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ANNAPOLIS TRIATHLON CLUB.
- President Jeremy Parks and VP Tom Smith will be meeting with County, State, and City officials over the next few weeks to finalize details for the 2008 Annapolis Triathlon that is expected to occur in conjunction with the Maryland Seafood Festival and will use the Sandy Point Park for the transitions. The courses for the bike and run are still being worked but the bike portion is expected to transit through downtown Annapolis to give participants and spectators the best possible opportunity to see the city.
- An Annual Club Meeting is being planned for March 18. Location TBD.
-Planned club events include: Swim 102 – 4 March, Riva Swim Center Bicycle Maintenance – 14 March, 6 – 8 pm at Annapolis Recs & Parks, Griscom Bld Running Clinich – 25 March, 6:30-8:00 pm at Halsey Field House, USNA Nutrition for Training and Competition – 15 April, Time/Location TBD Periodization – 22 April 6:30-8:30 pm Eastport Branch Library
-The Recs and Parks Youth Triathlon will be held on 15 June. ATC will be providing material and volunteer support. -Check out our new race in Maryland featuring the first ever Triathlon to be held at Cascade Lake, a beautiful privately owned water park near Hampstead in Carroll County!! The Cascade Lake Triathlon & Duathlon is located just 32 miles from Baltimore and 60 miles from Washington DC!! Start with a fresh water beach start swim, take on a hilly bike course, and enjoy the scenic paved run in the rural country roads of northern Carroll County, Maryland!! Grand Opening Prices are available until Maryland Day, March 25, 2008. For more details on the Cascade Lake Triathlon & Duathlon, click on the Cascade Lake logo on the Piranha Sports homepage at www.piranha-sports.com
ATLANTIC CYCLING What are the features of an Atlantic Cycling Tour? Atlantic Cycling Tours feature fast and friendly registration, club officers ready to answer your questions or lend a hand with a maintenance problem, accurate cue sheets, clearly marked routes, long(60-65) and short(35) ride options, and our famous rest stops. The rest stops are fully stocked with fresh fruits, Gatorade as well as a wide variety of sweet and salty munchies. We also always have on hand bread, peanut butter and jam for the standard stick to your ribs food. We promise, you will not be disappointed!! Where are the rides? See the side bar of each of the Atlantic Cycling Tours. Under each ride you can view highlights and directions, read a recap after the ride occurs, and enjoy a photo slide show from the tour. We have our own amateur club photographers, but please, anyone interested in taking photos on the ride, let us know, or simply email them to our webmaster so that they can become part of the slideshow and the history of our club. When can I register to become a member or for a ride? We do not require pre-registration for becoming a member or for riding. The price is always a very reasonable $10 per ride. There is also an annual Atlantic Cycling membership fee of $10, which includes a premium (t-shirt or socks etc). All this can be accomplished on ride day with our very organized registration station. We believe in keeping things simple for you and for us too! View registration details 2008 TOURS – Blackwater – 4/27; Boosboro – 5/18; Chestertown – 6/29; Thurmont 7/27; Davidsonville 8/17; Easton – 9/21
ANNAPOLIS STRIDERS.
- It was reported to the Board that the Cold Turkey 10k was $5,000 over budget.
- The course for the Metric Marathon in October may change but is expected to get County and SHA approval. Discussions are underway to do the race in conjunction with the Howard County Striders.
- It was announced that a new Lifetime Achievement award would be presented in Ben Moore’s honor.
-The Board is investigating putting $350,000 currently in club accounts into an Endowment |
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-A memorial service for retired Marine Lt. Col. Ben A. Moore Jr., 82, of Annapolis, will be held at 10 a.m. March 6 in the Naval Academy Chapel. Interment will follow in the Naval Academy Columbarium. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401.
