November Update

General Membership Meeting December 12. NCR Marathon in Two Weeks.

General Membership Meeting Set for December 12

Please join us on Thursday, December 12th from 6:00 to 7:30 pm for the Baltimore Road Runners Club 2013 General Membership Meeting. The meeting will be held at the Cockeysville Library at 9833 Greenside Drive in Cockeysville, just north of Padonia Road.

Agenda items at the meeting include presentation of Grand Prix Series Awards, President's and Treasurer's reports for the year, and the election of Officers and Board Members for 2014. See the article below regarding Officer and Board Member volunteers. We encourage all BRRC members to attend the meeting.

Please take the opportunity to participate in our all-volunteer organization by attending the meeting. The General Membership Meeting is a unique chance for all of us to come together at year's end.

We look forward to seeing you there.
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NCR Trail Marathon in Two Weeks

Saturday, November 28, 8:30 am

Join us on the Saturday after Thanksgiving for the 24th running of the Northern Central Rail Trail Marathon and Two Person Relay. The race will begin at 8:30 am at Sparks Elementary School. The course follows Belfast Road to York Road south to Sparks Road to the NCR Trail. The next 22 miles of the race are run on the NCR Trail, from Sparks to Bentley Springs, and then back to Glencoe Road back to the finish. It is a flat, fast certified course that produces many Boston qualifiers.

Complete information can be found at the NCR Trail Marathon website.

Volunteers are needed for the race. The morning is a great experience for club volunteers. If you would like to volunteer, contact Brian Flowers.

Seeking Board Members!

As we approach December and our 2013 General Membership Meeting, we are looking to you, our members, to solicit your interest in helping BRRC in a unique way, by serving on our Board of Directors or as an Officer. According to the BRRC By Laws, "The Board of Directors shall manage the affairs of the Club between Club meetings, shall dete

rmine the agenda for Club meetings, shall plan Club functions, and shall do all things necessary to maintain the Club as an ongoing organization."

Beyond this general description, we are looking for Directors who can help manage key aspects of the Club, including communications (e.g. website, newsletters), accounting, membership, race directing, and event planning. We know that many of you have specialized capabilities that can help BRRC be successful. Please share your expertise with your fellow runners!

The rewards of helping to lead this organization are many, most importantly knowing that you are helping BRRC grow and thrive.

To learn more or to place your name on the ballot for December's meeting and the election of 2014 Officers and Directors, contact us.

We look forward to your participation.

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The 2013 Grand Prix Series has been completed. Results can be found here. If you have completed four or more GPS races and have not completed your volunteer requirement, you must do so over the next few weeks to qualify for an award. See our Events Calendar for remaining volunteer opportunities.

Race Results

GPS Cross Country Race November 10, 2013

3.8 Miles | Parkville Middle School

Goblin Gallop 5k and Kid's 1 Mile Run October 27, 2013

5 K, 1 Mile | NCR Trail

NCR GPS Half Marathon September 29, 2013

13.1 Miles | NCR Trail

Executive Stampede September 15, 2013

5 K | Executive Plaza, Hunt Valley

BRRC Hot News

A hearty "Congratulations" to BRRC member runner Graham Peck, who finished this year's ING New York City Marathon in 2:32:08. Graham finished an amazing 40th overall, and he was the 11th American to finish in a race that attracted more than 50,000 runners. Graham finished 1st in the 20 -24 age group. With this result, Graham has clearly established himself as an elite American runner. When you see Graham at a Club race, be sure to offer congratulations.

New Renewal Schedule

Please note that beginning in January 2014, BRRC will renew all members at the beginning of the year. This means that your renewal for 2014 will be due in January. This change will allow the Club better management of membership and qualification for the Grand Prix Series and other Club awards. Thank you for your understanding as we make this change.

Quote of the Month

“All I do is keep on running in my own cozy, homemade void, my own nostalgic silence. And this is a pretty wonderful thing. No matter what anybody else says.” ― Haruki Murakami, What I Talk About When I Talk About Running

About BRRC

The Baltimore Road Runners Club was founded in 1971 by Les Kinion to promote running for both the recreational and the competitive runner. The BRRC is a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization sanctioned by the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA).

Our current membership includes runners of all abilities and ages who can enjoy our events on the road, track or trails. Whether your goal is to run a marathon or to get into shape, you will find other club members who share your interests. We offer programs and opportunities for the newcomers to the experienced.

As an active member of the Baltimore Road Runners Club you will enjoy the benefits of our organized training programs, sponsored races, social outings, and volunteer opportunities. There are plenty of fun and exciting activities scheduled throughout the year.