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Weekend Wrap-up 4/30

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:12:53 +0900

Greetings Flyers!

A perfect weekend with sunny skies, warm temps and awesome runs! Saturday morning a lively group of runners met in Yongin to participate in the Yongin Marathon! A huge congratulations goes out to our very own Adam Beer on his ASTOUNDING first place finish in the 10Km. Many runners also achieved personal goals, setting new P.R.s! Great job to all who participated!

May is just around the corner, and with that, we have some time changes for our weekly run plans. Be sure to read carefully below for new times and locations!

====================INSIDE SCOOP=====================

A note from President Jeff Dixon:

ATTENTION: Starting 1 May 2012 at 6:00pm, Seoul Flyers Track Workouts - New focus, new “coach,” same location, promised results. And in addition, starting 3 May Namsan Group 1 will meet at 6:30pm by the Hyatt and run a new 10Km route.

Join us at Hangang Middle School (about halfway between Banpo Bridge and Noksapyeong Station). Check out the map below:

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=215379862070735416051.00049c217f9dfb6a54331&z=15

Dear Flyers,

It is an honor to be the Seoul Flyer Track “Coach.” Track sessions are not easy and many runners shy away from doing them. I can tell you that the track is my least favorite place to be running but the “return on investment” is huge and guarantees a payoff worth the effort. A key component of the Seoul Flyers is the opportunity to train as a group and our weekly track sessions will bring together like-minded runners that are all “suffering” and achieving together. I confess that until I joined the Flyers I was one of those runners that knew that track sessions were important but had a hard time getting out there by myself and doing them. Over the last nine months I have had fellow Flyers that joined me every Tuesday night for our track workouts – something I could not have done on my own. My intent is twofold: to introduce all runners to the challenges and benefits that a track workout offers; and to offer weekly training plans that will go a long way in helping you achieve your goals. These track sessions will teach you how to run at velocity, also known as top running speed. Speed training is important for all training goals from weight loss and fitness to marathon training, but it’s especially true if you are attempting to set a new PR (personal record). There are five components to an interval training workout – repeat distance, repeat pace, recovery distance, recovery pace and number of repetitions. Each week I will attempt to use those variables to structure 5k, 10k, and Half/Full Marathon track workouts that will target your intended distance and goals. If Tuesday evening don’t work for you then let me know and I’ll provide you a personal or group weekly track training plan and when possible will try to join you or your group for a few sessions.If you would like to know more or just want to talk about this, you can reach me at marinecommo@gmail.com I’m excited and look forward to seeing you out on the track!

====================MEMBERSHIP MANIA===============

***NEW ONLINE MEMBERSHIP FORM***

Becoming a member has just become that much EASIER! Whether you are a thinking of becoming a member or an existing member, we invite you to fill out the brand-spanking-new ONLINE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION! We are making the switch to an on-lone database and would GREATLY APPRECIATE a few moments of your to provide us with your information!

Here’s the online membership application:

http://www.seoulflyers.com/application

***PAYPAL PAYMENT OPTION***

Are you without a Korean bank account and have trouble paying for races and apparel? Well, we have the PERFECT SOLUTION! PAYPAL!!!

You can NOW pay for races, apparel and other costly SF related things.

Here are the steps:

1) People should send money to the following PayPal account: seoulflyers@gmail.com (which is all one needs to know to send money via PayPal).

2) The sender needs to add $3 to the fee for PayPal commission.

If you do not have an account, you can simply set one up and utilize this lovely service to your heart’s desire.

***PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU SPECIFY WHAT YOU ARE PAYING FOR WHEN USING PAYPAL. YOU CAN FILL OUT THE DESCRIPTION PART WITH PAYMENT DETAILS. THANK YOU!***

====================PLAN OF ATTACK===============

Tuesday May 1, 6:00pm

Join us this Tuesday at a new time 6:00pm for a track workout. If you're looking to increase your speed, this is the way! Join us at Hangang Middle School (about halfway between Banpo Bridge and Noksapyeong Station). Check out the map below:

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=215379862070735416051.00049c217f9dfb6a54331&z=15

===============UPCOMING EVENTS==================

13th Hwaseong Filial Piety Marathon

When: Saturday May 5, 10:00am

Where: Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province

Cost: 30,000(Half, 10Km), 20,000(5Km)

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/111817252277559/

11th Seoul Shinmun Half Marathon

When: Sunday May 20, 9:00am

Where: Seoul World Cup Stadium

Cost: 35,000(Half, 10Km), 25,000(5Km)

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/328374573871599/

9th Early Morning International Marathon

When: Sunday June 3rd, 7:00am

Where: Seoul World Cup Stadium, Sangam

Cost: 35,000(Full, Half, 10Km), 30,000(5Km)

Course: Full, Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/294767923925726/

4th Dangjin 'Haenaru Rice' Marathon

When: Sunday June 24th, 9:00am

Where: 'Energetic' Dangjin, South Chungcheong Province—FREE SHUTTLE PROVIDED

Cost: Half-25,000, 10Km-20,000, 5Km-15,000

Course: Full, Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/264985643590409/

Our membership is getting stronger. Join the fun and sign up today!