-Join the 29th annual RunAnnapolis.com Summer Marathon Training Program. Starting Saturday, June 7, 2008 train on the same course hundreds of previous First-Timers have successfully trained to achieve their dream. We will have guaranteed entries for MARINE CORPS MARATHON, STEAMTOWN, BALTIMORE, and will prepare you for CHICAGO, JOHNSTOWN, RICMOND, NEW YORK, or any other Fall Marathon. The program will also be structured to prepare trail runners for the JFK 50 Mile Run and the GUNPOWDER FALLS 50k as well. You will be guided by certified, nationally recognized coaches, receive seminars by professional athletes and specialists in all aspects of running; such as massage, chiropractic care, kinesiology, and acupuncture. You will only have one FIRST Marathon. Train for it properly with us. Take the challenge and join us. Click to REGISTER at FitnessWerx.com
-Girls on the Run Annapolis is an after-school program that combines running with self-esteem enhancing discussions. To register go to: http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?CHECKSSO=0&EVENT_ID=1544770 For more information please email Beth Howell at howellgotr@verizon.net
FLEET FEET ANNAPOLIS to host ZOOMA Women's HALF Marathon and 10K Training The ZOOMA Women's Half Marathon and 10k are coming to Annapolis on 1 June 2008 and Fleet Feet Annapolis is partnering with RunAnnapolis.com to provide a training program to get you ready for the race. The Zooma training program will begin on 1 March, 2008 and the group will meet every Wednesday at 6:00 pm and Saturday at 7:00am for the 14 week program. Here is what you will receive for the program: * Complete daily training schedule with a goal race at the completion of the program * Coach supported group runs 2 days per week * Technical shirt, socks and water bottle * 50 PR Rewards points at Fleet Feet Sports * Series of seminars on topics such as injury prevention, nutrition, and stretching * Additional seminars, dates TBA * Attendance incentives for product * A supportive, group atmosphere. The Zooma Half Marathon or 10k is a terrific challenge. Train for it properly. An informational session will be held at Fleet Feet Sports Annapolis on Thursday 21 February at 6 pm. Take the challenge and join us Program REGISTRATION is OPEN at FitnessWerx.com (no processing fee) under Training Programs. For questions contact info@runannapolis.com
Race Timing, Management, and Finish Line Services - RunAnnapolis.com is proud to announce we are now providing Race Timing, Management, and Finish Line Services, including ChampionChip timing, to the Annapolis/Anne Arundel County metro area, including southern Maryland, and Delaware for running, cycling, triathlon, and duathlon. Race Management services include, but are not limited to, assistance in race planning, race promotion and race coordination for a successful event. Event managers, go to Race Management and Timing section to review our complete line of services. Request a quote by emailing Info@RunAnnapolis.com or calling us at 410-573-1929. RunAnnapolis.com...One less thing for the busy race director to worry about.
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LOCAL RUNS:
1 March – Seneca Creek 50k For Details go to: http://senecacreektrailrace.com/
-2 March - B&A Marathon and HALF Marathon
-2 March - Tim Kennard 10 Mile River Run and 5K Run/Walk 8:30 AM Maggs Physical Activities Center Salisbury University Salisbury , MD Register at Active.com http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?RESET=0&EVENT_ID=1514055&AFFILIATE=0&BGCOLOR0=EEEEEE&CHECKSSO=1&BGCOLOR1=EEEEEE
-8 March, Saturday, 8:00 am Run for Congo Women 5k For info: http://www.runforcongowomen.org/
- 9 March - Sunday, Outback 5K 8:30 AM ymca 4331 Montgomery Rd Ellicott City , MD To register: http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?EVENT_ID=1520884&CHECKSSO=0
- 9 March, Sunday - LOWER POTOMAC RIVER MARATHON 2008 7:15 AM Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship 45353 St. George's Avenue Piney Point , MD register at Active.com http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?BGCOLOR0=EEEEEE&AFFILIATE=0&EVENT_ID=1493252&RESET=0&BGCOLOR1=EEEEEE&CHECKSSO=1
-15 March, Saturday Saint Patrick's Day Fun Run 8:00 AM Fells Point - Slainte 1706 Thames Street Baltimore , MD To register: http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?CHECKSSO=0&EVENT_ID=1541908
-15 March, Saturday, Elizabeth’s Furnace Fat Ass 50K More Info: http://www.vhtrc.org/events/elizabethFurnace50k.htm
-16 March, Sunday – Kelley’s St. Patrick’s Day 5k. 1:15 p.m Baltimore, MD. More info: http://charmcityrun.com/eventdetail.cfm?eventid=710
-16 March, Sunday – SHAMROCK Marathon and Half Marathon – For Details, go to: http://www.shamrockmarathon.com/site3.aspx
-5 April – Saturday. Race For the Stars 5K Howard County Striders. Long Gate Shopping Center, Ellicott City http://striders.net/races/outback/2008/
- 6 APRIL – SUNDAY Cherry Pit 10 Mile Race (2nd leg of Championship Series – 29th Year) 8:00 AM South River High School
-20 April – Sunday CLYDES 10, Columbia Md 8:15. Details at: http://www.striders.net/races/clydes/2008/2008.clydes.flyer.pdf
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