Superbowl runs are tomorrow in front of Country's on Broad.  There is a 10k option this year.  Over 100 already signed up.  Runners get t-shirt and free Country's for lunch. It should be a good day of running and eating!!

Walkers do it. Runners do it. You can do it too. Go vertical up one of
tallest building in Atlanta for the American Lung Association.  On Saturday,
April 17th, 2010 - runners will be scaling the 50 flights of stairs at 191
Peachtree Building in Atlanta.

Come to race or go at your own pace. Many stair climbers are athletes.
Others will train for this event, and they just want to reach the top.

Individuals, teams and virtual climbers participate.   Our CRR member Rush
Wickes has set up a team and is looking for people to join whether they are
fellow college alums or CRR members.

For more information contact him at rushwickes@gmail.com or 706 987 3300.

We finally got the photos taken from the Red Nose this past weekend uploaded to a site where anyone can access.  The photos can be found at columbusroadrunners.shutterfly.com  They are not in any kind of order so it may be hard to find because there are over 900 photos in 2 different albums.  If we can find the time we may try and organize a little better but do not hold your breath.  You can order from Shutterfly as desired.  Enjoy!

The Pasta dinner and Race Expo have been canceled but there will still be a packet pickup from 6-9pm at the downtown Marriott on Friday night.  There will be runners around for socializing and recommendations for places to eat.  We look forward to seeing everyone.

Here is link to the Red Nose Half Marathon Course.

Running to Fight Cancer

The Columbus Roadrunners have teamed up with the American Cancer Society
DetermiNation Endurance Event Program to raise money to fight cancer. The
Columbus Roadrunners will offer a free training program to all participants
in the ACS DetermiNation Program. We will be targeting the ING GA Half and
Full Marathon on 3-21-2010 in Atlanta. This program is for all runners
inlcuding the novice runner. The program is designed to have a novice runner
complete a half marathon after 3 months of training. For the more advanced
runners the training program can target the marathon.

*Our Introductory Info Session will be Thursday December 3rd, at Below The
Knee from 6 PM - 8 PM. Below the Knee is 6750 Veterans Parkway near Ben &
Jerrys. The store number is 706-322-3552.
*
You can save lives with every mile you conquer!

Training for an endurance race is a huge commitment, but by joining the
American Cancer Society DetermiNation endurance event program you can help
save lives. Join our nation of athletes determined to save lives by
dedicating your training and race participation in marathons, triathlons,
cycling, and other endurance events to fight a disease that has already
taken too many lives. With every step you take and every mile you conquer,
you’ll be helping create a world with less cancer.

The American Cancer Society DetermiNation endurance event program will
provide the support, training, and fundraising tools you need to achieve
your personal victory - first to raise funds that will help save lives, and
then to cross the finish line on race day. And, because every mile is more
meaningful, you’ll have the extra motivation you need knowing you’re helping
save lives from all types of cancer.

*The Columbus Roadrunners will host the First training run on Saturday
December 5th at 7:30 AM at 10th & Broadway.*

Please contact Dr. Ed at olympiced@aol.com or at 706-573-6677 for more
information on the DetermiNATION program.

 www.acsdetermination.org/georgiamarathon

Sorry for the delay but the results from last weekends race are available here.

We have races the next two weekends that both feature 5k and 10 races.  The Infantry Museum and Blake Reynolds Memorial runs both raise money for great causes.  Come out and support the cause but also have some fun with fellow runners.  Check out the events section for more information about each race.

Cascade Hills Autism 5k Results

Historic District Preservation Society 5K & 10K Results can be found here.

A new Couch to 5k program started September 15 and a new 5k to 10k program started at the same time.  Katie Walden is leading this popular program.  Katie is a great leader and motivator for this group and anyone that would like to improve their fitness is invited to come out and see why so many people have gone though this program.  Many have been amazed at the progress they have made to complete a 5k after the program. You can find out more about the program here.

Dr. Troy Espiritu and Dr. Rick Mansfield are going to Washington, D.C. to run in the Marine Corps Marathon. Dr. Espiritu has 4 children and is passionate about keeping children safe.  Dr. Mansfield is a Pediatrician with 6 children and also is passionate about keeping children safe.  Safe Kids Columbus is participating in the national fundraising effort to support our community, Safe Kids Columbus, and Safe Kids USA.

Safe Kids Columbus runs programs on the local level that touches the lives of many in our community. These outreach efforts result in more kids wearing helmets properly, more car seats distributed and installed properly to families in need, more working smoke alarms in homes, and more children wearing life jackets. Please help us provide these safety devices and educate families.

We are partnering with Safe Kids USA to help us raise the needed resources to better serve families and kids across the United States. Even with the loyal support of our partners, many children still need our help to stay safe from injury. We are lucky to have a community with members like you who are eager and willing to help.

Thank you in advance for your donation! Together, we will keep the kids of Columbus safe!

Rick’s website

Troy's website

The August social is this Friday night!  We hope you'll be able to join us.  As always, if you have a suggestion for a meeting topic, please contact Shelly Dinkin shellyd@knology.net

               
August Social
When :              Friday, August 21, 2009
Where:              Mellow Mushroom
Time:                7:00 PM

There was an article in the Ledger Enquirer Sunday about Cecil and his 60th birthday endurance feat. Read entire article here.

If you want to follow Cecil's progress through out the day visit Cecil's Triathlon web site.

Information below if for Cecil's 60-60-60 Birthday Triathlon. I think we have finally settled on a time.

The start time for Cecil's 60-60-60 Birthday Triathlon has been moved to 7:00 pm on Friday to coordinate with Wayne Anthony's 60th Birthday - Community Celebration for the benefit of the House of Heroes and the National Infantry Foundation scheduled at 6:30 p.m. Friday, August 7, at the Infantry Museum.  There will be a joint 60th birthday celebration at 6:30 p.m. Friday night with the singing of the National Anthem and a send-off of the runners at 7:00 p.m.  Cecil's 60th birthday Triathlon is for the benefit of the Honor Flight and Wayne's 60th Birthday event is for the benefit of the House of Heroes and the Infantry Foundation, and they thought that coordinating their birthday events would mutually benefit the Honor Flight, House of Heroes and the Infantry Foundation.
 
Any contributions to these organizations may be made at the following websites:
 
Honor Flight:  www.wgahonorflight.org
 
House of Heroes:  www.houseofheroes.org
 
Infantry Museum:  www.nationalinfantrymuseum.com
 
For more information regarding my 60-60-60, a website is being developed at  www.cecilstriathlon.com.
 
Take care,

Cecil M. Cheves

Results  from the Run for Their Lives 5k have been posted. Dr. Cooper and his staff put on a great event and we all look forward to it next year. The event next year will be on July 31 so plan on being at this great event next year.