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The 26th Annual 15 Mile and 3 Mile Runs.
January 27th, Pickerington
1pm (15M) and 1:15pm (3M)
The
winter tradition continues with the 27th annual running of the
Winter Run. The 15 Miler and 3 Miler are put on to benefit the
Columbus Road Runners, a local not-for-profit running club. It
might be cold, but it’ll be fun! Hot soup available from
Crater’s, along with other food, will be available at the
finish. Multiple water stations and a gel station will be
available on the course, and we’re opening up the high school
locker room at the finish of the race for those looking for a
hot shower.
All registrants receive a pair of moisture wicking CRRC
socks. Awards are given to the top five male and female
finishers in the 3 miler, and the 15 miler awards the top 3 men
& women overall finishers as well as the top 2 in each age
group.
Packet pick-up is available at the CRC-Pickerington the week
prior to the race.
For more info, go online to
www.ColumbusRunning.com/winterrun.htm
or
www.ColumbusRoadRunners.org
And check
out the new course preview video!
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Two sloppy runs on the north end. It's colder
up there.
January 19th and February 2nd, 10:15am.
Concord Park, just north of
CRC-Dublin
Think you’ve got what it
takes to be a chilly champion? Leave the treadmill behind &
meet us at the frozen tundra of Concord Park, just north of
Dublin, for the Fantastic Frigid 5k’s!
There will be music playing, hot dogs & hot chocolate aplenty, and 5k
worth of fun ahead. All registrants for a single race receive a
Frigid 5k coffee mug or a Brooks water bottle, and those who
pre-register for both races will receive a tech t-shirt to add
to the layers of clothing you’ll be wearing for the race!
Prize money is available for the top three male & female finishers, and
edible age group awards will be given out as well. $40 CRC shoe
gift certificates also go to the winners of the series
challenge, for those who can complete both races atop their age
group.
Pre-race packet pickup is available at either CRC location the week prior
to each race.
For more info, go online to
www.ColumbusRunning.com/frigid5ks.htm
And check
out our new course preview video! |
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Group
Kick-Off in Dublin - Jan 9th at 6:45pm
Group Kick-Off in Pickerington - Jan 10th at 6:45pm
For
the fourth winter in a row, the CRC is proud to host our annual
winter/spring training group! Thinking about lacing up those shoes and
giving the half or full marathon a try for the first time? Looking for
a group to share the miles with this winter? Or, are you trying to drop
that PR to get that elusive Boston qualifier? Regardless of which camp
you fall into, there’s a place for you in the CRC training group.
We’ll be starting things off Jan 9th and 10th with kick-off parties at
both of our locations. At these kick-off parties, we’ll gather
information on everyone so that we can put together a PERSONALIZED
training plan. We all have different abilities & goals, and we’re here
to help you reach your personal potential. Oh, and we’ll have some fun
too - there will be plenty of food & drink on hand at the kick-off
parties.
After that, we’ll meet up on Saturday, January 12th to begin the
training. For more information, swing by one of the kick-off parties,
or check online at
www.ColumbusRunning.com/jbrtraining.htm
The Perks of the CRC
Training Group
· Receive
a customized training plan, specific to your goals, abilities, and
situation
· The
kick-off party!
· One
technical running shirt
· A
second tech shirt, for those prepping for the Cap City Classic!
· Group
clinics on subjects ranging from nutrition to injury prevention and more
· One
free day a week of cross training at Pulse Fitness in Dublin or at the
World Gym in Pickerington
· 10%
off of everything in the CRC for the duration of the training plan
· Weekly
coaching emails
· Access
to our online training log
· On-course
meeting point for those running in April’s Capital City Half Marathon
· Constant
access to the CRC coaches
· Group
long runs every weekend
Only $65 for new people and $40 for program Alumni! |
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Looking for a group of fellow runners to share the miles
with? Interested in carpooling to races across the
region and chowing down after group runs? Check out
your local club, the Columbus Running Club.
