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LOOPING THE LAKE SINCE 1969
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DRC August 2017 Newsletter
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RACE REPORT
3x2 Cross Country Relay 2017
Team Mustang SS!
Running DRC's 2017 Back to School Relay this year was so exciting for my family! After becoming more serious about running two years ago, my boys, ages 8 and 10, were running confidently enough to be able to be on my team for the race! Aldous, my 8 year old, had recently trained to run a 10k, and while he didn't get to run because his race was canceled, his overall running had greatly improved. William, my 10 year old, had trained for and run a half marathon in the spring. Both trained with DRC!
On the day of the race, we arrived early to pick up our timing device (which took mere seconds) and to go over, again, how the relay works. Aldous was going to run first, then I would run, with William running the final leg. I've run this course what seems like a million times, and knew how long it might take me. The boys had only run it a few times, but were familiar enough with course, if not how to run a relay.
Aldous had named our team Mustang SS, because he really likes cars. What a name to live up to!
A few minutes before start time, Aldous took his place among the other first leg runners. I was struck by how confident he was, not intimidated by the adult runners at all, or by unfamiliar race format. He smiled and took off as the race started! In my head, I had decided on a time he would be back, but he was at the finish line nearly 5 minutes before I expected: red faced and smiling! Wow, what an improvement in time! I took off for my leg after taking the timing device. I noticed how slippery the damp grass was in my road running shoes! About 100 yards into my race, I was overtaken by high school cross country runners going out for their third leg! So fast!
The course was what I expected, and I knew where the hills were. At the top of the biggest hill, there was a water stop, with amazing people passing out damp towels! I didn't need a drink but I sure took one of those towels! How refreshing! After a quick cool down of my neck and face, I threw the towel away, and continued on, knowing the rest was downhill. I came in around the time I expected (I'm nothing, if not consistent!), and passed the timing device off to William. Now, having seen the time Aldous managed in the first loop, I expected William to be a minute or two faster. Heck no! He was 3 minutes faster than his brother! I was so surprised to see him flying down that hill to the finish! Because of his and his brother's blazing fast times, we finished about 8 minutes faster than I had expected! We were triumphant!! Hurray!
DRC had arranged for a snow cone truck to be at the race, and that was a fantastic treat: perfect after a very hot and fast run! I really appreciate DRC for hosting such family friendly events and training programs. It was another successful and fun race.
by Jacqueline Smith, DRC Member
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It's time for Ragnar Hill Country, Dallas Running Club! What is Ragnar Hill Country? Probably the most fun you and your running friends will have in a weekend. You and your friends create teams of either four or eight runners that relay their way through miles of trails all day and all night. Dallas Running Club has lots of teams that set up camp together and enjoy the camaraderie while running and making great memories.
The relay for 2017 is coming up the weekend of October 21st, so grab your running buddies and register to join us! Our club members have been extended a very special VIP price, which can be found by logging in to the DRC website and clicking on member benefits in the Quick Links Section of the homepage.
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The DRC Half Marathon!
(Half Marathon, Relay and 5k)
Sunday, November 5, 2017
This is the race you've been waiting for... all year!
The
DRC Half Marathon
is one of the oldest half marathons in the US and is well-attended by elite runners, casual runners, run-walkers and walkers. With its scenic lakeside course and traditionally good weather conditions, this race is a final goal for some or a test of endurance for those preparing for a winter marathon.
When: Sunday, November 05, 2017 7:30 a.m.
"Run one of the most beautiful half marathon courses in Dallas".
(Southeast corner of Northwest Highway and Buckner Blvd.)
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DRC Fall Training Program
Training started last week but you can still sign up!
We welcome runners and run/walkers of all ability levels.
Half Marathon
Full Marathon
Intermediate 10K
Walkers and
Beginners looking to run their first 5K.
SEE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW
DRC training programs are only available to
members
, but
take a look at what you get as a member! Start with 8 free races and discounts to local running stores.
You will receive a technical training shirt or swag item and detailed training plan written by RRCA-certified distance running coaches.
There's something special about training with people who have your same mindset, it's incredible and extremely rewarding.
Everybody starts somewhere!
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Instructions to sign up:
1. Log into your
2. Go to the
Training Section of our website and click Training Program Registration
(you must be logged in to see and sign up for the training programs).
3. Select your program, Full, Half, 5k, Beginner, Walker.
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