one or two volunteers for V-day and Jingle All the Way 10K races and more.

I am putting together a booth for the Veteran's Day 10k and the JINGLE ALL THE WAY 10k. The booth will be promoting the store but can also be used as an opportunity to attract potential members to the GRC race team. I need one or two volunteers to assist in the effort. If you do choose to come and give a few hrs, we will provide you with a piece of apparel or some other gift.

The V-day race is next Sunday and the Jingle Bell race is on the 14th of December. Both races begin at West Potomac Park.

I am also putting together two races for the Spring. One is going to be an 8k and another a 10k.
They will be outstanding races and I want them to be well organized, publicized, etc. This takes a lot of work. I will need help.

I am looking for a few good hands who want experience in race management and have some pr, organizational skill and are passionate about working with the running community. You will be compensated but I am not sure how as of yet. Lets just say terms can be negotiated.

Please e-mail me directly if you are interested in participating in any of the aforementioned events.

thanks

Max

Max.Lockwood@gmail.com

Philippe Rolly Wins 50 Miler

Last weekend Philippe ran the North Face Challenge 50 Miler in Wisconsin and won in just over 7 hours...and, in doing so, qualified for the North Face Challenge final on December 6th in San Francisco.

Results - http://www.sportstats.ca/display-results.php?lang=eng&racecode=43177

Getting to Haines Point

What is the best way to get to a race at Haines Point? Metro? Car? Bike? According to the race website you can't park on Ohio Drive or Independence Ave. People who have raced there before, please advise.

If I do end up driving, I can give a ride to anyone coming from upper NW.

STILL LOOKING FOR FEMALE RUNNER

No, this is not some type of running dating club(could be though:) Seriously, we need one woman to run on Sunday.(8k--RUN GEEK RUN RACE ON FLAT COURSE) If not, we cannot field a team and must run as individuals.

My only other random thought is that I can dawn a wig and get some woman's running outfit from the store and take one for the team:00)))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Life is a charm

GRC Team Meeting - 11/8

FLASH: GRC Team Meeting to be held on Saturday, November 8 after the Saturday group run (circa - 10:30am).

I spoke with many of you and it seemed that most could make this date...but obviously not everyone will be able to attend. This meeting is open to everyone who runs with the GRC. Items up for discussion - introducing new runners, the upcoming race seasons (winter and spring), coordinating long runs and workouts, team races and any team concerns or questions someone might have. This is an informal meeting - no wigs or gavels - and a chance to get to know one another while discussing "team things"

Location - Dean & Deluca coffee shop...just blocks from the GRC on M Street.

RUNNING LORE

This am I decided to break my boring and lazy ways and venture out of the hood. I started my usual run but instead of staying within my fortress I headed up porter street and climbed my way to Conn ave. I took a left and decided to run at a gingerly pace up and down one of the most traveled streets in the Capital. What I like about these urban early morning runs is I get to see people from the past and present. Former runners, girlfriends, work colleagues and memories galore. I made my way downtown where I ran up and down all of the streets I could.


As time became an issue I made my way back to DuPont and then headed up towards the Morgan. As I approached the Washington Sports Club I came upon an familiar face from years past.

This cat, Garth Terry. Way back in the day, Garth and I would meet any and everywhere, at any time for a run. I do not even remember the context for our meeting and where he lived. I would get random e-mails throughout the week asking me to go running now. There was no rhyme or reason. We would meet wherever; Haines Point, downtown. Rock Creek, the store, out in Virginia.

Anyway. He was and is an interesting dude. He is studying to be some sort of Doctor and travels and lives all over the place.

Aside from just enjoying running, he was one of the best runners around. He only ran a few times a week but he is one of those guys that could just show up and run a 25 minute 8k or 31 minute 10k.

Bottom line is he is back in town and I will make sure he connects with the group.

Peace out

Sunday Run - "The Line"

Above is another generic picture of Rock Creek Park...

On Sunday I am going to run with some folks from "The Line" (MD/DC line on Beach Drive) at 9:00am. Please note that Sunday is DST. The 9:00am time should "feel" like 10:00am.

Route and distance TBD but the first 5 miles should be easy and for everyone.

