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Orlando Women Runners

Running (, Florida)

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Welcome to Orlando Women Runners, OWR. If you are a woman in Orlando, love running, fitness, & want to find a running / exercise buddy, join us! Women of all running levels encouraged to join. OWR runners are beginners, experienced marathoners, casual, to power mommies with their kids in jogging strollers. Read Full...

Contact Person

Name:	Wendy Trinh
Email:	wendy@orlandowomenrunners.com
Contact Phone:	407-949-2501

Workout Stats

Gym / Health Club:	69
Road Cycling / Mountain Biking:	2
Run:	515
Swim:	1

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MapMyPoints:	17650
# Routes:	178
# Workouts:	587
Total Dist.:	3,054.38 mi.
Energy Burned:	285,387 (kcal)

Green Stats

Total Days:	416
Total Dist.:	3,054.38 mi.
Gas Saved:	169.69 gallons
US$ Saved:	$590.51
Carbon Offset:	3,285.2 lbs. CO2

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This is the first organized group run for women in Orlando. We have group runs every Saturday at 9am and have group stretches at 8:45am. Currently we have over 240 members (including peeps registered outside of Meetup.com). It's the fastest growing running group in Central FL! - www.orlandowomenrunners.com The main group running course is 4 miles and there's a 2 mile extension for those who want a little extra ooomph! (4 miles = 6.4 Kilometers , 6 miles = 9.7 Kilometers) This is definitely not a group for hardcore runners (even though we love our members who are avid marathon runners). It's simply not that. The goal of this group is to get our booties out there, make a difference in our lives, make new friends and make running part of our lives in a safe and fun environment. We have a great mix of runners from beginners, casual, marathoners, triathletes, cyclists, and power mommies who bring their kids in jogging strollers! We have a $2* voluntary contribution to help cover the cost for snacks, foods, and materials. HEY SHY LADIES - I've received a lot of responses from women who are a little shy about coming out. I want to let you all know that even though I started the running group, I was comfortably the last person who finished at the kick-off run. Parts of me would have liked to finish better but with the super group we have, several came running back to me and helped me finish (Thanks everyone... I needed the extra oopphh at the end!). We are here to get better and also help others progress in their running! There's great goodwill in the group. Why Women Only?? First off, I'm not a so-called feminist. I think labeling myself that is redundant. Most of the co-ed group runs I've been to have a higher ratio of men hence there's a wide gap in running paces. What's the point of running as a group if the whole entire group is way ahead? A women's running group gives greater opportunity to a running pace that is more even for all women. Where? And How Long? The main weekly course is located around RD Keene's Point Park (3rd/4th runs chosen around Orlando area). This is located in beautiful Windermere which isn't too far from the Mall of Millennia. This location was specifically chosen for it's safe and scenic roads, great up and down gradients, and fun things like curvy sidewalks and water bridge. Lots of marathons, triathlons, and cycling events are popular here and even part of the Disney Marathon goes through this area. The main running course is 4 miles and there's a 2 mile extension for those who want a little extra ooomph! (4 miles = 6.4 Kilometers , 6 miles = 9.7 Kilometers) Shaking it up! Every 3rd and/or 4th run we try out a new course that a member has volunteered to create and showcases our wonderful Orlando area. Our last run was in Winter Park - Cady Way Park Trail. There's plans to have an additional running course around Wekiva. PLEASE HELP ME PROMOTE THIS GROUP! The more we have in our group the more fun and flexible it will be. The weather is starting to get cooler and this is the perfect time to get in shape before the holidays and new year. Why wait until after the New Year to start running? I suggest contacting your friends and family and letting them know about the group. If you are a new mommy take out that jogging stroller and join us!! If you are on Facebook / MySpace please tell your friends about this group. Any ideas and suggestions are welcome and appreciated. If you have questions / comments please give me a call at 407-949-2501 or email misswendyt@gmail.com Every Step is a Victory. Let's Run! ~ Wendy