Upcoming events

Now that you're a runner, you may be interested in some upcoming races. There is the Pepsi 10k (6.2 miles)on Saturday to benefit Special Olympics. If you haven't run since the 4-miler, I don't recommend you try it. But they may still need volunteers, so call Ragged Mtn to find out.

Clark school has a 5k (3.1 miles) on September 22. November 3 brings us the Shelter for Help in Emergency 5k as well as the beginning of 10-miler training. You can miss the first week of training to do the race.

This is just a small (very small) sample of what's coming up. You can see the track club calendar of upcoming events here:

http://charlottesvilletrackclub.org/calendar/

You'll see lots of Pinks out running during the fall and winter months. We usually don't wear pink in the "off season", but say hi when you see us and don't be shy about asking to join us on our runs if you don't have a partner. It's good to ask what the distance is and what the pace is....and if someone says their pace is slow, ask them to be more specific. My idea of slow is not the same as a faster runner's.

Also, check the neighborhood running lists. Get to know your neighbors by running with them.

Post Race Celebration

Where? UVA Track

What Time? Saturday, September 8th - Meet at 7:45am for an easy two mile run - food and drink to follow...

Why? To celebrate, share success stories, eat, drink, and give recognition and thanks to all...

What to Bring?
First letter of your last name...
A-F: Drinks (coffee, juice, water)
G-M: Yummy treats, Bagels, Muffins
N-Z: Fruit, Candy, Goodies, whatever

Congratulations!

Hurrah! You did it!

Over 2200 women finished the race. Over $225,000 was raised for the UVA Breast Care center. A heck of a lot of awareness was raised, as well.

I hope you continue running and walking. I hope you go out and do something else you didn't think you could or would ever do. I hope you continue to take care of yourself. I hope you made new friends.

If you didn't see the results in Sunday's Daily Progress, you can see them on the track club site:

http://www.charlottesvilletrackclub.org/

Don't forget, we're still meeting this Saturday for little run and a big party! If you didn't get a flyer about it, I'll try and post info this week.

PL Mary Alice shares her view here:

http://dailyprogress.mgblogs.com/index.php/dailyprogress/this_win_is_for_the_girls/

Ladies, it's been a pleasure.

PL Deb