SHE Race

Saturday made for interesting runs across town.

Kenyans took top honors in the Fall Classic 10k. Congrats to Francesca and Gil on staging a new event.

I haven't heard from anyone who did the Screamin' 5k, but I hope is was a 'screaming' success.

I was at week 1 of 10-miler training. Group 3 did 3 miles and the run was pretty with the leaves changing and all, but it was wet. It was fun running with the group and I hope they enjoyed it too.

This week, I'll be at the SHE 5k. I love this race as it's a fundraiser for Shelter for Help in Emergency, which provides a safe place for victims of domestic violence. Oh, and they usually have great door prizes. Here's a link for the registration form:
http://charlottesvilletrackclub.org/latest/schedule/SHE5K.pdf

The route is on my post from last week. It's called the Valentine's Run, but it's the same course.

Bundle up, dress in layers, and enjoy the run.
Runner Girl

This week

It's a big week with the Fall Classic 10k downtown, the Screamin' 5k in Zion's Crossroads, and 10-miler training at UVA all on October 25.

Let us know what race you're doing. I'll be at 10-miler training.

The Shelter For Help In Emergency 5k is Nov.1 downtown and someone asked for a map of the route. It's here: http://www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=97916

Saturday

Who's running where? Post in the comments section....I think I'm going to get one more downtown run in before 10-miler training starts.

Mmmmm chocolate

The Chocolate Chase is this Saturday , the 18th at Lee Park downtown. You have to love a race that gives you chocolate at the finish.

"All proceeds from the 5K race are used by First United Methodist Church in food, shelter and social justice programs to serve people in Charlottesvile/Albemarle. A Chocolate Festival in Lee Park follows the race. "

Here's a link for the registration form:
http://charlottesvilletrackclub.org/latest/schedule/ChocChase2008.pdf

In Palmyra, it's Legs for Liberia, a 5k run or 2 mile walk. "All proceeds will be used to support Effort Baptist Church's Medical Missions Program to construct medical clinics, provide medical supplies, resources and training for Liberia, Africa. " Meet at the Village Park on Main St in Palmyra.

http://www.effortchurch.org/NewSite.data/Library/Liberia/Legs%20for%20Liberia%20Reg%20Form.pdf

The following weekend has the CVL Fall Classic 10k (downtown), the Screamin' 5k (Zion's Crossroads) and the beginning of 10-miler training (UVA track).

This week

It looks like there are no races on Saturday.

The Buck Mountain Half-Marathon and Mini-Marathon are on Sunday, the 12th. All race proceeds go to UVA Hospital’s “Diapers for Low-Income Families” program. There's no official race fee, but donations are accepted. Here's the race form:

http://charlottesvilletrackclub.org/latest/schedule/Buck2008.pdf

When and where are you running this week? We're meeting at 8am at the Pavilion again on Saturday. Distances to be determined--we base it on who shows up and how people are feeling.

I like to take advantage of running away from the track before 10-miler training starts (Oct 25th). Post your thoughts in the comments section.

New race!!

This just in (from our comments)

"The first annual Screamin 5K is being held in the Spring Creek Community,Zions Crossroads, VA on Saturday, October 25th at 8am. Registration forms can be dropped off at RMRS. Halloween Costumes are encouraged. Proceeds benefit the Zion Cross Roads Volunteer Fire Department. There is a prize for the best costume."

Sounds like a blast!!

This week

It's still not determined where and when I'm running on Saturday, but I'll post when I know.

Go ahead and list your runs in the comments section.

The next race is the Catholic School 5k at Pen Park October 4. It's a fundraiser for the school.

The Chocolate Chase 5k is October 18th and is in conjuction with the Chocolate Festival. Hosni was talking about it this morning at the track. The course is challenging with some of the "best" hills in Downtown Charlottesville. It's a fundraiser for First United Methodist Church for food, shelter and social justice programs to serve people in Charlottesvile/Albemarle.

Oh, and the Men's 4-miler training starts this week (10/4/2008) at the track at 9am. CVL 10-miler training starts October 25th.

Shelter for Help in Emergency Run is Nov. 1 (updated, I had the wrong date before) and the CVL Fall Classic Road Race (10k) is Oct. 25.

Here's a link for upcoming events:
http://charlottesvilletrackclub.org/calendar/index.html

See you on the road!
Runner Girl