| The South Riding Running Club is a community of runners and walkers of all levels and ability. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate regardless of age, gender, athletic inclination, and goals. |
Run Schedule
Weekend Runs: 7:00 a.m.—Sat./Sun.
Join us for our weekend runs. It's more than just a fitness benefit—you'll meet your neighbors and see why South Riding really is a wonderful place to call home. Club runs are scheduled every Saturday and Sunday at 7:00 a.m. All are welcome and every run offers distance options. Some runs on the schedule include field trips to run trails or country roads, so be sure to check the schedule for exact dates. Run sponsors will circulate more information if necessary. (Click here or on the little running canine to see the current schedule, meeting locations, and run sponsors.)
SRRC Latest News
SRRC Speed Series—Session 1
Join SRRC for session #1 of our speed series. Whether you’re preparing for the SR Triathlon, a 5K, 10K, or a fall marathon, speed workouts will help improve your performance. Workouts are held at the Freedom High School track.
Runner and triathlete Mandy Pagon will coach the workouts and provide feedback and advice to all participants. Read more and find forms here . . . .
Potomac River Running Twilight Festival 4-Miler
Saturday, June 23, 2007 6:30 pm
Ashburn, VA
The second annual Potomac River Running Twilight Festival 4-Miler will be held in Ashburn, VA. The fast course and evening start make this a unique event you won't want to miss. Enjoy the rare opportunity to race the 4-Mile distance and celebrate post-race. The summer solstice makes this weekend the "longest" of the year! The race is guaranteed to be fun for the whole family, whether you run or take in the Festival. Great awards, ChampionChip timing, five year age groups, and a technical dri-release t-shirt to every participant.
Harris Teeter Presents
YMCA Loudoun County
Leesburg 10K & 20K
Sunday, August 12, 2007 7:30 am
Downtown Leesburg, VA
Come out to Leesburg and run with the cows! This popular summertime race is a fixture on the Washington, DC area race calendar. The race features ChampionChip timing and 10K and 20K scenic, rolling courses which primarily are on the W&OD Trail. A free kids fun run, with medals to all finishers, tops off the event. This race is well positioned to be a good training race for runners working on a fall marathon training program.
Stone Ridge 5K Race for Education
Saturday, October 13, 2007 9:00 am
Stone Ridge Subdivision, Stone Ridge, VA
In its second year, the Stone Ridge 5K Race for Education promises to become a fall classic. The event benefits Dulles South public schools. There is something for everyone in the family, with abundant prizes, 5-year age groups, ChampionChip timing, a flat, fast course, and a kids fun run. Cash awards of $250, $150, and $100 will be given to the top three overall male and female finishers in the 5K!
Spring Running Tips
Spring offers a welcome relief from those cold dark mornings when getting up to run was just too hard. Some runners are active outside year-round. Others resort to the treadmill during the winter months. Still others take a few months off during the winter and seem to emerge again with the cherry blossoms. Every season presents unique opportunities and challenges, and spring is no different. One of the most important safety considerations is vigilance around traffic. Be very watchful around cars and always expect the unexpected! Read more spring tips here . . .
The Runner's Cookbook
Want to eat like some of the world's top distance runners AND contribute to two worthy causes at the same time? Look no further! The Runner's Cookbook features recipes from over 90 runners including Alan Webb, Sebastian Coe, Deena Kastor, and Catherine Ndereba. Proceeds will be split between the Ryan Shay Memorial Fund and the Jenny Crain "Make it Happen" Fund.
From the web site: "The Runner's Cookbook features 100 recipes from 90+ contributors, including Joan Benoit Samuelson (Cheese and Vegetable Chowder), Sebastian Coe (Pasta Arrabiata), Shalane Flanagan (Flanagan/Edwards Fajitas), Adam and Kara Goucher (Veggie and Chicken Stir Fry), Ryan and Sara Hall (the Swedish Apple Pie they served at their wedding), Deena Kastor (Pumpkin Lasagna), Craig Mottram (Sticky Date Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce), Dathan Ritzenhein (Oatmeal Pancakes), Khadevis Robinson (Candied Yams), Alan Webb ("The Webb"—you'll have to buy the book to find out what that is!), and many others." For more info, visit http://www.runnerscookbook.com
SRRC has a few copies available for immediate purchase for $16.43. Contact Alison for more information.
Have you noticed how crowded the health clubs are right after the new year? It's those "New Year's resolutions". Everyone has one and a lot of people believe that if they pay $50-$100 a month they're going to be motivated to work out.
For many of us the motivation that comes from camaraderie and knowing that someone is counting on you is all it takes. SRRC offers both camaraderie and positive peer pressure with a generous sprinkling of great advice, encouragement, and support. Add supported runs and web resources to that, and your annual dues are a bargain. If you're not yet a member, just download and complete the appropriate membership form. Dues are as follows:
After January 1st:
If you sign up early, you can save a few dollars! Once your membership form and payment are received, we'll promptly mail you your membership package. Don't forget to note on your application that you're an early bird. If you are already a member, don't procrastinate--confirm your support for running in our community by sending in your check. January 31 is the official deadline, which simplifies record keeping, but dues and applications are welcome year round.
Member Discounts
The following vendors have extended discounts to SRRC members. Careful math reveals that the deals will be comparable, so shopping based on availability of a preferred product, loyalty, service, advice, selection, etc. continues to make sense. Also PRR does gait analysis and shoe fitting, which you really can't get online. On the other hand Running Warehouse carries some products that you can't get in many stores.
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Potomac River Running has graciously offered a 10% discount on to all club members. Please visit their stores in Ashburn or Burke and mention that you're a member of the SRRC during checkout. |
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Running Warehouse has set up a 15% discount for SRRC. (This discount cannot be used with any other discounts and is
only valid for online purchases.) Note that the discount is only available to SRRC members and can be obtained by e-mailing president@srrunners.org. |
New Runner Orientation
Are you just starting out and have questions you're not sure how to ask? You can get directions and a few introductory answers here, which should make coming out to run with us easier. If you have other questions or concerns, join our e-mail list. You'll be able to send messages to the whole club as well as read messages of interest to all. You can run with us any time you like. (Read more . . . )
Run When You Travel
Lots of us travel for work or to visit family and friends in other cities over holidays and long weekends. Don't forget your running shoes! As a member of SRRC you're also associated with the Road Runners Club of America, an organization made up of about 175,000 members in over 700 running clubs around the country. Practically every major or medium-sized city in the country has a running club affiliated with RRCA. (Many smaller towns may have clubs that you can also find through a little runner networking.) Notice the RRCA news at the bottom of the page?
Why should you care? If your job or vacation is taking you someplace unfamiliar, don't leave your shoes behind! Go to the RRCA web site and check out clubs in the area where you'll be traveling. You can get in touch, plan ahead, and meet other runners who will be delighted to share their local running routes. There's no better and safer way to get a tour of a city than with the local running club. It can also make business travel personally productive, too.
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