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Weekly Newsletter - September 15, 2019
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We Made it to Wekiva Island!
The Summer Picnic was a hot success with over 15
people joining in for the run and another dozen or more joining for food, sun,
floats and burgers.
Challenge Series #1 - Battle of the Bands - Results So many good results that I'm going to miss someone (so I apologize in advance). Starting with the ladies • Charlene LePane 1st in her age group • Cheryl Sobering 2nd in her age group • Lisa Sosa 3rd in her age group • Barbara Miller, Amy Sindler, Kelly Himel & Cheri Dickinson finish in the top 10 of their age group
• Dick Ashby 1st in his age group • Marcus Sobering 2nd in his age group • Victor Hung & Vic Milewski 3rd in their age groups • Sean Dupree, Chris Alienello, & Michael Prince finishing in the top 10 of their age group
The 2019/2020 Challenge Series is out,
so start signing up now! The board, under advisement of Bob Butterfield, has chosen the 11
races below to be part of this years challenge series. Members must run at
least 4 of the races to be considered. Winners will be awarded based on points
earned in each race per age group and gender. Prizes will be handed out at the
2020 ORC Banquet.
 Orlando Runners Club logo gear can be yours for $10 per item. We have t-shirts, singlets, and trucker caps for sale. If interested, please contact Bob to place your order.
Orlando Runners Club Cheri Dickinson |
September 19 - Third Thursday @Ivanhoe Brewery |
Come out for the Third Thursday of the month run, join us at Ivanhoe Brewing Located around the corner from Lake Ivanhoe off of Virgina Ave.  We'll do a 3 mile run and then grab a few beers. This is part of Ivanhoe Brewing's Thursday Fitness Theme. Who knows this might become a regular thing. So come get your first beer on the club (club members only) aka a good reason join or pay those dues now.
Location: Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company Time: 7:00pm on Thursday May 16th Address: 1300 Alden Rd, Orlando, FL 32803 Questions about the run, feel free to contact Chris
Coffey |
September - Monthly - Brewsday Tuesday at Roque Pub |  Join the Orlando Runners Club monthly every first Tuesday for Brewsday Tuesday at Roque Pub.
This is a fun run with a 3 mile run followed by great beer and awesome food. Location:
Meet at 7:00 p.m. at Roque Pub (3076 Curry Ford Road). We welcome runners of all paces. And we run rain or shine! If you have any questions, please contact Cheri Dickinson |
September 9, 16, 23, 30 - Weekly - Mellow Monday Fun Run |  Join the Orlando Runners Club every Monday for the Mellow Monday Fun Run at Mellow Mushroom. This is a fun run with a 3 mile or 5 mile course. Meet at 7:00 p.m. at the Winter Park Mellow Mushroom (2015 Aloma Avenue).
Then following the run, you can reward yourself with 20% off pies and happy hour drink prices! We welcome runners of all paces. And we run rain or shine. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Ertel |
September 11, 18, 25 - Weekly - Wednesday Morning Run | Come join the ORC at our weekly Wednesday morning Get out of Bed Group Fun Run on Wednesday, in the College Park area. We will be meeting at 6:00 am at Einsteins Bagels, 2817 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, 32804. This is the perfect opportunity for those of you who are unable to attend the evening runs. We will run a 3 mile loop in College Park starting East on King St, right on Elizabeth, right on Rugby, right on Edgewater, left on Rugby, right on Holly, left on Bryn Mawr, right on Ardsley Dr, right on Maury Rd, right on Edgewater Dr, and finish at King St and Edgewater (back at Einsteins). After the run, join us at Einsteins for some morning coffee and bagels. We welcome runners of all paces. Contact Victor Hung for directions or questions. |
September 11, 18, 25 - Weekly - Mid-Week Run @ Track Shack | Join us at the Track Shack for the mid-week run!
