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Weekly Email Archives of July 2006

This page contains archives of the weekly email updates for the Month of July, 2006. To recieve the weekly email updates at the time they are sent out, you must be a current member of the WRC.

WRC UPDATE – WEEK OF July 10th 2006

Hello Washington Running Club Members!

1. Member Race Results
2. Track Workout, Tuesday (7/11)
4. Sunday Distance Run (7/16)
5. Member News

1. MEMBER RACE RESULTS.

Pikesville 5k, MD, 7/9/06
Elizabeth wins it!

1st Elizabeth Jones 29 20:42

Utica Boilermaker 15k, Utica, NY, 7/9/06

Juli Wohlrab 39 1:22:35

Seafair Marathon, Bellevue, WA, 7/9/06
Dane goes over the 50 percent mark.

Dane Rauschenberg 30 3:24:17

Diamond in the Rough Triathlon, Perry, MD, 7/8/06
(2.5 mile swim, 27mile bike, 5 mile run (swim goofed up due to weather)

5th Kyle Yost 35 2:01:02 (2nd age)

Cure Autism Now 5k, Potomac, MD 7/4/06
Emily and Dan lead the way for the WRC!

5th Emily Turner 24 20:14 (1st age)

Dan Simonds 39 18:45 (1st age)
Paul Durbin 41 21:29
Ryan Carter 29 21:59
James Scarborough 48 24:43

PVTC Go Forth 8k, Alexandria, VA, 7/4/06

John Rusinko 46 33:04

Elizabeth Ottaway 42 40:24

Frederick Heritage Festival 5-Miler, VA, 7/4/06

3d Max Lockwood 36 27:26

Elizabeth Jones 29 34:34 (2nd age)

Leadville Trail Marathon, CO, 7/1/06
Dane gets his 26th of 2006 done…just 26 more to go! Bryon uses the race as a little warmdown a week after his Western States 100 miler.

Reports Bryon: “It was one of the more difficult marathons I’ve ever run….There’s lots of fun to be had at 10,000 feet, and even more fun once you’ve “run” up to 13,000 feet.”

12th Bryon Powell 28 4:34 (3d age)
Dane Rauschenberg 30 5:17

College Park Cares 10k, MD, 7/1/06

3d Max Lockwood 36 34:19
Michael Mills 34 41:44

Elizabeth Jones 29 42:50

Great running all…sorry if we missed any places or races.

“It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues.” –Abe Lincoln

2. TRACK WORKOUT, Tuesday (tonight 7/11). At the Washington-Lee High School track. The speed workout begins at 6:30pm. Show up earlier to warm up a couple of miles if you can. See the website for directions. Parking is a bit difficult because the school is being renovated and the parking lot is closed. Park on the streets nearby, but be respectful of those that live in the neighborhood please. Of course, the school is metro accessable (Ballston metro stop).

This weeks suggested workout:
6 to 8 by 800m, 400m recovery

Track coordinator Erica Morton: mortonej@yahoo.com

We meet at the bleachers on the same side of the main track entrance gate, but down at the end near Washington Blvd. Be sure to hydrate and bring drink for it’s hot out!

Yahoo Weather Report: Mostly sunny. A stray afternoon or evening thunderstorm is possible. High 91F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph.

“You’ve got to get to the stage in life where going for it is more important than winning or losing.” –Arthur Ashe

3. SUNDAY DISTANCE RUN (7/16). For a run ranging from 10-14 miles (some do more) at various paces, we meet at the 3300 block of M Street in Georgetown at 8:00 a.m. (1.5 blocks down from the Key Bridge). Parking is plentiful on M Street. See the website (washrun.org) for directions to the run if you need them.

After the run, we regroup at Dean & Deluca on M Street to relax, slurp mud, sip vitamin drinks, chomp up sweets and fruit, and solve all the world’s most pressing problems.

About 35 runners showed this past Sunday…hot runnings…

“It’s not easy being a middle of the pack runner.” –Tris Kruger (uttered at the pool party with a hearty laugh)
4. MEMBER NEWS.

Pool Party brings out 30 members! On July 4th, the annual WRC pool party and lunch barbeque was held in Potomac, MD, at veteran member Tris Kruger’s house. We thank Tris for his hospitality and generosity of water.

