Heart of the Valley
Runners News

June 2021

Friends, Runners, Countrymen,

This weekend will be a tough one for us runners; it's going to be a scorcher. Early birds will get the worms... and avoid boiling on their midday runs! If you can't get out to move before the sun comes up and the temperatures rise, make sure you're staying cool on the run.

And if you need to find reprieve in the cold recesses of your home, may this newsletter bring you some information and entertainment.

May the sun shine warm upon your face.

-Abby

Off to the Races

Check out a few of the upcoming local races below. You can find even more on the HOTV website: http://www.hotvrunners.com/

Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis Firecracker 5k Run/Walk presented by Running Princess
Sunday, July 4, 2021
REGISTER HERE

All proceeds from this event go to the Summer Scholarship fund at the Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis. Fourth of July themed apparel is highly encouraged! Participant start times may be staggered in waves in accordance with the applicable OHA COVID guidelines at the time of the event. The entry is $10 per participant. You can follow the event page on Facebook: https://fb.me/e/3Qk68hWYb

Par 5K Cross Country Series
Tuesdays: June 1, July 6 & August 3
REGISTER HERE

Join Best in the West Events for a socially distanced 5K cross country run series on the front 9 of Trysting Tree Golf Course. Entry is $20 for adults and $10 for youth (under 18). If you sign up for all three at once, you save $5 ($55 for adults, $25 for youth).

To find out more, visit: http://www.bestinthewestevents.com/par-5k.html

42nd Annual Fall Festival Run presented by Heart of the Valley Runners
Sunday, September 26, 2021
REGISTER HERE

Join for this landmark running event for the mid-valley, an old-school 5K & 10K through OSU’s campus. Come for the run, stay for Fall Festival!

Proceeds from the event go back to the community in accordance with the mission of Heart of the Valley Runners -- to encourage and support local running at all levels.

HOTV Runners members receive a $5 discount on registration for the 5k and 10k through September 22, 2021. You can join the club as part of your registration and you will receive the discount.

Find all of the detail on the HOTV website.

9th Annual Condor 25k Trail Run
Saturday, October 2, 2021
REGISTER HERE

The Condor 25K Trail Run winds along hilly single track trails and logging roads of the beautiful McDonald Forest, including the completed Dave's Trail and 2600 feet of climb!

The proceeds from the race will be donated to the Oregon State University Research Forest fund for trail maintenance and construction of new trails.

This race is run in memory of Dave 'Condor' Bateham.

TRAIL TALK

Mulkey-Fitton Green Trail Closure Upcoming Mid-July

Greenbelt Land Trust's Bald Hill Farm Forest Thinning and Restoration Project will start work after July 15th. The trail from Fitton Green Natural Area to Bald Hill Farm will be closed for the duration of this phase of the project. The trail closure will be clearly marked. For your safety, please follow the trail closure and do not proceed past the signs or enter the project area. Heavy equipment and trucks present extreme danger to trail users.

Read more here for details on the project.

Support HOTV Runners by renewing your membership

Not sure if you've renewed already? Here's how to check your membership status:

Log in to RunSignUp.com
Click "Profile" in the upper right hand corner
Scroll down to Account Links and click "My Club Memberships"

Your membership helps our support for youth running in the community, as well as provides you with camaraderie and support, as well as various social activities.

Membership benefits include:

15% discount on shoes at Five Star Sports
15% discount at Running Princess
Discounts for some local races
Mileage reimbursement for some race travel

Dues are just $20 per year for an individual, $30 for a couple or family, and $10 for students. No one is turned away for lack of funds.

Already a member and been itching to show it? Check out the HOTV merchandise page for buffs, hats, and shirt options.

WE WANT YOU: Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

Has the last year left you craving ways to serve your community? You're in luck. We have quite a few volunteer opportunities coming up.

The Firecracker 5K is looking for a few more volunteers to help with the course and finish line. If interested, please contact Matt Smith at mailto:Matthew.Smith1@jacobs.com.

The HOTV-run Fall Festival Race is coming up quickly! Have you heard the call to join a small, dedicated, and fun planning committee? Email Chris, co-RD, for more information.

With a return to group runs, we're in need of a Motivation Monday run leader. This person would lead the group run at Bald Hill on Monday nights at 6pm. Email HOTV Runners if you're interested in stepping up!

Beginning Trail Running Assistant Instructor: Robert Swan, the fearless leader fo the trail running course is in need of a Number 2. Duties include running in the luscious local forests once a week, meeting new people, and converting innocent runners into trail fanatics! For more information or to volunteer, email HOTV Runners.

Trail Building: For opportunities to help build the amazing trails in the forest, check out Team Dirt's website for the upcoming builds & the volunteer page for the OSU Forest.

The Link Up

Allyson Felix: 5-time olympian. WOW!
Track and Field lost a giant this month with the passing of John McDonnell
New wavelight technology in the sport. What do you think?
Oregon track freshman Cole Hocker edged out Yared Nuguse in the final stretch to take this exciting 1500m race at the 2021 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championship.
Athing Mu is on FIRE. Watch her blistering 400m NCAA Championship.
Is a 10-day training cycle right for you?
Parking lot laps rationale Haha
PCT FKT?! Follow Tim Olsen here.

HOTV Weekly Runs are Back!

As we ease back into group runs, we're currently running the following:

Tuesday Track
Corvallis High School Track
every Tuesday at 5:30 am
*This workout comes highly recommended by your newsletter writer.

Thursday Social Run
Five Start Sports
6:00 pm on Thursdays

In this transition back, we ask that all club members do so respectfully, keeping in mind that everyone is navigating their own personal comfort level with re-entry and will do so at their own pace.

Heart of the Valley Runners News