NOVA
Track Workouts
The
track workout is our main event and it happens every Tuesday evening.
The goal of track workouts is to increase strength, endurance, and
speed. The sessions last for about an hour. NOVA provides the coach,
who provides and oversees the workouts, advises on running forms,
etc. We get, on average, about 20 to 50 people per workout. Conducted
at Wakefield High School. The track is located at
the back of the school. (click
for directions)
6:15-6:30pm,
warm-up
6:30pm, Briefing, striders, workout starts
After
the workout session we all go to Generous George's for Pizza &
Beer!
Tempo
Runs at Bluemont Park
Every
Thursday at Bluemont Park (click
for map)
This is a 6-mile run, but distance has been known to vary.
Runners go at a variety of running paces, providing most people with
a running partner or partners
From
Spring to end of Summer Run Start at 6:30pm.
From Fall to end of Winter Run Start at 6:00pm.
Long
Weekend Runs
The
PR organizes the Saturday morning long runs. It attracts about 30
to 100 people, generally including all skill levels.
Whereas
this is not an official Nova activity the workouts do provide our
members with the opportunity to run with an energetic bunch of folks.
Philip Davis organizes this and a series of other runs in the DC area.
Where:
Belle Haven Park (South of Alexandria, on the George Washington Parkway),
parking lot #3
7:00
meet for group stretch and safety brief - Spring to Summer schedule
7:10am Run Start
8:00am
meet for group stretch and safety brief - Fall to Winter schedule
8:10AM Run Start
For More info: http://www.potomacrunners.org
Club
Happy Hours
An
announcement as to where and when is made through the club email Listserv
system, ordinarily on Wednesday.
Usually
around 6:00pm (….or earlier :-)
Location changes each week.
Directions
included with email announcement)
Certain weeks may be skipped if club parties are scheduled or for
lack of interest.
Express your interest and pick a site while at Generous George's to
assure scheduling that week.
Fun
Long bike rides with Brunch
(Directions
included with email announcement)
This activity is not a set scheduled activity but will be announced
ahead of time
The
NOVA 5K Summer Series at Bluemont
The
purpose of this competition is to:
a.
expand the membership participation at Bluemont on Thursday’s
tempo runs
b.
increase Club visibility within the running community
c. create internal competition and camaraderie
d. have fun
Proud
members of the Road
Runners Club of America
