Holiday Run/Walk Schedule  (posted 12/22/06)

Christmas Weekend
Saturday 23rd - 9:30 walk, 10:00 run at 23/P
Sunday 24th - 9:00 run at 23/P
Monday 25th - 10:00 fun run/walk at 23/P

New Year's Weekend
Saturday 30th - 9:30 walk, 10:00 run at 23/P
Sunday 31st - 9:00 run at 23/P
Monday 1st - 12:00 noon fun run/walk at 23/P

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  DCFR Holiday Party - December 10th, 5pm  (posted 11/07/06)

Date:   Sunday, December 10th, 2006
Time:   5pm - 9:30pm
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.   If you need guidance on what to bring, e-mail Orlando at apparel@dcfrontrunners.org

This year we are also sponsoring a Toy Drive. Please consider bringing a new, unwrapped toy and it will be donated to Pediatric AIDS/HIV Care, Inc.

If you're unsure how to get to All Souls Episcopal Church, the church has posted directions at www.allsoulsdc.org/contact/directions.html.

Volunteers are needed to make this event a success.   Please e-mail Jon Burnham at {email address removed} for more information.   We thank you in advance for your support.  

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  DCFR Pledge Run/Walk Raises $2000 - October 21st   (posted 11/07/06)

Joan Bellsey wants to thank all the DCFR walkers and runners who partcpated in the pledge run on October 21st.   We raised over $2000 for the Lesbian Services Program at the Whitman Walker Clinic.  

Special thanks to:
- Blake Rushin for helping coordinate the event
- Miles Harter for donating 2 Personal Training Sessions
- Tim Rogers for 1 free massage
- Bernard Lewis for 3 Hotel Weekends

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  Christmas Light Run - December 13th  (posted 11/07/06)

Date:   Wednesday, December 13th, 2006
Time:   7:30pm
Place: Union Station (start and finish)

The Annual Christmas Light Run along the National Mall will be held December 13th at 7:30pm and will start and end at Union Station.   For those of you who have not done this before, a large group of us gather each year for an easy 4-5 mile trot through the city enjoying Christmas lights and singing carols.   There is a walking group, in addition to our two jogging pace groups.   You can register (it's free) for this great event at www.christmaslightrun.com.

Note: This is not a DCFR sponsored event, but our regular Tuesday evening run at Union Station on 12/12/06 will be cancelled so that our members can participate in this event.

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  DCFR Marathon Party - October 29th   (posted 10/18/06)

Date:  Sunday, October 29, 2006
Time:  3pm - 6pm
Place: J Ford Huffman's home

The Marine Corps Marathon is a DC tradition and back by popular demand this year is the Post MCM party to recognize the DCFR runners who ran the race, as well as those that ran other marathons throughout the year.   J. Ford has graciously offered his home to host this years gathering.   The party will once again be POT LUCK, so please bring a dish - the club will be furnishing the usual drinks and dinnerware.   So come out on October 29th and cheer on the marathon runners and then finish up the day with a bit of socializing our party.  

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  DCFR Pledge Run/Walk - October 21st   (posted 09/14/06)

Come out for DC Front Runners pledge run/walk on October 21 to benefit the Lesbian Services Program at the Whitman Walker Clinic.   Predict your own time to win prizes!   There will be free food and drink.   The event will be held at 10am Saturday, October 21st at 23rd and P Streets NW (our usual Saturday morning run time and place).  

Download your Pledge Form now. (to use this PDF form you must have Acrobat Reader).

We also need some folks to be on a committee to help with the run.   And we need help with prize donations, food for race day, getting out pledge forms, and more.   Please send an email to Outreach@dcfrontrunners.org if you would like to help.

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  Army 10 Miler Water Stop - October 8th   (posted 09/14/06)

DC Front Runners is staffing a water station for the the Army Ten Miler on Sunday, October 8.   We are looking for at least ten volunteers to pass out water to sweaty, half-naked, grateful runners.   Details about the race are available on the Army 10 Miler website.   If you are interested, please do the following:

1. Go to the website, click on the links to volunteer, and fill out the form. Make sure to choose "DC Front Runners" from the drop-down list under "Are you with an organization sponsoring a volunteer station." The race organizers will have parking passes available for parking near the water station.

2. Send a message to John Noran at walkers@dcfrontrunners.org or let him know at a Saturday walk/run that you have signed up.

3. Wear a DC Front Runners shirt and practice glowing.

  Welcome Women & Newcomers Walk/Run - September 23rd   (posted 09/19/06)

Date:  Saturday, September 23, 2006
Time:  9:30am
Place: 23rd and P Streets, NW  

DC Front Runners is hosting another Welcome Women and Newcomers Walk/Run on Saturday, September 23.   This is a chance for our club to welcome newcomers and buy them a bagel and coffee.   The Welcome Walk/Run will take place at our usual Saturday meeting spot at 23rd and P St. NW.   The walk begins at 9:30 and the run at 10:00.   If you have any questions, please send an e-mail to outreach@dcfrontrunners.org

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  DCFR Anniversary Party - September 24th   (posted 08/07/06)

Date:  Sunday, September 24, 2006
Time:  4pm - 7pm
Place: home of Tony Anderson and Kevin Lorei  
          {address removed}
          Washington, DC

Join your fellow DC Front Runners as we commemorate our 25th anniversary, announce the results of the 2005-2006 race circuit and elect the club's officers.   Any DCFR member who wants to is encouraged to run for a Board position.   The elected Board positions are: Coordinator, Walking Coordinator, Treasurer, Race Director(s), Outreach Coordinator and Secretary.   If you wish to run for a Board postion, talk to Jim Chandler or any of the current Board members.   In addition to the elected Board positions, there are several other positions that work for the membership but are unelected.   They are: Webmaster, e-Mailman, Membership Director, Newsletter Editor and Apparel Coordinator.  