This social group run occurs weekly Wednesday at 6:30 pm. It will be 2-3 miles and open to runners of all ability levels. The mid-week run is also a great opportunity to learn about, and hopefully join, the Orlando Runners Club. The course starts on Oregon St. and then spills into the Orlando Urban Trail, as well as parts of Track Shack's Celebration of Running course.
Water and Gatorade will be available for everyone pre and post run.
Stay tuned to Facebook and www.TrackShack.com in case of inclement weather.
Please arrive 5-10 minutes before to sign in, get pre-run water, and sign up for any giveaways!Location & Parking:
Track Shack Parking lot (on other side of Oregon from the store)
Meet in front of garage
1050 N. Mills Ave.
Orlando, FL 32803 |
September 15, 22, 29 - Weekly - Sunday Long Run in Winter Park | Get your long run in with Jack and the rest of the Sunday crew. This social group run occurs weekly Sunday morning at 7:00 am. There are distances of 3, 6, 7 or 10 miles and open to runners and walkers of all ability levels. This run will take you through the streets of winter park passing by many of the beautiful lakes and homes. After the run join the crew for breakfast, conversation, bad jokes and maybe even some trivia at Panera just up the street.. Location:
Meet on the corner of Park Ave and Melbourne Ave in Winter Park
Group leaves promptly at 7am |
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The ORC always welcomes new members, and invites all runners regardless of pace or running experience.
Not a member yet? Please consider joining our club! Besides the weekly runs scheduled for the entire year, we also offer the following unique programming that is exclusive to our amazing organization:
- Opportunity to be selected for the Japanese Cultural Exchange Trip to Urayasu, Japan
- Japan Week, where we host our Urayasu runner guests
- Club Parties: Annual Club Holiday Part, Summer Picnic, President's Champagne Reception, Annual Awards Banquet
- Charles M. Rowson Scholarship Picnic
- Race Into Summer 5K
- 10% discount to the Track Shack
- Corporate 5K, OUC Orlando Half Marathon, and Walt Disney World Marathon waterstop volunteering
To join, complete and mail in your Membership Application or click here to register online. All ORC memberships expire on June 30th. Applications submitted between March 1 and June 30 will be valid until June 30 of the following year. Applications submitted July 1 through February 29 will expire on the next renewal cycle. If your membership is up for renewal, renew online or mail your check and membership to:
Orlando Runners Club
Attn: Membership
PO Box 1134
Orlando, FL 32802
Existing member? Click here to renew your membership online.
2019 Charles M. Rowson Jr. Orlando Runners Club Scholarship Winners Announced!
2019 Charles M. Rowson Jr. Scholarship Winners
The Charles M. Rowson, Jr. Memorial Scholarship was established in 1983 by the Orlando Runners Club in memory of one of our members, Chuck Rowson, who died unexpectedly at age 29. The ORC has provided scholarships each year since to local high school athletes, now providing a $1,500 scholarship to up to four students. The winners are selected by the Club based on their academic achievements, athletic abilities, school and community involvement and financial need. Scholarships are presented each year at a Club event.
There were a lot of great candidates, but we have identified the 4 winners this year and they are...- Chloe Hyde of Lake Brantley High School
- Luke Metcalf of Bishop Moore High School
- Jennifer Salinas of Edgewater High School
- Sagan Simmons of Edgewater High School
The winners were presented with the scholarship checks and coveted ORC truckers caps at a picnic on Thursday May 30th.
ORC's Cultural Exchange Program
Each year the ORC sponsors 3 to 4 runners for a trip of a lifetime. Hosted by our sister running club in Urayasu for a week they meet with the Mayor, visit local landmarks, drink some saki and even sing some Karaoke. All members in good standing and who have not previously been selected are eligible. Applications are made available towards the end of the year and selections are announced at the Annual Holiday Banquet.
AND THE WINNERS ARE...
Congratulations to Erica Weitz, Tom Matusch and Charlene LePane for being selected as the ORC representatives going to Japan to run the Tokyo Bay Urayasu City Half Marathon.
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