Tuesday Run/Walk Moves to Union Station - Tuesday, September 22
Posted August 30
The Tuesday night run/walk meeting place moves to Union Station on September 22, 7 PM. On Tuesdays, the group runs and walks along the National Mall. September 15 is the last Tuesday night run/walk that meets at 23/P St NW until mid-March 2010.
Visit our Run and Walk pages for more details about club run/walks.
DCFR Anniversary Party and Board Elections - Sunday, September 13
Posted August 23
Date: Sunday, September 13, 2008
Time: 4 pm - 7 pm
Place: Home of Lennie Carter and Charlie Divan
(Please check Member Weekly eNews for location)
Join your fellow DC Front Runners as we commemorate our 28th anniversary, announce the results of the 2008-2009 race circuit and elect the club's officers. This is also a time to honor the achievements of our members over the past year. DCFR members Lennie Carter and Charlie Divan have generously offered to host the Anniversary Party at their home. This is a potluck so bring a dish to share. This year, we are offering door prizes (shirts and gift certificates) to current members who attend the party (so remember to renew!)
For further details, including the party location, please refer to your member weekly eNews update or contact info@dcfrontrunners.org. If you are not receiving your weekly email updates, please contact membership@dcfrontrunners.org.
Welcome Newcomers Fun Walk/Run - Saturday, September 12 and Happy Hour - Friday, September 11
Posted August 23
New to town? Bored with your work-out routine? Looking to run, walk and socialize with new friends? Come out and give us a try! DC Front Runners is hosting a “Welcome Newcomers Fun Walk/Run” on Saturday morning, September 12. Our walks start at 9:30 am and runs begin at 10 am. We’ll meet at 23/P St NW. Our guests will have an opportunity to experience a club walk or run, meet our members and ask your questions about our club. Bring your friends!
Would you like to meet some of our members before Saturday’s Newcomers Run/Walk? Join us for our monthly happy hour on Friday, September 11, 6:30 pm at JR’s, 1619 17th Street, Washington, DC!
Can’t make it to our Newcomer events? Please join us at one of our regular weekly club runs and walks. If you have any questions, please send an e-mail to outreach@dcfrontrunners.org.
Labor Day Holiday Run and Walk - Monday, September 7
Posted August 23
A special DCFR Labor Day Holiday Run/Walk will be held on Monday, September 7 at 10AM. Meet at 23/P St NW.
DC Rally to Host Gay Games IX - Monday, August 10
"I'M GAME 2014"
Posted July 28
Monday, August 10, 2009
7:30pm - 10:30pm
Stead Park (17th and P Streets, NW)
1625 P Street, NW, Washington, DC
Help us welcome the Site Selection Committee to DC.
Join Metropolitan Washington Gaymes, Team DC athletes, artists, performers, cheerleaders, sports supporters, DC City officials, surprise celebrity guests and all your friends for a big gay rally for Washington's chance to bring 12,000 athletes, 80,000 visitors, 15 cultural events and eight days of sports competitions to Washington DC in 2014. DC Mayor Fenty is among the dignitaries confirmed to attend.
The event opens at 7:30. Featuring DJ Rosie (MySpace and Facebook) and music from the DC Different Drummers Marching Band (Facebook) and the Batala Batala Women's Drum Corps.
Plus, a free screening of Hairspray is set to begin at sunset on a giant 20' x 40' outdoor screen.
CLICK HERE for further information
Fourth of July Weekend Holiday Schedule
July 3 - 5, 2009
Posted June 29
Are you celebrating the Fourth of July holiday in our Nation’s Capital? Looking for something to do over the long weekend? DC Front Runners invite all out-of-town visitors and DC-area runners and walkers to our club runs and walks. Please join us on Friday, July 3, 10:00 AM at our 23 & P Street meeting point for our special holiday run and walk to kick off the weekend!
We are also holding our regular Saturday morning fun run and walk on July 4. Walkers meet at 9:30 AM (walk) and runners meet at 10:00 AM at 23/P Street. And join us for our Sunday Distance Run (9 AM) on July 5! All are welcome to attend regardless of pace, experience or fitness level.
