Runners Race Pacing Chart

Runner's world race pacing chart... Even pacing maximizes running efficiently...

I found this recently in some very old racing files. I thought that perhaps some others might benefit from it. Happy running...

http://www.scribd.com/doc/185778733/Runner%E2%80%99s-World-Race-Pacing-Chart

  Runner’s World Race Pacing Chart by Kevin Earl Dayhoff

http://www.slideshare.net/kevindayhoff/20010000-runners-race-pacing-chart
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Kevin Dayhoff is an artist - and a columnist for:

Patuxent Publishing Co., The Carroll Eagle: www.explorecarroll.com: http://www.explorecarroll.com/search/?s=Dayhoff&action=GO
The Tentacle: www.thetentacle.com http://www.thetentacle.com/author.cfm?MyAuthor=41

Westminster Patch: http://westminster.patch.com/search?keywords=Dayhoff

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WRRC:: Upcoming Races, this weekend and Mayberry 7-miler

WRRC has two races coming up this month!  More information on these races can be found on the website.  The Mayberry race is looking for volunteers so if you can help, please contact Bob McCubbin (info below).

Flying Feet Burk Memorial 5K

Date: 8:30am, November 16, 2013

For Information: Contact David Griffin (Dpgflyingfeet@aol.com) and Jim Bullock (410-857-4974)

There will be a ceremony honoring Terry Burk starting at 8:15am.

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Mayberry 7-miler

Date: 9:00am, November 24, 2013

For Information: Contact Bob McCubbin at runjfkbob@gmail.com

***Volunteers NEEDED!***

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Kevin Dayhoff is an artist - and a columnist for:

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The Tentacle: www.thetentacle.com http://www.thetentacle.com/author.cfm?MyAuthor=41

Westminster Patch: http://westminster.patch.com/search?keywords=Dayhoff

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Exploring the Westminster Cemetery as a walking-running trail

Exploring the Westminster Cemetery as a walking-running trail

November 15, 2013 by Kevin Dayhoff

Yesterday I took a look at running at the Westminster Cemetery on North Church Street in Westminster.

In addition to the trails I discussed here on October 22, 2013, http://westminster.patch.com/groups/kevin-e-dayhoffs-blog/p/fall-is-great-for-running-trails-in-carroll-co?yPos=0; I’ve been wondering how many other walking-running trail opportunities in the Carroll County area I have overlooked.

I mean, I walked the blacktop trails at the cemetery marveling at how many times I had visited the historic cemetery and really never considered it as a walking - running trail.

I saw many other walkers and runners. I did not measure any courses. That will be my next step. Although it is in the middle of Westminster, it was amusingly - and amazingly quiet, bucolic and serene. I grabbed a cup of coffee at Birdie's, http://www.birdiescoffee.com/, and really enjoyed a moment or two to myself - in the middle of town. LOL

Find a map here: https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=215239526327018628982.0004eb3bd56ed70f3dc61&msa=0&ll=39.568704,-76.98751&spn=0.00827,0.013711

Meanwhile, I hope to see many of you at the Terry Burk Wakefield Valley Community Trail memorial dedication service and 5K run on Saturday morning, November 16, 2013. Find more information here: http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/carroll/westminster/ph-ce-eagle-archives-1103-20131111,0,434181.story

View Westminster Cemetery North Church Street, Westminster, MD in a larger map

View Westminster Cemetery North Church Street, Westminster, MD in a larger map

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Kevin Dayhoff is an artist - and a columnist for:

Patuxent Publishing Co., The Carroll Eagle: www.explorecarroll.com: http://www.explorecarroll.com/search/?s=Dayhoff&action=GO
The Tentacle: www.thetentacle.com http://www.thetentacle.com/author.cfm?MyAuthor=41

Westminster Patch: http://westminster.patch.com/search?keywords=Dayhoff

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BREAKING: You Should Train Before Running a Marathon | Runner's World

BREAKING: You Should Train Before Running a Marathon | Runner's World: "An expert says it is not advisable to run 26.2 miles without preparation.
By Mark Remy (Google+)
Published
November 6, 2013"

Readers, I hope you're sitting down. If you aren't, please do so. I'll give you all some extra time, since I know many of you recently ran a long race.

Good? Good. Here, then, is today's bit of running advice:

If you intend to run a marathon, you should train for it first.

Sorry if I just blew your mind. And I apologize to Remy's World readers whocould have used this information before Sunday's New York City Marathon.

