If you haven’t already, register for the NYRR Team Champs 5M race happening this Saturday in Central Park! Today is the last day to register online, but you can register at NYRR or the day of the race.

This race is open *just* for NYRR teams, and as such, is a much smaller race– with separate men’s and women’s starts, it’s a pretty small and fun field– it feels a lot more like a local race in a smaller city! All NBR members, no matter how speedy (or not) are strongly encouraged to attend. Plus it’s CHEAP– only $7!

If you’re on the bench, or not up for the race, please come out and cheer your team on!

Here’s the link to register – http://nyrr.org/races/2010/r0807x00.asp

NBR Love,
Aja

P.S. Look how much fun we had last year!

Results led by the kid from Jamacia Plain.

I’m psyched to tell you all about this nice weekend retreat my friends, Shannon and Steve– avid runners and cyclists– are hosting just for NBR members in late August. Just a few hour’s from NYC in Stafford Springs, CT we’ll be cooking out at the campfire, relaxing in a jacuzzi, crossing a state line to run a cross-country 5K on an organic farm, and eating breakfast with goats (which we all know is NBR’s adopted mascot). While it’s not an “official” NBR retreat, this is going to be an really fun weekend escape and all proceeds from the retreat will go directly to NBR. The area is beautiful with lots of long quiet roads for hill work, long runs, short runs, or anything in between. And not to worry– if you’re not in the mood for a lot of running, and need a bit more relaxation, there’s no pressure! We’re really excited about this retreat and hope to make it an annual tradition, but register soon– there are only 15 total spots available!

-Aja

Here’s the schedule:
Friday – August 27th
Midday departure: Port Authority to Hartford
Hartford to Stafford Springs transportation provided
Free time in the afternoon at ClearPoint Center
Sunset cookout at the campfire

Saturday – August 28th
Tomato Trot 5K at Red Fire Farm in Granby, MA
(Prizes:  Baskets of fresh produce for top finishers!)
Spend the day at the 10th annual Tomato Fest
Dinner and Free Time at ClearPoint

Sunday – August 29th

Early Morning Run; Breakfast at Bush Meadow (Goat) Farm
(Seriously, check out that breakfast menu– inspiration to get your run on!)
Midday Hiking & Swimming at Bigelow Hollow
Late afternoon departure from Stafford Springs
Arrive in NYC mid-evening

Registration is open now and closes August 16th.
Cost: $200 per person (a few “camping” spots available for $175)
Included: two nights lodging (shared rooms of 2-4) and linens; 4-5 meals and snacks (including Goat Farm breakfast); race registration, shirt, and festival entry.

A 50% deposit or full payment must be paid to secure your spot.
Full balance due by August 26th.
Full Details and Registration Here

Questions? Email Aja!

• Bring lots of cold water
  • Cold water is absorbed faster into your system
  • You can sweat up to 3 liters an hour – but only absorb 1 liter at most in an hour.
  • Don’t drink lots of water just when running – drink plenty before and after.
  • Cherie’s secret: Bring a sports bottle of water into the shower. While you’re rinsing off, hydrate!
• Salt up!
  • If you don’t eat a lot of processed foods, salt your food.
  • Drink sports drinks.
  • Take endurolytes or scaps for long, hot runs.
• Wear light colors
• Wear wicking fabrics – cotton gets gross and wet, and then you chafe.
• Cover up so you can avoid sunburn!
• Wear sports sunscreen
• Wear hats/visor and sunglasses to protect your face of sun
• Respect your limits – you might not be able to run as fast. That’s okay.
• It takes a while to acclimate so be patient at the start of hot weather running.
• You can also use a sauna to acclimate.
• It’s okay to back off for cut a run short. Go and get some ice water (or ice cream!) instead.
• Pouring water over your head lowers your heart rate 5 beats per minute for 5 minutes afterwards.
• Hit up the water fountains in parks – and run through the sprinkles and fire hydrants whenever possible.
• Non-alcoholic beers is supposed to help rehydrate you (though NBR always tells me that alcoholic beer is what works!)

–Cherie

We’re less than a week out from our party this Sunday at 1pm. If you’re on the fence, I urge you to jump off (with perfect sprinter’s form, natch) pronto and help us make this a throwdown to remember!

There will be music and dancing. There will be delicious vegetarian and carnivorous options in the buffet. There will be a large-screen projector showing the World Cup finals (hopefully featuring my Furia Roja). There will be pretty runners decked out in their finest tuxedos and gowns. There will even be drink specials!