Welcome Newcomers Fun Walk/Run - Saturday, June 27
Posted June 14
Did you stop by our outreach booth at the Capital Pride Festival or see us in the Capital Pride Parade? Interested in joining us for one of our weekly Saturday walks/runs? DC Front Runners is hosting our post-Pride weekend “Welcome Newcomers Fun Walk/Run” on Saturday morning, June 27. Our walks start at 9:30 am and runs begin at 10 am. We’ll meet at 23/P St NW. Our guests will have an opportunity to experience a club walk or run, meet our members and ask your questions about our club. Bring your friends!
Can’t make it to our Newcomer runs? Please join us at one of our regular weekly club runs and walks. If you have any questions, please send an e-mail to Blake and Alex at outreach@dcfrontrunners.org.
DCFR Capital Pride Week Events - June 5 - 14
Posted May 24
Capital Pride 2009 is right around the corner! We have planned some great Pride week activities—from our First Friday Happy Hour, the 5K Run for Pride to our annual Pride parade entry and festival outreach booth!
CLICK HERE to view the complete DCFR Pride Week activities schedule.
5K Run for Pride - June 7
Posted May 24
Start off your Pride Week by joining Targeting a Dream and DC Front Runners for the second annual 5K Run for Pride on Sunday, June 7. This race will benefit the Just A TAD Scholarship Fund! Come out and run or walk to support future leaders of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community (rain or shine)!!! This is a target race for our 5K training program participants.
The Just a TAD Scholarship Fund provides three $1000 scholarships to student leaders who are members or allies of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community.
The 5K run/walk will begin behind the Fitzgerald Tennis Center in Rock Creek Park and proceed on paved roads closed to motor traffic along Morrow and Beach Drive.
We’re looking for a big turnout of DC Front Runners and invite other Washington DC runners and walkers to participate. For further information and to register, please CLICK HERE
Welcome DC Black Pride & Newcomers Fun Run/Walk - Sat., May 23
Posted May 5
We welcome participants of DC Black Pride weekend to join us on Saturday, May 23 at 23/P Street NW for our Newcomers Fun Run and Walk. Walkers meet at 9:30 AM and runners meet at 10 AM. You will have an opportunity to experience a club walk or run, meet our members and ask your questions about our club. Bring your friends! We’ll even buy our guests a free bagel and coffee. All are welcome!
Memorial Day Holiday Run and Walk - Monday, May 25
Posted May 5
A special DCFR Memorial Day Holiday Run/Walk will be held on Monday, May 25 at 10AM. Meet at 23/P St NW.
Saturday, May 16 Run and Walk Moves to Union Station/National Mall
All Newcomers are Welcome!
Posted May 1
As part of DC Front Runners Spring Fling Weekend, we are moving our Saturday morning run and walk meeting place from 23/P Street NW to Union Station. Join us for a great fun walk/run along the National Mall in our beautiful capital city on Saturday, May 16. Walkers meet at 9:30 AM and runners meet at 10 AM for a 3, 4 or 6 mile run. Meet us at the plaza directly in front of Union Station. Afterwards, we will grab a bite to eat and socialize. It’s also our Third Saturday Women’s run/walk. If you’ve wanted to check out our club, here’s the perfect opportunity to run or walk with us! Our Saturday run/walk will return to 23/P Street on May 23.
DC Front Runners Spring Fling 2009 Weekend - May 15-17
Posted April 16
Join DC Front Runners for a weekend of running, walking, socializing and fun—our annual Spring Fling! We have some great events—ranging from a Front Runners night out to a guided tour of the U.S. Capitol--planned for this year’s Spring Fling. This year’s Spring Fling weekend (May 15-17) coincides with the annual Capitol Hill Classic 10K race. Members, visitors and newcomers are welcome!
CLICK HERE for further details about Spring Fling 2009 events.
