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Your Monthly News & Updates. August 2023
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2023 August RUNOHIO E-Newsletter
History of Cross Country
English schools started competing in cross country races in 1837. William C. Vosburgh introduced cross country to the United States in 1878. Cross country became a formal sport in the United States in 1887. READ MORE
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Ohio’s Jeannie Rice sets three World Records
75 year old Mentor, Ohio’s Jeannie Rice won five races and set three World records at the National Masters Track Championships in Greensboro, North Carolina.
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With the summer getting hotter and days getting longer, here are some practical hot weather running tips and sports nutrition tips.
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Training for a fall half or full marathon. Maybe you've just started running and you want to check your fitness in a 5K or 10K. Well then make sure to check out the August Event Calendar.
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If you are interested in advertising your event or other running related products - RUNOHIO is offering discount on all ad for our 35th anniversary. If you are interested in adverting in the print RUNOHIO or on the RUNOHIO E-Newsletter Upcoming Races contact Matt McGowan This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and Chuck Bartlett for advertising on the RUNOHIO web site and the RUNOHIO monthly E-Newsletter - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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The Athlete’s Kitchen - Sports Nutrition: Hot Topics at ACSM
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At this year’s American College of Sports meeting a lively 10 Questions / 10 Experts session hosted by Professionals in Nutrition for Exercise and Science addressed some current hot topics. Below is a summary of the key points that might be of interest to runners.
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Keeping Track - Best of Running Times
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Founded in 1979 by Ed Ayers, Rick Platt, and Phil Stewart provided readers with relevant and entertaining information written by those who understood our sport. The articles told readers how to improve their running and included many features on great athletes and coaches who inspired and made positive contributions to those of us who looked forward to each issue.
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51st Anniversary of Title IX
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Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 was enacted by Congress and signed into law by President Richard Nixon, prohibiting sex discrimination in any educational program or activity receiving any type of federal financial aid.
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On the Run with Matt McGowan From Spring print RUNOHIO
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Matt McGowan, a high school business teacher/department chairman and cross country and track & field coach has had a lifelong interest in running. Matt first got involved with running in a Thanksgiving Day race and in grade school track in Wheeling, Illinois. In junior high, Matt started to run the dashes.
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The Athlete’s Kitchen –
Yes, Even Runners Get Heart Disease
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Subscribe or Renew your print subscription to RUNOHIO, subscribe for the first time and/or send a friend a subscription for 2023 - https://runsignup.com/runohio Your support is greatly appreciated.
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Sunday, August 13 - Jeff McGowan Memorial 5K
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Participate in the 10th anniversary of this downtown classic race virtually, wherever you are. Celebrate the memory of Jeff McGowan and Mark Dempsey with a virtual 5K or 1-mile trek on your favorite course.
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FEATURED EVENTS - Advertise Your Event Here for $50 contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Sunday, August 13
Jeff McGowan Memorial 5K, Millersport, 9am (740) 246-6101 Participate in the 10th anniversary of this downtown classic race virtually, wherever you are. Celebrate the memory of Jeff McGowan and Mark Dempsey with a virtual 5K or 1-mile trek on your favorite course. https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Columbus/jeffmcgowan5k
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Saturday, October 21
36th annual Circleville Classic - The traditional 5 Mile Run will be a 5K Run & Walk this year due to increase safety concerns with Pumpkin Show traffic. The course will be around the Circleville High School and on the Roundtown Trail. More information later on www.runohio.com
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Sunday, October 22 2023
Race For Hope 5K was founded in 2004 when Carleen Taylor made a promise to her friend Peggy that she would help her raise awareness that colorectal cancer occurs in those under 50 years old. Peggy was diagnosed when she was 42 years old and passed away at 45 years old. More information https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Columbus/RaceForHopeDerriereDash
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Directing or sponsoring a race in 2023 please send RUNOHIO – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. your race information including a contact phone number to be listed free on the RUNOHIO web site and in the print RUNOHIO.
If you are interested in advertising your event or other running related products - RUNOHIO is offering discount on all ads. If you are interested in adverting in the print RUNOHIO contact Matt McGowan This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and Chuck Bartlett for advertising on the RUNOHIO web site and RUNOHIO monthly E-Newsletter This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Directing or Timing a Race – Plus Advertising Options
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If you are interested in advertising your event or other running related products - RUNOHIO is offering discount on all ads. If you are interested in adverting in the print RUNOHIO or in the RUNOHIO E-Newsletter Upcoming Races - contact Matt McGowan This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and Chuck Bartlett for advertising on the RUNOHIO web site and RUNOHIO monthly E-Newsletter This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Granville Ohio is a quaint New England Style town filled with distinctive architecture, historic hotels, numerous restaurants and friendly neighbors.
RUNOHIO is a member of the Granville Chamber of Commerce and I wanted to share a recent promo about Granville –
For nineteen years I have been a member of the Granville Village Council, for two years I served as the Vice Mayor and for two years I served as the Mayor. While I was the Mayor the Village purchased the Bryn Du Mansion.
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If you are sponsoring or directing an in person road race, cross country meet or open track & field meet this Spring, Summer or Fall please send RUNOHIO an entry form or all of the race information – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - RUNOHIO, P.O. Box 238, Granville, OH 43023
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Send RUNOHIO This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. your race results and a race picture which might be used in the print RUNOHIO.
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Pan-American Masters Games
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Greater Cleveland Sports Commission announced the 2024 Pan-American Masters Games will be held in Cleveland during the Summer of 2024
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Circleville City Schools recognized and thanked the McGowan family for their generous donation to the track facilities at the CHS Track Invitational last month. In honor of their continued support, the facility will now be known as The McGowan Family Track.
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For over 35 years the print RUNOHIO has been providing you with running coverage in Ohio, West Virginia, northern Kentucky, eastern Indiana, western Pennsylvania and southern Michigan. The RUNOHIO web site - http://www.runohio.com has been working with The Running Network - for over 24 years in providing you National and local running news. Go to your favorite running store to get the current issue of RUNOHIO or subscribe to get the print RUNOHIO mailed to you. Take advantage of the 34rd annual RUNOHIO Special Subscription price on only $10 (The same price as the inaugural year of RUNOHIO in 1988). Send your name and address to RUNOHIO, PO Box 238, Granville, OH 43023 or register online https://runsignup.com/runohio
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Race directors have your races listed free in the print RUNOHIO and on the RUNOHIO monthly web Race Calendar.
Send RUNOHIO an entry form or send the following information as soon as it is available: Name of Race, Date, Distance, Location, Time and Phone Number to: RUNOHIO, PO Box 238, Granville, OH 43023 – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. -
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