Some photos of the pool party are up. There are also photos of the Capital Hill Classic 10k. And the June email archives are now posted.
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Todd Martin moving to Australia! We have received word that one of our former star runners, who moved to Ohio a few years ago, is now planning a move to Down Under with his family. Todd’s wife Natasha is from New Zealand so they’ll be closer to her homeland. Best of luck to you Todd and Natasha…and the little ones too of course!

Two new recent sign-ups brings us up to 40 new members in 2006! Since the last new member update, new members include:

Alex Hunt 38 DC
Ryan Carter 29 DC

We welcome Alex and Ryan into the WRC!
WRC UPDATE – WEEK OF July 17th 2006

Hey ho Washington Running Club Members!

1. Member Race Results
2. Track Workout, Tuesday (7/18)
3. Sunday Distance Run (7/23)
4. Member News
5. Lance Marathon Training Update

1. MEMBER RACE RESULTS.

Paul Bunyan Marathon, Bangor, ME, 7/16/06
On a steamy day, Dane and Rob, get another thon done.

21st Dane Rauschenberg 30 3:26:14
35th Rob Toonkel 31 3:41:42

DCRRC Bastille Day 4-Miler, Fletcher’s Boat House, 7/14/06

3d Max Lockwood 36 21:25
Jay Wind 56 27:51
Robert Trost 60 29:07
Bob Platt 54 30:32
James Scarborough 48 30:45

Rockville Rotary Twilighter 8k, 7/15/06
In a field loaded with talent, Frank leads it for the WRC!

25th Frank Sprtel 33 26:33 (3d age)
Max Lockwood 36 27:23
Mark Drosky 45 32:18
Bob Platt 54 40:49

Elizabeth Jones 29 36:29
Lauren Coughlin 22 46:00

International Peace 8k, Alexandria, VA, 7/16/06

James Scarborough 48 45:34

Muddy Buddy, Richmond, VA, 7/16/06
What the heck was this?

Michael Mills/Maria Mahoney
Coed 66.75 (combined age)
59:05 (20th age category)

Ok, here it is: the race features a 6-7 mile course and 5 obstacles. At the start of the race, one team member will run and one will ride the bike. At the 1st obstacle, the rider will drop the bike, complete the obstacle, and begin running. The runner will arrive, complete the obstacle, find their bike, and begin riding. Teams will continue leapfrogging each other through the entire course. At the end of the race, racers will crawl through the infamous Mud Pit crossing the finish line together. What fun!

Golden Gala Track Meet, Rome, Italy, 7/14/06

400 Meters

1st Jeremy Wariner, USA   43.62 (4th fastest 400 ever)
2nd Gary Kikaya, COD 44.66
3d Bart Forsyth, USA   44.67
4th Xavier Carter, USA 44.76
5th Mike Proulx, USA   44.77

Great running all…sorry if we missed any places or races.

“I’m tired of hearing about money, money, money, money, money. I just want to play the game, drink Pepsi, wear Reebok.” –Shaquille O’Neal
2. TRACK WORKOUT, Tuesday (tonight 7/18). At the Washington-Lee High School track. The speed workout begins at 6:30pm. Show up earlier to warm up a couple of miles if you can. See the website for directions. Parking is a bit difficult because the school is being renovated and the parking lot is closed. Park on the streets nearby, but be respectful of those that live in the neighborhood please. Of course, the school is metro accessable (Ballston metro stop).

This weeks suggested workout by Erica:
12 x 400m w/ 200 recovery between intervals and 400m rest between sets (after 4 intervals). I tried to pick something short to accomodate this annoying heat wave…BRING WATER, it’s going to be hot!!!

Track coordinator Erica Morton: mortonej@yahoo.com

Yahoo Weather Report: Abundant sunshine. Hot ahd humid. High 97F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Air quality index: unhealthy. UV index high, 7 out of 11.

Track workouts, like all WRC activities, are voluntary. If you choose to come out, be sure to properly hydrate and bring water or a sports drink. Also, listen carefully to your body while doing the track workout.
3. SUNDAY DISTANCE RUN (7/23). For a run ranging from 10-14 miles (some do more) at various paces, we meet at the 3300 block of M Street in Georgetown at 8:00 a.m. (1.5 blocks down from the Key Bridge). Parking is plentiful on M Street. See the website (washrun.org) for directions to the run if you need them.