Here’s the online membership application:

http://www.seoulflyers.com/application

Membership dues should be paid to:

Hana Bank account number: Hana Bank 114-910002-64105배선태(Bae,Sun Tae)

*Those renewing memberships do not need to resubmit their membership forms, just deposit your dues and email seoulflyers@gmail.com to confirm.

Happy running!

Ashley

Club Secretary

Common sense time: Your trusty Seoul Flyers club officers do everything they can to make sure you have a great time on weekend runs and at races. However, you are responsible for your own health. If something is hurting, listen to your body, rest, and if necessary, go see a doctor.

--
Seoul Flyers Running Club

Seoul, South Korea

seoulflyers@gmail.com

"Racing teaches us to challenge ourselves. It teaches us to push beyond where we thought we could go. It helps us to find out what we are made of. This is what we do. This is what it's all about."

Weekend Run Plan 4/27-4/29

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:10:52 +0900

Greetings Flyers!

Another lovely weekend lies ahead of us. It will start off right with the Saturday morning run groups at 8am. A large group of runners will also be representing us in Yongin at the 2012 Yongin Marathon race. The race begins at 9am so be there by 8:15. Since the race is a bit of a hike, the bibs and chips will be brought by the race coordinator and can be picked up at the site, however, the actual race pack contents will not be available to pick up that day. Runners can make other arrangements for a later retrieval. Please check out the Facebook event page for details regarding race location.

====================INSIDE SCOOP=====================

A note from President Jeff Dixon:

ATTENTION: Starting 1 May 2012 at 6:00pm, Seoul Flyers Track Workouts - New focus, new “coach,” same location, promised results. And in addition, starting 3 May Namsan Group 1 will meet at 6:30pm by the Hyatt and run a new 10Km route.

Join us at Hangang Middle School (about halfway between Banpo Bridge and Noksapyeong Station). Check out the map below:

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=215379862070735416051.00049c217f9dfb6a54331&z=15

Dear Flyers,

It is an honor to be the Seoul Flyer Track “Coach.” Track sessions are not easy and many runners shy away from doing them. I can tell you that the track is my least favorite place to be running but the “return on investment” is huge and guarantees a payoff worth the effort. A key component of the Seoul Flyers is the opportunity to train as a group and our weekly track sessions will bring together like-minded runners that are all “suffering” and achieving together. I confess that until I joined the Flyers I was one of those runners that knew that track sessions were important but had a hard time getting out there by myself and doing them. Over the last nine months I have had fellow Flyers that joined me every Tuesday night for our track workouts – something I could not have done on my own. My intent is twofold: to introduce all runners to the challenges and benefits that a track workout offers; and to offer weekly training plans that will go a long way in helping you achieve your goals. These track sessions will teach you how to run at velocity, also known as top running speed. Speed training is important for all training goals from weight loss and fitness to marathon training, but it’s especially true if you are attempting to set a new PR (personal record). There are five components to an interval training workout – repeat distance, repeat pace, recovery distance, recovery pace and number of repetitions. Each week I will attempt to use those variables to structure 5k, 10k, and Half/Full Marathon track workouts that will target your intended distance and goals. If Tuesday evening don’t work for you then let me know and I’ll provide you a personal or group weekly track training plan and when possible will try to join you or your group for a few sessions.If you would like to know more or just want to talk about this, you can reach me at marinecommo@gmail.com I’m excited and look forward to seeing you out on the track!

====================MEMBERSHIP MANIA===============

***NEW ONLINE MEMBERSHIP FORM***

Becoming a member has just become that much EASIER! Whether you are a thinking of becoming a member or an existing member, we invite you to fill out the brand-spanking-new ONLINE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION! We are making the switch to an on-lone database and would GREATLY APPRECIATE a few moments of your to provide us with your information!

Here’s the online membership application:

http://www.seoulflyers.com/application

***PAYPAL PAYMENT OPTION***

Are you without a Korean bank account and have trouble paying for races and apparel? Well, we have the PERFECT SOLUTION! PAYPAL!!!

You can NOW pay for races, apparel and other costly SF related things.

Here are the steps:

1) People should send money to the following PayPal account: seoulflyers@gmail.com (which is all one needs to know to send money via PayPal).

2) The sender needs to add $3 to the fee for PayPal commission.

If you do not have an account, you can simply set one up and utilize this lovely service to your heart’s desire.

***PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU SPECIFY WHAT YOU ARE PAYING FOR WHEN USING PAYPAL. YOU CAN FILL OUT THE DESCRIPTION PART WITH PAYMENT DETAILS. THANK YOU!***

====================PLAN OF ATTACK===============

Saturday April 28, 8am

Join us Saturday morning for a 10 km run along the river! These runs are a great place to meet people and to find training partners. Meet by the river near the 7-11 (note, this is the 7-11 where you can see the river... if you don't see water, you're in the wrong place!). Please arrive by 7:50am to stow your bags and get ready to run!

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=215379862070735416051.00049b08c740b2452520b&z=17

Saturday April 28, 8am

Fantastic Fives! With warmer weather and spring all around us, let’s re-group and stay on the right track NOW IS THE TIME – POSITIVE MENTALACTION!

