• Volunteer with CHRC @Girls On The Run 5K

    It’s not too late to sign up for our semi-annual volunteer activity: the Girls on the Run 5K on Sunday, June 4! Sign up by this Friday to secure your spot with the team. 
    DETAILS:
    • When: Sunday, June 4 @ 9am-12ish (volunteer shifts start earlier); with team brunch together after for folks who want to join! 
    • Where: Roosevelt Island (via F train or tram; we’ll travel together from Crown Heights!)
    • What: 600+ 3rd-8th grade NYC girls have spent the season building their confidence and having a blast through running. Their curriculum culminates with huge accomplishment: a 5K! We can help GOTR make this as much fun and run as smoothly as possible, while having fun ourselves!
    What is GOTR?

    Girls On The Run is a national youth development program that uses running to help 3rd-8th grade girls build confidence and other amazing attributes and skills through running. The season culminates in a 5K, which relies on a lot of community support! We need volunteers to help with all aspects of managing the event and to run with the girls.

    SPECIAL INFO: Our very own Allison Hauser is the Executive Director of Girls On the Run: NYC and Aliza Gazek is coaching a team this season! Aliza’s team members and many of the other girls in the program need buddies to help power them through the 5K and volunteers to set up the course and hand out snacks– this can be you!

    SIGN UP: 
    • Sign up by Friday, May 26 to get your volunteer assignment as part of the CHRC Team!
    • General Volunteer: Click “Click here to register to volunteer”. Then click “Join an Existing Team” and at the bottom under “Registered Teams,” select “Crown Heights Running Club” from the dropdown. You will join other CHRC volunteers in helping with registration / course marshaling / water stations / etc. A $10 fee covers a background check and volunteer goodies.
    • Want to Run/Walk? Click “Click here to register to run/walk” and register to be a Sparkle Runner (ladies only) to be matched with a team to help inspire and support them along the course. Or sign up as a General 5K runner (all genders, all ages)! Select CHRC from the dropdown for your team. Donation $30-35.
    Please contact Aliza (community@crownheightsrunningclub.nyc) if you have any questions!
    She is coaching a team of girls this season and they would all love love love to see you out there!
    Banana suits welcome!

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  • AirBnB Brooklyn Half: 9 DAYS OUT

    The AirBnB Brooklyn Half is just over a week away!

    Over 60 members of #CHRC will be running this year’s race so you’ll be in great company! As you get tapered for the big day, we want to help you celebrate all that you have accomplished to this point in training and the important day. 13.1 miles will be over before you know it so let us help you make the most of it! This is our 3rd Club Points race of the year so for all those #CHRCWomen and #CHRCMen vying to make our standings count (top 5 CHRC finishers in each category), there’s plenty of motivation to power through! Let’s go #RunningRoyalty!

     

    PRE-RACE PARTY and PREP

    SATURDAY MAY 13, 2017 @8:00am

    Final Long One: Led by Spencer. Meet at Franklin and Eastern Parkway! Whether you are running next week’s event or just need a long run, join us for an easy 8 miles through Brooklyn’s finest park 😀

    @10:00am (GEAR DISTRIBUTION) at***BREKUKELEN COFFEE (FRANKLIN and St JOHN)***

    Join your fellow royals as we talk about what to expect on race day. From pre and post race tips to strategies for the course itself, let’s get all prepped for a great day in Brooklyn!

    Get your pre-ordered new and fresh running club gear so you can be fully ready for the main event! You can test them out in the coming week, and get ready to wear your #CHRC gear on race day — much easier for cheer team to spot you on the course!

    WEDNESDAY MAY 17, 2017 @7:30pm

    Meet Kay at the Brooklyn Museum steps for a jog down to Brooklyn Bridge Park to pickup your pre-race packets, check out gear, go through a coaching of the course, drink a beer and watch the sunset over Manhattan. Kay will have any CHRC gear that was not picked up over the weekend.

