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Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Erin's 30 for 30, Complete


By Erin Masterson

Before I dive into my story of running 30 races in one year, and what this experience has meant to me, let me first apologize for belaboring what I know has become a tired topic of conversation for those who know me. Yes, I ran 30 races in one year as a way to celebrate my 30th birthday. It was a cool experience to be sure, and a very challenging one. But I acknowledge that it was a very ME centric event, and one that lasted 12 long months at that. I'm sure by the end everyone was silently urging me to just finish the damn 30th race already!!! So, thanks for listening, and for reading this, if you are.

For those who are tracking, my 30th birthday was in July, but I decided to attempt this venture as a New Year's Resolution, to span Calendar Year 2013. My first race was January 19, 2013, and 30th race was December 8, 2013. And yes, I have a spreadsheet with all my results.

To be honest, in a way, "30 for 30" came to define me over the past year. The mission, the effort, and the sheer ridiculousness of it all became embodied in some sort of epic journey that I could.not. stop.talking.about. Seriously. Anyone I encountered - from my friends, coworkers, track club teammates, people I met at races, clerks at the local running shoe store, the mailman - all got an earful. Often unprompted, I'd offer nonchalantly, "So, I'm doing this thing for my 30th birthday where I run 30 races in one year." The reactions ranged from disbelief, to admiration, to confusion. Most people thought I was nuts, but in a good way. (PS All runners are nuts, in a good way).

I found that many people could understand why I'd do it, or at least respect why I'd chosen such a long drawn out goal, just to celebrate a birthday. Others thought it was a foolish venture, especially during the weeks (ok.. months) when I was injured and still racing, determined not to let a small thing like hip tendinitis or plantar fasciitis keep me from reaching my goal. But whatever the reaction, it WAS a reaction, a double take, a heightened interest. It brought me a new level of connection with people, a greater sense of engagement, and a clearly defined identity, at least in the box I've built for myself as a runner. This year became all about quantity over quality, at least that's what I began to tell people.


I became somewhat of a spectacle, a crazed figure edging up to the starting line at seemingly every race, both large and small, throughout the DC area (and a few outside). I'm sure this reaction was in part why I did it. What started out as a personal goal for me - a way to celebrate, rather than bemoan my 30th (aka my official entry into adulthood, my acceptance that I had put the freshness of my 20s behind me), had become instead a quest in which I sought out and relied heavily upon the interest, engagement, and support from my own personalized community. Even if they didn't realize it, the responses I elicited - from strangers, friends and acquaintances - had become part of my reason for running race after race. In the end, I desperately needed to finish, almost more for them than for myself.

Despite all of that attention seeking, the actual running of races was still very important to me. Looking back, I'm proud to say I didn't check out of single race. Each one got the same amount of effort, seriousness, and respect that I think running a race deserves. I didn't always PR, or even satisfy myself with my performance, but there was never a time when I started running and thought to myself, "I'm just gonna jog this one, and have fun." Racing IS fun to me, but it's fun because I work hard and test my limits, and have the satisfaction at the end to show for it. While there were some races where I cruised easily and surprisingly to a PR, there were certainly others where I pushed myself so hard I had trouble standing afterwards. That's when I knew I was doing my best.

Some races went extremely well. My PR in the Boston Marathon, for example, was a defining life experience for me, and not only because of the events afterwards. Winning the Marine Corps Historic 10k, top finishes at all Pacers Lost Dog 5k races, and PRing in the Army 10 Mile, were  major highlights also. I am proud of the medals and age group awards and other swag I've collected. I'm pleased with my accomplishments, and for the work they reflect, day in and day out, for the past year.

I'm happier by far though, with the life experience this mission has brought me. The people I've met, the emotions I've felt, the support I've discovered that is out there for me, has been astounding. I've gained other things too. Though I've always been a runner, in the past year I've built out my network in the DC running community, in part because I'm starting to recognize all the same faces at the starting line. This has been reinforced through my role as Social Media Director of the NOVA Running Club. My development as a leader of that group has allowed me to engage and motivate others in a way I haven't before. That's brought a great deal of satisfaction to me. Through my connections with NOVA, I'm also blogging and writing for running websites and magazines now, which has been a surprising and astoundingly fun new adventure.


