Ocean Running Club Open Meeting for all Runners
Kindly mark your calendars for the ORC Open Club Meeting scheduled for March 21, 2024. This meeting will be hosted by Knight Fitness at 65 Bayview Ave, Bayville, within the Ocean Gate Yacht Basin. The agenda will cover discussions on upcoming races, volunteering opportunities, the summer series, and the Spring Gala/Awards banquet. Please note that the meeting will start promptly at 6:45 PM.
Welcome to The Ocean Running Club
The Ocean Running Club offers three key benefits for running enthusiasts. Firstly, it provides a supportive and inclusive community of fellow runners, fostering friendships and a sense of belonging. Secondly, the club organizes group runs and training sessions, allowing members to run alongside others, explore new routes, and benefit from the motivation and camaraderie of running in a group. Lastly, being part of the club grants access to races, events, and workshops, offering opportunities for personal growth, goal-setting, and learning from experienced runners. Overall, joining the Ocean Running Club enhances your running experience through community support, group running opportunities, and access to events and resources.
Benefits of Joining Our Club
- Access to races, events, and workshops.
- A supportive and inclusive community of fellow runners.
- Member organized group runs and training sessions.
- Helps you get motivated and builds camaraderie of running in a group.
- Opportunities for personal growth, goal setting, and learning from experienced runners.
Meet Up for a Group Run
Group meet running are group runs organized by members, which offer the opportunity to explore new routes and discover scenic locations while enjoying the company of fellow runners. They are throughout Ocean County.
Running with a group provides a sense of accountability and motivation. When you commit to meeting up with a group, you’re more likely to stick to your running routine and stay consistent with your training.
Ocean Gate 5K
Knight Fitness is honored to chair the 2024 Ocean Gate 5K.
Mark your calendars, July 6th, 2024 .
Race sign up to come!
OPEN CLUB MEETING REMINDER !!!
Ocean Running Clubs will hold its General Meeting on December 7 at 6:30PM at RaodRunner Sports in Shrewsbury. All members and non-members are invited. Shopping incentive will be 10% off any purchase, and 20% for VIPs. Plus, there will be FREE SHOE RAFFLE and Jersey Mike’s subs.
General Meeting at RoadRunner Sports
REMINDER
SAVE THE DATE
Ocean Running Clubs will hold its General Meeting on December 7 at 6:30PM at RaodRunner Sports in Shrewsbury. All members and non-members are invited. Shopping incentive […]
JSRC Presents Train Run Holiday Special
Johnny Mac House of Spirits
Train Run Holiday Special
Sunday, December 17, 2023
Train Leaves The Station at 10:48 AM
All get Santa’s hat to ride the train, run and party at Johnny Macs.
Check in Starts at 9:30 […]
Ocean Running Clubs Spring Gala
The Spring Gala for the Ocean Running Club is set for May 5, 2024. This year’s vibrant theme of Cinco de Mayo, promising an evening filled with fun and delightful surprises. Hosted at the Beachwood Community Center, situated on the Toms River at 147 Compass Ave. Beachwood, the event will unfold from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. Secure your spot by signing up in advance at RunSignUp link below. NO SAME-DAY REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Don’t miss the opportunity, plan ahead for an extraordinary afternoon with fellow runners.
Join us for a fantastic late afternoon where you can socialize, enjoy themed holiday food, dance, witness award presentations, participate in exciting raffles, and much more. This is a perfect chance to connect with your fellow runners, so come out and make the most of this enjoyable occasion.
Registration opens Friday March 1 @ 6:00 AM
https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Beachwood/OceanRunningClubsSpringGala
JSRC Presents Train Run Holiday Special
Johnny Mac House of Spirits
Train Run Holiday Special
Sunday, December 17, 2023
Train Leaves The Station at 10:48 AM
All get Santa’s hat to ride the train, run and party at Johnny Macs.
Check in Starts at 9:30 AM at Johnny Mac’s, Located at 208 Main Street in Asbury Park – Across from Train Station
Must register by December 1, 2023 to assure you get a shirt and train ticket.
Take the Train from Asbury Park then run back along the Boardwalks to Johnny Mac House of Spirits – 1 to 6 + Miles. Post Run Party includes Pizza or Omlette and Beer/Soda, Lots of Random Prizes.
Benefits: Asbury Park Mount Carmel School. Donate and Set Up a Fundraising Page to earn awards to include a Travel Mug, Gift Certificate and Complimentary Entry to RunAPalooza, https://runsignup.com/trainrun/donate
Includes Run, Party, A Beer, Pizza or Omlette, Train Ticket if registered by December 1, 2023, Raffles.
Seats are Limited – Get On Board.