    This is your last chance for gear pick-up!

    Not able to make the run but stopping by the Pre-Race Party? Let us know! We’ll meet you there!

    BIB PICK-UP: **YOU MUST HAVE A PHOTO ID and QR CODE IN ORDER TO PICK UP YOUR BIB AND RACE MATERIALS**.  By now, you should have received an email from NYRR with details about getting your race number from the Brooklyn Half Pre-party  from 12p-10p on 5/17 Wednesday, 5/18 Thursday, and 5/19 Friday at Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 2

    ***Please note: there is NO race day pickup.*** Don’t forget your ID! Your QR Code is available on your MyNYRR Page, or from any other NYRR race you’ve run.

    RACE DAY: SATURDAY MAY 20, 2017 
    Start location: Washington Ave & Eastern Parkway near the Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn
    Race start: 7:00 a.m. Wave 1, 7:45 a.m. Wave 2
    Weather:  64 degrees F, mostly cloudy at 7a, with light 7mph winds.

    DETAILS: http://www.nyrr.org/races-and-events/2017/airbnb-brooklyn-half

    BAG CHECK: Wave 1: Eastern Parkway at Bedford Ave — CLOSES AT 6:10 AM

    Wave 2: Grand Army Plaza at Eastern Parkway — CLOSES AT 7:00 AM

    PACING: Why run alone? Record your goals and collaborate with Team CHRC with this wonderful spreadsheet!  

    PHOTO, RESTROOM, WARM-UP: Please meet us at 6:20AM by the Botanical Gardens for a team photo, and then a warm up job!  Restrooms are available beside the Botanical Gardens, and on Eastern Parkway just east of Underhill Ave.

    #CHRC CHEER STATION @7:30AM

    For those of you NOT racing but want to participate in this all Brooklyn event and cheer on your teammates or clubmates, we will have a CHEER STATION!

    We’ll be stationed on the southwest corner of Ocean parkway and Avenue U with the CHRC banner and signs. We expect to start seeing runners a little after 8am. Racers, with about 5K to go, don’t forget to look for us for your personalized high-five and super #CHRC boost!

    Please feel free to bring snacks & drinks for the cheerers (donuts, coffee, margaritas…etc) and the runners (bananas, oranges, gu…..). We’ll pack up around 11:00am and join the Post Race Celebration at L&B Spumoni Gardens!

     

     POST-RACE CELEBRATION

    HUZZAH!! YOU DID IT! Let us help you enjoy the rest of your day and your recovery! Look for #CHRC at baggage claim in MCU Park! Please check in with Gideon (check your email for his cell number), even if just to say you finished, but we hope to see you at baggage claim or Breakfast!  ***Note: Cellular service is usually spotty at the park and finish!

    ***Breakfast/Food/Celebration***: The Finish area is quite a zoo and it may be hard to find each other. Once you’ve stretched out, gotten your things and enjoyed a beer in the park, Join us a little bit away for a slice of Sicilian at Spumoni’s! Walk yourself over (you can do it!) to the D train at Coney Island/Stillwell Ave, ride 2 stops to 25 Ave, and walk on in!

    If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Gideon.

     

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  • Get ready team: Brooklyn Half is coming!

    Week of May 1 – May 6

    BROOKLYN HALF TRAINING CHECK-IN and PREP

    May 4: Custom Performance  is hosting ONE MONTH OUT: BROOKLYN REPRESENT.

    Join an exemplary panel of coaches, nutritionist, and specialists from the hottest NYC running clubs for a social and discussion about the 2017 Airbnb Brooklyn Half Marathon GIVEAWAYS & DEMOS! HYPERICE PRODUCTS AND ZENSAH COMPRESSION GEAR!!! WIN A FREE VO2 MAX TEST!

