New Years Day Resolution Run and Walk - Newcomers Welcome!
Tuesday, January 1, 12 Noon @ 23/P Street
Posted December 4
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 Tuesday, January 1, 12 noon at 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...
Newcomers are also welcome to join our club members at a special New Years Brunch afterwards. The brunch will be held at the home of Lennie C. and Charlie D., 1616 Taylor St NW, starting at 1PM. The hosts will provide food and drink, but ask that guests bring drinks (champagne, fruit juice) or some pastries!
If you have any questions, please send an e-mail to outreach@dcfrontrunners.org.
CLICK HERE for MapQuest Directions
** NO TUESDAY NIGHT RUN ON JANUARY 1
Christmas Day Run/Walk Schedule
Tuesday, December 25, 10 AM @ Union Station
Posted December 11
Please join us for our Christmas Day run and walk on Tuesday, December 25 at 10AM. We will meet in the main lobby of Union Station and run/walk along the National Mall.
**NO TUESDAY NIGHT RUN ON DECEMBER 25
MEMBERS: PLEASE CHECK YOUR WEEKLY eNEWS FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS DAY BRUNCH LOCATIONS AND DETAILS.
Tuesday, December 18 Run/Walk Rescheduled
Posted November 25
The Tuesday, December 18 run/walk at Union Station will move to Wednesday, December 19 so members can participate in the annual Christmas Lights Run/Walk caroling event on the Mall. Free registration for the Christmas Lights Run/Walk begins on November 25. CLICK HERE for further information and to register for the event. Wear a costume!
Holiday Run/Walk Schedule
Posted November 14
Thursday, November 22 (Thanksgiving Day)
Thursday morning SOME Turkey Trot Run/Walk on Hains Point (circuit race/walk)
**NO THURSDAY NIGHT RUN
Tuesday, December 25 (Christmas Day)
Tuesday morning, 10 AM. Meet at Union Station
**NO TUESDAY NIGHT RUN
Tuesday, January 1 (New Years Day)
Tuesday at Noon. Meet at 23/P Street
**NO TUESDAY NIGHT RUN
MEMBERS: PLEASE CHECK YOUR WEEKLY eNEWS FOR CHRISTMAS AND HOLIDAY BRUNCH LOCATION AND DETAILS.
DCFR Holiday Party - Sunday, December 9, 5 - 9:30 PM
Posted November 7, Updated December 4
SAVE THE DATE!
Date: Sunday, December 9, 2007
Time: 5pm - 9:30pm
Place: All Souls Episcopal Church, 2300 Cathedral Ave, NW
CLICK HERE For Mapquest Directions
The grand tradition continues! Please join us for food, dancing, conversation, camaraderie and a bit to drink to celebrate the season and each other at this annual festive event. As usual, the event is pot-luck, so we ask that you again test your culinary skills and create a special dish for you and about six others. Drinks are welcome too; soda, juice, beer and wine are always needed.
Dinner will be served at 6pm., DJ until 9pm.
We need volunteers! If you would like to volunteer, please be at the church at 4pm to help set-up. Volunteers are also needed for kitchen clean-up after dinner and for putting table and chairs away at the end of the evening.
HOLIDAY PARTY TOY DRIVE FOR PEDIATRIC AIDS/HIV CARE
DC Front Runners will be collecting toy donations at the Holiday Party for Pediatric AIDS/HIV Care, a group whose guiding principle is to support children and their families living with HIV/AIDS in the Washington, DC area. In particular, they are looking for children's books, books in series, and/or books on cd (for ages 6 to 18); and family style board games. Wrapping gifts is welcome but not necessary (but please add a label so the staff can tell what the gift is).
New Circuit Race! “Dig in Your Heels” 5K Run/Walk - Sunday, Nov. 4
Posted October 29
The Race Directors have added the National Arboretum's 3rd annual "Dig in Your Heels" 5K run and walk this Sunday, November 4, 9 AM to the DCFR race circuit. The organizers have asked us to add it to our calendar, and it looks like a good local event to support on a weekend when there are no other official circuit events. Please CLICK HERE to download an event flyer.
For further information, please visit: http://www.fona.org/youthgarden-5K_run_walk.htm
October 30th Tuesday Night Run/Walk will meet at 23/P Street
Posted October 16
In order to accommodate those who wish to watch (or participate in) the 17th Street High Heel Drag Race, the October 30th Tuesday Night DCFR run/walk will meet at 23/P Street. The run/walk starts at 7PM; the drag race begins at 9PM. The Tuesday night run/walk will return to its regular meeting place at Union Station on November 6.
Annual Marathon Party - Sunday, October 28
Posted October 1
Date: Sunday, October 28, 2007
(Day of the Marine Corps Marathon)
Time : 3 pm - 6 pm
Place: Lennie and Charlie’s home
Join your fellow DC Front Runners as we celebrate the accomplishments of our club’s marathon runners! All club members are welcome to attend. DCFR members Charlie Divan and Lennie Carter have generously offered to host the party at their home.