Throughout it all, I've been fortunate to count on some pretty stellar folks. And because this is my blog post, I feel at liberty to thank some of them by name, including my long time running friends (Emily Cole, Erin Shipe, Lauren Coghlan, Melle Patrick, Jillian Obermeier, Karen Egan, Meg Austin), my NOVA teammates (most notably Justin Buenaflor, Katie Tomlinson, Martha Merz, Mark Drosky, and Betty Blank), and many other dear friends who have supported me, both in person and virtually, along the way (including Soo Lee Davis, Becca Velarde, Taress Hsu, Deana Edelmann, and Vinn White). Of course, I can't forget my mom and dad, my brother Andy and sister Katie, "siblings" Julia Rehberg and Bryan Dillner, and countless others who have shown an interest enough to listen to me, or run with me, or cheer me on.   

Through it all, I've always been able to count on the unflagging support of NOVA Coach Jerry Alexander, who I first met when I broke his heart and decided to run for W&M instead of American, waaaay back in 2001. Sorry again about that, Coach Jerry. I'll keep working to make it up to you.

People are pretty freaking amazing when you need them to be, and I feel blessed to have the people I do in my life. You all have made this possible, and more enjoyable than I ever would have hoped. So thanks. Thanks a WHOLE lot.

Who knows what 31 will bring? I'm not sure, but I know I'll be living it up. See you out there!

Sunday, December 1, 2013

Vizsla Puppies for Sale

Puppies with their Mom

Looking for a running partner or a special Christmas surprise?


 I have 5 (3 males, 2 females) Vizsla puppies for sale.  They were born on Nov 3rd and will be ready to go home on Dec 28/29, just in time for Christmas.  They are purebred and AKC registered.  Their tails have been docked and their dew claws removed.  Mom and Dad are on the premises.  I'm asking $650 with limited registration.  I'm accepting deposits.  First deposit gets pick of the litter.

                                                     
A picture of Mom and Dad
Vizslas (Hungarian Pointer) are fantastic dogs for people with active lifestyles.  Because they are high energy, they make wonderful running companions.  My female has been on a 13 mile trail run with me.  Vizslas make great family companions as well.  They are known as the velcro dog because they like to be with you at all times.  They are very trainable due to their hunting instincts.  In my opinion, the hunting breeds make the best pets.  Vizslas are smart, clean and healthy animals.  They do shed but due to their short hair they require very little maintenance.  The size and characteristics of the Vizsla make them a perfect well-balanced breed.  I had 2 black Labs before these guys.  Check out the Wikipedia link for more info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vizsla.

If you are interested or know someone that might be, please feel free to contact me.  

Thanks,

Mike Naff


Some pictures of the cute little puppies!






Thursday, November 28, 2013

Alexandria Turkey Trot:  Strong showing by NOVA-Congrats!

Derik Thomas 27:50
Antonio Epplolito 28:31
Bob Koeppen 28:58
Jerry Doyle 29:58
Dan Wallace 32:59
Erin Masterson 33:27
Betty Blank 38:20
Maher Itani 47:01
Caroline Wertz 47:41

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

NOVA is Thankful For...

By Erin Masterson

Fellow NOVA Team members, on behalf of the NOVA Board, on this Thanksgiving Eve I want to extend my heartfelt THANKS to you for your ongoing and consistent support of the NOVA Running Club. We would not have the great club we do without your dedication, passion, and enthusiasm for the sport and each other.

Over the year I have served on the NOVA Board, I have come to understand that what we offer as a club is more than just a group of running partners. Yes - NOVA IS a running club, and the benefit of having Coach Jerry and a group of fellow serious runners to meet with at the track each week cannot be understated as one of our core values. But what I believe makes NOVA stand out from a lot of other clubs in the area is the personal connections, the friendships, the overwhelmingly positive camaraderie, and the unflagging enthusiasm we all hold for each other to succeed.

From my perspective, given my three years of experience with NOVA (far less time than many here, I'll acknowledge), the team is undergoing a transformation. We may be a smaller crew than years (and decades) past, but those members that do show up each week are the stalwarts, the lifeblood, the future of the team. I see more positive spirit now than I have for a long time, and I believe this is a shared acknowledgement by the other board members (who have been around longer than me).