Anyway, this news comes to us via Fox News's Fox & Friends, which aired a segment Saturday titled "Busting Marathon Myths." In it, cohosts Tucker Carlson and Clayton Morris lob assertions over a glass-top table toward a guy called Dr. Marc Siegel ("MEDICAL A-TEAM"), who proceeds to bat down the ones that are bunk and affirm the ones that are not. Also there's a recurring joke about Snickers bars.

Halfway through, we get to the bit where Mr. Morris asks, with an innocence that's endearing to watch, whether it's really necessary to, you know, actually prepare for a 26.2-mile footrace:

'via Blog this'

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Burk Memorial 5K Run, 9 October 2004

Burk Memorial 5K Run, 9 October 2004

November 8, 2013 update: The link is no longer working. So, I am going to update this post to reflect the entire article…   See below the link lollapalooza…

http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2013/11/burk-memorial-5k-run-9-october-2004_8.html

Also see: http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/carroll/westminster/ph-ce-eagle-archives-1103-20131111,0,434181.story 

Dayhoff running, Dayhoff writing essays, Dayhoff writing essays running, Seasons Fall, Sports Running, Sports Running Wakefield Valley Trail

http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2013/11/westminster-wakefield-trail-fitting.html

http://kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/post/66356379310/westminster-wakefield-trail-a-fitting-site-for

For more information on the Westminster Road Runners Club, please go to: https://sites.google.com/site/wrrclub/

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For more information on walking, running or riding a bicycle in Carroll County, Maryland - See more at: http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/search/label/Sports%20Running%20Wster%20Rd%20Runners#sthash.YRZULiP6.dpuf

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For problems or questions regarding this website, please contact WRRC.

Last Updated: 10/12/2004

Crawford Captures Burk 5K

On a delightful Saturday morning--when far too many were either recovering from the night before, running cross-country races somewhere else, or prepping for longer races, David Crawford cruised to a narrow win in the second annual Burk Memorial 5K run, held on and around Tahoma Farm Road west of Westminster.

The race is named for candy store owner, runner, and club sponsor Terry Burk, who was killed nine years ago last August when hit by a car which veered off Route 97 onto the shoulder at the entry to Kalten Acres.

Prizes for this year's run were gift certificates to the Treat Shop--his former business, located in the mall across from the movies. The current owner contributed a portion of the cost of the prizes.

The race was originally meant to be conducted along the walking, hiking, biking, running trail which was to be constructed on a line parallel to Route 31 and proceeding from Uniontown Road to the Old New Windsor Pike, a distance of some 3 to 4 miles.

According to Kevin Dayhoff, Westminster mayor and WRRC member, the process of obtaining the necessary land and construction permits has been about as much fun as root canal work without a painkiller.

Thus with only a small portion of the trail, to have been named for Terry Burk, finished, this race involves running an out-and-back portion on Tahoma Farm Road, followed by two loops around a neighborhood, using the completed portion of the Burk Trail as part of the loop.

The field of 14 sprightly runners charged up Tahoma Farm Road, and by the time they returned to begin the first portion of the Burk Trail, Crawford--who works for the Department of Defense at Fort Myer, located near the Pentagon--was locked in a tight race with Tom Yinger, much younger and more local.

At the end of the first trail loop and at the finish line Crawford had a small but definite lead and won by six seconds.

At age 54 he equaled the age of Joe Loveland as the oldest runner ever to have won a club race. Since Crawford missed the awards ceremony because he was out riding his racing bike, there is no way of telling whether he is older than Loveland was when Loveland won for the second time at age 54. Since there is no easy way of determining the oldest winner, Joe agreed to retain the title.

Joe finished third after running most of the way with Chrissy Pennington, who finished as the second female in the 5K run held at the Carroll Hospital Center on September 25, the day before she ran and finished in the female top ten at the Bachman Valley Half-Marathon.

Trailing Chrissy by three and a half minutes was Treasurer-for-Life Liuda Galinaitis, who outkicked Chris Reese for second place.

As is usually the case in club races, the majority of the field, 11 of 14, were in the masters (40 and over category). As a measure of changing times, however, this race involved 7 runners in the 50-59 category, as well as the recently turned 60 Skip Fennell.

The next club race will be the Otterdale Mill 5 Mile Run--to be held on Sunday, October 24. The starting line is near the corner of Trevanion Road and Stonesifer Road, west of Crouse Ford in Taneytown. For more information contact Dan Replogle at 410-756-1654.

