December 9th, 2017











We're moving our headquarters to the west coast!

I want to thank everyone for the wonderful send-off party 2 weeks ago. It was great to see so many of my friends and what was even more rewarding was seeing your friendships, many of which were developed over the years as members of Mojo Running and how strong they have become. I happen to be in Oregon at the moment but I know that the heart of Mojo remains with you all and what we have is sustainable and will withstand the test of time.  Many have asked why the move if I loved Mojo so much and it is very hard to explain because it is deep and complicated but also simple at the same time.  You have to have dreams and you have to have the courage to chase those dreams.  Dreams lift you up, regrets beat you down. I like to think I "Live Life in Forward Motion' and so I am chasing my next dream with no regrets!

Running group remains at 8:00am until springtime.  Please get here a few minutes early so PWade can get things started on time. Don't let the cold keep you from getting your workouts in.  We have warmer gear and reflective accessories available at the store if you are having trouble locating your old stuff or need some fresh duds/hat/gloves. 

Spring 2018 - Flying Pig 20th Anniversary:   Details have been finalized for the spring training program and there are 2 scheduled training program information sessions (Saturday December 9th at 11am and Tuesday December 12th at 6:30pm) at the store. We will start the program with our New Years Day run at Sharon Woods and then the first Saturday in January which is the 6th will be the first official program day.  PWade and Mark are working with some of our medical partners to create a clinic schedule for the spring as well. 

 
Let's see Dave Corfman put up these kind of numbers!

    
A couple of views from my new office...


Christmas Lights Run
Ready to get in the holiday spirit?  The annual "Because I Love Christmas Lights Run" will be on Thursday, December 21st.  It will start at Shooters Sports Grill located at 4981 Winners Circle Drive in Hamilton, Ohio 45011.  We will take a group photo in front of Shooters at 6:30 p.m. then start our run through the beautiful neighborhood of Carriage Hill.  Wear your festive holiday running gear, reflective gear, headlamp, and any portable Christmas Lights  you can find!  This is a casual fun run so feel free to invite family members or anyone who would enjoy a luminescent run!  As the run concludes, there will be an area inside Shooters for food, spirits, and those waiting for us who didn't want to run :-)  We hope to see everyone there!  Ashley and Tina.

Other items of note:
> Running group - every Saturday at 8:00am from Mojo.  Tuesday night speed work with Coach Bob continues at 6:30pm until the weather forces us back to the roads. We will meet at one of the Lakota West tracks and look for Coach Bob to announce the location and workout sometime before Tuesday morning.  For anyone new to the group or distance running we want to ease you into speedwork so please talk with Coach Bob before you hit the track.



$ale $ale $ale
Being a firm believer in Santa we will soon announce the 12 Mojo Days of Christmas daily sales. We currently have both Balega and Feetures socks at Buy 3 get 1 FREE!

Also, the Brooks Adrenaline 17, Saucony Guide 10 & Ride 9, and Mizuno Wave Rider 20 are all on sale for $99.95, in-stock only and while supplies last!


Race Calendar
 
Dec 16th      'The Steve' 8am at Mojo Running, bring your best chili or dish to share! Half and Full marathon distances.
January 1st - New Years Day Social Run at Sharon Woods at 10am followed by brunch at Scrambler Marie's.
January 6th - Spring training program kicks off, 8am at Mojo Running

Mojo Triathlon Club
    
I want to thank everyone who took the time to participate in the online club survey.  Your input is much appreciated and will be used to solidify plans for the upcoming year.  

Please mark your calendars:  Kick-off meeting, Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 5:30 PM EST at Liberty Heights Church.  Please RSVP to the event on facebook. Also, with your paid membership you get a club t-shirt and we will also be taking orders for a long sleeve shirt and hoody at the meeting. 


Perry Hock: Our world tri-aveler, last weekend in Argentina! 
Mojo Six Grand Prix Series - 2017    
 
And that's a wrap!  All except for the celebration and recognizing the winners of our Pick6 in-house competition.  
2017 Pick 6 awards will be announced/presented before the first Saturday run of the new training season (Saturday, January 6).  Runners should plan to arrive at least 10 minutes before the usual 8 a.m. start time.  

The new Pick 6 season will begin with a February Race.  The re-vamped list of races included for 2018 will be announced soon.  Runners can sign up during the after party of The Steve on  December 16.  Entry fee will again be $20 and each participant will receive the 2018 Pick 6 T-shirt once they have completed their 6th race.  The $20 should be in the form of cash or check only, no credit cards please.