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=215379862070735416051.00049b08c740b2452520b&z=17

===============UPCOMING EVENTS==================

2012 Yongin Marathon

When: Saturday April 28, 9:00am

Where: Yongin Municipal Stadium, Yongin, nr. Seoul

Cost: 30,000(Half, 10Km), 20,000(5Km)

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/356834267676487/

13th Hwaseong Filial Piety Marathon

When: Saturday May 5, 10:00am

Where: Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province

Cost: 30,000(Half, 10Km), 20,000(5Km)

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/111817252277559/

FREE RACE

When: Sunday May 6,9:00am

Where: Olympic Park

Cost: FREE

Course: 5Km, 10Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

11th Seoul Shinmun Half Marathon

When: Sunday May 20, 9:00am

Where: Seoul World Cup Stadium

Cost: 35,000(Half, 10Km), 25,000(5Km)

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/328374573871599/

9th Early Morning International Marathon

When: Sunday June 3rd, 7:00am

Where: Seoul World Cup Stadium, Sangam

Cost: 35,000(Full, Half, 10Km), 30,000(5Km)

Course: Full, Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/294767923925726/

4th Dangjin 'Haenaru Rice' Marathon

When: Sunday June 24th, 9:00am

Where: 'Energetic' Dangjin, South Chungcheong Province—FREE SHUTTLE PROVIDED

Cost: Half-25,000, 10Km-20,000, 5Km-15,000

Course: Full, Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/264985643590409/

Our membership is getting stronger. Join the fun and sign up today!

Here’s the online membership application:

http://www.seoulflyers.com/application

Membership dues should be paid to:

Hana Bank account number: Hana Bank 114-910002-64105배선태(Bae,Sun Tae)

*Those renewing memberships do not need to resubmit their membership forms, just deposit your dues and email seoulflyers@gmail.com to confirm.

Happy running!

Ashley

Club Secretary

Common sense time: Your trusty Seoul Flyers club officers do everything they can to make sure you have a great time on weekend runs and at races. However, you are responsible for your own health. If something is hurting, listen to your body, rest, and if necessary, go see a doctor.

--
Seoul Flyers Running Club

Seoul, South Korea

seoulflyers@gmail.com

"Racing teaches us to challenge ourselves. It teaches us to push beyond where we thought we could go. It helps us to find out what we are made of. This is what we do. This is what it's all about."

Weekend Wrap-up 4/24

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:55:24 +0900

Greetings Flyers!

Despite the constant rainy weather over the weekend, the Flyers still managed to have a fun and eventful weekend. On Saturday morning at 9am, the April Time Trial took place. Awesome job to the brave runners who ran in the rain! And a huge thank you to the organizers and volunteers of the great event!

Saturday afternoon was the April Social hosted by the Liptaks. Thank you very much for opening your house to the Flyers for some great food and socializing! Fun was had by all.

====================INSIDE SCOOP=====================

A note from President Jeff Dixon:

ATTENTION: Starting 1 May 2012 at 6:00pm, Seoul Flyers Track Workouts - New focus, new “coach,” same location, promised results. And in addition, starting 3 May Namsan Group 1 will meet at 6:30pm by the Hyatt and run a new 10Km route.

Join us at Hangang Middle School (about halfway between Banpo Bridge and Noksapyeong Station). Check out the map below:

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=215379862070735416051.00049c217f9dfb6a54331&z=15

Dear Flyers,

It is an honor to be the Seoul Flyer Track “Coach.” Track sessions are not easy and many runners shy away from doing them. I can tell you that the track is my least favorite place to be running but the “return on investment” is huge and guarantees a payoff worth the effort. A key component of the Seoul Flyers is the opportunity to train as a group and our weekly track sessions will bring together like-minded runners that are all “suffering” and achieving together. I confess that until I joined the Flyers I was one of those runners that knew that track sessions were important but had a hard time getting out there by myself and doing them. Over the last nine months I have had fellow Flyers that joined me every Tuesday night for our track workouts – something I could not have done on my own. My intent is twofold: to introduce all runners to the challenges and benefits that a track workout offers; and to offer weekly training plans that will go a long way in helping you achieve your goals. These track sessions will teach you how to run at velocity, also known as top running speed. Speed training is important for all training goals from weight loss and fitness to marathon training, but it’s especially true if you are attempting to set a new PR (personal record). There are five components to an interval training workout – repeat distance, repeat pace, recovery distance, recovery pace and number of repetitions. Each week I will attempt to use those variables to structure 5k, 10k, and Half/Full Marathon track workouts that will target your intended distance and goals. If Tuesday evening don’t work for you then let me know and I’ll provide you a personal or group weekly track training plan and when possible will try to join you or your group for a few sessions.If you would like to know more or just want to talk about this, you can reach me at marinecommo@gmail.com I’m excited and look forward to seeing you out on the track!

====================MEMBERSHIP MANIA===============

***NEW ONLINE MEMBERSHIP FORM***

Becoming a member has just become that much EASIER! Whether you are a thinking of becoming a member or an existing member, we invite you to fill out the brand-spanking-new ONLINE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION! We are making the switch to an on-lone database and would GREATLY APPRECIATE a few moments of your to provide us with your information!