Ice Skating Social with the DC Ice Breakers - Wednesday, April 15
Posted March 23
For the second year in a row, DC Front Runners will be joining the DC Ice Breakers social group for a very different way to socialize – an hour of casual ice skating, followed by food, drinks, and conversation at Union Jack's Pub. It all happens Wednesday, April 15, starting at 8:00 pm. Skating novices (and spectators) welcome! The details:
WHAT: Casual ice skating at the FULLY ENCLOSED Capitals Iceplex in Ballston, followed by food, drinks and conversation at Union Jack's Pub, with half-price appetizers.
WHEN: Wednesday, April 15. Skating from 8:00 - 9:00 pm, followed by Union Jack's Pub from 9:15 pm - ????
WHERE: Capitals Iceplex, on top of the Ballston Common Mall parking garage, 627 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22203, with plenty of cheap, on-site parking. It's just 2 short blocks from the Ballston Metro station. Union Jack's Pub is in the mall, directly below the rink. For a map and directions, go to www.DCIceBreakers.org and click on "DIRECTIONS".
COST: Skating is just $8, plus $3 skate rental. There's no charge just to watch. The social at Union Jack's Pub is "pay as you go".
COMPLETE INFORMATION is available at www.DCIceBreakers.org
DC Front Runner Ed Green Featured on NBC4 News
Posted March 19
DC Front Runner and National Marathoner Ed Green was featured on NBC4 News. The March 19 NBC4 newscast included a segment on the March 21, 2009 National Marathon, and featured our own Ed Green in a story about "Inspirational" runners participating in the race. DC Front Runners is an official running club partner of the 2009 Sun-Trust National Marathon and Half-Marathon.
CLICK HERE to go to NBC4’s special National Marathon website.
DC Front Runners Featured in Washington Post’s “Never Run a 5K?” Story
5K Race Training Program Will Start in the Spring
Posted March 10
DC Front Runners was one of the featured local running clubs in the March 6, 2009 Weekend section of the Washington Post! Front Runners Blake Rushin and Jeff Dutton were both named and quoted in offering suggestions and strategies for newcomers to the running scene. And DCFR was one of the eight area running clubs listed in the article sidebar.
CLICK HERE to read the Washington Post article
DC Front Runners Beginner’s 5K Training Program
Nine-week program begins on April 4, 2009
Posted March 11
CLICK HERE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER
The DC Front Runners is offering a special nine-week 5K race-training program for beginning runners starting on Saturday, April 4, 2009.
Participants will train to complete their first 5K race. The training program is designed for first-time runners who want to get into shape. The 5K race is Targeting a Dream’s 5K Run for Pride.
Participants will meet for consecutive group training sessions on Saturdays, 10 am from April 4 through the end of May. The assembly place for the group is Shevchenko Park, 23rd and P Street NW in Washington’s Dupont Circle neighborhood. DC Front Runner Blake Rushin, a Road Runner Club of America certified running coach and other experienced club members will provide coaching and advice.
By using a run-walk approach, our beginner’s program focuses on completing a race, gaining fitness and establishing a healthy lifestyle through running.
There are no minimum speed or fitness requirements to participate in this program. All are welcome to register regardless of age, pace, sexual orientation, or running experience. We are limiting the program to 20 individuals on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Participants are asked to join DC Front Runners ($25 annual membership fee) and can register or send questions via e-mail to train@dcfrontrunners.org. Race registration is not included.
Tuesday Night Runs Return to 23/P - March 24
Posted March 2
The Tuesday night run/walk meeting place changes back to 23rd and P Streets NW on March 24th. March 17th will be the last run at Union Station until September.
Visit our Run With Us page for more details about club run/walks.
DCFR Quarterly Informational Talk
“Using Your Mind to Improve Your Running”
Monday, March 9, 7 PM
Posted February 16
DC Front Runners is hosting a series of quarterly informational talks for all members and runners in the community. The topic of the next talk is “USING YOUR MIND TO IMPROVE YOUR RUNNING” and will be held on Monday, March 9 at Local 16 (1602 U Street NW). - Please note date change
Reaching your running goals is not just achieved by long runs or sprints - your mind can be a training tool, too. Do you set running goals, but somehow never reach them? I will teach you some goal setting basics to get you started:
· techniques for enhancing motivation
· goal-setting exercises to put you in charge of your running plan
· Strategies for countering inevitable obstacles
The speaker, DCFR’s Blake Rushin is a RRCA certified running coach and has a Master's degree in sport and exercise psychology.