This is a potluck event, so please bring a dish to share.  

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  Team DC Picnic - September 17th   (posted 09/14/06)

Date:  Sunday, September 17, 2006
Time:  4pm - 7pm
Place: Pierce Mill in Rock Creek Park  
          where Tilden Street, NW intersects with Rock Creek
          Washington, DC

The Picnic is FREE and we'll have grilled hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, sodas, and those wonderful fixins from Dakota Cowgirls.   Come hungry and feel free to bring a friend, partner, kids, or even your doggie!   There is plenty of parking for those who are driving.   And, of course, pass this message on to your teammates.

This is the one time of the year we attempt to get all of the sports clubs together for an activity, so I hope that you'll attend.   We are asking our medalists from the Gay Games and the Outgames to come show off their bling.   We'd love to hear of your experiences in either Chicago or Montreal or both!   We'll once again have a pickup kickball game and all are welcome to play.   No experience necessary.   All you need to bring is a smile!

We do need to get a count, so please email Mary Hubbard {email address removed} and let her know you're coming and with how many folks.

Hope to see you Sunday!
Brent Minor
President, Team DC

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  Gay Games Report   (posted 08/07/06)

Several athletes from DCFR/Team DC won medals during the seventh Gay Games in Chicago, July 15-22.   Kei Koizumi won an individual bronze medal for the triple jump in the 35-39 age category.   Jeff Dutton won a bronze medal as part of the 4 x 800 meter relay in the open age category.   Lilian Wolfe won a Silver medal.   Miles Harter won a Silver medal and Jonathaon Horsford and Blake Rushin won Bronze medals in the 10k.   Richard Strange did the Sprint Triathlon and won Silver in his age group!   Congatulations to all of our Gay Games partcipants!

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  Membership Renewal  (posted 06/28/06)

We have entered renewal season and it's time for most members to renew their memberships.   You will be sent a renewal reminder if you need to renew this year.   New members who joined anytime in 2006 do not need to renew - your membership runs through 8/31/2007.   There are 3 options for renewing membership:

• Online Membership Registration using SignMeUp.com (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.

  Track Practice Update for April   (posted 04/12/06)

Coach Robb has announced the track training schedule for the rest of April.   There will definitely be a track practice session from 1:00 to 3:00 pm on Sunday, April 23 at Washington Lee High School in Arlington.   There will be practices IF INTEREST WARRANTS on the remaining Tuesdays of the month, April 11th, 18th, and 25th, from 4-6 pm and also on Saturday, April 22nd from 11 am to 1 pm at a location to be announced.

If you are interested in participating in a practice during these times on Tuesday or on April 22nd, please e-mail coach Robb at {email address removed}.

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  Tuesday Run Goes Back to 23rd and P Streets - May 2nd   (posted 03/30/06)

The Tuesday night run/walk meeting place changes back to 23rd and P Streets NW on May 2nd.   April 25th will be the last run at Union Station until September.

Visit our Run With Us page for more details about club run/walks.  

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  Track Practice Update   (posted 03/21/06)

DCFR members Jeff Dutton and Robb Keffer are coordinating track practices to help members prepare for the Gay Games and the Out Games this summer.   Jeff is the DC Frontrunners Point of Contact (POC) for Track & Field Events.   Robb has been an assistant college track coach and is designing and running the training schedule.  

Click here to view the latest schedule (MS Word format).

Please e-mail Robb Keffer at {email address removed} or Jeff Dutton at {email address removed} for more information (or to R.S.V.P. for a practice).

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  Track Practice Information   (posted 02/22/06)

DCFR members Jeff Dutton and Robb Keffer are coordinating track practices to help members prepare for the Gay Games and the Out Games this summer.   Jeff is the DC Frontrunners Point of Contact (POC) for Track & Field Events.   Robb has been an assistant college track coach and is designing and running the training schedule.  

Here's the latest schedule:

Definite Practice Dates: (location is Washington Lee High School, 1300 N. Quincy Street, Arlington)  
Saturdays, February 4th, 18th, and 25th from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.  
Sundays, February 5th, 19th, and 26th from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.  
No need to RSVP to Coach Robb for the Sunday practices, but please RSVP if you plan to show up on a Saturday.  

Practices to be held if interest warrants: (Location is TBD)
Thursdays and Fridays, February 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 23rd, and 24th from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.   These practices will only be held if Coach Robb is notified in advance of sufficient interest on a particular day.  

To RSVP for a Thursday, Friday, or Saturday practice, e-mail Robb Keffer at {email address removed} or call him at xxx-xxx-xxxx.   If you can't make it to these practices but do plan to run track or field events in Chicago or Montreal, please e-mail Jeff Dutton at {email address removed}.   See you on the track!

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  Colonial Half Marathon Weekend - February 24th thru 26th   (posted 02/22/06)

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. 26 from the College of William and Mary campus.   The Half-marathon is now closed, but you still register for the 5K on event day.   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 Ramada Historic Area right down the block from last year's hotel. 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.   Hotel rates are better this year with 2 nights + 1/2 day and breakfast for $122.50, compared to last year's rate of $132.  

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 $25 made payable to Kevin Lorei, {address removed}.   Deadline for the dinner reservation is Feb. 17th.   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.  

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}.  

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