To that end - we need you all to keep showing up each week, and we need to keep growing the team with more folks like you. So bring your friends, your neighbors, your coworkers...anyone who is looking for a club and family to help them meet their fitness goals. And you never know when you'll meet a potential club member - sometimes the best connections are those forged by accident! I feel fortunate to have met NOVA team member Christina Elgin when I was buying a cupcake from her at Buzz Bakery. She mentioned she was looking for a running club to join, and the rest is history. (Note to self - frequent more cupcake shops!)

On a personal note, I'm thankful for NOVA and for what you all have given me. Thanks for allowing me to be part of your Board, along with fellow intrepid leaders Justin Buenaflor, Amanda Williams, Katie Tomlinson, and Bob Koeppen. It's been an honor.

Happy Turkey Day. See you out there!

Friday, November 8, 2013

What a great story on the NYC Marathon--what running is all about

http://www.letsrun.com/news/2013/11/time-life/?fb_action_ids=10151996451333216&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=%7B%2210151996451333216%22:584544704934541%7D&action_type_map=%7B%2210151996451333216%22:%22og.likes%22%7D&action_ref_map=%5B%5D

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

NOVA in the News

NOVA Social Media Director Erin Masterson was featured in one of the top stories on ABC 7 News at 5pm on October 21!  Erin talked about the impact of enhanced security measures at the Marine Corps Marathon this weekend, as a result of the Boston Marathon bombings in April. Erin ran Boston and was two blocks from the finish line at the time of the bombing. She plans to race in the Marine Corps 10k this weekend. See the feature here.

Stay safe out there runners, and happy racing!!

Monday, October 14, 2013

NOVA 5K Recap


The start of the NOVA 5k
(photo: Erin Masterson)
By Erin Masterson

A small but determined group of NOVA runners and volunteers braved the potential for rain on Sunday morning and came out to support the Club during our annual 5k race at Bluemont Park in Arlington. Though days of unrelenting rain leading up to the race may have lessened our turnout, the morning of the race was mostly dry, and the die-hard NOVA team was there to compete. 

Leading the pack with a one-two punch was the NOVA contingent of Allen Denson and Bob Koeppen. Training partners and pace setters for many of the Tuesday night track workouts, Denson and Koeppen worked together and finished just seconds apart - Denson in first place overall with a time of  17:54 and Koeppen in second place in 17:58. The women were led by Georgetown Running Club (GRC)/NOVA runner Kristie Nunez in 18:53 and GRC's Elyse Shimada in 19:42. Betty Blank won the Women's Masters Division in 23:16 and Ted Poulos led the Masters Men in 18:49. The Buenaflor family was also out in full force, led by NOVA President Justin Buenaflor, and included competition and/or support from family members Graeme Buenaflor, Sheryllyn Buenaflor, Ren Hucker, Delight Buenaflor, and Jason Kaltwasser.

NOVA Coach Jerry Alexander was pleased with the race outcome, saying, "While we had several strong performances, I want to give special props to our dynamic duo of Allen and Bob, who went 1-2. In the years that I've been with NOVA, it's always been the case that the top-tier women were ahead of the top-tier men in terms of their relative prowess. But with our new core Group 1 men, led by Bob and Allen, the guys are making great strides, and they will continue to improve, and reflect glory upon NOVA. Go get 'em, men!"

Many thanks to all our volunteers, especially Bob Platt of RacePacket for officiating and timing the race. 

Race results were completed by RacePacket and can be found here

NOVA 5K Team Results
Allen Denson  17:54, 1st OA
Bob Koeppen 17:58, 2nd OA
Ted Poulos  18:49, 3rd OA, 1st Masters/1st AG
Kristie Nunez 18:53 1st Female OA
Betty Blank  23:16 3rd Female, 1st Masters/1st AG  
Lauren Hucker  27:48, 4th Female, 2nd AG
Bob Weiner  28:20, 1st AG  
Larry Clark  31:47, 2nd AG


Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Volunteer opportunity for Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half has been Cancelled

Volunteer opportunity for Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half has been Cancelled for Wednesday October 2, 2013

Due to the efforts of the volunteer shifts from Tuesday, all packet stuffing work was successfully completed for the Half Marathon, so volunteers are no longer needed for the Wednesday shift.  I appreciate all those NOVA members that signed up to volunteer.  We will be sure to get the club involved again for next years race. 

