Join the Blue Divas Running Club

The Blue Divas are a running club comprised of democratic women throughout the Commonwealth who want to stay fit and raise money for the Virginia Democratic Women’s Caucus (VaDWC). This year our goal is to run the Richmond Marathon and Half Marathon on Saturday, November 13, 2010. The marathon and half marathon have a limited capacity so follow the link and register NOW! www.richmondmarathon.com. Registration fees are $80 for the Marathon and $65 for the half marathon.

This will be the first of many road races to raise money for the Caucus. If you are interested in joining the Blue Divas in Northern Virginia or starting a training team in your area please contact Julie Turner at jturnerdcc@verizon.net.

Kick-off Meeting and Training Run

First Timer Marathon Training in Northern Virginia will begin Saturday, May 15, 2010 at East Falls Church /Washington Old Dominion Trail Basketball Courts. We will meet at 7:15 am to discuss our training schedule and training method. Half Marathoners will be expected to attend this meeting. Half Marathon training will begin August 7, 2010. We will run our first 4 miles for Marathon Training at 8 am leaving the 3rd mile marker. You will need to register on-line at www.richmondmarathon.com prior to our training kick-off. Seasoned runners are welcomed. First time runners are supported, welcomed, and encouraged—this a great camaraderie and campaign team work exercise!

RULES

1. Each runner is responsible for registering and paying fees for the marathon or half marathon independently before the deadline. The Blue Divas are a running club of the Virginia Democratic Women’s Caucus. We are not a charity or affiliated with the Richmond Marathon.
2. Each runner is responsible for raising $500 for the VaDWC before October 30th, 2010.
   Sponsorships for the Marathon:  Corporate, PAC, and Elected Officials – $260.20
   Individual – $26.10
   Sponsorships for the Half Marathon: Corporate, PAC, and Elected Officials – $130.10
   Individual – $13.10
3. Each runner commits to train with our weekly group and complete two short runs per week for 6 months.
4. Come to the first kick-off meeting and 4 mile run!

The VaDWC is not a sponsor or an affiliate of the Richmond Marathon or responsible for injuries sustained as a result of training or participation in the actual event. All runners will follow the rules and guidelines established by the Richmond Sun Trust Marathon.