    TOPICS: The Course, Nutrition, Physical Prep, Mental Prep

    PRIZE FOR THE BEST-REPRESENTED CLUB!!! HAPPY HOUR SOCIAL 6:30-7, DISCUSSION 7-8 PM. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/one-month-out-brooklyn-represent-tickets-33899825290

    May 6: Airbnb Brooklyn Half Long Training Run

    Join New Balance us for a 10-mile training run starting at Pier 2 in Brooklyn Bridge Park, the same place you’ll pick up your bib at the Airbnb Brooklyn Half Pre-Party. The run will finish at the NYRR RUNCENTER, where attendees can enjoy brunch (with live DJ) hosted by New Balance.

    Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/airbnb-brooklyn-half-long-training-run-hosted-by-new-balance-tickets-33829277279

    May 13: CHRC Taper Time! Last Hurrah!

    Stay tuned for information about CHRC’s last Saturday Long One a week before the big event. Nate and other experienced runners of the event will be available to give tips on the taper.

    Your Gear will be distributed at this time so you’ll be all outfitted for the big event!

    ONGOING: Keep coming out to our weekly Group Runs to get your miles effectively with fun!

    RACE SIGN UPS

    Missed out on Brooklyn Half? More Team racing opportunities are coming! NYRR Summer and Fall race registrations are now open.

    There is still space for registration in the Bronx 10Mile and Staten Island Half which are both part of the 5 Borough Series and Club Points Races.

    Learn more about Club Points under RESOURCES or talk to our Race Rally Captain Potassium, Gideon at rally@crownheightsrunningclub.nyc

    To see all kinds of races that you or your running buddies running, please use our Race List!

     

    POP UP STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING

    Another opportunity for a dose of Joe’s strength and conditioning for distance running is this WEDNESDAY MAY 3 at 7:30pm at the GAP entrance to Prospect Park at the bike racks. We will be doing some things on the ground so bring gloves if you want.

    Joe, a former personal trainer and Crossfit Coach, will lead us through some fun and a little competitive team based workouts that will help you get ready for the trails, make you injury proof, and develop that third gear for when you need to dig deep.

    VOLUNTEER with CHRC at the GIRLS ON THE RUN 5K

    CHRC is proud to support Girls on the Run at their Spring 5K!

    You can join the team in our semi-annual volunteer opportunity by registering at gotrnyc.org/5kinfo for any of the following roles. Please note your CHRC affiliation when you register. Let us know you’re coming by RSVP on Facebook.

    • SPARKLE RUNNER (female-identifying folks only): get paired with a team to run with and cheer them on on the course. Attend their practice 5K in mid-May if you can!
    • VOLUNTEER (open to all): as a general 5K runner or a general volunteer to help with anything and everything on the course! Click choose “join an existing team” and choose CHRC in the dropdown when you sign up!

    BACKGROUND: Girls on the Run is a national youth development program that uses running to help 3rd-8th grade girls build confidence and other amazing attributes and skills through running. The season culminates in a 5K, which relies on a lot of community support! We need volunteers to help with all aspects of managing the event and to run with the girls.

    SPECIAL INFO: CHRC member Allison Hauser is the Executive Director of Girls On the Run: NYC and Aliza Gazek is coaching a team this season! Aliza’s team members and many of the other girls in the program need buddies to help power them through the 5K and volunteers to set up the course and hand out snacks– this can be you!

    Pre-5k Activities and day of registration opens at 8 am and the 5k begins at 9 am.

    Want a banana suit for the occasion? https://www.amazon.com/Rasta-Imposta-Lightweight-Banana-Costume/dp/B0088MGO3E (reading the reviews is highly recommended for entertainment)

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  • Hello and Welcome Spring Newbies!

    Week of April 24-30

    GET TO KNOW YOUR RUNNING BUDDIES!

    Leave your running shoes at home; come and hang out with your running and neighborhood buddies at our April Meet’n Greet this Wednesday April 26 7:30pm until late at Union Street Pub.

    Happy Hour prices until 8pm. CHRC Gear size samples will be available!