Bring a covered dish to share; MCM runners do not need to bring anything. Drinks (beer, wine and soft drinks) will be provided. And bling is welcome...wear medals (half/full marathon or a MCM t-shirt from a previous year!)
Women’s Walk/Run and Brunch - Sunday, October 21
Posted October 14
Date: Sunday, October 21
Time: 10:00 AM
Where: Carolyn’s residence
Contact Blake at outreach@dcfrontrunners.org for directions
This is a pot luck brunch, so bring a breakfast/brunch type item. This brunch is for both walkers and runners. We will go for run/walk before brunch. Usually the route is about 3 miles, but you can go shorter or longer. We welcome runners and walkers of all speeds and abilities. Non-members and our new members are welcome to attend!
For further information and directions to the brunch, please contact Blake at outreach@dcfrontrunners.org.
Newcomers and New Members Walk/Run - Saturday, October 13
Posted September 23
Are you a new member or have friends who are interested in joining us for one of our weekly Saturday walks/runs? DC Front Runners is hosting a special “Welcome Newcomers and New Members Walk/Run” on Saturday morning, October 13. If you’ve recently joined DC Front Runners, but haven’t been able to join us for one of our club runs or walks, this run/walk is for you! Our walks start at 9:30 am and runs begin at 10 am. We’ll meet at our usual Saturday meeting spot at 23rd and P St NW. Our guests will have an opportunity to experience a walk or run along our regular Rock Creek Park route, meet our club members and ask your questions about our club. Bring your friends! We’ll even buy our guests a free bagel and coffee...
If you have any questions, please send an e-mail to Blake and Alex at outreach@dcfrontrunners.org.
Joint DCFR/DCAC Friday Happy Hour - September 28
Posted September 23
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Date: Friday, September 28
Location: 17th Street Cafe, 1513 17th Street NW, Washington DC
The DC Front Runners and District of Columbia Aquatics Club (LGBT swim team) are holding a joint happy hour at the 17th Street Café. See you there!
To download the announcement, please CLICK HERE
DC Front Runners Board of Directors Election Results
Posted September 11
The following members were elected to the DC Front Runners 2007-2008 Board of Directors at the club’s September 9 Anniversary Party:
Coordinator - Seth Kalish
Walking Coordinator - John Noran
Treasurer - Lennie Carter
Secretary - John Wineberg
Outreach Co-Directors - Blake Rushin and Alex Rodriguez
Race Co-Directors - Jeff Dutton and Taneen Carvell
The appointed Board members include:
Apparel Coordinator - Orlando Adan
Member Services - Rudy Reyns
Webmasters - Rob Campanelli and Marcel Acosta
eNews and Newsletter Editor - Marcel Acosta
Congratulations to our new Board members and a special thanks to Jeffrey Harrop for hosting the party! Many thanks to outgoing Coordinator Jim Chandler and Co-Race Directors Rich Robinson and Miles Harter for their many outstanding contributions and tireless dedication to the club over the last two years!
Tuesday Night Run/Walk Returns to Union Station - September 18
Posted August 25
The Tuesday night run/walk meeting place moves back to Union Station on September 18. September 11 will be the last run that meets at 23/P St NW until April 2008.
Visit our Run and Walk pages for more details about club run/walks.
Member Weekly E-mail Update Changes
Posted August 21
Effective September 5, the club’s weekly e-mail update will temporarily move to a private Members’ eNews web page. Members will find the latest announcements and details about club special events, happy hours, individual race and walk circuit results, Board matters and other member news on this private site. After the transition, the public “DCFR News” page (this page) will only focus on club announcements (e.g. 5K training program, Welcome Newcomers Run/Walk) of interest to the general public.
In the next weekly e-mail update, members will receive the private website address to bookmark in their browsers. Each week, members will receive a brief e-mail reminder notice and link when the eNews page is updated. In addition, we will continue to send special e-mail notices to members when there is an important club announcement.
If you like to post an announcement on the Members’ eNews web page, please contact newsletter@dcfrontrunners.org. Members should contact webmaster@dcfrontrunners.org if you do not wish to receive the weekly eNews reminder notice or did not receive the eNews web page address.
After a few months, the Board will evaluate the effectiveness of the temporary website to determine whether it should continue as a private site or return to a separate weekly e-mail service, if a member volunteers to serve as E-mailman.
Many thanks to DCFR member Rich Robinson for serving as the club’s e-mailman for the last 3 1/2 years!
DCFR Anniversary Party and Board Elections—Sunday, September 9
Posted August 21
Date: Sunday, September 9, 2007
Time: 4 pm - 7 pm
Place: Jeffrey Harrop’s home
(Address Deleted)
Join your fellow DC Front Runners as we commemorate our 26th anniversary, announce the results of the 2006-2007 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 member Jeffrey Harrop has generously offered to host the Anniversary Party at his home.
