WRC People News

Baker & Kiley Reelected!
Steve Baker and Genevieve Kiley were reelected WRC President and Vice President, respectively, at the year-end party held on February 4th, 2006. We continue to wish Steve and Genevieve the best in their leadership roles! Congratulations! 

New Members (since the last news)
Brad Kilbey 33 VA
Dana Jacoby 31 MD
Leigh Tsuji 28 VA
Evan Wight 26 VA
Lisa Hussman 41 MD
Frank Bass 42 VA
Julia Pallares 37, DC
Kevin Grasmick 34, DC
Nakisha Fouch 31, DC
Julia Pallares, 37, DC
Carlos Rojas, 23, VA

We welcome Brad, Dana, Leigh, Evan, Lisa, Frank, Julia, Kevin, Nakisha, Julia, and Carlos into the WRC! Thus far in 2006, we have 15 new members!

January & February Birthdays!

We wish a Happy Birthday to the following members: January belated - Michael C, Yancey H, Heidi R, Kyle Y, Jean-Chrisophe A, Deborah P, Amanda A, Brian T, Max L, Ralph L, Annamaria P, and Tatiana R. February - Marie S, Paul D, Tris K, Jim W, Puja J, Adina W, Challice B, Allisan C, Jennifer G, Lynn H, Kerish M, Kathryn P, and Valeri D. Hope you had, or have, a terrific birthday!

2005 Year-End Party!

The WRC 2005 year-end party was held on February 4th at the Boulevard Woodgrill in Arlington. More than 60 members and friends showed. We enjoyed  food, drink, and momentous chatter...and veteran member Tris Kruger bought the whole party a round of drinks...thanks much Tris!

Some shots of the party!

Amy, Prez Steve and Juli strike a pose...	Mike, Lynn, and David say, "hey, how you doin?"
Bart and Adina pose	Steve presents Bruce with his award

Many More Party Pictures!

Awards/Recognition

Major Awards for 2005*	Highlights
Male Runners of the Year - Michael Wardian - Philippe Rolly	Mike: 2:24 at Steamtown, 10 marathons run, 8 under 2:30. Philippe: 2:36 at Twin Cities, Pikes Peek in 29:54,other quality races.
Female Runners of the Year - Genevieve Kiley - Erica Morton	Gen: 2:48 at Twin Cities, quality 10ks. Erica: 3:24 pr at Chicago, track coordinator
Masters Runners of the Year - George Buckheit - Jean-Christophe Arcaz - Bruce Reynolds	George: lots of masters top finishes, 33:38 at Pikes Peek. Jean-Christophe: Grand Prix placer, excellent places and times in numerous races. Bruce: Grand Prix placer, ran lots of races in excellent times.
Special Recognition Awards**
-Laura Chipken - Juli Wohlrab - Amy Sullivan - Dan Simonds - Bryon Powell - Will Ellison - Steve Money - Yancey Hall	Laura: 3:26 PR - Chicago Juli: 4:12 PR - MCM Amy: 4:12 PR - MCM  Dan: 3:06 - Chicago  Bryon: Western States 100 1st under 30 & 2:54 thon Will: 3:29 PR - Berlin Steve: 2:36 MCM, 15:58 Tsunami 5k Yancey: WRR rankings, good 10ks
Special Recognition Honorable Mentions	Al Han, Frank Sprtel, Dane Rauschenberg, Barb Fallon Wallace, Casey Smith, Dave O'Hara, Max Lockwood

*These awardees were presented with a gift certificate to Pacers Running Stores (Alexandria & Arlington). 
**Gifts from Ragged Mountain Running Shop (Charlottsville), had to be present at party to win.

The perpetually revolving annual Alfred tomFelde Trophy for exceptional service to the WRC was awarded to club treasurer, runner, and trustworthy volunteer James Scarborough by the 2004 recipient Norman Brand.
If you want to know more about this time-honored perpetual trophy, check out  the history and recognition page.


James holds his trophy...a few others help him celebrate...

There were so many outstanding member performances in 2005, that it was hard to pick who to give awards to, so even if you didn't get recognized, youl should be proud of your accomplishments, for the club sure is!

At the end of the ceremony, there were a slew of door prizes given out, starting with 2 Pacers gift certificates and then some WRC tshirts.

Track Nights 

Track nights are on Wednesday evenings...to take advantage of the lights at Washington-Lee High School in Arlington. The club now meets at the beginning of the bleachers on the side of the track opposite the entrance gate. 
 

Sunday Distance Runs

Sunday Distance Runs are usually pounded out all along the Capital Crescent Trail, C&O Canal, or Rock Creek Park. We meet at the same spot, close to the corner of 33d Street on M Street, NW, 1 &1/2 blocks from the Key Bridge.

We've had terrific showings this winter, except for last weekend when two recent nasty-weather Sundays when 7-8 tough runners showed. 
 

Dues were officially due in January so members are encouraged to renew if they haven't already. These dues ($15 individual & $25 family) cover the entire 2006 year. Many have already renewed and the WRC thanks you! For those still tardy, please renew as the WRC member data base and email list will soon be edited to include only current members.

Two options for renewals and new memberships. For renewing your membership and paying dues, you now have two options. The traditional mail-in way, or online through a secure server at active.com. Here are the links: Online registration    Mail in registration

Your fellow members greatly appreciate your membership and commitment to the WRC!