RSVP and purchase your ticket at:

http://northbrooklynrunners.org/2010-summer-garden-formal/

Every additional ticket we sell gets us closer to purchasing that tent for future races well. Let’s get this done!

– Your Friendly Neighborhood NBR Social Coordinators

The key word here is acclimate. I have been slowly building myself up and am looking forward to running home from work tomorrow. I hope it is at least 95 when I’m running home. I run slower than usual, and carry cold water (which is inevitably warm by the end, but what can you do?). Water is very important.

A bunch of my friends are running the Badwater Ultramarathon – the training they’re doing is insane. I’ve done some elements of their training, to a lesser degree. My friend Tony has been spending time in saunas of 207 degrees. I did some sauna training and found it very helpful. I bring a book, some water, and sweat like crazy for 20 minutes.

But perhaps you aren’t insane. Or perhaps you aren’t sure HOW to run in the heat. Come to tomorrow’s salon with some ideas of your own…and we’ll have plenty to share!

Let’s SWEAT!

Join us tomorrow to discuss how to train in hot weather:
Wed, July 7
8:30 p.m.
TBD (224 Franklin St at Green St in Greenpoint)
Look for the dorks in NBR gear
Feel free to come sweaty after a run – food, drink, and even water is served at this bar!

–Cherie

We have officially been awarded FIVE team spots for this year’s NYC Marathon– the most you can get as a team! However, I was notified after-the-fact that the spots are supposed to go *only* to people who entered this year’s lottery and were rejected.

But, I’m always trying to pull one for the team, and it should work out that we can get ONE  “wild card” slot that could go to either someone who entered the lottery or someone who did not.

NBR Marathon Spot Allocation “Applications” are due by Monday, June 7th, 11:59pm!
Spots will be allocated by June 15th.

Here’s what to Include:
1. Must prove yourself to be an active member of NBR: group runs, meetings, other events. Also indicate if you entered this year’s lottery or not, and if you’ve run the NYC Marathon before.

2. Must contribute to NBR: volunteer at events, be a run leader or help the group in other ways.

3. Express yourself creatively as to why you want to do the NYC Marathon this year (in writing, video, music, photography, food, etc.) and include a short description.

Please submit your applications and address any concerns or questions to Aja.

Good times were had by all. Here are a few photos…

Todd and Russ on the Cyclone. Hope that guy up front didn't bump his head...

North Brooklyn Runners at the start

Rob led the team with a 1:21:24. He was totally winning for the first 100 yards. Marty Markowitz ran out of original material and resorted to repeatedly yelling 'Brooklyn!!' as runners crossed the start.

Some volunteers formed a 'mighty convoy' and biked to their post at the start line. Notice the fact that it's still dark out...

Post race beach picnic

Join us for the Mini 10k on 6/12 (women only) or the Father’s Day 5m on 6/20. Sign in here and let us know you’re coming. See you out there!

Two Thumbs Up

The NBR ladies continue to look stronger every race.  There were too many PRs to list.  Lindsay led the team to 7th place with 40:31 – good for 8th in her age group.

The men were 9th overall and also had a bunch of PRs including Chris C. who knocked 4:31 off his fastest time.  The team managed to pull off a win in the B division thanks to mystery ringer Yuval from Albuquerque, NM.  NBR intelligence could only acquire this photo as he scampered into the woods of Central Park.

Thanks Yuval, Go Lobos

Thanks to everyone who came out to cheer!  Check here for a list of future races including the Brooklyn Half on 5/22 and the Mini 10k (women only) on 6/12.

Many of you know by now that by doing Team Volunteering at NYRR Races
(next up: Brooklyn Half– we could still use some people, so please sign up) earns us (3-5) team spots into this year’s NYC Marathon.

We haven’t “officially” been given any spots *yet*, but hopefully we will in the upcoming weeks. But who gets to run those spots at the Town Hall meeting last month we discussed how NBRs might be able to get one of the coveted spots. Here’s what allocation within NBR is looking like…

NBR Marathon Spot Allocation:
1. Must prove yourself to be an active member of NBR: group runs, meetings, other events
2. Must contribute to NBR: volunteer at events, be a run leader or help the group in other ways
3. Express yourself creatively as to why you want to do the NYC Marathon this year (in writing, video, music, photography, food, etc.) and include a short description.
- Applications due June 7th. Spots allocated by June 15th.

Other Allocation Ideas: lottery and/or weighted lottery based on NBR participation, contests, etc.

If you have ideas for how allocation should be designed, please email me off-list.

Thanks!
Aja

Want to Volunteer for the Brooklyn Half? Sign up now! Remember, if you sign up to volunteer, it is a commitment. Please be there.