Here are the 4 Route Options Spring Lake Train Station to Johnny Mac’s 6.5 Miles
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Belmar Train Station to Johnny Mac’s 4.35 Miles
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Bradley Beach Train Station to Johnny Mac’s via Boardwalk – 2.6 Miles
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6127021
Bradley Beach Train Station to Johnny Mac’s via Main Street – 1 Mile
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6127024
Toms River Jingle Bell Run
2023 – 5k Race
One-Mile Fun Run / Walk and Kiddie Dash
Sunday, December 3, 2023
Kiddie Dash – 2:45 pm
1-Mile Fun Run – 3:00 pm
Jingle Bells 5K run – 3:30 pm
We are back! The Toms River Police Foundation is proud to present the 2023 Jingle Bells Run in historic downtown Toms River!
The 24th Annual Jingle Bell Run will be held on Sunday December 3, 2023 along a relatively flat course through downtown Toms River and scenic neighborhoods. Proceeds from the race will help fund scholarships for local high school students as well as our 2023 spotlight charity, the RWJ Barnabas Health Field of Dreams in Toms River. The Field of Dreams is a privately funded sports complex that provides opportunities for special needs individuals of all ages and abilities to engage, explore and socialize together. They provide engaging and interactive areas, events for music and art appreciation, organized leagues for special needs baseball and basketball, as well as quiet spaces for observation, reflection, and reorganization. Their mission is to increase awareness of our special needs community and provide an inclusive environment in which they can play and interact together.
Bring your friends! Bring your family! Bring on the festivities!
T-Shirts – Guaranteed for Preregistered by 11/19/2023
https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/TomsRiver/TomsRiverPoliceJingleBells5KRun
Strength Training for Masters
Why Masters Cyclists Need Strength Training ? Strength training is essential for masters cyclists for several reasons: Maintaining Muscle Mass: As people age, they naturally lose muscle mass and strength. Strength training helps counteract this loss by stimulating muscle growth and maintenance. This is important for cyclists as muscle strength contributes to power output and overall performance on the bike. As we age also GO HEAVY on the weights light weight and a lot of reps does not help maintain muscle mass. Heavy sets shorter reps. Injury Prevention: Strength training helps improve joint stability and muscular balance, reducing the risk [...]
Book Review of “ The Sports Gene” by David Epstein.
This book studies elite athletes across many sports, including sprinting and marathon running.The author examines scientific studies to determine how and why some athletes excel. Is the answer genetics or opportunity and training?If you are excited about science, this book is for you. But, you’ll find the stories and the takeaways interesting and relevant even if science is not your strong suit. Larry P.
Running through healing
My journey the past few months has been nothing less then bittersweet. Back in October 2023 I pulled a hamstring (figured out that dry needling and lots of stretching helped) and had planters fictitious in both feet, after months of cycling through a variety of running shoes, numerous podiatrist appointments, I was diagnosed with a stress fracture in my left heal, it was devastating to think I couldn’t run and was told I needed to take 5-6 weeks to heal.I was in the process of attempting to train for the Jersey City Marathon in April and was devastated. Running has [...]
Getting Older does not have to suck, change it up.
So, as we are getting older, it seems to take a little longer to recover from that long Saturday run or the Century bike Sunday. Some of the changes I have made over the winter months to become a better athlete and stay injury free. Maybe, just maybe there is validation to the Rudy principles of training. As you age, it's crucial to adjust your training regimen to accommodate changes in your body and maximize your athletic performance. Here are some training hacks specifically tailored for masters athletes: Focus on Mobility and Flexibility: Incorporate regular mobility and flexibility exercises into [...]
ROCK-N-ROLL HALF MARATHON D.C.
Congratulations to all Ocean Running Club members who participated in the Rock-n-Roll half marathon in the nation's capital this weekend! It sounds like it was quite the adventure, with pristine weather and challenging but rewarding terrain. Starting with temperatures in the mid-40s and rising to 52 degrees at the race start must have been perfect for running. The course seems to have offered a mix of flat stretches and challenging climbs, reminiscent of parts of the Marine Corps Marathon. The 1.6-mile climb after Foggy Bottom and Georgetown sounds particularly tough, but it's great to hear that the event was well-supported [...]
Ocean Running Club Open Meeting for all Runners
Kindly mark your calendars for the ORC Open Club Meeting scheduled for March 21, 2024. This meeting will be hosted by Knight Fitness at 65 Bayview Ave, Bayville, within the Ocean Gate Yacht Basin. The agenda will cover discussions on upcoming races, volunteering opportunities, the summer series, and the Spring Gala/Awards banquet. Please note that the meeting will start promptly at 6:45 PM.
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