Holiday Run/Walk Schedule   (posted 12/03/04)

Please note that the Christmas and New Year's federal holiday fun runs/walks will both take place on a Friday this year - at 10am, as always.   On Christmas day - which is a Saturday - the regularly scheduled run and walk will both start at 10am.   On New Year's Day - also a Saturday - the run and walk will both start at noon, replacing the morning run/walk.   All runs/walks will start at 23rd and P Streets NW, as usual.

Friday      12/24  10 am        Federal Holiday Fun Run/Walk
Saturday  12/25  10 am        Christmas Day Run/Walk
Friday      12/31  10 am        Federal Holiday Fun Run/Walk
Saturday  1/1      12 noon    New Year's Day Fun Run/Walk

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  DCFR Holiday Party - December 19th, 5pm  (posted 11/30/04)

Date:   Sunday, December 19th, 2004
Time:   5pm - 9pm
Place: All Souls Episcopal Church, 2300 Cathedral Ave, NW

The grand tradition continues! Please join us for food, dancing, conversation, comradery 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.

Where?  We'll be at All Souls Episcopal Church at 2300 Cathedral Avenue NW.   If you're unsure how to get there, the church has posted directions at www.allsoulsdc.org/contact/directions.html.

Volunteers are needed to make this event a success.   "Elves" are needed to set things up, to clean things up, and to help out in general.   We thank you for in advance for your support.   Please e-mail Taneen at party@dcfrontrunners.org, or Paul at coordinator@dcfrontrunners.org for more information.

Special thanks goes out to Taneen Carvell for organizing this event. Isn’t she fabulous?!?!

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  Anniversary Gala for The Front Runner - November 6th   (updated 09/20/04)

Date:  Saturday, November 6, 2004
Time:  7pm - 10pm
Place: Wardman Park Marriot Hotel  

DCFR presents a 30th Anniversary Celebration for the publication of The Front Runner, with a special guest appearance by the author - Patricia Nell Warren.   For event details, click here to download the event flyer.   Online registration is now available - click on the link to open the registration page.  

For additional information, contact the event co-chairs Elliott Blake & Jerry Langan at gala@dcfrontrunners.org.

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  Veterans Day Fun Run - November 11th   (posted 11/02/04)

Date:  Thursday, November 11, 2004
Time:  10am
Place: 23rd and P Streets NW  

You have two chances to run on 11/11.   It's a Federal Holiday so join DCFR for a 10am Veterans Day fun run at our usual meeting place at 23rd and P Streets NW.   In addition, the regular Thursday evening run at 7pm will also be held at the same place.

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  2003-2004 Race Circuit Awards Ceremony  - September 26th   (posted 09/27/04)

128 runners participated in the race circuit with 32 runners completing 6 or more races.   Runners completed races on 5 continents and in 16 US states for a total of 487 races.   The top five finishers were:

1.  Rich Robinson
2.  Tie: Lennie Carter and Eddie Valentine
4.  John Bean
5.  Michael Glikes

  DCFR Anniversary Party - September 26th   (updated 09/20/04)

Date:  Sunday, September 26, 2004
Time:  4pm - 7pm
Place: Kevin and Tony's House  

Join your fellow DC Front Runners as we commemorate our 23rd anniversary and elect the club's officers.   This is also a time to honor the achievements of our members over the past year.   The event will be held at the home of Tony Anderson and Kevin Lorei.   This is a potluck so bring a dish and/or a beverage to share.

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  Tuesday Runs return to Union Station - September 21st   (posted 09/07/04)

September 14th is the last time this year that the Tuesday run/walk meets at 23rd & P Streets.   Starting on September 21st the Tuesday night run/walk meeting place changes to Union Station.   We meet in the Great Hall, towards the east end of Union Station, next to Thunder Grill.   Don't forget to bring some money as we like to share a meal downstairs after the run/walk.   The Tuesday night run/walk will switch back to 23rd & P Streets in the spring - April 12, 2005 to be specific!

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  Race Circuit News  (posted 09/07/04)

Race Directors' Report for Annapolis 10 Mile Run...

The sun had not yet risen as 15 Front Runners made their way to the 29th Annapolis Ten Mile run.   High humidity, a temperature hovering around 90 degrees, and a hilly course did not deter our runners.   Eddie Valentine and Rich Robinson captured second place awards and Michael Glikes, along with Eddie and Rich placed in the top 100 out of 4,300 runners.   Rich hosted the runners, as well as cheerleaders Rich Lewis, Richard Isaacs and David Vecera to a wonderful spread at his home on the bay.   Visit our Race Results page to see all the DCFR results.

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  Team DC Field Day Picnic - September 12th   (posted 08/29/04)

Date:  Sunday, September 12, 2004
Time:  4pm - dusk
Place: Rock Creek Park at Picnic Area #6   (Click here for a map of Rock Creek Park)

Team DC is hosting a Field Day Picnic on Sunday, September 12, 2004, from 4pm until dusk.   The event be held in Rock Creek Park at Picnic Area #6 (1st picninc area north of Military Road).   Best of all, the event is FREE!   Among the activities: a traditional cookout with hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, and all the fixins' and picnic games to see which team really is the most "athletic" out there.   All DC Front Runners and friends and families are welcome and encouraged to attend - we'd like to see a big DCFR turnout and "kick some butt" in the picnic games.  

