Who's ready to race? Join our team!
Caesar Rodney half marathon kicks off the USATF Road Series.
The famed Ugly Mudder opens the USATF Trail Series.
Last year [2007] we ended up 5th place club in both the Road & Trail series. (2006 results were 2nd & 3rd respectively).
I know we can make a huge comeback in '08 !! Last year we were plagued with injuries & had some runners focusing
on other goals (marathons, personal stuff, etc.). On a positive note: we did field complete teams in the last
event for both Road & Off-Road, so we have some momentum starting 2008.
I know everyone's got their own training plans, goals, and favorite workouts to get into shape.
To get ready for a strong first-race club score, please ask yourself these questions:
1. Have I paid 2008 dues for USATF and Pike Creek?
2. Did I remember to affiliate PCVRC as my USATF club (#0025).
3. When's the last time I encouraged another runner to join the club, or asked a PCVRC member to run a
USATF race together?
Last year the thing that really hurt us was participation. Fast or slow, 100% ready to race or not, we
need to field a complete squad at each event. Racing as a workout, or 75% effort, is infinitely better
than 4 runners giving it their all without a 5th to complete the team. Besides bragging rights with the
7 other clubs, there's the financial incentive: a 2nd on the the Road & 3rd on the Trails will pay $900 prize
money this year - a big boost to our social budget!
By the way, I posted the two USATF schedules on my old website, just in case you want to print yourself a schedule:
Road Series
Off Road Series
Please forward this info to any other folks that you want to.
Thanks, I look forward to seeing you on the roads & trails,
Dean
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2008 USATF Schedules:
Road Series
Off Road Series
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Run, Race, Enjoy!