After the run, we regroup at Dean & Deluca on M Street to relax, slurp mud, sip vitamin drinks, chomp up bagels and fruit, and solve all the world’s most pressing problems.

“Italy beat France in the Soccer World Cup Championship by winning a penalty kick shootout. That is the equivalent of winning the NBA championship on a game of HORSE.” –Stephen Colbert
4. MEMBER NEWS.

A. Kyle Yost to compete in the Lake Placid Ironman this weekend…we wish Kyle all the best of endurance and luck!

B. Will and Jessica are on holiday in Paris and texting like mad. Some vacationing peeps just like to rub it in…yes, we know the Eiffel Tower is in Paris and that they have wine there too. Enjoy guys!

C. Courtney F., Will S., and Kyle Y. off to to RAGBRAI. Now, many of us can’t help but ask, what the hell is that? So, here it is — heading into its 33rd year, RAGBRAI, Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, is the longest, largest and oldest touring bicycle ride in the world. RAGBRAI is sponsored by The Des Moines Register.

It is held the last week of July (the 23d through 29th this year) and the seven-day total mileage for RAGBRAI averages 472 miles while the daily mileage averages 68 miles. There is an optional century loop on one day each year for cyclists wanting the challenge.

RAGBRAI begins somewhere near Iowa’s western border and ends along the eastern border at the Mississippi River. The course changes every year.

Riders camp out during the week, stopping in small towns along the way, where they are readily accepted. At the end of each ride, the partying begins…and goes on…and on…and on….for those that choose it.

If you want to know more than this, go to: http://ragbrai.com/

Oh by the way, Lance Armstrong will be out there riding on one of the days…which brings us to….

5. LANCE MARATHON TRAINING UPDATE. Some in the club have been speculating about Lance Armstrong’s planned New York Marathon this fall. Some are saying he’ll easily go under 2:30, others are not so generous saying that he’ll be lucky to break 2:40 or 2:50, and still others have been saying that he probably won’t break 3 hours. Some want to place bets on his finishing time because they are so certain of his running prowess, or lack thereof, given his biking talent, or state of retirement.

So, here’s a tidbit we just found: A news article in the San Francisco Chronicle tells that Lance Armstrong, who is training for the November NYC Marathon, is finding marathon training more difficult than expected. The article also quotes Armstrong as saying: “It’s painful. Running is totally different from cycling — the impact on the body…. Those guys (marathon runners) train hard, watch what they eat and go to bed early — things I don’t want to do anymore. I’m over that. I like to have a bit of fun.”

So Lance is finding that running is indeed tough, even for a Tour d’ France 7 time champion…and so…as we approach the fall, may money be put where mouths wildly flap.
WRC UPDATE – WEEK OF July 25th 2006

Hey ho Washington Running Club Members!

1. Member Race Results
2. Track Workout, Tuesday (7/18)
3. Sunday Distance Run (7/23)
4. Member News

1. MEMBER RACE RESULTS.

DCRRC Belle Haven 8k, Alexandria, VA, 7/20/06
Elizabeth and Max win it!

1st Elizabeth Jones 29 34:49

1st Max Lockwood 36 27:40
Dane Rauschenberg 30 34:30
Jay Wind 56 35:37
Bob Trost 60 37:49
Bob Platt 54 39:58
James Scarborough 48 40:29

RunSlim Rock’n’Run 10k, Alexandria, VA, 7/22/06
Iron Mike wins it!

1st Mike Wardian 32 33:33
3d Max Lockwood 36 35:23

Riley’s Rumble, 13.1 Miles, Potomac, MD, 7/23/06

2nd Max Lockwood 36 1:17:57
Tom O’Reilly 29 1:35:20 (unofficial, based on Tom’s watch since he slept late)

Nova Scotia Marathon, Canada, 7/23/06

3d Dane Rauschenberg 29 3:19:25

Lake Placid Ironman Triathlon, Lake Placid, NY, 7/24/06
Kyle slams a good one! He ran a 3:41 marathon after all the swimming and biking!

87th Kyle Yost 10:15:30 (18th in the 35-39 age group)

Great running all…sorry if we missed any places or races.

“We must learn our limits. We are all something, but none of us are everything.” –Blaise Pascal
2. TRACK WORKOUT, Tuesday (tonight 7/25). At the Washington-Lee High School track. The speed workout begins at 6:30pm. Show up earlier to warm up a couple of miles if you can. See the website for directions. Parking is a bit difficult because the school is being renovated and the parking lot is closed. Park on the streets nearby, but be respectful of those that live in the neighborhood please. Of course, the school is metro accessable (Ballston metro stop).