Here’s the online membership application:

http://www.seoulflyers.com/application

***PAYPAL PAYMENT OPTION***

Are you without a Korean bank account and have trouble paying for races and apparel? Well, we have the PERFECT SOLUTION! PAYPAL!!!

You can NOW pay for races, apparel and other costly SF related things.

Here are the steps:

1) People should send money to the following PayPal account: seoulflyers@gmail.com (which is all one needs to know to send money via PayPal).

2) The sender needs to add $3 to the fee for PayPal commission.

If you do not have an account, you can simply set one up and utilize this lovely service to your heart’s desire.

***PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU SPECIFY WHAT YOU ARE PAYING FOR WHEN USING PAYPAL. YOU CAN FILL OUT THE DESCRIPTION PART WITH PAYMENT DETAILS. THANK YOU!***

====================PLAN OF ATTACK===============

Tuesday April 24, 5:30pm

Join us this Tuesday at a new time 5:30pm for a track workout. If you're looking to increase your speed, this is the way! Join us at Hangang Middle School (about halfway between Banpo Bridge and Noksapyeong Station). Check out the map below:

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=215379862070735416051.00049c217f9dfb6a54331&z=15

===============UPCOMING EVENTS==================

2012 Yongin Marathon

When: Saturday April 28, 9:00am

Where: Yongin Municipal Stadium, Yongin, nr. Seoul

Cost: 30,000(Half, 10Km), 20,000(5Km)

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/356834267676487/

13th Hwaseong Filial Piety Marathon

When: Saturday May 5, 10:00am

Where: Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province

Cost: 30,000(Half, 10Km), 20,000(5Km)

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/111817252277559/

FREE RACE

When: Sunday May 6,9:00am

Where: Olympic Park

Cost: FREE

Course: 5Km, 10Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

11th Seoul Shinmun Half Marathon

When: Sunday May 20, 9:00am

Where: Seoul World Cup Stadium

Cost: 35,000(Half, 10Km), 25,000(5Km)

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/328374573871599/

9th Early Morning International Marathon

When: Sunday June 3rd, 7:00am

Where: Seoul World Cup Stadium, Sangam

Cost: 35,000(Full, Half, 10Km), 30,000(5Km)

Course: Full, Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/294767923925726/

4th Dangjin 'Haenaru Rice' Marathon

When: Sunday June 24th, 9:00am

Where: 'Energetic' Dangjin, South Chungcheong Province—FREE SHUTTLE PROVIDED

Cost: Half-25,000, 10Km-20,000, 5Km-15,000

Course: Full, Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/264985643590409/

Our membership is getting stronger. Join the fun and sign up today!

Here’s the online membership application:

http://www.seoulflyers.com/application

Membership dues should be paid to:

Hana Bank account number: Hana Bank 114-910002-64105배선태(Bae,Sun Tae)

*Those renewing memberships do not need to resubmit their membership forms, just deposit your dues and email seoulflyers@gmail.com to confirm.

Happy running!

Ashley

Club Secretary

Common sense time: Your trusty Seoul Flyers club officers do everything they can to make sure you have a great time on weekend runs and at races. However, you are responsible for your own health. If something is hurting, listen to your body, rest, and if necessary, go see a doctor.

--
Seoul Flyers Running Club

Seoul, South Korea

seoulflyers@gmail.com

"Racing teaches us to challenge ourselves. It teaches us to push beyond where we thought we could go. It helps us to find out what we are made of. This is what we do. This is what it's all about."

Weekend Run Plan 4/19-4/22

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:53:53 +0900

Greetings Flyers!

This weekend is busy busy busy for the Flyers! With warmer temperatures and the Cherry Blossoms blooming, what could be more appealing than spending time outside running!? Saturday is the April Time Trial so come out and join us for this spectacular event! The race starts at 9am, be there early to register!

Saturday afternoon at 2pm is the April social at the Liptak residence! Check out facebook or below for further details! Hope to see you out and about this weekend!

====================VOLUNTEER CORNER===============

Flyers we NEED YOU! April 21st is the date of the April Time Trial! We are looking for volunteers in theses areas:

-2 for registration & data entry

-2 time recorders

~**~*~PLEASE send an email me if you are interested in being part of the “behind the scenes” team. sftimetrial@gmail.com~**~*

====================INSIDE SCOOP=====================

A note from President Jeff Dixon:

ATTENTION: Starting 1 May 2012 at 6:00pm, Seoul Flyers Track Workouts - New focus, new “coach,” same location, promised results. And in addition, starting 3 May Namsan Group 1 will meet at 6:30pm by the Hyatt and run a new 10Km route.