There are still plenty of opportunities to volunteer this fall!  We will need people for the NOVA 5k on October 13th as well as the Marine Corps Marathon on October 27th. 

To volunteer for the NOVA 5k please email Club President Justin Buenaflor at justinbuenaflor@hotmail.com










To volunteer to work the NOVA water stop for the Marine Corps Marathon please follow the link below and use the provided username and password to login.

Group Name: NOVA Running Club
Password: Running1

http://www.doitsports.com/volunteer2/join-protected-group.tcl?event_id=2061 


Monday, September 30, 2013

Running and the Military

Check out the latest article by NOVA Social Media Director Erin Masterson!

Erin recently chatted with CPT Sean Barrett (one of Coach Jerry's top GRC athletes) and LT Amanda Rice to discuss how their military and running careers intersect.

See the article featured on Active Life DC here!

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Volunteers needed for the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half Marathon

On Wednesday October 2, 2013 NOVA will volunteer for the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half Marathon by stuffing packet bags and unwrapping finishing medals anywhere between 6-9 pm. This will take place at the Holiday Inn on Eisenhower Avenue. I am hoping that NOVA can provide 8-10 volunteers.  Volunteering is a great way for the club to give back to the local running community.  In the past the club has volunteered for this race by manning a water station on race day.  The Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half is a great event that supports some great causes and exemplifies the spirit of running that the Metro region has to offer.  Please use the link below to register and please email me at justinbuenalfor@hotmail.com to let me know that you have registered.  Thanks NOVA!


    Location of Packet Stuffing:

    Holiday Inn (Eisenhower Metro Stop - Yellow Line)
    2460 Eisenhower Avenue
    Alexandria, VA 22314


Yoga and Tempo Night!!!

Picture from NOVA's first Yoga class at Bluemont Park
Hey Gang this Thursday September 26, 2013, 6PM at Bluemont Park, Club member and Yoga Instructor Kathryn Taron will be instructing her second Yoga class to go along with our Thursday Tempo run!  Yoga will be held simultaneous  to Tempo so come out and have your choice of running or participating in the Yoga Class.  The class will be open to all levels and will be slow paced and focus on the muscles most used in running, working on both strength and flexibility.  All attendees should bring a towel, mat and some layers since temperatures will be cool this evening.  We are happy that Kathryn is teaching another class hope to have a great turnout!  






For those who have not been to Bluemont here is the address you can plug into Googlemaps to get directions: Tennis courts, 601 N Manchester St, Arlington, VA . 



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Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Race Preview: DC Ragnar Relay



Over the last 4 1/2 years as VP of the NOVA Running Club, many members have heard me talk about the Ragnar Relay race (www.ragnarrelay.com/race/dc/), which is probably my favorite running event to participate in nowadays.  The Ragnar Relay hosts ~200-mile relay races all over the U.S., but I've only ever been able to compete in the DC race.  It starts in Cumberland, MD and ends at the National Harbor, MD.  The race is run by either 6-person (ultra) or 12-person teams and is split into 2 vans for the 12-person team.  The race is continuous, meaning there are no breaks overnight, so it's a mad dash to the finish.  Teams begin at the starting line anywhere before dawn on a Friday morning and finish sometimes after midnight, late Saturday night. This year's race will be Friday, October 4th - Saturday, October 5th.  Van 1 kicks off the event in Cumberland, MD and each runner has a leg of the race to run with designated exchanges where a reflective slap-bracelet is handed-off.  At Exchange 6, Van 2 meets up with Van 1 and begins the same process for legs 7-12.  This process is repeated twice more for each van.  While Van 2 is out running, Van 1 figures out what they'll do for the next 6 hours until it’s their turn to run again.  Some teams (like mine) go find dinner and check into a hotel for showers and to stretch out.  Van 2 usually finishes their first set of legs after dark and then they either head to the hotel or figure out some other way to pass the time.  The 2nd set of legs for both vans (legs 13-18 for Van 1 and legs 19-24 for Van 2) are completed almost entirely in the dark.  Van 2 usually rounds out their 2nd set of legs at daybreak.  By that time, you've probably had a Big Mac because you were so desperate for protein and are feeling a bit crazy.  New, weird phrases and words are created and this is the time when your mentally stability really gets tested.  By the time Van 1 sets out on their last and final set of legs, there is a renewed sense of excitement because you know you're in the homestretch and realize this crazy experience will be over before you know it.  The finish line at National Harbor is quite an exhilarating experience.  There are large crowds, group finish line photos, and usually free pizza and beer for the team.  At this point, all you can think about is going home to shower and hibernate for the next 12+ hours, but at the same time you are savoring every last moment of this intense event.  It really changed my perspective on team events and it's something I look forward to all year.
At Exchange 2, I start off on the hardest leg of the entire - 8 miles up a mountain, in which I was awarded a belt buckle at the next exchange!
If you've never participated in this type of overnight endurance event, it may be hard to fathom who is crazy enough to stay up all night to run.  This year's race has 316 teams, so there are well over 3,500 runners participating in the DC race alone.  If you're a runner, you may already be accustomed to being considered crazy, but this takes it to a new level for outsiders looking in.  Putting the crazy aside, it's a serious self-reflection experience that teaches you a lot about your running abilities (and that you can always do more than you think you can), refines your coping skills (how the heck you will make it from 4AM until 4PM the next afternoon), and broadens your horizons on the types of activities that make you keep on running.  In addition to the enlightenment you may receive, you will undoubtedly go home with 11 new friends whom you may find yourself emailing with for the next few weeks out of nostalgia and a longing to be cooped up in a stinky van again.  By the time you've slept off your running hangover and wake up refreshed (and maybe a bit sore) Sunday morning, you realize what an amazing experience the Ragnar Relay is and that you cannot wait to do it again next year... or maybe even before next year and you start looking at the other Ragnar events around the country.