Let me know if you are coming so that we wait an extra 5 minutes in case someone (cough - Reaves) is late.

Reminder - don't forget to set your clocks.

HILLS

Listen,

I have been running for 1hr. very early in the morning for the last week and a half. I run around my hood. Its very hilly. I stay on the street and more or less run up and down long hilly roads. I am too lazy to run to some other hood and enjoy the routine so I am doing lots of the same thing day after day.

Its gotten to the point that many the neighbors refer to me as the "running guy"

Bottom line is its lots of hills.

Whats the word on mega hill running?

advice and wisdom from masses appreciated.

Even though the Red Sox lost the Celtics will make up for it.

peace out

NEED A WOMAN RUNNER FOR THIS SUNDAY

WE STILL NEED A FEMALE TO COMPETE FOR THE CAUSE THIS SUN. IF I DO NOT GET A RESPONSE WITHIN A DAY OR SO I WILL BE FORCED TO BRING IN A RINGER.

PEACE OUT

Greetings!

Hello!

My name is Caroline and a new addition to the racing team. So new, that Saturday will be my first run with you all. I just wanted to introduce myself and let you know I look forward to running with you!

Caroline

runner needs help

Jay Wind is the residential running idealist here in DC. He is always inviting Ethiopian and Kenyan runners to the area for races and training. His idealism is great but he sometimes lets the details fall through the cracks(like finding a place for these runners to stay). Read below. If someone can help out with one night's lodging for this runner, I am sure they will be forever greatful.


From Jay Wind:

Can you assist a top runner from Bronx NY who needs lodging in Fairfax on Friday night?Salome Kosgei of Iona College was 2006 Northeast Region Athlete of the Year after winning the NCAA regional cross-country championship at Van Cortlandt Park.See http://www.maacspor ts.com/ViewArtic le.dbml?SPSID= 91128&SPID= 11025&DB_ OEM_ID=17400& ATCLID=926736Just last week, she won the Great Island (Maine) 5K in 16:44.See http://www.seacoast online.com/ articles/ 20081013- SPORTS-810130319She plans to come to town to run Inova Fairfax Hospital For Children Star Kid 8Kon Saturday (see http://www.runwashi ngton.com/ other/starkid8ki nfo.html )

If you can provide lodging for Ms. Kosgei on Friday night, please write her directly at sjemtai@yahoo. com ---- Thank you -- Jay Jacob Wind

Saturday Morning Run at Chevy Chase

This week in an effort to support the Yoga Demo at the Chevy Chase Store, the group run will start from the Chevy Chase Store at 8:30am. Yoga to follow at 11am.

If no car, metro to Friendship Heights.

San Francisco One Day 12 Hour Race

Read the Recap of my 12 Hour Race HERE.

WE NEED AT LEAST ONE WOMAN PER TEAM

IN ORDER TO COMPETE. Sheena is on the shelf and Melissa is out for a bit so we need to cast nets far and wide to gather a woman for the Run Geek Run team this weekend and the Veteran's Day the following weekend.

Feelin' the LOVE

Thanks to all of you who were out there supporting us yesterday. It was invigorating to hear so many friendly voices of encouragement. Also, I think the new jerseys facilitated more bystander cheering since they're a lot easier to read. Chris and I heard a lot of "Go Georgetown!" (and "Go Hoyas"....). THANKS!!! I'll post my race report on my blog later today.

Vets Day 10K FINAL Roster

Please e-mail me if there are any corrections/additions. I need to send this in soonest. Thanks. jklim007@yahoo.com.

VETERANS DAY 10K - 11/9/08

Peter Silverman
Billy Askey
Patrick Hughes
Diego Mirralles?
Jake Klim

Anyone else?

MCM

Congrats to all the finishers!!!

