Cinci Runners' Updates
February 2013
Greetings!
In this issue:
  • Winter Wonderland 5k Run / Walk Recap
  • Valentine's Labor of Love 2 Mile Run - February 10
  • Join the Runner's Club Heart Mini Team
  • Weekly Group Runs
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Runners' Club Blog, Facebook, and Twitter Updates
Winter Wonderland 5k Run / Walk Recap
 
About 70 runners braved the cold and snow covered path for the RCGC Winter Wonderland 5k Run / Walk last Saturday at England-Idlewild Park in Burlington KY (Photos). Weather for the run was cold and clear at the start. The bigger challenge was the snow covered path on the course which made for slower times. Matt Motsinger was the men's winner with a time of 17:19, and thirteen year old Kamaria Walton was the top female with a time of 24:17. Thank you to our sponsors RoadId, Tri-State Running Company, Waltz Business Solutions, Boone County Park Board, Joe Pahls CPA LLC, and RoadId. Thank you to our wonderful volunteers: Lisa Stephens Bodine, Robert Bodine, Lisa Vulcano Roa, Greg Roa, Thomas Roa, Tom Glasscock, Todd Hofacre, Ryan Smith, Ryan Woolley, Katherine Fischer, and Paul Long! Without their help, the race never could have happened.
33rd Annual Valentine's 2 Mile Labor of Love Run
  Sunday February 10, 2013 Noon
Early registration for the club's Valentine's Day Race ends Monday February 4 for early mail-in and Tuesday February 5 for online registration. Register now and join the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati this winter in one of the most fun and unusual races you'll find in Cincinnati. In 2009 we made it unusual by adding a couple of new specialty categories like Ball & Chain(a male and female runner are tethered together so they run together) and Blind Date(you randomly get a partner). In 2010, we brought back the Costume division (need to run the race in costume) . See what we do in 2013! Reminder: Couples Need to Sign up Together!

RACE DETAILS

  • DATE: Sunday, February 10, 2013 - Open to All.
  • TIME: 12 Noon.
  • PLACE: Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY.
  • PRE-REGISTRATION: ends Monday, February 4th, 2013 for early mail-in and Tuesday February 5 for online registration.
  • PACKET PICK-UP: The Running Spot, Newport, Saturday, February 9, 1 - 3 PM or at NKU day of race.
  • DIRECTIONS: 471 ends at 27, go straight through light. Turn right at next light (NKU). Take first left, then first right.
  • COURSE: 2 mile course beginning at Albright Health Center.
  • OTHER: Get the flier or register online.
    Reminder: Couples Need to Sign up Together!

Join the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati Mini-Heart Team
 
The Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati has a team participating at the 36th Annual Heart Mini-Marathon. For joining the team, you get access to the club's Heart Mini Suite where you can put your stuff and no need to share bathrooms with 20,000 participants. You can sign up to be part of the team at this year's (March 16th - March 17th) run/walk events by identifying yourself as part of Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati while registering. You can also join from our team page.  If filling out a paper form indicate Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati  as your team.  If we have at least 25 members by February 8, the Runners' Club logo can appear on the back of the t-shirts.  Cost of the HMM is $40 and $55 for the Heart Half Marathon. The 15k and Half Marathon begin at 7:45 AM this year and the 5k begins at a later time.
Weekly Club Group Runs
 
The club has a Sunday run that meets at Miami Whitewater Forest. Meet at the Visitor Center at 8:15am and run starts at 8:30 am. Please join us. All paces are welcome.Note:All vehicles entering Hamilton County District Parks must have a valid Motor Vehicle Park Permit($10 annual; $3 daily).
On Wednesdays, Rebecca Homan leads a group at Hyde Park Square. It meets at 6:30 PM near the Fountain at Hyde Park Square.  The Hyde Park Run is a great run for beginners. Contact Rebecca for details.
The club is taking a break from the Friday lunch runs downtown for the Winter.....but we'll be back in the Spring so stay tuned..

 Weekly Group Run Details:

  • Miami Whitewater Group Run on Sundays at 8:30 am - Club runs from Miami Whitewater Forest. Check-in is at 8:15 AM at the Visitor Center. Runs start at 8:30 AM. Contact Gina Meyers at 513-706-1454 or email her at meyersgm@rprunning.com for more information. Please Note: All vehicles entering Hamilton County District Parks must have a valid Motor Vehicle Park Permit($10 annual; $3 daily). 
  • Hyde Park Square Run on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM -  Meet at Hyde Park Square at 6:30 PM. Contact Rebecca Homan for details. Great run for beginners.
  • Downtown Cincinnati Lunch Run on Fridays at 12:15 PM - In hibernation during the winter. See you in the Spring.

Volunteer Opportunities
 
Here are some upcoming opportunities where you can help out the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati.  If you can help out with any of these events, contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com or sign-up using our online registration form.

  1. The club needs about 5 volunteers to help with Packet Pickup for the Valentine's Labor of Love 2 Mile on Saturday February 9 from 12:45 PM - 3:15 pm at Bob Roncker's Running Spot in Newport KY.   For your efforts, you get the 2013 Valentine's Shirt plus a few other goodies. If you can help out, contact us at cincinnatirunning@gmail.com or sign-up using our online registration form.  
  2. The club needs about 7 volunteers to help with the finish line and oversee registration for the Valentine's Labor of Love 2 Mile on Sunday February 10.   It will last about a couple of hours. For your efforts, you get free Pizza plus a few other goodies. If you can help out, contact us at  cincinnatirunning@gmail.com or  sign-up using our online registration form.   
  3. Currently we have few openings for keeping the club running on an ongoing basis:  Social Chair, Membership Chair, Program Chair, Newsletter Editor and Database Manager. Most positions take 1-2 hours a week of your time. If you can or would like to fulfill one of these positions, please send an email to cincinnatirunning@gmail.com or attend the next board meeting.
  4. Have you ever wondered what it takes to put together a race? Do you have an idea for a race, but do not know how to get started with putting it together?  The club currently has race committee for 2013 that meets regularly to plan races for 2013.  If you are interested in joining, send us an email at  cincinnatirunning@gmail.com.
Runners' Club Blog, Facebook, and Twitter Updates
 
Recently, the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati added an RCGC Facebook Page. Please go over and "Like" the page. It includes an RCGC Store that has the gear bags & magnets on it plus more things to come. Let us know the types of things you would like to see on the page.
For interaction, join our Facebook Group. Currently, it has about 770 members where we share upcoming races, training tips and much more. If you have a Facebook account, go ahead and join the club group.
For real time updates, follow us on Twitter.
If you miss any of the updates, go over to the club blog.
Do not forget to check out the club website for information on group runs and upcoming events.
About Cinci Runners' Updates
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Cinci Runners' Updates is a periodic e-newsletter produced by the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati. For over 35 years, the Runners' Club of Greater Cincinnati(RCGC for short) has promoted competitive running, recreational running, and walking and enhanced physical fitness in the Greater Cincinnati area. Membership is open to anyone who can put one foot in front of the other at least three times in a row and cough up the yearly dues which run $20/Single and $25/Family. For more information check out the membership page.
 

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