Join us at Hangang Middle School (about halfway between Banpo Bridge and Noksapyeong Station). Check out the map below:

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=215379862070735416051.00049c217f9dfb6a54331&z=15

Dear Flyers,

It is an honor to be the Seoul Flyer Track “Coach.” Track sessions are not easy and many runners shy away from doing them. I can tell you that the track is my least favorite place to be running but the “return on investment” is huge and guarantees a payoff worth the effort. A key component of the Seoul Flyers is the opportunity to train as a group and our weekly track sessions will bring together like-minded runners that are all “suffering” and achieving together. I confess that until I joined the Flyers I was one of those runners that knew that track sessions were important but had a hard time getting out there by myself and doing them. Over the last nine months I have had fellow Flyers that joined me every Tuesday night for our track workouts – something I could not have done on my own. My intent is twofold: to introduce all runners to the challenges and benefits that a track workout offers; and to offer weekly training plans that will go a long way in helping you achieve your goals. These track sessions will teach you how to run at velocity, also known as top running speed. Speed training is important for all training goals from weight loss and fitness to marathon training, but it’s especially true if you are attempting to set a new PR (personal record). There are five components to an interval training workout – repeat distance, repeat pace, recovery distance, recovery pace and number of repetitions. Each week I will attempt to use those variables to structure 5k, 10k, and Half/Full Marathon track workouts that will target your intended distance and goals. If Tuesday evening don’t work for you then let me know and I’ll provide you a personal or group weekly track training plan and when possible will try to join you or your group for a few sessions.If you would like to know more or just want to talk about this, you can reach me at marinecommo@gmail.com I’m excited and look forward to seeing you out on the track!

====================WEAR IT=====================

We are having YET ANOTHER round of SF apparel order, due April 19th. If you would like to OWN one of your very own Seoul Flyer WINDBREAKERS or RACING SINGLET, than now is your chance!!!

The windbreakers are 36,000won.

The singlet top is 22,000 won.

The shorts are 8,000 won.

The sizes range from 85-110.

Send and email to seoulflyers@gmail.com with subject "UNIFORM ORDER" and please specify your size.

Wire money to Bank Account: Hana Bank 114-910002-99505 (배 선 태(Bae, Suntae)). You may also submit payment via Paypal(add 3,000 won to your order to cover processing fees).

====================RACE CORNER=====================

A note from Chris Green:

Dear foreign friends,

The race organizer has informed us that, in an act of bizarre reverse discrimination, foreigners can race in Hwaseong for free! Yes, gratis! 무료입니다! So all non-Koreans on the list below will receive a refund!!!

Those persons who paid by PAYPAL, and I am aware of a few, please discuss with me how best to receive your refund. There is the possibility of a bank transfer to a Korean bank, for example, or a cash refund on race day (club treasurer Sun is racing). Of course, we can also refund you by Paypal.

Check out the event page for details:

http://www.facebook.com/events/111817252277559/

====================MEMBERSHIP MANIA===============

***NEW ONLINE MEMBERSHIP FORM***

Becoming a member has just become that much EASIER! Whether you are a thinking of becoming a member or an existing member, we invite you to fill out the brand-spanking-new ONLINE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION! We are making the switch to an on-lone database and would GREATLY APPRECIATE a few moments of your to provide us with your information!

Here’s the online membership application:

http://www.seoulflyers.com/application

***PAYPAL PAYMENT OPTION***

Are you without a Korean bank account and have trouble paying for races and apparel? Well, we have the PERFECT SOLUTION! PAYPAL!!!

You can NOW pay for races, apparel and other costly SF related things.

Here are the steps:

1) People should send money to the following PayPal account: seoulflyers@gmail.com (which is all one needs to know to send money via PayPal).

2) The sender needs to add $3 to the fee for PayPal commission.

If you do not have an account, you can simply set one up and utilize this lovely service to your heart’s desire.

***PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU SPECIFY WHAT YOU ARE PAYING FOR WHEN USING PAYPAL. YOU CAN FILL OUT THE DESCRIPTION PART WITH PAYMENT DETAILS. THANK YOU!***

====================PLAN OF ATTACK===============

Thursday April 19, 6pm Come out for a lap or two around Namsan this Thursday. Namsan can be intimidating, so if you are just starting out, consider making it a hills/intervals night! You can run two lampposts, walk one on your way up the hill and you will be at the top before you know it! Hill training is a great way to get physically and mentally race-ready.

If you know where the buses park at the top of the mountain (about 200 meters short of the tower), be there at 6pm to start the run. There is NO place to store belongings at the top, but there are lockers available for 1500 won at Noksapyeong Station (the nearest subway station). You can also reach the mountain easily from Myeong-dong Station on line 4. Check out the map below:

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=215379862070735416051.00049c21d9d489167c36f&z=14

Thursday April 19, 7:30pm

Namsan group TWO! The second group will be meeting at the Hyatt (where the small green buses park) at 7:30pm. If you're interested in coming out, but unsure of where to go please contact Jihwa Woo or Dave Tonetti. Here is a rough map to the meeting location:

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&ll=37.540196,126.994057&spn=0.00399,0.009645&z=17&msid=206486840121455551177.0004a491657fb2823ca75

Saturday April 21, 9am

This weekend is the April Time Trial! Join the Seoul Flyers for a FREE 10Km Saturday morning race! Time Trials are a great way to gauge your abilities and set goals for the future. Come out and enjoy this great social, running event!

Please arrive by 8:40am to register and get ready to run.

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=215379862070735416051.00049b08c740b2452520b&z=17

Saturday April 14, 9am

Fantastic Fives are KICKING BACK INTO GEAR! After a long winter and hibernation--let’s re-group and stay on the right track NOW IS THE TIME – POSITIVE MENTAL ACTION!