Team DC needs a head count in advance, so please RSVP to Paul Kugelman at coordinator@dcfrontrunners.org.

Note: Beach Drive is closed on Sunday to cars, so you can't drive north from the Dupont area on Beach Drive.   However, you CAN drive on Beach Drive north of Military Road to get to the picnic area (which has parking).   The site is also a short walk from 16th Street and Military Road.

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  Membership Renewal  (posted 06/21/04)

The DCFR membership year has ended (5/31/04) and it's time for most members to renew their memberships.   Excepted are those new members who joined in 2004 and whose memberships already run through in May 2005.   There are 3 options for renewing membership:

• Online Membership Registration using Sign me up SPORTS (accepts new members too)
• A Printable Membership Form - fill out this form online, print it out and mail it to us with a check.
• Offline Renewal - receive a form by email or mail, complete and return with a check by mail.

  Race Circuit News  (posted 05/25/04)

Race Directors' Report for Capitol Hill Classic 10K...

The 25th running of the Capitol Hill Classic was well represented with 74 Front Runners, including a contingent from New York, Baltimore and Philadelphia. John Noran coordinated the water stop with 20 volunteers. Many thanks to the water station team for providing many weary runners with much needed water, as well as photo ops!

Runners were challenged but not deterred with very hot temperature as Lennie Carter, Rich Robinson, Blake Rushin, and Eddie Valentine each placed third in their respective age groups. The DCFR Elite team, with top three runners Eddie Valentine, Rich Robinson and Taneen Carvell, came in 2nd place overall. Capitol Fire, with top three runners Lennie Carter, Tony Mick and Blake Rushin, came in fifth overall. Other runners finishing in the top 100 were Gabe Hollis, Ken Buja, Jeff Dutton, Rembert Peiper, Seth Kalish, and Mark Rozanski. Additional DCFR awards were given out at the Spring Fling Brunch following the race. A Great Job to all, you should be very proud of your accomplishments. Visit our Race Results page to see all the DCFR results.  

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  Volunteers Needed for Spring Fling   (posted 05/01/04)

DCFR needs your help to make Spring Fling a big success.   Please consider volunteering for the DCFR Water Station at the Capitol Hill Classic, or hosting out-of-town guests in your home.  

To volunteer for the Water Station, contact John Noran at walkers@dcfrontrunners.org.  

To volunteer for hosted housing, contact Ray Gaut at springfling@dcfrontrunners.org.  

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  DCFR Rummage Sale at JR's - May 1st   (posted 04/23/04)

On Saturday, May 1, DCFR will sponsor a rummage sale with 50% of the proceeds being donated to Food and Friends.   This will be a chance to bargain hunt a bit and pick up a few items from each other's club-wear collection or some other item that would make our lives complete.   So mark your calendars and clean out your closets!   The sale will be out front of JR's, so we can use the overhang in case of inclement weather.

Please contact Mac Mecarriello at outreach@dcfrontrunners.org or Rich Lewis at if you want to donate items or can help.

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  5K Circuit Race and DCFR Breakfast - March 27th   (posted 03/12/04)

On Saturday, March 27, Manna Inc. will sponsor its Sixth Annual 5K Home Run at Carter Barron in Rock Creek Park.   Registration for the race is $25 and it comes with a long-sleeve T-shirt.   Race check is at 8:30 at Fitzgerald Tennis Center (16th & Colorado, parking is plentiful); race starts at 9:30.   This race is on the DCFR circuit.  Register at www.mannadc.org.

Manna is a great cause, producing more affordable housing than anyone else in Washington.   DCFRers Henry Louie and Jim Gray live about a mile north of the finish line at 1630 Underwood Street, NW and they want to encourage DCFR folks to participate.   All DC Frontrunners that register for the Home Run are invited to breakfast at Jim & Henry's after the run.   The food will be provided (do not bring anything).   If you want to run to Jim & Henry's from the Home Run, head north on 16th and turn left at Underwood and go one block to the dead end to Jim & Henry's.

If you would like to join us for this DCFR breakfast, first, register for the Home Run and second, send an RSVP e-mail to Jim Gray {email address removed} by March 24 so that Jim and Henry will know to expect you for breakfast on the 27th.

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  Race Circuit News...  (posted 03/01/04)

The race dates for the GW Parkway Classic and the Sallie Mae 10K have been posted on the Race Circuit.   Please note that the DCFR Spring Fling Weekend will start on 5/22/04 and the featured race will be the Capitol Hill Classic 10K (instead of the Sallie Mae 10K).

Race Directors' Report from Williamsburg...

The 25th Annual Colonial Half Marathon was well represented with 27 DC Front Runners, seven who placed in the top 100.   Lennie Carter placed second in his age group and Chase Maggiano placed third in his age group.   Michael Glikes came in first for the DCFRers, placing 57th overall out of 1,161 runners.   Mac Mecarriello placed 60th, Kip Pierson 65th, Rich Robinson 71st, Chris Del Negro who rejoined us from California placed 93rd.   Allen Greenberg placed 94th (who beat Lennie by one second who came in 95th). Special thanks to Kevin Lorei for planning the event.   Visit our Race Results page to see all the DCFR results.  

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