Fall Races
This is a collection of area races that our members often participate in. Of course members are welcome to do any race they choose, or no race at all. Please make note of registration dates for your chosen race(s) — ARRC does not include race membership; you must research, select and register for any event you would like to participate in:
Mentor Info
ARRC is looking for leaders to volunteer to be a mentor/pace leader!
Mentors should have a positive attitude and set an example for members by following the ARRC “Rules”. ARRC will cover your membership fee and any costs associated with Red Cross First Aid and CPR training. In return we ask that you maintain the following responsibilities:
- Run/walk at various paces periodically to meet all members of your group
- Participate and lead group in warm-ups before run/walk
- Be available and willing to answer questions from members
- Carry a cell phone on group runs in case of emergency
- Attend periodic mentor meetings (generally 10-15 minutes prior to group runs)
- Submit bio and photo for posting on website
- Join the ARRC-Mentors Yahoo group for special communication needs
If you are interested in becoming an mentor or pace leader for ARRC, please contact a member of the Board of Directors, indicating your pace group and program (marathon, half marathon, fitness).
Disclaimer: Unless noted otherwise and/or mentor is a certified coach, please acknowledge that mentors are not certified and any advice, especially medical or nutrition related, are simply the opinions of the mentor and absolutely does not eliminate the need to follow up with a doctor or other medical expert, especially in the case of injuries!
Doug Mitchell
coming soon!
Kathy Nadherny
coming soon!
Jen Stewart
| Town of residence: Fairfax, VA |  |
| Pace/color group: Yellow Line (half marathon) | |
| Years/season with ARRC: spring/summer 2007 | |
| How did you learn of ARRC: can’t remember??? | |
| Occupation: Web Engineer / Technical Manager | |
| Brief running history: | |
| I started running in 2001 when a soccer teammate talked me into giving triathlon a try, and have been hooked ever since! I completed my first marathon in 2007 (Portland Marathon) after training with ARRC all summer. I have done 2 full marathons but still prefer triathlon and completed my first long distance race (Redman 70.3) in 2008. I use run/walk intervals for my long runs and am looking forward to training for 2 more half iron distance races in 2011! | |
| Favorite running experience: | |
| I really hate waking up early, but do love running through the city and watching the sun come up over the Potomac before the crowds hit the streets. | |
| Favorite race: answer | |
| Favorite race medal: hmm.. probably Annapolis triathlon with all the crabs! | |
| Favorite race shirt: answer | |
| What keeps you motivated: | |
| Love that feeling you get when crossing a finish line… and being back of the pack you meet the most interesting people out on the trails and in races! | |
| Advice to newbies: | |
| Take it slow and HAVE FUN — it’s not worth it if you’re not enjoying it | |
| What do you do when you’re not running: | |
| Cheering on the Washington Caps or Baltimore Ravens, or hanging out at a Virginia winery! | |
| Notes of Interest: | |
| Certified RRCA Coach, training for Florida 70.3 in May and Rev3 Cedar Point Half Iron Distance race in September! | |
Claudia Nadig
coming soon!
Rod Brana
coming soon!
Kris Hannah
coming soon!
Newsletter
Train of Thought is our newsletter distributed weekly to all registered members! This is our main communication with the current members with important information regarding weekly long runs, volunteer information, race registration information, midweek mileage, and much much more…
There is also a quarterly version of Train of Thought that is distributed past, current and potential members of the club. To sign up for this newsletter simply enter your email address on the newsletter form located along the right panel of this website.
If you are a registered member of ARRC and are not receiving this newsletter, please take the following troubleshooting steps:
- Add newsletter@train4dc.com to your address book (check your spam folder!).
- Make sure you are checking the same email account that you used to register for ARRC.
- Send an email to newsletter@train4dc.com if you still cannot find the newsletter (please note if you would like the newsletter to go to a different email address than what you used for registration).
If you are no longer interested in receiving this newsletter, simply follow the unsubscribe directions located at the bottom of any issue.
Spring Races
This is a collection of area races that our members often participate in. Of course members are welcome to do any race they choose, or no race at all. Please make note of registration dates for your chosen race(s) — ARRC does not include race membership; you must research, select and register for any event you would like to participate in:
- Blossoms of Hope Half Marathon
- Charlottesville Marathon & Half
- Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run
- Frederick Marathon & Half
- George Washington Parkway Classic Ten Miler
- National Marathon & Half*
- Shamrock Marathon & Half
*Please see race website for qualifying requirements.