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=215379862070735416051.00049b08c740b2452520b&z=17

===============UPCOMING EVENTS==================

2012 Yongin Marathon

When: Saturday April 28, 9:00am

Where: Yongin Municipal Stadium, Yongin, nr. Seoul

Cost: 30,000(Half, 10Km), 20,000(5Km)

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/356834267676487/

April Time Trial

When: Saturday April 21, 9:00am

Where: Ichon-dong Han River

Cost: FREE

Course: 10Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/361342410584444/

April Social

When: Saturday April 21, 2:00pm

Where: Peter Liptak’s near Itaewon

Cost: Bring a dish to pass and BYOB

Course: ALL YOU CAN EAT

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/204691066300602/

13th Hwaseong Filial Piety Marathon

When: Saturday May 5, 10:00am

Where: Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province

Cost: 30,000(Half, 10Km), 20,000(5Km)

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/111817252277559/

FREE RACE

When: Sunday May 6,9:00am

Where: Olympic Park

Cost: FREE

Course: 5Km, 10Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

11th Seoul Shinmun Half Marathon

When: Sunday May 20, 9:00am

Where: Seoul World Cup Stadium

Cost: 35,000(Half, 10Km), 25,000(5Km)

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/328374573871599/

9th Early Morning International Marathon

When: Sunday June 3rd, 7:00am

Where: Seoul World Cup Stadium, Sangam

Cost: 35,000(Full, Half, 10Km), 30,000(5Km)

Course: Full, Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/294767923925726/

4th Dangjin 'Haenaru Rice' Marathon

When: Sunday June 24th, 9:00am

Where: 'Energetic' Dangjin, South Chungcheong Province—FREE SHUTTLE PROVIDED

Cost: Half-25,000, 10Km-20,000, 5Km-15,000

Course: Full, Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/264985643590409/

Our membership is getting stronger. Join the fun and sign up today!

Here’s the online membership application:

http://www.seoulflyers.com/application

Membership dues should be paid to:

Hana Bank account number: Hana Bank 114-910002-64105배선태(Bae,Sun Tae)

*Those renewing memberships do not need to resubmit their membership forms, just deposit your dues and email seoulflyers@gmail.com to confirm.

Happy running!

Ashley

Club Secretary

Common sense time: Your trusty Seoul Flyers club officers do everything they can to make sure you have a great time on weekend runs and at races. However, you are responsible for your own health. If something is hurting, listen to your body, rest, and if necessary, go see a doctor.

--
Seoul Flyers Running Club

Seoul, South Korea

seoulflyers@gmail.com

"Racing teaches us to challenge ourselves. It teaches us to push beyond where we thought we could go. It helps us to find out what we are made of. This is what we do. This is what it's all about."

Weekend Wrap-up 4/9

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 10:52:14 +0900

Greetings Flyers!

What an outstanding weekend for the Flyers! We had runners representing the club ALL over Korea! A huge congratulations to all those who participated in the Samcheok Marathon, The Jeju Ultra marathon, and the Adidas Race!

In Samcheok Norah Newcombe finished 1st in the Half, Uriah Orland was 4th in the over 30 Half, Daniel Alexander was 5th in the Half. And Jihwa Woo for her 4th place finish in the Half! Outstanding job runners!! THANK YOU to Adam Beer for arranging and planning a smashing spring-break get-away!

In Jeju many runners completed their first distance in an Ultra marathon! We had runners representing in all events: the 50Km, the 50 miler, the 100Km and even the 200Km. A huge “CONGATULATIONS” to Jeff Dixon and Sara Maltby for crossing the finish line together for 2nd place! This was definitely a weekend for the books!

====================RACE CORNER=====================

A note from Chris Green:

Dear foreign friends,

The race organizer has informed us that, in an act of bizarre reverse discrimination, foreigners can race in Hwaseong for free! Yes, gratis! 무료입니다! So all non-Koreans on the list below will receive a refund!!!

Those persons who paid by PAYPAL, and I am aware of a few, please discuss with me how best to receive your refund. There is the possibility of a bank transfer to a Korean bank, for example, or a cash refund on race day (club treasurer Sun is racing). Of course, we can also refund you by Paypal.

Check out the event page for details:

http://www.facebook.com/events/111817252277559/

====================GET INTO IT=====================

Hello esteemed Flyers, one and all.

Now is the time with Spring's warm caress edging slowly into our lives to summon your powers of motivation and bring further health and happiness to your life. Traditionally Winter is a time that the human race becomes less active and more partial to a heavier consumption of calories in a bid to keep out the cold. Time to shake off the excesses.

The Seoul Flyers have a Beginners Group on the weekend. You may or may not know me, my name is Adam Beer, and I will be leading the group on a Saturday morning and will hope to see lots of happy smiling faces, all de-layered and ready for action through the Spring/Summer months. If for any reason I am not available then there will always be another person willing to step in and take the group.

