Weekend Racing Recap

The NOVA team had a productive weekend of racing. Despite the dire predictions of rainfall, we were fortunate to avoid any significant precipitation in the DC area, and Saturday morning dawned overcast but dry and cool. Several team members participated in the DC Rock'n'Roll Marathon and Half Marathon, while others ventured outside the DC area to participate in the Shamrock Marathon and Half Marathon in Virginia Beach, VA.  The verdict is out on the new course for DC Rock'n'Roll, and the reviews are mostly positive. Mark Drosky states "I enjoyed the course. Fast course, in my opinion." Despite the dearth of porta-potties, the race went off mostly without a hitch, a much improved experience over the logistical snafus that plagued last year's Rock'n'Roll.  

The number of PRs, Age Group placers, and strong finishes this weekend represent the impact of the work the team has put in to date. Now that the weather is warming up, days are longer, and the track is open for business, we expect the spring training season to heat up and even better results to follow.

Rock'n'Roll Marathon, Washington DC
Jay Jacob Wind 3:30:13, 2nd AG
Ryan Kiernan  3:38:01  PR

Rock-n-Roll Half-Marathon, Washington DC
Mark Drosky    1:27:03    4thAG
Erin Masterson   1:36.11
Maher Itani 1:59.25    PR
Dorris Scott     2:02.34 PR

Shamrock Marathon, Virginia Beach VA
Katie Tomlinson  3:01:29, PR, 5th OA
 
Shamrock Half Marathon, Virginia Beach VA
Martha Merz  1:28:24, 1st AG, 2d Master
Caroline Merz  1:33:44, PR, 8th AG

Lucky Leprachaun 5k
David Wertz   16:01  4th OA

Tuesday Track Workout Dec 4, 2012

Tuesday Track Workout
 

Who would have thought that we would be have 65 degree temps at the begining of December!  This is one of those rare days and as we go deeper into December and January I am sure we won't many like this one.  So everyone should take advantage and join us tonight at 6:30 pm at the Wakefield High School Track, the address is 4901 South Chesterfield Road, Arlington, VA. 

The workout tonight will be 4 x 800, 4 x 400. There will be a 400 jog after the 8s, and a 200 jog after the 4s.

Along with the stellar weather we have been fortunate to have the stadium lights on the last 3 practices.  Hopefully the trend continues, lights and nice weather is truly a miracle this time of the year!

 

I will see you out there!

 

-the Prez

November 12, 2012 Track Practice

Track will be at Wakefield High School, 4901 South Chesterfield Road, Arlington, VA at 6:30 pm.

The workout will be 3 x 1 mile with a 400 recovery jog.

Hope to see a big crowd out!

Run Washington

Hey Gang check out the latest digital version of Run Washington.

There are a ton of great articles including one on recovering from injury that focus's on a couple local runners including NOVA member Dan Weiser! 

You can access the digital version here: http://digital.runwashington.com/default.aspx?bhcp=1

November 6, 2012 Track Practice

Track Practice tonight will  6:30 pm at Wakefield High School, 4901 South Chesterfield Road, Arlington, VA.

 

Tonight is everyone's favorite workout 4-3-2-1, ie 1600-1200-800-400, all with a 400 jog. Hope to see a big crowd out!

 

-The Prez

Tuesday Track Workout Octover 16, 2012

October 16, 2012 Track workout at TC Williams High School 3330 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302. Practice will begin at 6:15 pm Be sure to arrive early to warm-up and stretch properly before the workout.

The workout will be 3 x mile with a 400 recovery. Hope to see a big crowd out tonight!

 

October 9, 2012 Track Practice at 6:15 pm

Track Practice will be at 6:15 pm at TC Williams High School located at 3330 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302.

The workout will be 6 x 800 with a 400 jog.

Hope to see a big crowd out tonight!