Place	Name	Age	Gender	Time	Award
1.	David Crawford	54	M	20:02	first male masters runner
2.	Tom Yinger	34	M	20:08
3.	Joe Loveland	55	M	23:34
4.	Chrissy Pennington	29	F	24:24	first female runner
5.	Jim Bitgood	58	M	24:51
6.	Scott Kohr	42	M	25:58
7.	Skip Fennell	60	M	26:10	first 60 and over runner
8.	Tom Reed	44	M	27:17
9.	Bob Sommerville	56	M	27:44
10.	Liuda Galinaitis	47	F	27:51	first female masters runner
11.	Glenn Smink	55	M	28:03
12.	Chris Reese	53	F	28:12	first 50 and over female runner
13.	Jake Reed	14	M	29:40
14.	Steve Horr	58	M	34:40

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Kevin Dayhoff is an artist - and a columnist for:

Patuxent Publishing Co., The Carroll Eagle: www.explorecarroll.com: http://www.explorecarroll.com/search/?s=Dayhoff&action=GO
The Tentacle: www.thetentacle.com http://www.thetentacle.com/author.cfm?MyAuthor=41

Westminster Patch: http://westminster.patch.com/search?keywords=Dayhoff

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Westminster Wakefield trail a fitting site for Terry Burk runner's memorial on Saturday morning, November 16, 2013

Westminster Wakefield trail a fitting site for Terry Burk runner's memorial on Saturday morning, November 16, 2013

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/carroll/westminster/ph-ce-eagle-archives-1103-20131111,0,434181.story  

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Westminster Wakefield trail a fitting site for Terry Burk runner's memorial on Saturday morning, November 16, 2013 [Eagle Archives]...

On Saturday, Nov. 16, members of the Westminster Road Runners Club, as well as friends and family, will honor the memory of Terry Burk on the Wakefield Valley Community Trail.

The observance will be held near the Tahoma Farm Boulder Park and historic Fenby Farm Quarry and Lime Kiln Park at 730 Tahoma Farm Road in Westminster.

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"Over the years the eight-foot wide paved Wakefield Trail, the city's first hiking and biking trail, has developed one leg at a time, inspired in part by the legacy of Burk, who ran with the Road Runners Club for many years. Today, the 2.1 mile linear park trail extends from Long Valley Road to Uniontown Road. Planning began in earnest for the trail in 1994." http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/carroll/westminster/ph-ce-eagle-archives-1103-20131111,0,434181.story

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Westminster Mayor Kevin Utz, members of the Westminster Common Council and a fellow runner, Abby Gruber, Westminster's recreation and parks director, have joined with Community Foundation executive director Audrey Cimino, and other members of the runners club in planning the event…. http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/carroll/westminster/ph-ce-eagle-archives-1103-20131111,0,434181.story

The ceremony will coincide with the annual running of the Flying Feet Burk Memorial 5K

Read more: http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/carroll/westminster/ph-ce-eagle-archives-1103-20131111,0,434181.story#ixzz2jyAmCmU9

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Wakefield Valley Community Trail https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=215239526327018628982.0004e9d7d7d2e28fdd55a&msa=0&ll=39.569391,-77.014074&spn=0.016541,0.027573

730 Tahoma Farm Road: In a November 7, 2013 article I wrote for the Baltimore Sun, http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/carroll/westminster/ph-ce-eagle-archives-1103-20131111,0,434181.story, I reported, "Over the years the eight-foot wide paved Wakefield Trail, the city's first hiking and biking trail, has developed one leg at a time, inspired in part by the legacy of Burk, who ran with the Road Runners Club for many years. Today, the 2.1 mile linear park trail extends from Long Valley Road to Uniontown Road. Planning began in earnest for the trail in 1994."

See also my article on Patch: http://westminster.patch.com/groups/kevin-e-dayhoffs-blog/p/fall-is-great-for-running-trails-in-carroll-co

Also related: www.kevindayhoff.org http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2013/10/fall-and-spring-are-beautiful-times-of.html

View Wakefield Valley Community Trail in a larger map

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Related: Fall and spring are beautiful times of the year to run, especially trail running.