Group Runs:
Tuesdays at 6pm, Antrim Lake
Thursdays at 6pm, Griggs Reservoir
Look into them online at
www.ColumbusRunningClub.com |
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Wednesday, February 20th at 7pm
Columbus Running Co, Dublin Location
Cost: Free
One
of our annual favorites, the CRC Women’s Running Night has been
a big hit the past two winters. Join us for this night of free
clinics, sales, and more. In the past, we’ve had speakers on
topics ranging from nutrition to skin care for runners to cross
training for fitness.
For the night, we close off the store to all of the guys,
leaving CRC IronWoman Liz Trapp in charge. After that, the fun
begins with plenty of food & drink to go around. Sign up early,
as space is limited!
Women’s Running Night Schedule
of Events
7:00-7:05pm - Cocktails & Introductions
7:05-7:35 - First Speaker
7:35-40 - A Break (For More Cocktails, of Course…)
7:40-8:00 - Second Speaker
8:00pm-8:15 - Mizuno Fashion & Fitting for Fitness
8:15 - Special Women’s Shopping Discount
15% off all Mizuno Apparel, Shoes, and Accessories
RSVP today -
the first 40 to reserve a spot receive a FREE pair of Mizuno
Meridian running socks
For more info or to make a
reservation, check out
www.ColumbusRunning.com/women.htm
Guys Non-Running Night
While your wives,
sisters, daughters, aunts, nieces, and neighbors all invade the
CRC for the Women’s Running Night, join the guys of the CRC at
the BW3’s just a few doors down from us at our Dublin store.
We’ll be heading over at 7pm on Feb 20th, and there’s always
room for others at the table. See you there!
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A
preliminary look at what’s ahead in 2008
Dates subject to change - watch our website for details
Jan 9 -
Kick-off party for the
winter/spring training group (at CRC Dublin)
Jan 10 - Kick-off party
for the winter/spring training group (at CRC Pickerington)
Jan 12 - Frozen Nose 4
Miler (Marysville)
Jan 19 - Frigid 5k #1
(just north of Dublin)
Jan 27 - Columbus
RoadRunners Winter Run, 3 mile & 15 mile (Pickerington)
Feb 2 - Frigid 5k #2
(just north of Dublin)
Feb 20 - Women’s Running
Night (at CRC Dublin)
Mar 7 - Prediction Run &
Anniversary Party (at CRC Pickerington)
Apr 12 - Capital City
Half Marathon
Apr 20 - Here’s Looking
at You, Kid 5k (Dublin, starting at Coffman H.S.)
May 2 - Prediction Run
(at CRC Dublin)
Jun 4 - Kick-off party
for the summer/fall training group (at CRC Dublin)
Jun 5 - Kick-off party
for the summer/fall training group (at CRC Pickerington)
Jun 14 - Muirfield 5k
(Dublin)
Jun 22 - The Abebe…
Jul 12 - The Mile Dash
(at CRC Dublin - our first store’s anniversary party!)
Jul 14-18 - CRC High
School XC Camp (a camp for local XC runners, hosted at CRC
Dublin)
Jul 26
- Honda Run for Kids 5k
(Marysville)
Jul 26 - Violet Fest 5k
(Pickerington)
Aug 8
- Summerfest 5k
(Marysville)
Sep 20 - Maize 5k (at the
Corn Maize!)
Sep 21 - Ovarian Cancer
5k (Westerville)
Sep 27 - Plain City 4
Miler (Plain City)
Oct 4 - Red Tail Run
(Shawnee Hills)
Oct 11 - Run for
Spaghetti 5k (Columbus)
Oct 19 - Columbus
Marathon
Nov 9 - Trot for Tots 3k
& 10k (Dublin)
Check the CRC website for more race & event details as well as
for additional events. We’ll be adding a few more Prediction
Runs into the second half of the year, and there’s always the
weekly group runs to count on as well!
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In
an effort to aid local charity road races and events, the crew
at the CRC has founded the CRC Charity Fund. The board for this
501c3 not-for-profit group consists of several of the race
directors from the CRC’s many events.
At the CRC, our number one goal is to support the local running community
and the events that benefit it. Charity road races are a
positive aspect of this running scene. A good charity event can
benefit the running & walking community while creating a
memorable experience for all of its participants. We are more
than willing to volunteer to support a charity race by any means
possible, as long as both the running & walking community and
the charity benefit. Not only do the CRC owners volunteer at
these events, our CRC Blue Team helps out as well. Many of the
events on our 2008 calendar are charity events that the CRCCF
will be hosting. We hope to make a difference in 2008 & we’ll
see you all at an event in the new year!
