Armed Services YMCA sets new record written in mud
Norfolk Navy Flagship | August 12, 2010
More than 2,500 runners of all ages participated in Saturday’s Armed Services YMCA’s 10th annual 8K Mud Run held onboard Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. This fun filled family oriented event provided more obstacles, more challenges and lots of mud!
The Mud Run has become a signature event for the ASYMCA, a non-profit organization serving junior military families throughout Hampton Roads. The proceeds from the Mud Run help the ASYMCA provide junior military families childcare, child development, spouse support activities and much more.
“What a great event,” stated Bob Duetsch, director of the ASYMCA of Hampton Roads. “We had great weather and a great turnout, a record number of runners. I couldn’t ask for anything more!”
Each year, the ASYMCA gives adult runners an 8K, mud-slinging, heart-pumping course to conquer and a fun-filled, but challenging Mini-Mud Run for children ages 5-12.
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Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek – Fort Story Hosts Mud Run
LexisNexis News | August 12, 2010
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va — The U.S. Navy issued the following press release:
More than 2,500 runners of all ages participated in the 10th annual Armed Services (AS) YMCA 8K Mud Run Aug. 7 at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story.
The family-oriented event has become a signature event for the ASYMCA, a nonprofit organization serving junior military families throughout Hampton Roads. Proceeds from the Mud Run help the ASYMCA provide junior military families childcare, child development and spouse support activities.
“What a great event,” said Bob Duetsch, director of the Hampton Roads ASYMCA. “We had great weather and a great turnout, a record number of runners. I couldn’t ask for anything more.”
Each year, the ASYMCA provides adult runners an eight kilometer course to complete and a challenging Mini-Mud Run for children aged 5-12.
“This was our second time participating in the run. It’s something we can do as a family,” said Tim O’Rourke, vice president of Academic Affairs, Virginia Wesleyan College, who ran the course with his two daughters and son-in-law. “Also, it’s nice to be able to get on base. I’m proud to be associated with our service members.”
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Armed Services YMCA celebrates Healthy Kids Day, military child
Paraglide Online | August 9, 2010
Abram and Bradley Sitcer constructed a bughouse and an herb garden holder in the kids workshop section of the Fort Bragg/Pope Air Force Base Armed Services YMCA Healthy Kids Day Saturday. The two brothers, 3 and 4 years old respectively, attended the annual event with their mother, Amanda Sitcer.
She took pictures and said she would send them to her husband who is serving in Haiti.
“It is actually really fun and they’re having a lot of fun. It’s going to be nice to send their dad pictures of this since he can’t be here,” Sitcer said.
The Family has lived on Fort Bragg a little more than a year, she added, and often attends post events, which gives the boys something to look forward to and appreciate.
“They’re small enough that they’re enjoying it. It gives them a day to get their minds off the fact that their dad’s not home yet,” Sitcer said.
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Win a Prize, On the Run!
Wavy TV-10 | August 9, 2010
On the Run
A Few laps around the Hampton Roads Running Scene with Jon “Flex” Leiding
What a “DIRTY” weekend! The ASYMCA Mud Run in Virginia Beach this past Saturday was a great diversion from all the straight training
we’ve been doing for other races. Mud, obstacles, and other surprises greeted 2100 runners. Each of you who got in on the action
were winners in my book. Ryan Carroll led all the guys, while Chelsea Burns was the first finisher for the ladies. Procedes benefited the
Armed Services YMCA.
Youth was Served! At Norfolk State, the AAU Jr. Olympics came to town. The Nation’s top youngsters really shined. Just to be able to compete, these kids had to qualify and were amongst the tops in their events. Hampton Roads was well represented with several local track clubs with great showings. Congratulations to all of them. Next years Jr. Olympics will be in New Orleans. The future for the sport looks very bright!
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Armed Services YMCA Mud Run
Runner’s World | August 9, 2010
8k of rolling sand dunes, beach, military type obstacles, deep sand and some narrow wooded trails. Is the course hard? Well…the winning time for my AG is usually around 42 minutes. This was the tenth annual running of the race and it sold out.
I had entered with a coed team, but one of the members couldn’t make it, so we were DQ’d. They did let us shift to the individual AG and run, but we were stuck in the coed team gate (5th/last). Not much of a chance for AG glory mixed with the teams on this course. I ran with another team that I knew and had a blast. I didn’t win anything and my time was horrid because a couple of the obstacles had long back ups.