By Kevin Dayhoff, October 20, 2013 Westminster Maryland Online, www.kevindayhoff.org http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2013/10/fall-and-spring-are-beautiful-times-of.html

Labels: Dayhoff running, Dayhoff writing essays, Dayhoff writing essays running, Seasons Fall, Sports Running, Sports Running Wakefield Valley Trail - See more at: http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2013/10/fall-and-spring-are-beautiful-times-of.html#sthash.k7LzXMEK.dpuf

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Okay, well anyway; as old man winter approaches, there is arguably no prettier season in Carroll County than the vibrant tree leaves of fall. This is when, for a short period of time, trees are allowed to act-out and show some additional passion with a dazzling wardrobe of color. Read more: http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/carroll/westminster/ph-eagle-archives-20131008,0,5094609.story

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Best place to park is on Tahoma Farm Road, off of Rte. 31, New Windsor Road, west of Westminster, over by the Tahoma Farm Boulder Park, http://www.westgov.com/recreation/rec_parks_tahoma.html, near the Lime Kiln, http://www.westgov.com/recreation/rec_parks_lime.html

For the latest news on the Lime Kiln, go here for a good story by Brett Lake for the Westminster Advocate: http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/advocate_of_westminster/news/westminster-no-plans-to-repair-lime-kiln/article_312ed0be-9107-11e0-a026-001cc4c03286.html

For more information on running, where to run, and upcoming running events go the Westminster Road Runners Club website, at https://sites.google.com/site/wrrclub/links

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Walking Running or riding a bicycle

“19990512 runners KED2” Kevin Dayhoff, May 12, 1999

Westminster Road Runners Club https://sites.google.com/site/wrrclub/links

Wakefield Valley Terry Burk Community Trail http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/search/label/Sports%20Running%20Wakefield%20Valley%20Trail

Running http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/search/label/Sports%20Running

Dayhoff running http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/search/label/Dayhoff%20running

St Michaels Talbot County nature Trail http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/search/label/Sports%20Running%20St%20Michaels%20Nature%20Trail

http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/1999/05/walking-running-or-riding-bicycle.html

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/1999/05/walking-running-or-riding-bicycle.html

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Kevin Dayhoff is an artist - and a columnist for:

Patuxent Publishing Co., The Carroll Eagle: www.explorecarroll.com: http://www.explorecarroll.com/search/?s=Dayhoff&action=GO
The Tentacle: www.thetentacle.com http://www.thetentacle.com/author.cfm?MyAuthor=41

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Fall and spring are beautiful times of the year to run, especially trail running.

Fall and spring are beautiful times of the year to run, especially trail running.

By Kevin Dayhoff, October 20, 2013 Westminster Maryland Online, www.kevindayhoff.org

http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2013/10/fall-and-spring-are-beautiful-times-of.html

Labels: Dayhoff running, Dayhoff writing essays, Dayhoff writing essays running, Seasons Fall, Sports Running, Sports Running Wakefield Valley Trail - See more at: http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2013/10/fall-and-spring-are-beautiful-times-of.html#sthash.k7LzXMEK.dpuf

There is nothing like the warmth of a spring run after shivering through long gray days on the road throughout the winter. And of course, the spring flowers and budding lime-green leaves are a welcome relief to long dreary cold winter runs.

However, what can be better than the sights, sounds and smells of autumn leaves. The symphony of the smells and sounds of the rustle of leaves. The kaleidoscope of colors are a welcome distraction to the constant timpani of footsteps.

On a drive through the Carroll County countryside the other day, WTTR was playing “The Mamas and the Papas” 1966 hit song “All the leaves are brown and the sky is gray” on the truck radio; but outside along the road, Mother Nature did not get the memo and was still dabbling with yellows, oranges and brilliant reds in the trees.

This year, the autumnal equinox, the first day of fall, began on September 22, at 4:44 p.m. That’s when the sun is aligned with the equator making days and nights equal in length.

The arrival of fall is a storied event in American history, folklore and tradition; however, one of the more interesting musings comes from Tom Robbins, the author of “Still Life with Woodpecker.”

Robbins wrote, “It was autumn, the springtime of death…”

Okay, well anyway; as old man winter approaches, there is arguably no prettier season in Carroll County than the vibrant tree leaves of fall. This is when, for a short period of time, trees are allowed to act-out and show some additional passion with a dazzling wardrobe of color. Read more: http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/carroll/westminster/ph-eagle-archives-20131008,0,5094609.story

I have always preferred running on trails and linear parks as opposed to running along the roads. I have always felt nervous running anywhere near vehicles weighing several tons whizzing and growling by me at fifty miles an hour. In recent years, it only takes a moment of distraction provided by a cell phone or texting behind the wheel and you are flirting with disaster.

