December 31 Sunday Run - Tom's House

The subject line says it all - meet at Tom's house for a New Years Eve Run: 5434 Aylesboro (near Forbes Ave.).

NY Times Article: To Avoid ‘Boomeritis,’ Exercise, Exercise, Exercise

Thanks to Virginia for sending another interesting article from the NY Times:
To Avoid 'Boomeritis,' Exercise, Exercise, Exercise

If this link above does not work you can cut and paste this URL into your browser:
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/19/health/19brody.html?ei=5070&en=25f34fb97f894bea&ex=1167368400&adxnnl=1&emc=eta1&adxnnlx=1166733234-ztOOtZFoShMmS4iFNvpkpg

Christmas Day Run - Coffee Tree at 7AM

Just in case you
a) are in town
b) do not celebrate Christmas or
c) have children that no longer get up at 5:30 AM on Christmas and
d) think you would enjoy a run on Monday

Meet at the Coffee Tree in Squirrel Hill at 7AM on 12/25. If anyone turns up (including me) we will have a "runner's choice" run.

Anne Jane

December 24, 2006 Sunday Run

Next week's run will begin at the Coffee Tree in Squirrel Hill. No specific direction has been chosen yet so if you have an interesting idea bring it with you, if not we can run in Homewood Cemetery.

Thanks to Tom for a truly memorable downtown run this morning!

NYTimes Article: Is Marathoning Too Much of a Good Thing

Thought you might find this interesting:
Is Marathoning too Much of a Good Thing

Or if the link does not work you can paste this URL into your browser:
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/07/fashion/07Fitness.html?ei=5087%0A&em=&en=f7e430887d7518d0&ex=1165899600&adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1165768158-Ae19Gaao3/K0DS5meQW2TQ

December 17, 2006 Sunday Run

Next Sunday we will explore downtown's holiday offerings - meet in PPG Place at the ice skating rink/Christmas Tree, which during the summer months is known as the tomb of the unknown bowler.

For those wanting to run to the run, meet at Phipps at 6:15 AM.

December 10, 2006 Sunday Run

All,
Tom will take us through a merry run through Oakland this coming Sunday. Meet at Phipps Conservatory.

Anne Jane

December 3, 2006 Sunday Run

The Sunday run for December 3rd will begin at the Wendy Bennett trail head at the start of Overlook Drive in Schenley Park (corner of Bartlett St and Blvd of the Allies). We are trying to get in as many park runs as possible while we have light.

At coffee this morning it was suggested that we organize a one or two night runners group get away. One possible location is the Felicita Resort which is not far from Harrisburg. Think about it :-)

Friday, November 24 - Two runs

There will be two runs tomorrow, 11/24:

• 5:45 at Murray and Forbes - the regular Friday run
• 7:00 at Coffee Tree

Not sure who will show up at either but if today was any indication there could be quite a few folks.

And as a reminder the Sunday run will start at the entrance to Frick Park at Reynolds street, across from the Frick Art Museum.

Happy Thanksgiving - we all have so much to be thankful for, not the least of which is our great running group!

Anne Jane

Recipe for Spinach Balls

From Teri Malstrom

SPINACH BALLS

2 boxes of frozen shopped spinach, defrosted and drained well
2 cups of Pepperidge Farm Herb Seasoned Stuffing Mix
2 large onions chopped very fine
6 beaten eggs
3/4 cup melted butter
3/4 to 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 Tablespoon black pepper

Mix all ingredients together and chill well. Form into small balls and freeze in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Once frozen, place them in a zip-loc freezer bag.

Bake, frozen at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes. Make sure the bottoms are browned.

Thanksgiving 2006 Run

For those people who will be around on Thanksgiving morning the default holiday run starts at the Coffee Tree at 7AM. I might be there but I am not sure of my schedule yet - otherwise just show up and take your chances.

Anne Jane

November 26 Sunday Run and a few events of note

The post Thanksgiving Sunday run will start at the entrance to Frick Park on Reynolds Street - just across from the Frick Art Museum.

Below are some interesting upcoming events that have been discussed by the group:

Today, November 19 - Open House and Jewelry Sale at Teri's house
check your mail for the invite

November 29 Le Mystere Des Voix Bulgares - if you like ethnic music this will be a treat
http://www.pgharts.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=6046

December 1 & 2nd Pittsburgh Glass Center Annual Holiday Glass Sale
http://www.pittsburghglasscenter.org/


December 2 The Craft Factory - an alternative craft fair at the Mattress Factory http://www.mattress.org/index.cfm?event=Events

December 2 & 3rd The Riverside Design Group Holiday Sale
http://www.post-gazette.com/events/venueinfo.asp?id=1012

Pittsburgh Figure Skating Club Information

Runners-

Several of you have asked me for info re the Pittsburgh Figure Skating Club lessons offered Saturday mornings at Schenley Park. Here is the link to info re this winter’s session. An online application is at the bottom. Lessons are for kids and adults and are followed by club free skate time. There are usually a few of us who run in the park while our kids are in the lessons…then we skate with the kids a bit.

http://www.pittsburghfsc.com/Learn%20to%20Skate.htm

Elaine Mormer, M.A.

