Believe or not, March is just a few days away although winter is still very much with us. However, we have good news to share for our Sunday Distance Run scheduled for March 1, 2015:

1. Many trails are clear of snow and ice so we’ll be able to return to our favorite routes.
2. Race Team Coordinator Julia Taylor is leading the run. She has some great routes planned for the group!

As always, we’ll be meeting at 8:00 a.m. in front of the CB2 store in Georgetown. Hope to see you out there!

P.S. Don’t forget – we’re fielding teams for spring races! Click here for more information.

Julia Taylor, Official Race Coordinator, Washington Running Club

Who could be a better Race Coordinator for Washington Running Club than the consummate racer, Julia Taylor?

As a strong runner and dedicated competitor, Julia is WRC’s new Race Coordinator. She has successfully lobbied the new president, Lauren Gabler, for funds to support WRC members who compete under the club’s banner.

To that end, you can expect that financial help with entry fees, gear, transportation and post-race snacks when you join one of the club’s teams.

Julia will be sending out queries periodically as races loom near. However, please feel free to let her know if there is a particular race that interests you. Take a look at the list of races, chat with your training partners and let Julia know if you want a particular race to be considered for subsidy. She will help you form a team and ensure that the club picks up part of the tab for your efforts.

• March 1st.  St. Pat’s 10K
• April 12th.  Cherry Blossom Ten Miler
• April 20th.  Boston Marathon
• April 26th.  George Washington Parkway Classic 10 Miler
• May 17th.  Capitol Hill Classic 10K
• June 13th.  Lawyers Have Heart 10K
• July 18th.  Rockville Twilight 8K
• September 13th.  Parks Half Marathon
• October 4th.  Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half Marathon
• October 25th.  Marine Corps Marathon
• November 8th.  Veterans Day 10K
• December 6th.  Jingle All the Way 5K

Julia can be reached at info@washrun.org

Run strong!

Hello All –

Due to extreme cold on Sunday, and concern for everyone’s safety, we’re moving the Sunday Distance Run scheduled for Sunday, February 15 to Saturday, February 14. We’ll still meet in front of CB2 at 8:00 a.m.

This is a great way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with all of the runners you love 🙂

Running routes will be determined tomorrow (Saturday) morning as this may affect training plans, long runs, etc.

If you have any questions, send an email to lauren@washrun.org.

Thanks!
Lauren

Kit Wells proudly displaying the tomFelde Trophy at our 2013 annual meeting and party.

Believe it or not, another running-filled year has passed, which means it’s time to vote for the recipient of the 2014 Alfred tomFelde Trophy! This award is one of WRC’s highest honors and commemorates one individual who provided exceptional service to the club.

Since 1972, there have been 29 recipients of the award, many of whom are still active members of the club. Last year, the tomFelde Trophy was awarded to Kit Wells for his outstanding redesign of the WRC website and maps and overall promotion of the club.

Who should follow in their footsteps?

Send an email to lauren@washrun.org by Sunday, February 15 to cast your vote!