Tentative Race Schedule for 2018

Cyclones Frozen 5K and 10K
Shamrock Shuffle 5K
Heart Mini 15K and Half
Incline to Finish Line 5K
Flying Pig Half and Full
Parkinson's 5K
Lei 5K
Halfway to Christmas 10K and 15K
Little Miami 10K and Half
Night Glow Half and Full
Hudy 14K
Dayton Corridor Classic 5K and Half
Mason Half
Deerfield Turkey Run 10K

We want to thank Dr Titko from The Center for Foot Care for sponsoring our Pick Six series along with Dr Welland, DDS. 

2017 Mapping Project

Pin Your Race

The Map is back!  Run a half, full or ultra marathon or half or full Ironman grab a pin and take a stab.  Let's see just how adventurous we are as a group!

Pin #1 - Marathon: To Khuu / Houston, TX  
Pin #2 - Half Marathon:  Tiffany B / Charleston, SC
Pin #3 - Half Marathon:  Orlando
Pin #4 - Half Marathon: Halle & Scott Cupp / New Orleans, LA
Pin #5 - Half Marathon: Mojo's / Austin, Tx
Pin #6 - Half Ironman: Perry H / Havana, Cuba
Pin #7 - Half Marathon: Joan C &Ann B / Birmingham, AL
Pin #8 - 50K: Tina F / Antelope Canyon
Pin #8 - Half Marathon / Hai Sam / Phoenix, AZ
Pin #9 - Half Marathon / Ashleigh & Tina / Lexington, KY
Pin #10 - 200 Mile Ultra / Dave Corfman / Peoria, Il
Pin#11 - Paris Marathon / To Khu & Dave Callon / Paris, France
Pin#12 - Florida 70.3 IM / Hai, Doug, Dan, Perry, Lynn, Ashlynn / Haines City, FL
Pin#12 - Boston Marathon / Maddie, Mark, Jim, ... / Boston, MA
Pin#13 - Illinois Half Marathon / Mark S, Erica (BQ/PR) /Champagne, Il
Pin#14 - Half Marathon / Mark S / Grosse Ile, MI
Pin#15 - Nashville Half/Full Marathon 
Pin#16 - Half Marathon / Coach Bob / Columbus
Pin#17 - Half/Full Marathon / Mojo Nation / Cincinnati Flying Pig
Pin#18 - Half Marathon / Mickey T / Sarasota Music Half
Pin#19 - Half Marathon / Maddie A / SanAngeles, WA
Pin#20 - Half Marathon / Hai Sam / RocknRoll San Diego
Pin#21 - IM Muncie 70.3 / **group** - Matt Beiser 
Pin#21 - Half Marathon / Mojo Maddie / North America Discovery 1/2 / Seattle, WA 
Pin#22 - Half Marathon / Mrs Mojo / Nightglow 1/2 Marathon / Vancouver, WA 
Pin#23 - Half Marathon / Jennie & Nate Harris / Portland, OR
Pin#24 - Delaware 70.3 / Group effort - who wants to pin Delaware, OH?
Pin#25 - Marathon / Jim Found / Fargo, ND
Pin#26 - Marathon / Jim Found / Lubec, Maine
Pin#27 - Half Ironman / Group effort! / Steelhead, MI
Pin#28 - Little Miami Half / Group effort! / Morrow, OH
Pin#29 - Marathon / Jim Found / Anchorage, Alaska
Pin#30 - Hamilton NightGlow Half/Full / Hamilton OH
Pin#31 - Ironman 70.3 World Championships / Chattanooga, TN
Pin#32 - Marathon / Nick / Omaha, NE
Pin#33 - Half Marathon / Jennie & Nate Harris / Boulder, CO
Pin#34 - Marathon / Jim Found / New Hampshire
Pin#35 - Marathon / Serena Krause / Erie, PA 
Pin#36 - Marathon / Ann, Mo, Doug, Chris / Minneapolis, MN
Pin#37 - Marathon / Andrea & Mike / Chicago, IL
Pin#38 - Marathon / Rachel & Tom Barth / Columbus
Pin#39 - Ironman / One of our 1st-timers / Louisville
Pin#40 - Trail Marathon / Tecumseh / Indiana
Pin#41 - Muncie 70.3 / Dave G / Indiana
Pin#42 - Marathon / Half & Full / Indianapolis, IN
Pin#43 - Half Marathon / Dev S / Huntington, WV
Pin#44 - Marathon / Cathy C / Marine Corps, Washington D.C. 
Pin#45 - Marathon / Perry & Hai / NYC, NY
Pin#46 - Half Marathon / Group / Florence Y'all, KY
Pin#47 - Ironman / Perry Hock / Argentina

 
PR's to celebrate: 
Who PR'ed and wants to ring the bell on Saturday.

If you have PR'ed or have a pin to add to the map, don't be shy.  Our group is so large and active I can't keep track of everyone so help me out and enjoy your moment to shine! 


Paul Heintz
paul@runmojo.com
Mojo Running


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