WRC People News New Members:
Daniel Simonds, 37, VA 
Bart Forsyth, 27,VA
Jean-Christophe Arcaz, 43, MD (Jean-Christophe has been a fixture in races competing hard in the masters division where he has run some fine times.) 

We welcome Dan, Bart, and Jean-Christophe into the WRC! 

Gobs of November Birthdays!

We wish a Happy November Birthday to the following members: Anthony D, Ron M, Johnny O'D, Elizabeth O, Adam R, Steve T, Derik T, Prez Barb, Dan W, Billy W, Pascal B, and Barry C. 

MCM Cheering is Strong!

Throngs of WRC members were all about the MCM course on Sunday, October 31st offering their support and cheer to all the runners who were out there doing their best to stay on their pace in the heat and humidity. Spotted along the course in numerous spots were: Kyle Yost, Gerry Ives, Tris Kruger, Mike Proulx, Brian Yourish, Will Ellison, Al Han, Amy Sullivan, Erica Morton, Kelly Ferraro, Diana Johnson, Emily Turner, Yancy Hall, Ed Doheny, Pascal Brazey, Bruce Reynolds, Adina Wadsworth, among others. That's super for we're sure the runners appreciated you all being out there!
 

Mike and cheerleader Erica clap to the running beat...

Emily (green sign), Diana (orange), Amy, and Kelly proudly hoist WRC cheer signs and voice their support

Thanks Volunteers!
President Barb extends a very special thanks to all the WRC volunteers who helped with the Army 10-Miler and Veteran's Day 10k packet pick-up duties! The club really appreciates your efforts!

Army 10-Miler Help: V.P. Steve Baker, Pres Barb, Dan Wallace, Amy Sullivan, Erica Morton, Genevieve Kiley, & Kristin Richards. 

Veterans 10k Help: V.P. Steve Baker, Ron McGraw, James Scarborough, Steve Amter, Adina Wadsworth & Jim Wadsworth.

Track Night Changed to Wednesday! 

Track night has been officially changed to Wednesday evenings to take advantage of the lights. 

The club now meets at the beginning of the bleachers on the side of the track opposite the entrance gate. Because the track is crowded on Wednesdays, please remember track etiquette - when not running an interval, move to the outside lanes to let those running fast to have the inside lanes. 

New runners take note. Remember, track workouts for the core member group are sent weekly in the club's member email update. If you've been to one or more of the WRC's workouts (distance run and/or track) and wish to be a member of the club you simply need to join. If you want to continue to check out the club, send an email to get included on the weekly email update. We'll then keep you on the update for a spell so you know what's up. Of course, if you go ahead and officially join the WRC, you'll be included in the email for perpetuity or as long as your membership lasts. We welcome all and would love to have you as a member!

Sunday Distance Runs are usually pounded out all along the Capital Crescent Trail, C&O Canal, or Rock Creek Park. However, due to the Marine Corps Marathon and Veternan's Day 10k, the last couple of weekends, those showing to run on Sundays instead ran about the city to catch the races. The club now returns to its regular routine of a run and then the fun mud and foodstuffs at Dean & Deluca's. 

WRC President Graces Paper Cover Page!  Our esteemed president, Barb Fallon Wallace graces the cover of the latest addition of the Washington Running Report. For those members who haven't met Barb, she is the one on the right in the green top. Always nice to see our leadership in full view!

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While renewals and dues are not officially due until January, those wishing to renew early are encouraged to do so. Dues collected now will cover the entire 2005 year. Thanks in advance if you're an early renewer. 

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. If you've been tardy with your dues, please think of renewing now. Thanks! Online registration    Mail in registration

Of course, prospective members reading this are welcome to join by either method also. Joining now takes you all the way through December, 2005 (Dues: $15 individual; $25 family). 

Thanks...the WRC appreciates your membership! 

MCM Hall of Fame, 2004 Inductees

Area running standout Darrell General of Mitchellville, MD, and Cynthia Lorenzoni of Charlottesville, VA (and sister to WRC member Jim Wadsworth), were inducted into the Marine Corps Marathon Hall of Fame on Friday, October 29th. At a fine reception and dinner at Maggiano's restaurant in Chevy Chase, the two past two-time winners of the MCM were inducted after short speeches and trophe & plaque presentations from race director Rick Nealis. Darrell won the MCM in 1995 (2:16) & 1997 (2:18), while Cynthia won in 1981 (2:50) & 1982 (2:44). 

Darrell spoke of his MCM wins and 5 olympic marathon trials performances and his wish to go for an unprecidented 6th trials race in 2008. Darrell has had some injuries of late, but isn't close to retiring by any means. We'll undoubtedly see him running hard and fast in future races. 

Cynthia explained that she was ready to drop out of the 1982 MCM at 20 miles, until her husband and coach Mark, told her that Laura DeWald (a past WRC member) who had been leading the race, had already dropped out so had to finish as she was then in first place. Cynthia also ran in the 1984 olympic marathon trials and has a personal marathon best of 2:38.

Past winners of MCM are here.

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