Van 1 from my 2012 DC Ragnar Relay team

Check out Ragnar's other relays on their website: www.ragnarrelay.com.  Team captains are always looking for runners to fill in the last spots on their team. You can sign up on their website to say you're available to be on a team, if you so choose to take on the challenge!

Happy Trails,

-Amanda Williams
NoVA Running Club Vice President

Sunday, September 15, 2013

NOVA Takes Top Open Team Award at Navy-Air Force Half Marathon

NOVA Team takes Open Team Award, Navy-Air Force Half Marathon
(photo: Justin Buenaflor)
By now, it is becoming clear to those in the DC running community that the NOVA Running Club is a team to contend with. The performance of NOVA runners on Saturday, September 14, at the second annual Navy-Air Force Half Marathon and Navy 5 Miler left nothing to doubt, as our cadre of top performers served to demonstrate the skills, teamwork, and long-term potential of the NOVA team. Though NOVA does not match some other area running clubs in terms of membership size, what we lack in sheer numbers we make up for in the quality of our athletic performances and our consistent presence on the winner's podium at some of the top races in the area.

Following a successful summer training season, where we saw consistently high turnout at our weekly track workouts, NOVA President Justin Buenaflor knew the team was in contention for the top finishing team in the Half Marathon Team Open Division. As race morning dawned, the conditions could not have been better - a cool, almost chilly morning, clear skies, and a freshness to the air that was a noticeable improvement over the long humid days of summer racing.

Proving Buenaflor's predictions right, top NOVA finishers Bob Koeppen and Allen Denson used the power of teamwork to race to top finishes. Running together for the first 8 miles, Koeppen finished 30th overall (4th AG) in 1:20.29, and Denson finished exactly one minute later in 1:21.29 for 34th. Mark Drosky turned out another solid performance, finished third for the NOVA team and running a 1:26.33 (2nd AG). Leading the women for NOVA, and scoring fourth on the NOVA racing team and Second Masters Female Overall, was legend Martha Merz, who finished in a 1:29.42. Mike Naff also turned in a strong performance, finishing in 1:27.21. Rounding out the scores were Ben Brooks (1:29.42), Justin Buenaflor (1:44.40) and Jason Kaltwasser (2:04.12). Also competing on Saturday was NOVA's Erin Masterson, who ran the Navy 5 Miler and finished 6th overall (1st AG) in a 32:51.

All together, the NOVA team averaged a very respectable 1:24.34 for all scoring team members in the half marathon. NOVA Coach Jerry Alexander, doing double duty on Saturday and cheering for both NOVA and the Georgetown Running Club (whose own Michael Franklin won the Navy 5 Miler in a record time of 24:52), was proud of the NOVA team for their accomplishments. He says, "It was a great step forward for NOVA. To win a major race shows that our racing team is ready to make its mark on the local scene."

