and burning by Native Americans, colonists, and conservationists have created and preserved rare plant communities, open meadows and vistas. Moderate terrain, some rocks, 600 ft elevation change.
Where: Solidier's Delight Natural Environmental Area, MD
Cost: Pre-registration required.
Check it out: www.trips.outdoors.org
Additional info: Paul Fofonoff 410-867-7971 evenings, fofonoffp@si.edu
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October 06, 2007 - 8th Annual Osprey Sprint Triathlon
This sprint distance triathlon includes a half-mile swim in Chincoteague Bay, a 15.2-mile bike course and a 3.1-mile run on the roads surrounding the area. The course meanders through the countryside of southern Worcester Co. across from Assateague Island. Proceeds go to the Coastal Bays Foundation.
Time: 9:00 AM
Where: Boat ramp at Public Landing, MD
Cost: $60
Check it out: www.mdcoastalbays.org
Additional info: director@mdcoastalbays.org
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| YOGA |
September 8, 2007 - Yoga in Rwanda: A Peacefulness Fundraiser w/ Angela
Join Angela, instructor at Flow. She will be traveling to Kigali, Rwanda for a month and volunteering her services to teach yoga to local Rwandans through a peace group, called
Never Again. Proceeds from this event will be used in providing props & yoga training to Rwandans.
Time: 1:30 - 4:00 PM
Where: 1450 P Street NW, Washington DC
Cost: $45 suggested donation & a new or used yoga mat
Check it out: www.flowyogacenter.com
Additional info: 202-462-FLOW (3569) or email flowyogacenter@yahoo.com
September 21 - 23, 2007 - David Keil Ashtanga Workshop
Join David Keil, an authorized teacher of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, for this workshop. Open to all - teachers and students alike. CEU credits available.
Time: Begins 6.30pm, Friday, 11:30 AM Saturday & Sunday. Ends 5pm on Sunday
Where: Alexandria, VA
Cost: $250
Check it out: www.LittleRiverYoga.com
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| OTHER FUN STUFF |
September 8, 2007 - Horseback Trail Riding & Western BBQ
A 2-hour trail ride through the rolling hills and streams of Patapsco Valley State Park in southwestern Carroll Co. These trails run alongside flowing streams and cliffs overlooking the woodlands and offer an abundance of flora and fauna. Followed by a western style BBQ.
Time: 12:00 - 2:00 PM trail ride
Where: Misty Manor Riding Stables Marriottsville, MD 410-781-4810
Cost: $75
Check it out: http://thingstododc.com/
September 15 ,2007 - Outdoor Club Extravaganza by Hudson Trail
At this meet-and-greet event you will learn about local clubs such as The Maryland Outdoor Club, Bikes for the World, the Northern Virginia Hiking Club, The Capital Hiking Club, Washington Women Outdoors Club, Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC), Sportrock Climbing Club, Outward Bound, NOLs and many others. Participants will receive special One Day Only Savings!
Time: 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Where: Pentagon Row, 1101 South Joyce Street, Arlington, VA
Cost: Free
Check it out: www.hudsontrail.com
Additional info: HTO_Customer_Service@hudsontrail.com or call 800-211-9753 ext. 6
September 15 or 16, 2007 - Hoop Dance with Betty Hoops
Dance to the rhythms of earth, water, fire and air! Relax and recharge yourself, learn awesome hoop dance moves and increase your flexibility and balance, during this very active workout.
Time: varies by location, see website for details
Where: Joe's Movement Emporium, 3309 Bunker Hill Road Mount Rainier, MD or Results Gym (both Dupont Circle and Capital Hill locations) Washington DC
Cost: Pre-registration is required. Price varies by location.
Check it out: www.bettyhoops.com
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