202 of the usual things to follow..

Neptune Ave & Ocean Parkway
(Neptune Ave on the F line & Ocean Pkwy on the Q line are the closet subway stops)

Not running the BK Half, but still want to participate / cheer on your teammates…and want be walking distance from our post race Beach Party? This is Your Opportunity!

Details:

• Date: Saturday, May 18, 2013
• Location: Intersection of Neptune Ave & Ocean Parkway (Neptune Ave on the F line & Ocean Pkwy on the Q line are the closet subway stops)
• Time: 05:30-11:15AM (So you lose a little sleep, you can make up for it on Sunday!).
• Transportation: F and Q trains, Carpool car service, and maybe a bike convoy?
• How to Sign up: If you are up for the challenge please submit the following information to us (Volunteer@northbrooklynrunners.org):

1. Your name
2. Email address (duh)
3. T-Shirt size
4. NYRR number (optional)

Hope to see you there!

-Volunteer coordinators

Coney Island Beach
(on sand in front of The Wonder Wheel)

It’s Brooklyn Half week, and you know what that means!  Our team is gearing up for the third NYRR Club Points race of the season.  Instead of rushing back to North Brooklyn, we’ll be having our “brunch” right on the beach, right after the race.  Whether you’ll be tacking the 13.1, volunteering, cheering, or just want an excuse to come hang out on the beach, it’s another reason for our team to come together.  The race ends at Coney Island Boardwalk, so after you gather yourself, or in my case, run directly into the ocean– look for the BRAND NEW NBR FLAG and meet us on the sand!

If you’d like to contribute food and/or drink to our Beach Party, please find the sign up list here.

Our very own Colin Dungan has graciously volunteered to take a carfull of NBR bags & supplies down to the beach on Friday night.  If you’d like to drop something off, he will be on Driggs between Lorimer and north 12th St at 6:30 on Friday night.  (it goes without saying, you would think, but I have to say it- we love deviled eggs too but we definitely don’t want them sitting in Colin’s car overnight.  Non-spoling foods only please!)

See you Saturday!!

-NBR Social Committee

We have limited quantities, so get them before they are gone.

We will have another gear pick-up before the Brooklyn Half. Check the spreadsheet for dates and to sign-up.

Sign-up Spreadsheet here.

We are also introducing a new item: “I-Forgot-To-Pick-Up“! The new item “I-Forgot-To-Pick-Up” has a retail value of $0, (what a bargain!) but YOU MUST choose shipping at check-out. This will add the $6 in shipping and handling fees.

Gear Shop: http://northbrooklynrunners.miiduu.com/

That’s all for now.  ♥ your Gear squad

Our Leadership Panel

First off, WE GOT A FLAG!! It’s awesome. Many thanks go to Michael Stermer for the design. I’m sure by now many of you have seen photos on our website and facebook page.

Look for us at a beach, park, or track near you.

Updates from Coordinators:

1.) Volunteer opportunities

- What is coming up? In the community, we’re working on a tree planting effort, and possibly graffiti clean up and also possibly something working with kids in the neighborhood. Updates will be posted. On the running scene, we are trying to get volunteers to be race marshals at the McCarren Park 5K, we have a water table at the brooklyn half between miles 11 and 12 and we’ll be volunteering at the Chase Corporate Challenge. Contact volunteer@northbrooklynrunners.org with any questions.

- The Busy Bee: An award and a patch given monthly to members who exemplify volunteering within NBR. Award winners get a donation for a race entry fee and must write a race report for that race.

- How can one get patches and what are the requirements? Patches are awarded to those who take an active role in the club and donate their time. More information is available on the website.

- Marathon Spots? Do we have them this year and if so how does one qualify? We will be awarded some guaranteed entry spots to the 2013 NYC Marathon. Once we know how many, we will post asking for people who are interested to tell us a little about themselves and why they want to run.

2.) Gear

The technical gear portion of the Spring Pre-order has arrived and pick up times are being scheduled by the gear coordinators. The American Apparel portion has been delayed due to a factory change in LA.

We do try to order some extra gear to accommodate for those you didn’t pre-order. After all of the pick ups/shipping of pre-ordered gear is done, those items which are leftover will be inventoried and put on the gear website for immediate purchase.