The group will return from the 14th of April and will meet at the same time as the regular group down by the 7/11 at Ichon Han Riverside Park at 8am. We will be heading out for a 5km run and then finishing with some nice easy stretching. You can run at your own pace and if you want to walk for a while, then go right ahead. The course is out and back, so you can turn around at any point and head back to the start if you feel like 2 or 3km is enough for you. I will be there to lend support, help you along and answer any questions you may have relating to all things running.

I am also happy to look at putting togther a training plan for your needs that you can work on through the week, if you so desire.

We really hope to see some new faces for this group, maybe members who have joined, but just need a little motivation to get going. I can guarantee that with a concerted effort of four weeks attendance, you will begin to feel the rewards and benefits of running. After the run, we can walk to the nearby Paris Croissant and grab a coffee and sticky bun together with all the other members of the Seoul Flyers and chill.

NOW IS THE TIME - POSITIVE MENTAL ACTION!

Please send an email to adambeersf@gmail.com if you have any other questions

This opportunity is also open to non-members on a trial basis. Come down and try it out and meet the group. If thereafter you want to become an official member, then we can show you how and you'll be able to reap all the rewards/benefits of Seoul Flyers membership.

CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU

Here is a link to the map where we will always meet. The run always starts and finishes in the same place. There is a car-park if you are to drive there.

http://www.seoulflyers.com/race-maps/meeting-locations/saturday-morning-runs/

====================FRESH OFF THE PRESS===============

***NEW ONLINE MEMBERSHIP FORM***

Becoming a member has just become that much EASIER! Whether you are a thinking of becoming a member or an existing member, we invite you to fill out the brand-spanking-new ONLINE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION! We are making the switch to an on-lone database and would GREATLY APPRECIATE a few moments of your to provide us with your information!

Here’s the online membership application:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGszTURaVTBhblF6N2JiOUxrQV9vdWc6MQ

***PAYPAL PAYMENT OPTION***

Are you without a Korean bank account and have trouble paying for races and apparel? Well, we have the PERFECT SOLUTION! PAYPAL!!!

You can NOW pay for races, apparel and other costly SF related things.

Here are the steps:

1) People should send money to the following PayPal account: seoulflyers@gmail.com (which is all one needs to know to send money via PayPal).

2) The sender needs to add $3 to the fee for PayPal commission.

If you do not have an account, you can simply set one up and utilize this lovely service to your heart’s desire.

====================PLAN OF ATTACK===============

Tuesday April 10, 5:30pm

Join us this Tuesday at a new time 5:30pm for a track workout. If you're looking to increase your speed, this is the way! Join us at Hangang Middle School (about halfway between Banpo Bridge and Noksapyeong Station). Check out the map below:

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=215379862070735416051.00049c217f9dfb6a54331&z=15

===============UPCOMING EVENTS==================

2012 Yongin Marathon

When: Saturday April 28, 9:00am

Where: Yongin Municipal Stadium, Yongin, nr. Seoul

Cost: 30,000(Half, 10Km), 20,000(5Km)

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/356834267676487/

13th Hwaseong Filial Piety Marathon

When: Saturday May 5, 10:00am

Where: Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province

Cost: 30,000(Half, 10Km), 20,000(5Km)

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/111817252277559/

11th Seoul Shinmun Half Marathon

When: Sunday May 20, 9:00am

Where: Seoul World Cup Stadium

Cost: 35,000(Half, 10Km), 25,000(5Km)

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/328374573871599/

9th Early Morning International Marathon

When: Sunday June 3rd, 7:00am

Where: Seoul World Cup Stadium, Sangam

Cost: 35,000(Full, Half, 10Km), 30,000(5Km)

Course: Full, Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/294767923925726/

Our membership is getting stronger. Join the fun and sign up today!

Here’s the online membership application:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGszTURaVTBhblF6N2JiOUxrQV9vdWc6MQ

Membership dues should be paid to:

Hana Bank account number: Hana Bank 114-910002-64105배선태(Bae,Sun Tae)

*Those renewing memberships do not need to resubmit their membership forms, just deposit your dues and email seoulflyers@gmail.com to confirm.

Happy running!

Ashley

Club Secretary

Common sense time: Your trusty Seoul Flyers club officers do everything they can to make sure you have a great time on weekend runs and at races. However, you are responsible for your own health. If something is hurting, listen to your body, rest, and if necessary, go see a doctor.

--
Seoul Flyers Running Club

Seoul, South Korea

seoulflyers@gmail.com

"Racing teaches us to challenge ourselves. It teaches us to push beyond where we thought we could go. It helps us to find out what we are made of. This is what we do. This is what it's all about."

Weekend Run Plan 4/5-4/8

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:51:10 +0900

Greetings Flyers!

This weekend the Flyers are taking it to greater heights as runners disperse to different regions of Korea. A large group of Flyers will head to Samcheok early Saturday morning for a weekend of run and fun for the Samcheok International Marathon. A few Flyers will also head to Jeju for the Jeju International Ultramarathon. And of course a hefty group of Flyers will represent us here in Seoul at the Adidas MBC Marathon on Sunday. No matter where we are across the globe, we will be running and FIGHTING!!!

==SEOUL FLYERS SPRING GETAWAY - Samcheok International Marathon=

As the weekend approaches and it'll soon be time to get out of the big smoke and hit the east-coast of Korea like an onshore hurricane.