    This is our monthly social meet-up for new members, old members, injured members….all the members of CHRC! If you missed the New Member Run and Orientation this weekend, this is a good chance to meet out Royal Council as well and get information about #CHRC.

    YE OLDE GEAR SHOPPE is OPEN! 

    The Gear Shoppe is open ONLY until APRIL 26, MIDNIGHT. Your next chance to get your gear wont be till mid-summer. If you have a race coming up, don’t miss this opportunity to sport your team gear and also support our club.

    Not racing? No problem. We’ve got some sweet neon cotton blended gear & headbands for you to wear out to the cheer squads!

    You can purchase all CHRC gear DIRECT from our website!!

    Look for *NEW VINTAGE* and *LIMITED EDITION : BROOKLYN HALF 2017*

    Let’s show off our crowns and banners at the Brooklyn Half!

     

    All gear will be distributed one week prior to the Brooklyn Half. A secondary pick-up time will be provided for distribution at the Brooklyn Half Pre-Party.

    *Sample sizes for try-ons will be available at the April Meet’nGreet

    #CHRCTRAIL -BLAZERS WELCOME SPRING, CELEBRATE EARTH DAY

    Although #CHRCTrails and a high interest in hiking and camping has been a unique feature of our club since the beginning, we are seeing an increase of participation in and trail/ultra racing this year.

    In the past couple of weekends, #CHRCTrails have climbed peaks and waded through creeks as they ran miles in the gorgeous landscapes of upstate New York. A more thorough account is forthcoming from our enthusiastic Sunday Trails Run Leader, Joey, so stay tuned!

    For members interested in off-roading, come out for Prospect Park Trail runs on Sundays at 11am. We’re also looking forward to organizing another camping or day-hike trip this summer for those interested in having a more casual time in nature.

    RACE SIGN-UPS

    NYRR Summer and Fall race registrations have opened for NYRR Members TODAY and will be open to the public very soon after. These include:

    Team Champs

    There is still space for registration in the Bronx 10Mile and Staten Island Half which are both part of the 5 Borough Series and Club Points Races.

    To learn more about Club Points, follow this link >>  https://crownheightsrunningclub.nyc/how-do-nyrr-club-points-work/ or contact our Race Rally Captain Potassium, Gideon at rally@crownheightsrunningclub.nyc

    To see and offer all kinds of races that you or your running buddies might be participating in, please use our Race List!

    Any other questions, don’t hesitate to ask any of us on Council

    SEE YOU VERY SOON!

     

     

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  • THIS weekend’s announcements!

    (Whatever is left of) Week of April 17-23

    Hi run buds! Sorry for the delay in getting this week’s news out to you. Hopefully you’re part of our Facebook Community or we’ve seen you in person at our weekly runs so you haven’t missed us too much. There are some very important CHRC Announcements you must take note so please read on…

    MARK YOUR CALENDARS. DON’T MISS THE NEW MEMBER RUN and ORIENTATION

    Welcoming all New Members to the Royal Family!  Come one, come all to the Spring edition of the New Member Run and Orientation. ALL paces are welcome.

    Meet us at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday April 22nd for an easy intro chatty run (about 4.5miles).

    Following the run, join us for a short orientation and breakfast as you wish at Berg’n led by our Chief Member Officers, aka Trusted Viscounts, Nick and Elly.

      

    Come learn about CHRC, meet your neighborhood running buddies and let us know how you would like to be involved!

    IF you are looking to go for a longer jaunt, meet the Long One group at 8:00 a.m. IF you’re just wanting to come to meet us (no running), join us at 10:00 a.m. at Berg’n. Of course, always, we will love seeing you!

    YE OLDE GEAR SHOPPE is OPEN! 

    The Gear Shoppe is open APRIL 16 until APRIL 26. If you’ve been waiting to secure your gear for upcoming Spring and Summer races, now is your chance.