Please contact gear@northbrooklynrunners.org with any questions.

3.) Social

Transition of Social Coordinator roles: Brian out… THANKS BRIAN! Chris Wong + Sayo Yamagata in!

Upcoming brunches:

1. Brooklyn Half Beach party

Supply car volunteer & meet up to load anything that runners want transported Friday night

2. Guys cook & host girls brunch after Mini 10k

Team member residence TBD (looking for volunteers, contact soc…@northbrooklynrunners.org)

3. Girls cook & host guys brunch after Portugal Day

Team member residence TBD (looking for volunteers, contact social@northbrooklynrunners.org)

Mets and/or Yankees game outings in the works

Gala 2014 –> Continue with Warsaw vote

4.) Membership

- What did we learn from the survey? This year over half of the respondents have been with the club for a year or less. Generally speaking people like the club just the way it is. Detailed charts and responses will be posted on the Google group and website for viewing by all.  –> 2013 Spring Members Survey Results

5.) Race Coordinators

- What are upcoming races we want to promote? We will be continuing to promote NYRR and NYC Runs races. NYC Runs races are scored holistically and currently we are winning! Participation counts in these races so the more people who run, the better. Please make sure to sign up under NBR because once the race is over you can’t go back and change team affiliation.

- How does my NYRR work? It is a place where you can see the upcoming races you have registered for or ones you are volunteering for. Also, please be sure to check your team affiliation!@ There have been some issues with people being added to other clubs.

- Bib pickup for Brooklyn Half: Anyone who wants the team representative to pick up their bib will need to print and sign a release form for that person to bring to the pick up location. Otherwise every individual will need to go to the pick up location themselves.

6.) Workshops

- When is the next one? Ken will be helping with our next Workshop on Triathlons and cross training. Erich Anderer will be leading a workshop on joint health and we are looking for someone to lead one on cardiovascular health.

We are always looking for free or inexpensive places to host these and other NBR events. If you have any ideas, please contact eve…@northbrooklynrunners.org

7.) New Member Coordinators

The new member happy hour last week was a success. Lots of new and old members attended and mingled. We’ll be promoting a few upcoming races for new members. The Pride Run is one of them. These races will be ones where attendance and not just speed matters.

8.) Run Coordinators

Runs are going well. Attendance at all runs is up. There will be a couple spots open for run leaders in May, mostly for leading different pace groups at already established runs. Please contact training@northbrooklynrunners.org with any questions.

-Director, North Brooklyn Runners

Neptune Ave & Ocean Parkway
(Neptune Ave on the F line & Ocean Pkwy on the Q line are the closet subway stops)

Not running the BK Half, but still want to participate / cheer on your teammates…and want be walking distance from our post race Beach Party? This is Your Opportunity!

NBR has it’s very own fluid station for the Brooklyn Half Marathon! Here is your chance at redemption if you missed out on all the fun during the NYC Half Marathon or the NBR Track Meet. Additionally, it’s well known that everyone wants in on NBR’s awesome beach party extravaganza–so we have been ensured of a location that is less then a mile from the Boardwalk (Neptune Ave & Ocean Parkway)! This is a Prime Location, which gives you plenty of time to get your swimming gear on and head over to the beach for some NBR love! But wait! It gets even better: NYRR is also guaranteeing that anyone who volunteers on race day (May 18) will receive a non-paid guaranteed entry for the 2014 Brooklyn Half and will receive a +1 credit towards the 9+1 program for the 2014 ING New York City Marathon. So you now have plenty of good reasons to come out and volunteer. But the best one is this: the feeling you will get from cheering on your teammates will leave you with a smile on your face and a warm and fuzzy feeling in your heart!

We have 10 volunteers signed up but still need 20 more.  Come join us for a fun day!

Details:

• Date: Saturday, May 18, 2013
• Location: Intersection of Neptune Ave & Ocean Parkway (Neptune Ave on the F line & Ocean Pkwy on the Q line are the closet subway stops)
• Time: 05:30-11:15AM (So you lose a little sleep, you can make up for it on Sunday!).
• Transportation: F and Q trains, Carpool car service, and maybe a bike convoy?
• How to Sign up: If you are up for the challenge please submit the following information to us (Volunteer@northbrooklynrunners.org):

1. Your name
2. Email address (duh)
3. T-Shirt size
4. NYRR number (optional)

Hope to see you there!

