RUNOHIO September 2023 Newsletter

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2023 September RUNOHIO E-Newsletter

Cross Country

The cross country season has begun for middle school, high school and college athletes.  Runners are putting in the training and early season racing to get ready for the fall weather.  Here are a few articles to enjoy:  

• History of Cross Country -  READ MORE
• Life Lessons from Cross Country -   READ MORE
• The Best Sport? Cross Country -   READ MORE

This is also the time of the years the leaves start to change color and the cool fall air makes running more enjoyable.  It is the time of the year to see if you summer training will pay off with personal best this fall or to try your first half marathon or marathon.

Good luck to all athletes this season!

World Athletics Championships - Budapest 23

• American Medalists including Olmsted Falls’ Katie Moon – and Bluffton’s Trevor Bassitt - READ MORE

• World Athletics -  READ MORE

• World Athletics Results -  READ MORE

On the Run with Matt McGowan – Updated from Summer print issue of RUNOHIO

A number of outstanding performances have been recorded on the roads and the track recently.

The Athlete’s Kitchen - Sports Nutrition:  Hot Topics at ACSM

At this year’s American College of Sports meeting a lively 10 Questions / 10 Experts session hosted by Professionals in Nutrition for Exercise and Science addressed some current hot topics. Below is a summary of the key points that might be of interest to runners.

Running Injuries - Basic Treatment

Two things must be considered when treating an injury. First, what caused it and how can that be corrected.  If this first step isn't analyzed and corrected, the injury either won't heal, or if upon rest and treatment it does heal, it is almost sure to return.  The second step is to treat the injury to promote healing.

Race Calendar

Training for a fall half or full marathon. Maybe you've just started running and you want to check your fitness in a 5K or 10K.  Well then make sure to check out the August Event Calendar.

RUNOHIO Advertising

If you are interested in advertising your event or other running related products - RUNOHIO is offering discount on all ad for our 35th anniversary. If you are interested in adverting in the print RUNOHIO or on the RUNOHIO E-Newsletter Upcoming Races contact Matt McGowan This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and Chuck Bartlett for advertising on the RUNOHIO web site and the RUNOHIO monthly E-Newsletter  - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Circleville Classic 5K in Memory of Jeff & Jean McGowan

The traditional 5 Mile Run will be a 5K Run/Walk this year due to increase safety concerns with Pumpkin Show traffic. Volunteers welcome – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Running Clubs

Looking for a local running club, check out the clubs listed at https://www.runohio.com/index.php/run-clubs   

Spotlight your running club in an upcoming issue by sending information to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

• Youngstown Road Runners Club - https://www.runohio.com/index.php/run-clubs/159-youngstown-road-runners-club 
• Toledo Road Runners Club - https://www.runohio.com/index.php/run-clubs/166-toledo-road-runners-club-trrc 
• Southeastern Ohio Trail Runners - https://www.runohio.com/index.php/run-clubs/160-running-clubs-southeastern-ohio-trail-runners

• 2023 USATF Champs - Ohio Athletes
• 2023 Roundtown Classic
• 2023 Run for Theron 5K
• 2023 OHSAA State Track & Field Tournament
• 2023 Arnold 5K Pump & Run and Arnold 5K
• 2023 CRRC Timbuk Winter Run
• 2022 Granville Turkey Trot
• 2022 OHSAA Cross Country Championships
• 2022 Circleville Classic 5 Miler in Memory of Jeff & Jean McGowan
• 2022 Ohio Athletes at 2022 World T&F Championships
• 2022 Granville Bryn Du Summer Cross Country 3k
• 2022 Granville Firecracker 5 Miler
• 2022 OHSAA State Track & Field
• 2022 Arnold 5K Pump & Run

Past Years Photos

• 2022 | 2021| 2020 I 2019

RUNOHIO Subscription

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FEATURED EVENTS - Advertise Your Event Here for $50 contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Minster Oktoberfest Classic 10K - https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Minster/MinsterOktoberfestClassic10k

Saturday, October 7

Towpath Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, Cleveland (216) 520-1825    

https://www.canalwaypartners.com/events/2023/10/07/the-towpath-marathon

Sunday, October 15

Columbus Marathon, Columbus, 7:30am (614) 421-7866 https://www.columbusmarathon.com  

Saturday, October 21

36th annual Circleville Classic – Circleville High School - 9am   The traditional 5 Mile Run will be a 5K Run & Walk this year due to increase safety concerns with Pumpkin Show traffic.  The course will be around the Circleville High School and on the Roundtown Trail.  https://www.runohio.com/index.php/news-features/features/430-circleville-classic-5k-in-memory-of-jeff-jean-mcgowan   

Sunday, October 22 2023

Race For Hope 5K was founded in 2004 when Carleen Taylor made a promise to her friend Peggy that she would help her raise awareness that colorectal cancer occurs in those under 50 years old. Peggy was diagnosed when she was 42 years old and passed away at 45 years old. More information https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Columbus/RaceForHopeDerriereDash

2023 Race Calendar

Directing or sponsoring a race in 2023 please send RUNOHIO – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. your race information including a contact phone number to be listed free on the RUNOHIO web site and in the print RUNOHIO.

If you are interested in advertising your event or other running related products - RUNOHIO is offering discount on all ads. If you are interested in adverting in the print RUNOHIO contact Matt McGowan This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and Chuck Bartlett for advertising on the RUNOHIO web site and RUNOHIO monthly E-Newsletter This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Directing or Timing a Race – Plus Advertising Options

If you are interested in advertising your event or other running related products - RUNOHIO is offering discount on all ads. If you are interested in adverting in the print RUNOHIO or in the RUNOHIO E-Newsletter Upcoming Races - contact Matt McGowan This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and Chuck Bartlett for advertising on the RUNOHIO web site and RUNOHIO monthly E-Newsletter  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

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