April 6-April 12

Hello Everyone,
It was a good racing week for the group! Congrats to the following who competed at the Pacers Friday Crystal City 5K and the Cherry Blossom:
Becky Nathan - Crystal 5K
Amy Dearborn - Crystal 5K in 32:20 (253 out of 338 people)
Freddie Hausser - Cherry Blossom - new personal best - 1:33.28 (2979/8288)
Kylie Murray - Cherry Blossom - first time ever did a 10 miler - 1:50.58 (6770/8288)
Here are some weekly updates:1) Schedules for week are attached to this email. Call or email with any specific questions or scheduling needs (if you are going to miss the workout).
2) Wednesday night workout - we will have coaches at both locations in Arlington and Fairfax a) Arlington Wed night Workout at Iwo Jima memorial. Ready to go at 7 pm (already warmed up and ready to start intervals). Coach Matt and I will be there waiting for you. b) Fairfax Wed night Workout at Fairfax High School. Ready to go at 7 pm (warmed up and ready to start intervals). Susannah will be there ready to get you moving.
3) This Friday is the second of Pacers 5Ks taking place in Crystal City. They will take place every Friday through May 1. Great turnout first week. You can register for all of them at once for $50 or sign up for each race individually for $15 per race. Here is the registration link at active.com:
http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1711171&assetId=fd5027d1-9178-406e-8390-3b6de04839f5
5) Sunday Long Run - This Sunday it is Easter but we are still planning on a run. If you have to run earlier let me know or if you can't make it. Everyone will plan to meet in Arlington at 9:00 am at Iwo Jima Memorial.
6) If you cannot make Wed night practice you can attend a track/interval session in Alexandria. Coach Chris Farley will be running the practice. The group meets at 6:00 am at Episcopal HS in Alexandria. Please let me know when you plan to attend the Alexandria session instead of Arlington or Fairfax.
7) Other Upcoming races - you get one free entry to a race as part of the program. Please email or let me know if you want to do any of these and I will register you:a) Silver Spring Earth Day 8K - April 19b) GW Parkway Classic 10 miler - April 26 c) Pacers Running Festival Half marathon and 5K - May 10d) National Police Week 5K - May 16
Please call or email with any questions and look forward to seeing you this week.
Sincerely,
Bridget
cell: 703-336-9858