    Take a look at the *NEW VINTAGE* as well as the *LIMITED EDITION : BROOKLYN HALF 2017* logos we have featured this round. Do not miss this opportunity to get an all-star race singlet for one of the biggest races of the year!!

    Not racing? No problem. We’ve got some sweet neon cotton blended gear & headbands for you to wear out to the cheer squads! 

     

     

     

    All gear will be distributed one week prior to the Brooklyn Half Marathon at a CHRC event in the neighborhood. A secondary pick-up time will be provided for distribution at the Brooklyn Half Pre-Party. Gear will not be shipped.

    You can purchase all CHRC gear DIRECT from our website!!

    We have officially set up a payment system so you can purchase and complete payment for your gear hassle-free. No new log-ins, passwords, flying cash.

    *Please note: all size charts necessary are shown in the “photo gallery” sections.*

     

    APRIL MEET’N GREET

    Leave your running shoes at home; come and hang out with your running and neighborhood buddies.

    This is our monthly social meet-up for new members, old members, injured members….all the members of CHRC! Let’s get to know each other and chat all things running and not!

     

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  • What should I wear on race day?

    Many runners have a hard time figuring out what come wear on race day.

    CHRC member Spencer McCormick made this handy flowchart. Hope you find it helpful!

    For more information about running bananas, click here

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  • How do NYRR club points work?

    INTERCLUB POINTS

    As a NYRR -affiliated local running club, CHRC can compete with other clubs in the NYC-area to earn special “club points” during designated NYRR races. Each year, between 9 and 11 NYRR races are chosen to be Club Points races. CHRC tries to field a team for every Club Points race.

    SCORING

    The fastest 5 runners per division from each club have their finishing place added together (e.g. a club has 5 women place 1st, 4th, 16th, 199th, 200th = 420) and the clubs with the lowest totals are awarded the most points. Every club with at least 5 declared male finishers or 5 declared female finishers are awarded 1 point regardless of the total.

    The NYRR website, goes into a lot more detail about scoring, but the bottom line for us is that we need to have at least 10 runners (5 male and 5 female) show up for every race!

    Go #CHRCWomen! Go #CHRCMen!

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  • Running Nutrition

    Check out these resources from CHRC member Tara Mardigan, aka The Plate Coach!

     

    Dining Out

    Less Active

    Healthy Weight

    Endurance

    5Fingers

    CHRC Marathon Nutrition Tips

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  • Runners come out to play!

    Week of April 10 -16

    SPRING GROUP RUN SCHEDULE

    ICYMI, here’s the new Spring schedule. 6 weeks until the Brooklyn Half! Teams that train together, get strong together 😀

    Tuesday 7:45 PM:   Stamina
    Wednesday 7:30 PM:   Strength and Conditioning (select dates, see calendar)
    Thursday 6:30 AM:   Run & Some
    Friday 6:30 AM:   FridayFive (miles or kilometers)
    Saturday 8:00 AM:   Long One
    Sunday 11:00 AM:   Trails

    To stay the most up to date, follow us on our calendar here: http://crownheightsrunningclub.nyc/
    Or add us to your calendar app! Integrate us into your own Google calendar and your iCal.
    https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=runningroyalty01%40gmail.com&ctz=America/New_YorkBe on the look-out for pop-up runs or if you want a running buddy, don’t hesitate to use our Running Royalty Group!If you have any questions or want to be on the Guild of Run Leaders, contact our amazing Leader of Run Leaders and Chief Safety Squire, Liz —> run@crownheightsrunningclub.nyc

    RUNNING NERD ALERT

    Boston Marathon fans, runners and wannabes, if you liked Spirit of the Marathon, or need a little inspiration to get you out in your shoes again, take a trip to Regal Cinemas Union Square 14 on Wednesday April 19, 7:30 p.m. to watch BOSTON: The Documentary. In theaters, nationwide for ONE NIGHT ONLY.