This is a potluck so bring a dish to share. Soft drinks and utensils will be provided, but BYOB for alcoholic beverages! Jeffrey needs folding chairs and a cooler with ice. Please contact Jeffrey at (email deleted) if you can help out.
If you wish to run or volunteer for a Board position, please contact Jim Chandler at coordinator@dcfrontrunners.org.
DCFR Membership Renewal Season begins on August 1
Posted July 21, Updated July 31
Club membership renewals start on August 1. As part of our website renovation, we have moved from the Sign-me-up service to PayPal to handle on-line club membership and special event payments, including annual membership renewals. Most club memberships will expire on August 31, except for those members who have joined in 2007. Click HERE to renew your membership.
Please note that you do not need to set up your own PayPal account in order to use the service. We will also maintain our payment by mail option for those who do not wish to pay on-line. In the coming weeks, we will e-mail members with instructions about using the PayPal service as part of your annual membership renewal notice.
5K Race Training Program Registration has Closed
Posted May 20, Updated June 26 and July 7
Registration has closed for the DC Front Runners 5K Race Training Program for beginning runners which started on July 7. If you are interested in joining a future 5K program, please send an e-mail to train@dcfrontrunners.org and come to one of our club runs or walks! We welcome all interested people regardless of fitness level, experience or pace.
Our training group meets on Saturday morning. Please arrive at our 23/P Street meeting point at 10 AM. Participants are training for September’s Arlington 9/11 Memorial 5K race.
Welcome Newcomers Walk/Run
Posted June 8
DC Front Runners is hosting a special “Welcome Newcomers Walk/Run” on Saturday morning, June 23. We encourage all people who are interested in or curious about running and walking with DC Front Runners to give us a try! Our walks start at 9:30 am and runs begin at 10 am. We’ll meet at our usual Saturday meeting spot at 23rd and P St NW. You‘ll have an opportunity to experience a walk or run along our regular 3, 4 or 6 mile (or any distance that you choose) Rock Creek Park route, meet our club members and ask your questions about our club. We’ll also buy our newcomers a bagel and coffee!
If you have any questions, please send an e-mail to outreach@dcfrontrunners.org. Join us!
Capital Pride Weekend, June 9-10
Posted May 28, Updated June 8
DC Front Runners is planning several activities during Capital Pride Weekend (June 9-10), which includes participating in the Saturday Parade and staffing an outreach booth at the Sunday Festival on Pennsylvania Avenue. The parade steps off at 6:30 pm on Saturday, June 9, but assembly starts at 5 pm. If you want to march with us, look for our group at the parade staging area (on 23rd Street, south of P St.) Wear your DCFR (old or new) t-shirt!
We still need people to commit to 2 hour time slots for our pride booth from 12 noon to 6 pm on Sunday, June 10. If you would like further information or want to volunteer, please contact Blake and Chase at outreach@dcfrontrunners.org.
Revised Member Privacy Policy
Posted May 25
In May, the DC Front Runners Board of Directors adopted revisions to the club’s Privacy Policy for Members. Please review the new policy here.
Tuesday Night Runs Return to 23/P - April 17
Posted March 17
The Tuesday night run/walk meeting place changes back to 23rd and P Streets NW on April 17th. April 10th will be the last run at Union Station until September.
Visit our Run With Us page for more details about club run/walks.
Colonial Half Marathon Weekend - February 23rd thru 25th
Posted February 6
Once again its time for our annual road trip to Williamsburg, VA for the Colonial Half Marathon & 5K. The race starts at 1pm on Sunday Feb. 25 from the College of William and Mary campus. More information at www.tribeclub.com.
We have a block of 10 rooms for Friday and Saturday nights ($49 per night including free breakfast!) at the Howard Johnson Hotel. This is the same hotel as last year with a new name. Reserve a room by calling them directly at 757-220-3100. Be sure to mention that you are with the DC Front Runners to receive this rate. Sunday checkout is 11:00 am but the hotel offers day use of the room (for an additional charge of $24.50) allowing you to check out at 4pm so you have time to clean up after the race.
The weekend kicks off with our Saturday morning fun run/walk through Colonial Williamsburg and then an afternoon free to explore this colonial era city and its surroundings. Later that evening we dine at the Kings Arms Tavern but seating is limited to 28 persons. Reserve your space at dinner by sending a check for $30 made payable to Kevin Lorei, {address removed}. Deadline for the dinner reservation is Feb. 16th. Expect dinner costs of $35 to $50 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 the William and Mary gym.
Even if you are not planning on the Saturday dinner, please e-mail Kevin Lorei, so he can send you the weekend intinerary. He can also assist with transportation and/or room-sharing. Contact Kevin at {email address removed}.
Welcome to the News Archive page for 2007. This page contains all the archived Clubs News items from 2007. 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.
