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October 23, 2007
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| RUN |
October 27, 2007 - Greasy-Gooney 10K Run
Head out to Warren County, Virginia-- about an hour west of DC-- for the 9th running of the Greasy-Gooney 10K for a somewhat challenging 6.2 mile running event loops through the foothills of the Blue Ridge
Time: 9 AM
Where: Intersection of Rte 649 (Browntown Rd) & Rte 613 (Bentonville-Browntown Rd), Browntown, VA
Cost: $15
Check it out: http://user.shentel.net
Additional info: Karsten B 540-635-1773 or email karsten@shentel.net, or Terry L. 540-635-1025.
October 27, 2007 - Run for Read 8k
Support adult literacy as you run this 8K course which follows a scenic & fun mix of road and off-road terrain on Brown's Island, across the bridge to Belle Isle and along downtown's Canal Walk. This year's event also features a free 3K Family Fun Walk.
Time: 9 AM
Where: The American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar
Cost: $28 individual, $20 per team member, 4 or more
Check it out: www.rrrc.org
Additional info: 804-353-1587
October 28, 2007 - Goblin Gallop 5K & 1K Fun Run
Join over 1,100 racers & walkers in the self-proclaimed "best race" ever. It's a family event and all proceeds go to support the John Quadrino Foundation to Benefit Children with Cancer.
Time: 1K 8:30 AM, 5K 9 AM
Where: Fairfax Corner at the intersection of Monument Drive & Government Center Parkway
Cost: $20 1K, $25 5K
Check it out: www.goblingallop.org
November 4, 2007 - Rockville 10K/5K
Participate in the 32nd running of "The Oldest Continuing Race in Montgomery County".
Time: 8:30 AM
Where: King Farm Village Center (King Farm Blvd. & Pleasant Dr), Rockville MD
Cost: $25 by 10/26, $27 by 11/03, $30 race day
Check it out: http://mcrrc.org
Additional info: 301-460-8888 or rocrun@mcrrc.org
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| BIKE |
October 26, 2007 - Bike the Sites at Nite Tour of the National Mall
This evening tour takes you to the National Mall and Potomac Tidal Basin to explore the new WWII memorial, Vietnam War memorial, Jefferson, Lincoln, and FDR memorials, and more. It's an easy 4-mile ride.
Time: 6:30 PM
Where: The Old Post Office Pavilion (Washington, DC)
Cost: $20 if purchased through Goldstar
Check it out: www.goldstarevents.com
November 3, 2007 - Blackwater Wildlife Refuge Bike Ride
This flat, scenic 25-mile road bike ride will take you through Blackwater Wildlife Refuge along quiet country back roads. The refuge is famous for its flocks of geese and ducks, but there is a good chance that you will also see great blue herons and possibly a bald eagle.
Time: 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Where: Dorchester County, MD
Cost: $15 non-members, $5 discount for members
Check it out: www.washingtonwomenoutdoors.org
Additional info: 301-864-3070 or wwo@patriot.net
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| HIKE |
October 27, 2007 - Historic Central Arlington Hike
Hike this easy 10-12 miles while touring various historic points in central Arlington, including colonial, Civil War, trolley and W&OD railroad sites. The group will stop at cemeteries, log cabins, historic springs, old mill sites, a George Washington survey site, a DC boundary stone and a library.
Time: 9 AM
Where: Meet at the Clarendon Metro
Cost: $2 nonmembers
Check it out: www.centerhikingclub.org
Additional info: call Bernie B. at 703-243-0179
October 27, 2007 - Rockburn Branch Hike
This 8-mile hike is a relaxing and accessible hike in the Patapsco Valley State Park system. Water highlights include multiple minor stream crossings, viewing Bloedes' Dam from the Howard County side, hiking along waterways for a couple of miles, and having lunch at Cascade Falls.
Where: Patapsco Valley State Park - Rockburn Branch, Orange Grove Area
Cost: $2 nonmembers
Check it out: www.mcomd.org
Additional info: 410-747-2868 or contact@mcomd.org
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| TRIATHLON/MULTI-SPORT |
October 27, 2007 - Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults - 10 The Race
Join Lance Armstrong who will be at the start for the 20 mile and metric century rides and the 5k and kids fun run. 10 - The Race's goal is to embrace the concept of using sport to overcome cancer and celebrate survivorship with a day of cycling, running & walking.
Time: 8 AM Bike/8:30AM 5K/9:30AM Kids Run
Where: Merriweather Post Pavilion 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD
Cost: $50
Check it out: www.10theevent.com
Additional info: 888-393-FUND (3863) or tessa@ulmanfund.org
November 3, 2007 - Luter YMCA Duathlon
The Luter YMCA Duathlon (5K Run-25K Bike-5K Run) is a great way to cap off your multisport season. This run is mostly flat and circles through downtown Smithfield. The bike course takes you through farmland and cotton fields for a fast 25K.
Time: 9:30 AM
Where: Luter Family YMCA-Smithfield, VA
Cost: Before 10/31, $55 individual, $80 relay team; Before 11/3, $70 individual, $95 relay team
Check it out: www.setupevents.com
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| CLIMB |
Tuesday's - Open Climbing Nights
Try over a dozen different routes and test your abilities. Experienced instructors are on hand to guide you. But, come with some experience, climbers must pass a basic competency test.
Time: 7 - 9 PM
Where: Rockville Civic Center Park, Recreation Facilities Building, 603 Edmonston Dr.,
Rockville, MD
Cost: $10
Check it out: www.rockvillemd.gov
Additional info: 240-314-8643 or rpadmin@rockvillemd.gov
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| YOGA |
October 26-28, 2007 - Yoga Works Weekend
Join Georgetown Yoga for a special weekend of yoga workshops; On Goal-Tending, Approaching a Scorpion and Crowning a Pigeon, The Foundations of Asana, Restoratives with Inversions and Pranayama, and
Time: Friday & Saturday - Noon - 3:30 PM, Sunday 4-6 PM
Where: 1053 31st St NW, 2nd Flr., Washington DC
Cost: $50 per workshop or $175 for all 4 workshops
Check it out: www.georgetownyoga.com
Additional info: 202-342-7779 or info@georgetownyoga.com
October 28, 2007 - A Free Yoga Class
Join Inspired Yoga instructor Kyra for a free yoga class.
Time: 7-8 PM
Where: Lululemon Market Common, Clarendon, VA
Cost: Free
Check it out: www.inspiredyoga.com
Starting November 6, 2007 - Introduction to Yoga
This 6-week series is an introduction to yoga and Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy suitable for both first-time yoga students and students of all levels of yoga experience. This class includes basic yoga posture, gently challenges strength and flexibility, explores comfort and stability in postures and in movement and includes techniques for yogic breathing, meditation and conscious relaxation.
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Where: Baltimore Yoga Village, 3000 Chestnut Ave., Suite 15, Baltimore, MD
Cost: $96 before 10/31
Check it out: www.baltimoreyogavillage.com
Additional info: 410-662-8626 or yoga@baltimoreyogavillage.com
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| OTHER FUN STUFF |
October 27, 2007 - Scavenger Hunt at the Zoo
On this fun scavenger hunt, you'll gather clues, complete tasks, socialize and compete as you race among the animals at the most famous zoological park in the world.
Time: 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Where: Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan Metro Station
Cost: $10 if purchased through Goldstar
Check it out: www.goldstarevents.com
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