The talks are FREE for members and $5 for non-members. Bring your friends!
Colonial Williamsburg Half-Marathon Weekend
February 21-22, 2009
Posted January 28
Winter's no time to put your running shoes away. Join the DC Front Runners as we head south to Virginia's former capital for the Colonial Half Marathon & 5K, the first circuit race of 2009. The half marathon starts at 1pm on Sunday Feb. 22 from the College of William and Mary campus. Register online at http://www.tribeclub.com/events.htm#CHM
For overnight accommodations we recommend the Howard Johnson Inn at 505 York Street (ph: 757-220-3100) or next-door at the Sheraton Four Points 351 York Street (ph: 757-229-4100). Contact them directly to reserve your room. There is no DCFR room block this year.
Join us for dinner Saturday night Feb. 21st at the historic Shield's Tavern but seating is limited to the first 20 persons who sign up. Reserve your space at dinner by sending your email address and a check for $25 made payable to Kevin Lorei, 3144 19th St. NW Washington, DC 20010. Deadline for the dinner reservation is Feb. 13th. Expect dinner costs of $45 to $55 per person including beverage, taxes and tip.
On Sunday morning we breakfast together at a local pancake emporium, followed by registration/packet pickup and the race itself. If you are not racing, cheer on your teammates as they cross the finish line inside Kaplan Arena.
If you need transportation or are looking for someone to share a room, contact Kevin Lorei for more information at KevinTony2@aol.com
If you plan to attend, please confirm on Evite. CLICK HERE to view the Evite.
DC Front Runners Inauguration Week Runs and Walks
January 17-20, 2009
Posted January 6
Are you coming to Washington DC for the Presidential Inauguration? Looking for something to do over the long weekend? DC Front Runners invite all out-of-town visitors and DC-area runners and walkers to our club runs and walks. Please join us on Saturday, January 17 at our 23 & P Street meeting point for our Saturday fun run and walk. Walkers meet at 9:30 AM (walk) and runners meet at 10:00 AM. And join us for our Sunday Distance Run (9 AM), Martin Luther King Holiday Run/Walk and Tuesday Night Run (see below). All are welcome to attend regardless of pace, experience or fitness level.
Martin Luther King Day Run and Walk
Monday, January 19, 10 AM @ 23/P Street NW
Posted January 6
Please join us for our Martin Luther King holiday run and walk on Monday, January 19 at 10AM. We will meet at 23/P Street NW.
Tuesday Night Run Moves to 23/P St - Tuesday, January 20 ONLY
Posted January 6
Our regular club Tuesday night run/walk on January 20 will move from Union Station to 23/P Street to avoid National Mall clean-up activities and downtown street closures from the Inauguration events.
New Years Day Resolution Run and Walk - Newcomers Welcome!
Thursday, January 1, 12 Noon @ 23/P Street
Posted December 7
Are you making a New Years resolution to start running or walking, improve your time and distance, run your first race or marathon, or get fit with a new group of friends? DC Front Runners is hosting a special “New Years Resolution Walk/Run” to help you get started with your resolution. The group will meet on Thursday, January 1, 12 noon at Shevchenko Park, 23rd and P St NW. We encourage all people who want to start running or walking or improve their abilities to give DC Front Runners a try. You‘ll have an opportunity to experience a club walk or run, meet our club members and ask your questions about our club. And don’t worry about your age, pace or fitness level...
If you have any questions, please send an e-mail to outreach@dcfrontrunners.org.
** NO THURSDAY NIGHT RUN ON JANUARY 1
Welcome to the News Archive page for 2009. This page contains all the archived Clubs News items from 2008. Keep in mind that most of the information on this page is outdated and some of it may no longer be accurate. In addition, links on this page may no longer work correctly (though many of them will). This page is for historical information only and we will not be updating or correcting any items. The only information removed from the original items is members' addresses and phone numbers, and (known) nonfunctioning links.