November 19, 2006 Sunday Run

Next Sunday's run will start at Tom's house: 5434 Aylesboro (near Forbes Ave.).

Welcome back to Julie who was the surprise leader on today's run!

November 12, 2006 Sunday Run

Next Sunday meet at Colfax School for an impromptu Frick Park run (still taking advantage of the morning light). There is no designated leader or planned route so there is lots of room for creativity.

November 5, 2006 Sunday Run

Sunday run for November 5th will begin at the Wendy Bennett trailhead at the start of Overlook Drive in Schenley Park (corner of Barlett St and Blvd of the Alies). We wanted to take advantage of the morning light to get in another park run.

October 29, 2006 Sunday Run

Next Sunday's run will begin at Susan Hunt's house. Meet where Selwyn runs into Reynolds Street - very close to where Reynolds joins Beechwood Blvd and just up from 5th Avenue.

The 3 Bridge/3 River Run was a great success - a definite keeper.

Good luck to Pam Murray running her first marathon (various aches and pains permitting) this coming Sunday!

Oct 22, 2006 Sunday Run

The 10/22 Sunday run will be a 'Bridges Run' co-led by Elaine Mormer and Paula Clemens. It will start from the Hilton Hotel downtown. The run crosses all 3 rivers downtown circling the confluence. Just a word to the wise--it is slightly longer than our usual run--about 5 miles. Elaine and Paula were not planning on doing a 'run to the run' given the added distance; however, there may be those more intrepid - please reply to this email if you are interested.

October 15 Sunday Run

This coming Sunday's run will start at the Wendy Benett Trailhead at the corner of the Boulevard and Bartlett Street. Wendy may or may not be able to be there so if she is not, the group can either do the regular run from that spot or create a new one.

Enjoy this lovely autumn weather!

October 8 Sunday Run

[Sorry I missed last week!]

Since there were only three of us at today's run the options were limited for next week - we will meet again at the Coffee Tree where Elaine will lead us on a run through Squirrel Hill.

See you then!
Anne Jane

The note below is from Paula:
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Dear Running Friends,

Some of you participated in the Walk for Racial Harmony at the inaugural event last fall which took place on a gorgeous fall day. The second annual Walk for Racial Harmony will take place October 21, 2006. I am part of the group that is organizing this community event. Please participate if you can, and spread the word to anyone or any groups who you feel would be interested. We are hoping for a really good turn-out. The Masters of Ceremony and musical entertainment that will be part of the walk are shaping up really well. The email announcement of the walk (pasted below) has a weblink for the registration form. People can certainly register on the day of the walk by just showing up and paying the registration fee then, but advance registration is encouraged, and for obvious reasons, is required in order to have a T-shirt. This event is meant for all races, all genders and all ages. Please come!

Thanks, Paula


Walk for Racial Harmony - October 21, 2006

Sponsored by Women of Pittsburgh 2000 & CCO

Where: Schenley Park - Pittsburgh, PA

When: Saturday, October 21, 2006

Cost: $10 for adults
$7 for students
Free for children under 10
Entrance fee waived for anyone who raises a minimum of $25 in
pledges ($15 for students) (must show up at Walk with cash/checks in
hand).

Groups of 10 or less can raise pledges (minimum $150) to
compete for prizes IPod shuffles, iTunes gift cards and movies passes
and Cheesecake Factory gift cards.

Weblink to the registration brochure: http://www.ccojubilee.org/walk/


Purpose of the Event: To bring together people from every sphere of
life in greater Pittsburgh in an effort to promote racial harmony, and
create a time of community which encourages the formation of
relationships between people of different races and backgrounds.

What is the format of the event?

* On Saturday, October 21, hundreds of people, from all ages,
races and walks of life will gather at Schenley Park for a 5K Walk/1
Mile Fun Walk. The goal of the event is to bring together people and
groups who care about racial harmony. Immediately following the walk,
participants will gather at the oval in Schenley Park to celebrate.
This brief gathering will include entertainment and food.

* Participants will either pay a modest fee or raise a small
amount of pledges to enter the walk. Participants will have the
opportunity to enter the walk as a "group," and raise pledges for that
group. The groups raising the highest amounts of money will win prizes
(restaurant gift certificates, movie passes, tickets to sporting events, etc.)

Contact for questions: Jessica Davis 412-363-3303