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Post by kevinspradlin on Jan 11, 2008 13:39:51 GMT -5
What: A team-based challenge from Maryland RRCA clubs When: Sunday, Feb. 24, 8 a.m. Where: Howard Community College phys ed bldg, Columbia, Md. (about 3 hrs from Cumberland) Cost: Most RRCA clubs have opted to pick up the race fee (I think $5 apiece or something) for those runners who form a team to represent that RRCA club. I don't think Queen City has had a team in some time. Is this the year? Anyone going to this? Here's a link to the 2006 results. Last year's race was canceled due to snow. www.striders.net/races/rrca/2006 |
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Post by flyinghighrunner on Jan 22, 2008 19:50:20 GMT -5
IF we can get 14 guys together (or 13) I would be game, although not sure how much help I could be....I'll say I could put together a 65.....Any other interest?
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Post by kevinspradlin on Jan 22, 2008 20:55:16 GMT -5
I have a suggestion - if there's not 14 guys here (excluding me) to make a team, then would the ones who do express interest consider joining the Westminster Road Runners Club and run for them? Individual members for the WRRC is only $10 for adults and $5 for students (in college, 21-and-under). Visit www.carr.org/~wrrc/index_files/application.pdf. I mention this only as a Plan B. I'm running for WRRC (not that the Striders would need my 70:00 10-miler :-) But I'll be happy to drive someone down, since I'm going anyway. |
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Post by frojoe23 on Jan 23, 2008 8:04:48 GMT -5
I've been thinking about going and have brought it up to Jeremy, but I am not sure if I am really up for it. I've already raced more this winter than I did last one. However, I don't think the the Striders would be able to field an entire team and I doubt that the CVAC would be able to either. I would like to run on a team, though. I'd have no problem running for WRRC if I decide to go.
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Post by davetreber on Feb 10, 2008 17:55:27 GMT -5
This is a good race. Still got a pair of running gloves from here from a dozen years ago. Up and down the cul-de-sacs of Columbia, with people coming out their front porches to get their newspaper and wondering what is going on!
If there is any chance to have QCS representation, even an incomplete one that hooks up with another club, making our presence known there with the Maryland RRC crowd would be great. Phil Lang, the State rep, has Allegany County connections -- Vicki is a Fort Hill and FSU grad -- and placed well at the 2007 GAR. Plus, he got the race recognized as the State 15K championship.
I can't go but anyone who is in Columbia and wants to get any info on process for this for '08, or other State matters, that would be most helpful for the club.
Thanks.
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Post by kevinspradlin on Feb 10, 2008 20:20:42 GMT -5
For the WRRC, here's team organizer Scott Kohr's email - sdkohr@hotmail.com. You'd have to be paid-up member of WRRC to get in for free and run the race as a WRRC teammate. Or pay $7 and run unattached. Up to you. Why not run as part of a team? You can even wait until Feb. 24 to pay WRRC club dues but sign up in advance. Email Scott Kohr and he'll send you a link and instructions. Takes about 30 seconds. Locally, the QCS participation (as well as on HCS and WRRC websites) would be played up, of course.
Two weeks or less to decide.
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Post by kevinspradlin on Feb 20, 2008 17:50:53 GMT -5
Just a few days left. Any takers on either running for the Westminster club or running unattached?
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Post by frojoe23 on Feb 21, 2008 7:40:33 GMT -5
Jeremy, Dave and I won't be going. Running a ten-miler the weekend after.
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Post by Justin on Feb 21, 2008 9:09:26 GMT -5
I can't, my back went out last weekend. I'm currently disabled.
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Post by wvrunner on Feb 21, 2008 11:38:08 GMT -5
Sorry I can't help you out Kevin. I'm fresh off the disabled list. That race brings back great memories though. Myself, Jeff Smith, Paul Yockus, Scott Duckworth, Randy Workman and several others went down in 90 or 91 (I think). Rinehart slept in, missed the wagon and he was our ringer. It was 0 at the start with 20-30 mph winds, coldest race I've ever run. I have no idea what I ran but the highlight of the day was Randy Workman finishing with a frozen "package". He hopped in Smitty's wagon and was literally crying(Jeff and I laughed so hard we cried). Much more debauchery followed later in the day, back in the day when were all a little naughty. Hope you get a team and half the fun we did that day.
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Post by kevinspradlin on Feb 21, 2008 19:16:42 GMT -5
I'm not worried about having enough people. Westminster has nearly 50 people signed up - it's best pre-registration showing in years. Getting to the start and finish lines, however, might be a problem. Beating some of those Howard County Striders is next to impossible...
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Post by flyinghighrunner on Feb 21, 2008 23:40:35 GMT -5
I'm out as well....been nursing a TFL pain that won't go away. Good luck in the run!
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Post by kevinspradlin on Feb 22, 2008 19:57:02 GMT -5
What's the 10-miler next weekend? I'd like to know ... just in case this weekend's is canceled (although it looks good for Sunday right now)
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Post by frojoe23 on Feb 23, 2008 13:55:46 GMT -5
Running the Tim Kennard 10-miler in Salisbury, MD. Used to be just a 5-miler, but now has been doubled in distance.
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