IN MEMORIAM: Jerry Lewis

Jerry Lewis, a member of Reston Runners in the early years and for decades afterwards, passed away on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024 at the age of 91, after a battle with cancer.  Jerry will be sadly missed by many of our members who remember running with him as he trained for his 30+ marathons, and enjoying post-run breakfasts at his home.  There will be a tribute on Sunday, December 15^th at Greenspring Senior Living Chapel, 7420 Spring Village Drive, Springfield, VA.  Jerry’s obituary can be read here: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/jerome-lewis-obituary?id=56889829&utm_source=webshareapi&utm_medium=share_button&utm_campaign=wsapimobile_betaERRY&fbclid=IwY2xjawG-8opleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHbtyVr-CvdX9ZfKTz2XZCuhRKfRdcXZx_CFItHjp3TdAZQFFGKL5ST6cSg_aem_O8UUcI2PGUSWDLlZnurLFA

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*** HUGE congratulations to Emmett Delaney who finished the Spartan Golden Gate Trail Classic 50K!

This was Emmett’s dream race, and he has written a wonderful story about his race day experience.  The story is an emotional one that will bring many avid runners to tears.  Cheers to Emmett for achieving a lifelong goal!  Read his story here:  Coming to America -- Spartan Golden Gate Trail Classic 50K.

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ONGOING AND UPCOMING EVENTS

 

• RUN THRU RESTON!

  Our Reston Runners annual premier race event has a new name: “Run Thru Reston” or “RTR.”  It is  scheduled for April 27, 2025.  Race day includes both a Half Marathon and a 5K.  There is a new link on our main menu called, “RTR.” All race information is now here:  RTR RACE.   Registration for both the Half Marathon and the 5K race is open!  This event takes a village of volunteers to help run smoothly.  After all, our race is well known as a "race for runners by runners."  Volunteers please sign up here: 2025 RTR Volunteer

• Board of Directors Elections
  

  The Reston Runners Directors are elected to one year terms every January, and take office at the Annual Meeting in February. You can see the current Board here: https://tinyurl.com/3b5csrzy. Nominations for Board positions will be online here on the RR Home Page starting on January 2, 2025, and voting will start on January 24. Current Directors who wish to continue will be on the ballot along with new nominees - so now is the time to begin thinking about who you'd like to see on the Board for 2025. 

• Sunday December 15, 4pm: Reston Runners Holiday Party

  will be held at the Reston Community Center in Hunters Woods Plaza. The event is a potluck, and the club will provide beer, wine, sodas, utensils, and a main dish. Come celebrate the holidays and the great year we've had! Please RSVP by December 10th. RSVP

• Our Finish Line Services [FLS] Team needs volunteers., Contact Anna at <annabnewcomb@gmail.com>. After working at a race, volunteers will enjoy a free breakfast with our team.

• 10 Weeks to 10K Training Program 2024 is underway, and continues through Saturday, December 7, 2024. It culminates with the Jingle Bell Rock & Run 10K on December 14^th in Ashburn, VA.10 Weeks to 10K Info  Discounted registrations at $43 for the 10K are available to all Reston Runners, whether registered in the training program or not.  Normal registration with convenience fee is $60.  Contact johnjkoss@gmail.com by December 1 to take advantage of the discount.

• Saturday, January 4, 2025: Two-Person Relay

Our second Two-Person Relay race is now scheduled and presents a new course and a new challenge.  The race involves two-people, a car, and a self-selected route that must pass through four checkpoints. The start and finish is at the Reston Town Center Fountain, and of course there is a post-race party with good beverage and food at Ted’s Bulletin.  Get your teammate and register: Two Person Relay - 1/4/2025

• CHERRY BLOSSOM 10 Mile and 5K RACE!

  The lottery for entry to run the Cherry Blossom 10 Mile race is now open!  The lottery opened on December 1^st and closes at 11:59pm on December 15^th.  The race day is scheduled for Sunday, April 6, 2025. All interested runners must register via the Lottery Registration Form.  The resulting status of all applicants – accepted or rejected – will be posted on the Cherry Blossom 10 Mile race website by December 19.  Register here:  Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Lottery Entry.  Reston Runners will compete as a team – and the team registration process opens on February 1, 2025.  More on that later.  For now, be sure to enter the lottery before December 15th to gain entry! 

 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

• eNEWS!

eNEWS is our Reston Runners weekly newsletter.  Thank you to Chris and Claire who have stepped up to be the eNEWS Co-Editors.  This newsletter is emailed weekly (usually on Thursdays) to anyone who subscribes (currently over 800 subscribers)!  Admittedly, we have worked hard to correct technical issues and ensure successful delivery of eNEWS. 

• To Subscribe:  Subscribe by entering your email and name on our eNEWS subscription page here: eNEWS.    

It is recommended that you add “enews@restonrunners.org” to your email contacts list. This helps to ensure the eNEWS email is not filtered as spam and sent to your “Junk” folder.

• Members -- Login to our Website!

  Many features of our new Reston Runners website are only available to active members who successfully log in. Click on the “Member Login” button in the upper right corner of the home screen. On the login screen, you can enter your User Name and Password. If you don’t remember your User Name or Password, simply click on “Forgot My Username/Password” button, and the information will be emailed to you.  If you have problems, please email our RR Membership Director or RR Webmaster for assistance.  Also note when logged in, you can see your membership expiration date on your Profile page. 

Join Us(or renew your membership).   Run Happy!