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November 6, 2007
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| RUN |
November 11, 2007 - 5th Annual Vienna Turkey Trot
Do your body and soul some good. Get some exercise, memorialize a community leader and donate non-persishable food items to a local food bank as the James Madison HS Band hosts a 5K.Proceeds from the event will benefit the JMHS Band and the Vienna Fire Dept.
Time: 8 AM
Where: Vienna Volunteer Fire Department 400 Center Street South, Vienna, VA
Cost: $25 15 yrs and older, $20 under 15
Check it out: www.jmhsband.org
Additional info: turkeytrot@jmhsband.org
November 11, 2007 - 9th Annual World Run Day
Runners from all over the world work together on this special day to promote the sport of running and charitable giving on one special day each year. Gather your friends or run alone, but be sure to register your route.
Time: All day long
Where: You get to decide
Cost: Free or $17.99 for t-shirt
Check it out: www.runday.com
Additional info: 516-208-7030 or runday2007@yahoo.com
November 18, 2007 - Rothman Institute 8k
Not quite ready for a marathon, but you're too antsy to sit on the sideline? The Philadelphia Marathon offers an 8k option. Plus you can bring your children along for the Kids Fun Run.
Time: 7:15 AM
Where: 22nd & Benjamin Franklin Prkwy, Philadelphia, PA
Cost: $40 8K, $15 Kids Fun Run
Check it out: www.philadelphiamarathon.com
Additional info: 215-685-0054 or info@philadelphiamarathon.com
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| BIKE |
November 10 - 12, 2007 - BetterRide Mountain Bike Skills Camp
Sign up for a mountain bike camp and learn the fundamentals from instructors who will break down each skill step-by-step. Learn how to do it, how it should feel and how it should look. Lots of practice drills too.
Where: Fairfax, VA
Cost: $499
Check it out: www.betterride.net
Additional info: Gene H. 970-261-1869 or betterride@gmail.com
November 11, 2007 - Western Maryland Bike Ride
Enjoy a relatively easy paced, flat 24 mile bike ride offering scenic vistas of the mountains on a paved trail. The group will go west from Hancock to Pearre, on a newly completed section of the trail.
Time: 10 AM
Where: Western MD Rail Trail, Hancock, MD
Cost: Free
Check it out: www.frederickskiclub.com
Additional info: Regine S. 301-682-9960 or vpActivities@FrederickSkiClub.com
November 17, 2007 - Seneca-Poolesville Road Bike Loop
Join the Washington Women Outdoors organization for a group ride along rolling hills along country roads. This ride is 33 miles long and suitable for intermediate to advanced riders.
Time: 10 AM - 4 PM
Where: Seneca, MD
Cost: $10 members, $15 non-members
Check it out: www.washingtonwomenoutdoors.org
Additional info: 301-864-3070 or wwo@patriot.net |
| HIKE |
November 10, 2007 - Shenandoah National Park Hike
Capital Hiking Club leaders accommodate just about everyone this weekend, offering 3 different hiking options. Each route offers beautiful landmarks such as canyons along Cedar Run Trail and the park's highest point at Hawksbill Peak.
Time: 8 AM
Where: Cedar Run Trail, Hawksbill Trail, and Appalachian Trail in Shenandoah National Park, VA
Cost: $28, $3 discount for members, plus $8 park fee
Check it out: www.capitalhikingclub.org
Additional info: Mark T. 703-401-2719, Allison S. 202-248-7567 or caphiker@yahoo.com |
| YOGA |
November 10, 2007 - Stand Tall On Your Hands Yoga Workshop
This workshop is for those seeking to accomplish the pose of Full Arm Balance and those wanting to enhance their handstand, working towards balancing.
Time: 1 - 4 PM
Where: 6930 Carroll Avenue, Suite 100, Takoma Park, MD
Cost: $50
Check it out: www.willowstreetyoga.com
Additional info: 301-270-8038 or yoga@willowstreetyoga.com
November 11, 2007 - Yoga and Meditation Workshop
If your mind is telling you that you "can't" this yoga and meditation class is designed to help you work through your bloc. This practical course helps relax your body, free your mind and let the spirit flow.
Time: 1 - 4 PM
Where: 11872 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 101, Reston, VA
Cost: $40
Check it out: www.belovedyoga.com
Additional info: 703-860-YOGA (9642) or email belovedyoga@yahoo.com
November 11, 2007 - Yoga for Hips
Join this class and learn poses and mindful breathing to help relieve your tight hips, stiff low back and rigid hamstrings. Safely deepen your practice to sit comfortably and be tension-free.
Time: 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Where: 3838 Northampton Street NW, Washington DC
Cost: $35
Check it out: www.van-studios.com
Additional info: 202-686-1104 or info@circleyoga.com |
| OTHER FUN STUFF |
November 9, 2007 - Intro to Herbalism Seminar: Ease Anxiety and Relieve Stress
This class will teach you how to release your anxiety using the nurturing power of herbs.
Time: 7:30 PM
Where: 1522 U Street, NW, Washington DC
Cost: $7.50 if purchased from Goldstar
Check it out: www.goldstarevents.com
Additional info: 202.234.9642 (yoga) or yogainfo@boundlessyoga.com
November 10, 2007 - Pipsico Orienteering/Adventure Racing Navigation Challenge
Using map and compass, choose your own routes through the woods and along trails, looking for checkpoints marked on your map. Come out to practice or challenge your Orienteering and Adventure Racing Navigation skills on either a 3-hr or 6-hr course. Plus, free map plotting training is available for everyone.
Time: 9 AM
Where: Pipsico Scout Camp, Spring Grove, VA
Cost: $12 - 3-hr, $17 - 6-hr. Youth get a 2 for 1 entry fee.
Check it out: www.encompass-adventure.com
Additional info: Mark M. at 757-373-0385 or VAIronman@cox.net
November 17, 2007 - Help the Homeless Walkathon
Help raise awareness of and funds for Washington metropolitan area organizations that are working to prevent and end homelessness, with an emphasis on programs that help homeless people return to independent living.
Time: 9 AM
Where: National Mall between 7th and 14th Streets NW
Cost: $15 age 25 and younger, $25 for adults ($5 more on race day)
Check it out: www.helpthehomelessdc.org
Additional info: 877-WALK HTH (877-925-5484) or hth@fanniemaefoundation.org |
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Events Sponsored in part by Graceful Edge |
November 3 - December 1, 2007 - Join Team In Training's Spring Season
Participate in an information meeting to learn more about the Team In Training program and their exciting spring events including The Wirefly National Marathon, Country Music Marathon™ & 1/2 Marathon, St. Anthony's Triathlon, Capital of Texas Triathlon and the Gulf Coast Triathlon. As part of the Team, you'll receive expert coaching, a team to train with and you'll raise money to fund cutting-edge cancer research and patient services.
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Where: Locations throughout the DC area
Cost: Free
Check it out: www.teamintraining.org/ncameetings
Additional info: Lindsay at Lindsay.Luthe@lls.org
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