This weeks suggested workout by Erica:
Ladder: 400m, 800m, 1200m, 1200m, 800m, 400m, 400m rest.

Track coordinator Erica Morton: mortonej@yahoo.com

Track workouts, like all WRC activities, are voluntary. If you choose to come out, be sure to properly hydrate and bring water or a sports drink. Also, listen carefully to your body while doing the track workout.
3. SUNDAY DISTANCE RUN (7/30). For a run ranging from 10-14 miles (some do more) at various paces, we meet at the 3300 block of M Street in Georgetown at 8:00 a.m. (1.5 blocks down from the Key Bridge). Parking is plentiful on M Street. See the website (washrun.org) for directions to the run if you need them.

After the run, we regroup at Dean & Deluca on M Street to relax, slurp mud, sip vitamin drinks, chomp up bagels and fruit, and solve all the world’s most pressing problems.

“Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory.” –Albert Schweitzer
4. MEMBER NEWS.

New Member: Sam Majidi, 27, DC

Welcome to the WRC Sam! That makes 41 new members thus far this year.
WRC UPDATE – WEEK OF July 31st 2006

You Washington Running Club members sure look hot!

1. Member Race Results
2. Track Workout, Tuesday (8/01)
3. Summer Strides 5k (8/06)
4. Sunday Distance Run (8/06)
5. A Glance Back in Time

1. MEMBER RACE RESULTS.

Musselman 1/2 Ironman Triathlon, Geneva, NY, 7/16/06

Laura Chipkin 29 5:51:31

San Francisco Marathon, CA, 7/30/06
Dane finishes number 30…only 22 more to go in his fiddy2 quest (fiddy2.org)

Dane Rauschenberg 30 3:19:44

Great running…sorry if we missed any places or races.
2. TRACK WORKOUT, Tuesday (8/01). At the Washington-Lee High School track. The speed workout begins at 6:30pm. Show up earlier to warm up a couple of miles if you can. See the website for directions. Parking is a bit difficult because the school is being renovated and the parking lot is closed. Park on the streets nearby, but be respectful of those that live in the neighborhood please. Of course, the school is metro accessable (Ballston metro stop).

This weeks suggested workout by Erica:
4-5 x 1200m, 400m recovery…BRING WATER!!!

Track coordinator Erica Morton: mortonej@yahoo.com

[We had about 15 brave hot runners last week!]

“Who ever said anybody has a right to give up?” –Marian Wright Edelman
3. SUMMER STRIDES 5K (8/06). The Summer Strides 5k race is being held in Belle Haven Park, Alexandria, VA, at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 6th. Show to run or help out!

http://www.racepacket.com/
4. SUNDAY DISTANCE RUN (8/06). For a run ranging from 10-14 miles (some do more) at various paces, we meet at the 3300 block of M Street in Georgetown at 8:00 a.m. (1.5 blocks down from the Key Bridge). Parking is plentiful on M Street. See the website (washrun.org) for directions to the run if you need them.

After the run, we regroup at Dean & Deluca on M Street to relax, slurp mud, guzzel cold drinks, eat foodstuffs, and ponder the ways of the world.

[We had more than 25 soggy yet happy runners this past Sunday]

“Man prefers to believe what he prefers to be true.” — Francis Bacon

4. A GLANCE BACK IN TIME. In the early 1980’s the WRC had 12 members who could go under 30 minutes for 10k and 6 members who could go under 29 minutes. All were Americans. Around the country, the running club system was very helpful in keeping good runners active. In the mid-1980’s however, the running shoe companies plucked all the good runners out of the clubs. For most, they provided only minor sponsorship. After a few years, most of that sponsorship disappeared and only a small number of runners were getting help from the shoe companies. Meanwhile, the competitive clubs had collapsed as the running shoe companies would not allow sponsored runners to run for their clubs. –Alan Roth (as told on the runwashington listserv).

This is what happened to the WRC…and indeed, the club almost withered on the vine. However, through the diligence of a few still in the club and many new members during the last 10 years, the Washington Running Club is vigorous again…and is quite possibly the greatest running club east of the Mississippi…and west of it too!