Look out for NOVA's next team performance in the Pacers Veteran's Day 10k on November 10! If you would like to join the racing team, be sure to check "NOVA Running Club" under Team Competition when registering for the race.

Results

Half Marathon
Bob Koeppen 1:20.29
Allen Denson 1:21.29
Mark Drosky 1:26.33
Mike Naff 1:27.21
Martha Merz 1:29.42
Ben Brooks 1:29.42
Justin Buenaflor 1:44.40
Jason Kaltwasser 2:04.12
Maher Itani   2:08:27
Ren Hucker   2:22:19

5 Miler
Dave Wertz  26:24
Erin Masterson 32:51
Vita Vock   49:19














Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Northern Cali Running Love

Greetings NOVA team! I'm (somewhat) glad to be back on the East Coast after a great trip out West to see the sights of Northern California. In addition to playing the classic tourist (my first trip to this part of the world, and I was making the most of it), I did some awesome running around the city of Davis, CA while visiting my friend Karen. Karen and I ran together at W&M so she was well-prepared to show me the prime running trails in the area, and even drew me a map for my 14 mile run around Davis (city size: 10 square miles). Though I did take day trips to San Francisco, Napa/Sonoma, and Big Sur, those days were occupied by lots of delicious food, lots of wine, and lots of driving, respectively, and no running. Despite this itinerary, I received some great tips on NorCal running prior to my departure from fellow NOVA Team Members, including Ben Brooks, who highly recommended I attempt to run across the Golden Gate Bridge over to Sausalito, and I am already planning a return trip when I may have the opportunity to take Ben's advice.
Running Trail in Davis, CA
- Erin Masterson


Davis is an ideal city for both running and biking. A good place to start (if you can find it, and I had serious trouble), is the Davis Bike Loop. This loop is a 12 mile paved trail around Davis which links all the major bike infrastructure points of the city. Because more than half of Davis's 65,000 residents are university students at UC Davis, biking is an economical and convenient way to get around, especially given the temperate climate of Northern California. The Bike Loop was conceived in the 1980s by UC Davis Landscape Architecture Professor Mike Francis and was completed in 2005 (you can read more about the Bike Loop here.) Though fairly well marked with a painted green bicycle sign on the path, it is easy to get off track and miss a turn on the loop, and end up in a random field or neighborhood, as I did. No worries though, because on your next turn, you'll probably connect to a Greenbelt (see below).  

More running in Davis, CA
- Erin Masterson
Pond on Davis Greenbelt
- Erin Masterson
In addition to the Davis Bike Loop, the entire city is lined with Greenbelts, which are a series of more than 10 interconnecting paths, bike trails, tunnels, and parks that link all the open space of Davis (see more on the Greenbelt wiki here.) Karen told me AFTER the fact that one distinguishing characteristic of the Greenbelts is that they are not marked, listed on a map, or documented in any way. So, that was some good times getting lost. But, I feel like that's the best way to get to know a city sometimes. The Greenbelts keep things interesting with ponds, nature preserves, fields of sunflowers, sculptures, and lots of wildlife. I had the chance to do several runs around Davis (14/7/5 miles) and each one was unique and fun. I didn't break any records on pace, mostly because I had to keep checking my map and looking around to remember which bush I had used as a landmark. But they were peaceful, scenic, and enjoyable, and that was enough for me. My advice: if you're ever in Davis, bring your running shoes, a compass, and a good sense of adventure.

Happy running!
- Erin

Friday, August 30, 2013

NOVA Racing Team at the Navy Air Force Half Marathon












The NOVA Racing Team is back!  We are working on fielding a team at the Navy Air Force Half Marathon on Sept. 14th.  If you are racing it already and want to be added please let team captain Justin Buenaflor know and he will put you on the team.  If you have not registered and want to run please register as an individual and then let Justin know and he will get you added to the team.  The team is coed, and we must have a minimum of 4 members and we can have a maximum of 8 runners on the team, but we  do need at least 1 female to be able to score.    If you have any questions, email team captain Justin at justinbuenaflor@Hotmail.com.

For more information on the race or to register visit the website at:

https://myffr.navyaims.com/wbwsc/nrndwmarathon.wsc/wbsplash.html