NATHAN TIMM | Bib #1098 | MD - USA | Age 27 | M MAPTRACK
START 5K 10K 15K 20K Half 25K 30K 35K 40K Finish
00:19:59 00:40:08 00:59:51 01:19:12 01:23:31 01:39:03 01:58:50 02:20:13 02:43:49 02:54:18
TIME Net: 02:54:18 Clock: Pace: 6:38
Place Overall: Gender: Division:

LAUREN GABLER (STILL RACING AT TIME OF POST)| Bib #11717 | DC - USA | Age 24 | F MAPTRACK
START 5K 10K 15K 20K Half 25K 30K 35K 40K Finish
8:08:04 AM 00:27:24 00:53:34 01:18:44 01:43:37 01:49:08 02:08:22 02:34:01 03:00:30
TIME Predicted: 3:37:36 ETA: 11:45 AM Pace: 8:17
Place Overall: Gender: Division:

MELISSA TANNER | Bib #267 | MD - USA | Age 27 | F MAPTRACK
START 5K 10K 15K 20K Half 25K 30K 35K 40K Finish
00:20:31 00:40:18 01:00:04 01:20:12 01:24:35 01:40:24 02:00:28 02:21:26 02:42:30 02:51:43
TIME Net: 02:51:43 Clock: Pace: 6:32
Place Overall: Gender: Division:

PATRICK REAVES | Bib #338 | MD - USA | Age 23 | M MAPTRACK
START 5K 10K 15K 20K Half 25K 30K 35K 40K Finish
00:17:58 00:36:18 00:54:19 01:12:14 01:16:08 01:29:56 01:47:38 02:06:02 02:25:51 02:35:38
TIME Net: 02:35:38 Clock: Pace: 5:56
Place Overall: Gender: Division:

CHRISTOPHER BAIN | Bib #343 | MD - USA | Age 31 | M MAPTRACK
START 5K 10K 15K 20K Half 25K 30K 35K 40K Finish
00:20:31 00:40:18 01:00:04 01:20:12 01:24:35 01:40:23 02:00:28 02:21:25 02:47:55 02:58:53
TIME Net: 02:58:53 Clock: Pace: 6:49
Place Overall: Gender: Division:

- JARRIN

Showtime!

It's dawn in DC...and it's time to run.

Post updates and results here...

MCM Athlete tracker HERE

Good luck - Reaves, Timm, Tanner, Dahlke...and sure Dwyer too.

I believe I read a truncated version of this quote on one of the blogs lately, but it's worth repeating here:

"Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy (marathon)"
- Sir Winston Churchill

Examiner Article on Tanner

MCM rookie Tanner has high hopes

By Kaitlyn Funk Special to the Examiner 10/23/08

Bethesda resident Melissa Tanner, 27, will run in the Marine Corps Marathon for the first time Sunday — and is expected to be one of the first women across the finish line.

Tanner, who began running marathons two years ago, chose the Marine Corps Marathon as her fourth long-distance race because of the “hometown” factor and because it is one of the most respected races among runners.

She won the Frederick Marathon in May with a women’s course record of 2:56:17. After finishing the Army 10-Miler in October with a time she said proved her “training is on track,” Tanner said she was confident she could reach her 2:50 goal and hoped to win the women’s field.
Last year, marathon rookie Kristen Henehan won the race in 2:51:14.Tanner has been running competitively since middle school in Alabama, where she won the State Cross Country Championship in 1995.

At Harvard she earned the MVP award for her cross-country team in 2001. In her first 26.2-mile race, the Frederick Marathon, she finished second.

Over the summer, Tanner worked up to 100-mile weeks, juggling two daily runs with her work schedule at American University, where she is a graduate psychology student working on her dissertation and advises student athletes.

“Running forces me to stick to a schedule and prioritize better,” she said. “Training for a marathon requires so much discipline, which translates to other things.”
Now, she has reduced her mileage as she rests her legs. She plans to run the entire course in stages before race day so she knows what to expect.

To get through the tough moments all runners inevitably encounter, Tanner said she keeps her race goals realistic.

“Sometimes finishing a race is as much a victory as doing well.”

MCRRC ROY

It's time to think about 2008 Runner of the Year awards for the Montgomery County Road Runners Club. If you know of any MCRRunner who's shown trememdous improvement this year, a local area highschool coach, high school runner, or nominations for the Runner of the Year award, please send me an email:

matiaspala@yahoo.com

Nomination criteria can be found on the MCRRC website

http://www.mcrrc.org/awards/