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Armed Services YMCA serves those who serve
Camp Lejune Globe | August 5, 2010
Marines have been introduced to a whole new definition of fun this summer, thanks to the Armed Services YMCA aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.
Classes, events and activities hosted by the ASYMCA this summer extend to service members and their families to beat the heat and offer programs for children of all ages.
The ASYMCA is a nonprofit organization that boasts the slogan “Serving those who serve America,” and rightfully so, they do just that.
“We’re here for the families,” said Jennifer L. Jamison, ASYMCA program director. “We really want to reach out to the families and give them a healthy outlet.”
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It’s not too late to sign up! Mud Run Deadline Aug. 7
The Flagship News | August 4, 2010
It’s not too late to sign up for the Armed Services YMCA’s 10th Annual 8K Mud Run, to be held August 7, from 8 a.m. to Noon, on board Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. This year’s fun filled event is promising even more obstacles, more challenges, more running and even more mud!
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This year JEB Little Creek will be welcoming an estimated 2,500-plus children and adults, civilian and military participants who will be running, slipping and sliding through the surf, sand and mud.
The Mud Run has become a signature event for the ASYMCA, a non-profit organization serving junior military families throughout the region. The proceeds from the Mud Run help the ASYMCA provide junior military families childcare, child development, spouse support activities and much more.
It’s not too late to sign up for the Armed Services YMCA’s 10th Annual 8K Mud Run, to be held August 7, from 8 a.m. to Noon, on board Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. This year’s fun filled event is promising even more obstacles, more challenges, more running and even more mud!
This year JEB Little Creek will be welcoming an estimated 2,500-plus children and adults, civilian and military participants who will be running, slipping and sliding through the surf, sand and mud.
The Mud Run has become a signature event for the ASYMCA, a non-profit organization serving junior military families throughout the region. The proceeds from the Mud Run help the ASYMCA provide junior military families childcare, child development, spouse support activities and much more.
American Freedom foundation Brings Rowdy Friends 2010 to Washington DC:
Patriot Center News | August 4, 2010
The American Freedom Foundation announces its 7th annual American Freedom Festival Washington DC to be held on October 9 at 7:00 p.m. at the Patriot Center at George Mason University featuring country music icon Hank Williams, Jr. with special guests Jamey Johnson, Colt Ford and Josh Thompson. This annual tribute to the men and women of America’s armed forces will benefit Easter Seals, Big Brother Big Sisters -Operation Bigs Program, USO – Metropolitan Washington, Armed Services YMCA, Blue Star Families, United Through Reading and other organizations that serve and support our veterans, active duty military, wounded warriors and their families.
Tickets go on sale August 6 at 10am at the Patriot Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations including ticketmaster.com or by calling 703-573-SEAT.For more information, please visit www.americanfreedomfoundation.org.
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Lincoln Military Housing hosts annual National Night Out
Navy Compass | August 4, 2010
SAN DIEGO – Lincoln Military Housing brought together more than 1,400 service members and their families for during the 7th Annual National Night Out (NNO) in Murphy Canyon military housing area Aug. 3
NNO is celebrated across the country every year on the first Tuesday of August and was designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate support for local anti-crime programs and strengthen neighborhood spirit.
“The basic concept of this event is to bring the community together to learn about the different ways to unite against crime and keep the kids and community safe,” said Cindy Farless, Lincoln Military Housing community services director.
According to Farless, organizations from all over the community participated in this year’s NNO, including the National Public Safety Group, Armed Services YMCA, the Humane Society and many others.
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Local Runns News “On the Run”
Wavy.com | August 2, 2010
What a difference a week makes “On the Run”. With the break in the heat, the races outside started to become more enjoyable.
CONGRATS to the winners this week. From Tuseday’s Memorial 5k at Botanical Gardens, Renee High posted a swift 17:50 winning the women’s division on a winding course. Ryan Carroll topped the men’s side then got the double by capturing the Military Challenge 3.5 mile run at the Sportsplex Saturday. I was on my long run that day and when I ran past, it seemed as if the people handling the mud pit were really happy to add extra mud while runners came through.
Most people left left muddy, but satisfied by the new race.
OFF TO THE RACES! All this week, the AAU Jr. Olympics are in town, with the Track & Field events held at Norfolk State University. The Track is in great shape and the youth are the best in the country. You had to qualify to get to this level.
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