The South Riding Running Club is a Northern Virginia 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.
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Contact us:
srrunner@srrunners.org
Success seems to be connected to action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, bu they don't quit. -- Conrad Hilton
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 such a good 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.)
2012 Summer Speed Series / Track Workouts
Track workouts will be Tuesday's 5:45-7:00AM from May 1 - August 21 at Freedom High School track. Session One: May 1 - June 19. Session Two: June 26 - Aug 21 (no practice 7/3). Register for one or both. Sign up now
Coach Mandy is back to help you drop those times for distances from 5K all the way to the marathon. Last year's speed series graduates saw a significant improvement in their race times after participating in the series. Just ask any of them! Read more...
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 . . .
South Riding Triathlon
Registration for the 2012 South Riding Triathlon is now open for South Riding residents. Public registration opens April 1st. This race is perfect for beginners or seasoned racers. It consists of a 400m pool swim, 12 mile bike through the neighborhood, and a 5K run. Thinking about doing your first Tri but a bit intimitated? DON'T BE! Tri training clinics will take place throughout the summer to get you ready to race. You can even download a tri training schedule here.
SRRC JumpStart Running Program
Struggling to get it in gear after the winter months? Looking for an excuse to get off the couch and get active? Need a jumpstart to fight the summer sun? Join the SRRC JumpStart new runner program right here in South Riding. The program will prepare you to participate in a 5k (3.1 mile) race in eight weeks.
Stay tune for the dates of the Fall session. Read more . . .
SRRC Technical Shirts Have Arrived
The weather's getting chilly. You probably need a good, long-sleeve technical shirt. SRRC running shirts are now available. If you pre-ordered one of these stylish red ASICS technical shirts, please coordinate with Adam or Dawn to arrange delivery.
If you missed the opportunity to pre-order, you have not been forgotten. We do have a limited number of extra shirts in men's & women's sizes (Small, Medium, and Large) for $25 each. Please make your check payable to South Riding Running Club.
You can thank your Members-at-Large for making this possible. Special thanks to Dawn for working the entire ordering process. Some of last year's Under Armour shirts are also still available for $20. We have men's sleeveless and women's tank in a variety of sizes. As above, get in touch with Adam or Dawn for details.
Minimalist Shoes?
What's all the hubbub about minimalist shoes? Do they work? Should you try them? Lots of articles have been published about the pros and cons of this running craze. Read more here about local experience with both the Vibram Five Fingers and the New Balance Minimus Trail shoes. They're probably not for everyone, but with a little patience and adaptation, you might find they really add some value to your training. Read more . . .
Races for SRRC in May
| Potomac River Run Marathon Carderock, MD Sunday, May 6, 2012 | Who's Running? - Marina - Melissa |
| Capon Valley 50K Capon Springs, WV Saturday, May 19, 2012 | Who's Running? - Phil |
Don't see the race you entered here? If you're a member of SRRC and want your races posted to promote a run or encourage other runners, just contact us with the details, and we'll update our calendar. Click here to see the races for the year.
SRRC Membership
Have you noticed how crowded the health clubs are right after the new year? It's those "New Year's resolutions". We all make them. Will $50-$100/mo. in membership fees really motivate us to work out? Sometimes 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 organized runs and web resources, 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:
December "early bird" sign up:
– 1 year: $22 individual, $33 family
– 2 years: $40 individual, $60 family
After January 1st:
– 1 year: $25 individual, $35 family
– 2 years: $45 individual, $65 family
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.
On Line Membership Sign-up
You can also sign up on line. Simply go to the membership page, and follow the the instructions for signing up using PayPal.
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 stores in Ashburn, Leesburg, and Burke. Offering exclusive club events throughout the year. Stay tuned for the next event. |
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Road Runner Sports in Falls Church, VA offers a 10% discount to all club members. Mention that you're a member of the SRRC during checkout. This does not currently extend to on-line purchases, but the RRS VIP Club is a pretty good value if you go through shoes quickly. |
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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. |
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The Running Store in Gainesville, VA does not currently offer SRRC special discounts, but they are knowledgeable, convenient, have a good selection of running gear at competitive prices, and have offered generous sponsorship support for the Annual Kilt Run. They are included here as an encouragement to support our sponsors! |
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 . . . )