-Volunteer coordinators

Please visit our Busy Bee’s Page for more detail and past recipients.

Greenpoint Reformed Church
136 Milton St., Brooklyn, NY 11222

Okay, i’m already tired. my idea of swimming involves my bathtub or a cocktail and a float, but Ray Sales and Ken Allen will tell us all the ins and outs of triathlons.

April 29th, 2013
Monday – 8:00 PM

Greenpoint Reformed Church
136 Milton St., Brooklyn, NY 11222

For the entire NBR community, whether you’ve come to one run, one race, or just helped out, you should be here!

This is one of two Town Halls we have each year as a way to discuss upcoming events, talk about the status and future of the organization, and bring forth any ideas or concerns we may have. Having a good showing ensures your voice is heard.

Save the date! Bringing snacks is highly encouraged. See you then!

If you have anything you’d like to add to the agenda, please email here.

Be sure to please fill out the NBR Member Survey by Sunday, April 28th.

Facebook Invite.

But not as fast as this baton… Some of the stuff will be a little delayed… But what we have, we know you want, and we want to give it to you!

Go here to see what’s ready for pick-up and to sign-up for one of the pick-up times.

The first pick-up opportunity will be the NBR Town Hall Meeting on Monday April 29, 2013, so make sure you check the spreadsheet before then!

You must sign up by 5 PM the day of for an evening pick up and by 6 AM the day of for a morning pick up. If you do not sign up, your gear will not be at the pick-up.

If you paid for shipping, we will ship your order once it is complete.

We will update the spreadsheet as the gear arrives.

We have ordered a few extra items and those will be available online when all the gear has arrived and we reopen the shop. Soon! We will send out another post when the shop is reopen.

-Gear squad

Maria Hernandez Park (2.5 mi. from McCarren)
Meet at the corner of Starr St. & Irving Ave

• Are you looking for something to do after the Dashing Whippets Track Meet this this Saturday?
• Do you want to make a meaningful contribution that will have a lasting impact in Brooklyn?
• Have you ever wanted to help contribute to NBRs ongoing local efforts that benefit the community?

THEN THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU!!

Anyone that wants to come is welcomed! and it’s FREE

More info. People that attend will get a certification. Workshop is taught by experts from Brooklyn Botanical Garden. This is a great event for anyone who cares about improving Brooklyn, or for people that want to learn about how trees can improve their property and/or neighborhood.

Even more info! In the next few months, NBR will be organizing a tree planting event that will benefit our local neighborhoods. This class will parlay into this initiative, and people that attend this workshop may be asked to help lead a team to plant trees!

Interested? Please RSVP with Tim @ Hollingertim@gmail.com . Or just show up!

-Volunteer Committee

Spawned by a night of drinking and talking about running, tonights post-track hang at the Turkey’s Nest will feature a once-in-a-lifetime showdown!

Come one, coma all to see the three-way dumpling eating contest between Kate Maxwell (aka Big Red), Raymund Riparip (aka The Body), and Dimitri Moderbacher (aka The Terminator).

See it as a battle between Good and Evil, Right and Wrong, Large and Small, Tall and Short, Male and Female, Fast and Slow, Philippines vs. USA vs. Austria, the choice is yours. Bets can be made. Drinks can be ordered (and offered to the competitors). Bellies can be massaged.

The one thing you know for sure: you don’t want to miss it!!!

(from NYRR):

We’re thrilled to announce that application and registration are now open. Remember: You have until May 24 to apply and register for the ING New York City Marathon. Use My NYRR to apply and register.

Registration for the 2013 ING New York City Marathon is now open! Click here.

Apply by May 24 for the chance to run the race of a lifetime through the five boroughs.

As usual, more detail on this and other races on our Upcoming Races page.

Join your teammates for a New Member Happy Hour on April 26th. We’ll be in the backyard at Beloved starting at 6:30 PM.

If you’re new to NBR or have been lurking on the Google Group for a while, come meet your teammates. NBR is a large team & there’s loads of scheduled runs, so even if you’ve been running with NBR for a while, join us and hang out people you don’t usually run with.

See you on the 26th!

-NBR New Member Coordinators

Facebook Event.

Thanks!