Darien Running Club
  
The
Darien Running
Club was founded in 1997 through the YWCA Newcomer’s
Club. The Running Club is now open to all YWCA members and non-members. We welcome
new runners to join us for a
workout before signing up.
The Running Club offers a weekly coached track
workout using New Canaan High School track and the adjacent Waveny
Park.
Tuesday Workouts
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Workouts encompass
all levels of runners from beginner to advanced competitors.
Emphasis is on running faster and individual development
through teamwork. We work hard but have fun!
We meet all year round on Tuesdays
from 9:20 to 10:30am.
Sessions are conducted in all weather--rain,
snow , sleet or hot sunshine.
No registration is
needed. A nominal fee may be charged --but come and try the workout
first.
In addition to regular workouts
we organize many social gatherings throughout the year. Some
members also compete in the numerous road races in Fairfield
County and beyond. We are a very supportive group in helping
each other achieve our goals.
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Parking
for Workouts
As of February 2004 we will be parking at Waveny Manor due to
construction at the New Canaan High School. We meet (in the upper
section of lots in the lot closest to South Avenue) at 9:20 for
warm-up and the workout will begin at 9:30, either on the trails
of Waveny Park, or we will proceed to the high school track.
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Thursday
Casual Runs
Some runners also meet Thursday mornings
at Pear Tree Point beach for a casual run at 9:30 a.m. Various
distances run at conversational pace. All levels welcome. No
registration required.
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Social
Events
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Social events keep workouts
fun, like the popular Holiday Brunch and Santa Hat relay.
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2006 Darien Road
Race
Sunday, September 17
The Darien Road Race is
conducted each year for the Benefit of the American Cancer Society.
The race route along scenic waterfront roads includes two events:
10-K and "The Loop," both which start and finish at Pear
Tree Point Beach in Darien, CT.
In its 27th year, this
run has raised more than $500,000 to help finance the work of the
Lower Fairfield County ACS unit that services the Connecticut communities
of Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Westport, Wilton, Weston, Stamford,
Norwalk, Fairfield, Easton, Monroe, Trumbull, Bridgeport and Stratford.
For more information,
call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-889-3340, or 203-563-0740.
You can visit the Darien Road Race web site at http://www.hitekracing.com/darienroadrace
For more information on joining the Darien Running Club e-mail Alicia O’Neill, Activity Chair at
Alikki1201@aol.com or call
her at 966-6456.
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