    Tickets here: https://www.fathomevents.com/events/boston

    Of course, don’t miss out also on the 2017 Boston Marathon itself on Monday April 17. Watch Meb as he completes his 25th marathon, his final running of this historic race.

    BLAST FROM THE PAST

    For those of you who have been around CHRC for a couple years, you’ll remember one of it’s very lovable Queens, Danielle and her (formerly) non-running, now husband, Adam.

    In May of last year, Danielle and Adam moved back to Chicago with our best wishes, promises of lifelong running togetherness and a small token of appreciation and donation to their Honeymoon from Running Royalty.

      
    This weekend, Adam and Danielle ran the Paris Marathon on their European honeymoon. The two of them ran circles around the Eiffel Tower as the crowds cheered from Crown Heights to Paris! This was Adam’s first full marathon and Danielle’s eighth. We cannot be prouder of them! Felicitations!!

    MEET YOUR ROYAL COUNCIL!

    CHRC is 100% organized and run on member involvement!

    Browse our bio page to get to know a little about the fuel that runs this Club, and consider joining us! All members are welcome.

    We rely on our running family to ensure that our community continues to grow and meet the needs of its fabulous royalty. If you are interested in contributing your skills, enthusiasm and a little time, join one of our three committees (Community, Events, Run Leaders) or consider joining the Royal Council.

    Email us <contact@crownheightsrunningclub.nyc> and let us know how you would like to get involved!

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  • Spring Group Run Schedule

    Week of April 3 -April 9

    SPRING GROUP RUN SCHEDULE

    It’a Spring, which means it’s time to spring forward and get to work on our fitness and race goals!

    Below is our run schedule for April-June.

    Tuesday 7:45pm: Stamina
    Wednesday 7:30pm: Strength and Conditioning (select dates, first one this week!)
    Thursday 6:30am: Run & Some
    Friday 6:30am: Five (miles or kilometers)
    Saturday 8:00am: Long Run
    Sunday 11:00am: Trails

    To stay the most up to date, follow us on our calendar here: http://crownheightsrunningclub.nyc/
    Or add us to your calendar app! Integrate us into your own Google calendar and your iCal.
    https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=runningroyalty01%40gmail.com&ctz=America/New_York

    If you have any questions or want to be on the Guild of Run Leaders, contact our amazing Leader of Run Leaders and Chief Safety Squire, Liz —> run@crownheightsrunningclub.nyc

    BOSTON MARATHON

    Though we are not aware of any members of Royalty heading to Boston for their famed marathon this month, we know of a few future Boston runners doing some other very important racing in the next few weeks.

    Captain Potassium is leading #CHRCWomen, #CHRCMen and #CHRCNegativeSplits into the UAE Healthy Kidney 10K on Sunday April 9 for the 2nd Club Points Race of the 2017 Season! Look out for another BananaMob!

    On Saturday April 15, #CHRCTrails is tackling their first trail test of the season, climbing 1500ft up Breakneck Ridge… several times.

    Not long after, on Sunday April 23rd, they will head to their annual running of the Leatherman’s Loop. Should you be interested in coming to take a hike or get out of the city and accompany these racers to spectate or go on a nearby hike, please contact Kay! contact@crownheightsrunningclub.nyc

    And don’t miss the excitement of the 121st running of the Boston Marathon on April 17th! There will be live coverage online, and Boston is a short bus/train ride away for an up close look.

    MEET YOUR ROYAL COUNCIL!

    CHRC is 100% organized and run on member involvement!

    Browse our bio page to get to know a little about the fuel that runs this Club, and consider joining us! All members are welcome.

    We rely on our running family to ensure that our community continues to grow and meet the needs of its fabulous royalty. If you are interested in contributing your skills, enthusiasm and a little time, join one of our three committees (Community, Events, Run Leaders) or consider joining the Royal Council.

    Email us <contact@crownheightsrunningclub.nyc> and let us know how you would like to get involved!

     

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