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Lace up those shoes and
come join us for a run! As always, the CRC is offering
free group runs, a chance for you to come meet fellow
runners and to put some miles in together. Runners of
all abilities are welcome! Run as far or as fast as you
like, we’ll have the store open for you afterwards with
water, coffee, and the occasional snack.
Saturdays at 8am
- This is our main group run, and the Sat run goes on
year-round, regardless of weather. Saturdays are all
about putting some extra miles in to kick the weekend
off.
Mondays at 8pm -
This is a smaller run, for those quicker runners looking
to get some quality miles in with other competitive
runners. The coming winter nights make this one tough,
but it’s all part of the Trials of Miles, right?
Speedwork - Our
Wednesday afternoon track workouts have gone into
hibernation. The speed work sessions will come back out
in the spring, so don’t be waiting for us at the track
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When you swing by the CRC during the month of January,
say hi to our annual business intern, Nate Ellis. Every
January, the CRC hosts an intern from DePauw University,
Matt & Eric’s alma mater. We teach ‘em the ropes of
owning & operating a business, CRC-style. Mostly, that
means a lot of running, Brazenhead burgers, and
newsletter folding. Stop by to test Nate’s shoe IQ
while he’s still in town! Give him a hard time, because
we find that funny.
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Chart your mileage,
workouts, shoe wear, sleep, and more at
www.logarun.com.
Sign up today
for the free on-line running log
And, as always, check out
www.ColumbusRunning.com
for up-to-date race calendars,
photos, and more!!! |
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GET YOUR BOD IN THE POD CHALLENGE
Visit
www.GoodBodiesFitness.com
to learn all about their
upcoming “Biggest Change” contest. You can win $1000 in
prizes as you vie to be the participant who lowers their
percentage of body fat the most. Make a vow to get in
better shape this new year, and get after it!
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Two CRC-sponsored runners competed in the Olympic Trials
to take a shot at making the team for the US in Beijing
this coming summer. Held in NYC, the Trials were the
focus of the Big Apple’s attentions the day before the
annual NYC Marathon. Congrats to Josh Ordway and Jim
Jurcevich for qualifying to earn a spot on the starting
line with the nation’s best!
This past December, the CRC hosted the US Cross
Country Club Nationals. A USATF event, the National
Championships featured open and masters competition.
Former NCAA stars toed the line alongside Olympians and
local standouts. 1200 of the top runners from across
the nation competed for top honors at the Voice of
America Park, down near King’s Island. In the end, the
CRC’s open men’s team placed 9th out of 50 teams. Way
to go guys! The CRC women came in at 27th.
Next up for the team is the indoor track season & a
few winter cross country and road races. Good luck to
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Look to RunOhio
for further races, results, and more. It’s our favorite running
publication for the region for its in-depth information, articles, and
news. You can find them on the web at
www.runohio.com
or pick up a copy of the print version of RunOhio at the CRC for a
discounted $1.
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Got something to share?
Have
a great running story? How about some advice for a first timer
or tips for a Boston-bound marathoner? The CRC newsletter is
always open to suggestions and submissions!
We’ve run race write-ups from group runners, training advice
from top area runners, and plenty more in the past - but we’re
always looking for something new. Contact us at info@columbusrunning.com
if you have anything that you’d like to share with the central
Ohio running community.
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The Columbus Running Company, located at 6465 Perimeter Drive in Dublin
and at 1250 Hill Road N. in Pickerington, is your dedicated central
Ohio running and walking shop - and more. At the CRC, we believe in
the active Columbus community - the runners and walkers and even the
future participants in these, our favorite activities. We strive to
support this community in every way possible. From training groups and
individual coaching to clinics and seminars to weekly group runs, the
CRC goes the extra mile. We’re more than just a running shoe and
apparel store. We’re here to serve you, the members of the running
and walking community. Let us know what we can do to help make
your running and walking experience a better one here in central Ohio. |