I was a friend of the late "Terry" Burk, 48, owner of the family candy business Treat Shop, which was located across the street from the Carroll movie theatre for many years. Burk was killed while running in 1995 with several Westminster Road Runner Club friends on Route 97 at Kalten Road when a car struck him and fellow jogger David W. Herlocker. According to media reports, “Police said the 19-year-old man who was driving the car apparently fell asleep while coming home from work.”

Outside of Carroll County, one of my many favorite places to run is the Queen Anne's Co. Cross Kent Island Trail, which was dedicated Sept. 8 2001 - See more at: http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2013/06/queen-annes-co-cross-kent-island-trail.html#sthash.pBEWkBYO.dpuf

Or the St. Michaels Talbot County Nature Trail, also on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.

Running, hiking or riding a bicycle on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal trail is always a special occasion anytime of the year.

Locally, in Carroll County, for unpaved trails that meander through the woods, Hashawha may have the best trails. Find more information here: http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/recpark/hashawha/.

I have also enjoyed the Union Bridge walking trail, Charlotte's Quest, in Manchester, Maryland, near the Fire Hall & Pool, http://www.charlottesquestnaturecenter.com/, and the Washington Road Community Trail, http://www.wrctrail.org/, that treks around the Westminster High School, Carroll Community College campus just south of Westminster.

In the eastern-half of the county in the Finksburg area, Sandymount Park also has a nice trail. Closer to Reisterstown, in Baltimore County, there is Soldier's Delight, http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/central/soldiers.html

For a paved linear-park trail, I really like the Wakefield Valley Trail. Planning for the trail had begun in 1994, a year before Burk was killed. The trail was dedicated and developed, in part, as a legacy to Burk.  

Meanwhile, according to the Westminster Recreation and Parks website for the trail, “This trail features a 2.1 Mile paved walking trail from Long Valley Road to Uniontown Road. This scenic trail snakes through the pristine Carroll County Countryside offering the chance to view abundant wildlife and scenic overlooks right inside Westminster City! There is parking at Tahoma Farm Boulder Park. The parking lot has 22 spots and 2 handicap spots.

“Be on the lookout for the Wakefield Valley Trail Extension coming soon! It will extend from Uniontown Road to West Main Street, connecting the Trail form Long Valley Road all the way to Downtown Westminster! Location: Long Valley to Uniontown Road Click here for a PDF map of the trail, http://www.westgov.com/recreation/Wakefield_Trail_8.5x11.pdf. News: Wakefield Valley Trail Receives Generous Donation.”

Best place to park is on Tahoma Farm Road, off of Rte. 31, New Windsor Road, west of Westminster, over by the Tahoma Farm Boulder Park, http://www.westgov.com/recreation/rec_parks_tahoma.html, near the Lime Kiln, http://www.westgov.com/recreation/rec_parks_lime.html

For the latest news on the Lime Kiln, go here for a good story by Brett Lake for the Westminster Advocate: http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/advocate_of_westminster/news/westminster-no-plans-to-repair-lime-kiln/article_312ed0be-9107-11e0-a026-001cc4c03286.html

For more information on running, where to run, and upcoming running events go the Westminster Road Runners Club website, at https://sites.google.com/site/wrrclub/links

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“19990512 runners KED2” Kevin Dayhoff, May 12, 1999

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Wakefield Valley Terry Burk Community Trail http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/search/label/Sports%20Running%20Wakefield%20Valley%20Trail

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Fall in Carroll Co is a beautiful time to run on the Wakefield Valley Trail

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Lonely is the runner who puts in 4.3 miles on the Wakefield Valley Trail

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Registration is Open for Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K on Thursday, November 28, 2013 8:30 a.m.

November 28, 2013 Westminster YMCA Turkey Trot

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Registration for the 2013 Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K is officially open and we invite you to be among the thousands who will kick-off their Thanksgiving Day family tradition with the Y!

This year you may choose to participate in one of five races around Central Maryland including two new locations:

As you may know, the Y Turkey Trot is a charitable event. The proceeds (about $12 per entry) help children throughout Central Maryland whose families live in poverty, enjoy enriching Y programs.

Your participation in this event gives you a chance to demonstrate your commitment to your community and help us put more "Thanks" and "Giving" in Thanksgiving! Plus, the Y Turkey Trot Charity 5K is a great way to spend fun quality time with family and friends before digging into a glorious feast!

We'll see you at the starting line!

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  November 28, 2013 Westminster YMCA Turkey Trot by Kevin Earl Dayhoff

Queen Anne's Co. Cross Kent Island Trail dedicated Sept. 8 2001

Queen Anne's Co. Cross Kent Island Trail dedicated Sept. 8,  2001

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