The bus will be leaving from our usual departure point in Ichon-dong. For those unfamiliar with this place, it is on the main road you have to cross when you walk from Ichon-dong station to the Han Riverside for our usual Saturday morning runs. It is on the same street as Paris Croissant where we have sticky buns and incredible customer service after every Saturday morning run. If you go to Ichon station on Line 4/Jungang Line and leave the station via exit 4, when you get to ground level keep walking dead straight. When you get to the first main road (as mentioned) this is where the bus will be parked.

http://www.seoulflyers.com/race-maps/meeting-locations/saturday-morning-runs/ If you look at the map, we will meet where the kink in the light purple line is. In front of Riverview Apartments. Meeting time: 7.00am

After a quick head-count we will be pulling out of Ichon-dong and embarking on a 4 hour journey to the southern most point of Gangwon-do on the east coast of Korea. Destination Samcheok.

Our ETA will be a round 12:00 with toilet breaks and stuff like that.

After checking in at the Paradise Motel (please don't base any expectations on the weight of this name) we will grab a spot of lunch together nearby.

Late afternoon, we will head out to the Hwanseongul Cave, on an exciting side excursion, Korea's largest cave and one of the largest in Asia by all accounts.

We also toyed with the idea of going to the Penis Park, a park full of phallic structures, but apparently, if you've seen one, you've seen 'em all.

After the cave we will head to the Port area of Samcheok for dinner. A restaurant hasn't been selected as of yet, but we think there will be choices in abundance, and we can leave it to the Koreans in the group to ascertain a suitable chance. You will have the chance to enjoy the delicious local speciality 'Gomchiguk' which is a Moray Eel Soup. Of course this won't be to everyone's taste, so we will make sure the menu is extensive. Worst case scenario, I'm sure there will be a bibimbap to be had for the adventurous among us.

Sunday Morning is race day. Please be in the lobby by 7:45am. The bus will transport us to the race start area which is a short journey across town. Once you leave the hotel then you will be checking out so make sure you take everything with you as we will not be returning. There is a public Sauna/Bathhouse a short walk from the start/finish area, so you will be able to take a shower and freshen up after your race. There are a couple of runners doing the full marathon, so there is ample opportunity to do this before they get in. Once all together we will be heading to a nearby restaurant for lunch and drinks and then returning to Seoul thereafter. It is our hope to return to Seoul by the evening, but Sunday traffic is notoriously difficult to predict, so be prepared for delays.

My number is for use in emergencies only is 010 8573 9864 (last year someone called me to ask if I thought it was going to rain!.... you get my point.)

Any further queries then please email adambeersf@gmail.com That just leaves me to wish everyone a 'Happy Weekend', hope you all enjoy yourselves and also have a great race. Fighting!! -Adam Beer-

====================RACE CORNER=====================

A note from Chris Green:

Dear foreign friends,

Check out the event page for details:

http://www.facebook.com/events/111817252277559/

====================GET INTO IT=====================

Hello esteemed Flyers, one and all.

I am also happy to look at putting togther a training plan for your needs that you can work on through the week, if you so desire.

NOW IS THE TIME - POSITIVE MENTAL ACTION!

Please send an email to adambeersf@gmail.com if you have any other questions

CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU

Here is a link to the map where we will always meet. The run always starts and finishes in the same place. There is a car-park if you are to drive there.

http://www.seoulflyers.com/race-maps/meeting-locations/saturday-morning-runs/

====================FRESH OFF THE PRESS===============

***NEW ONLINE MEMBERSHIP FORM***

Here’s the online membership application:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGszTURaVTBhblF6N2JiOUxrQV9vdWc6MQ

***PAYPAL PAYMENT OPTION***

Are you without a Korean bank account and have trouble paying for races and apparel? Well, we have the PERFECT SOLUTION! PAYPAL!!!

You can NOW pay for races, apparel and other costly SF related things.

Here are the steps:

1) People should send money to the following PayPal account: seoulflyers@gmail.com (which is all one needs to know to send money via PayPal).

2) The sender needs to add $3 to the fee for PayPal commission.

If you do not have an account, you can simply set one up and utilize this lovely service to your heart’s desire.

====================PLAN OF ATTACK===============

Thursday April 5, 6pm Come out for a lap or two around Namsan this Thursday. Namsan can be intimidating, so if you are just starting out, consider making it a hills/intervals night! You can run two lampposts, walk one on your way up the hill and you will be at the top before you know it! Hill training is a great way to get physically and mentally race-ready.

If you know where the buses park at the top of the mountain (about 200 meters short of the tower), be there at 6pm to start the run. There is NO place to store belongings at the top, but there are lockers available for 1500 won at Noksapyeong Station (the nearest subway station). You can also reach the mountain easily from Myeong-dong Station on line 4. Check out the map below:

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=215379862070735416051.00049c21d9d489167c36f&z=14

Thursday April 5, 7:30pm

Namsan group TWO! The second group will be meeting at the Hyatt (where the small green buses park) at 7:30pm. If you're interested in coming out, but unsure of where to go please contact Jihwa Woo or Dave Tonetti. Here is a rough map to the meeting location:

http://maps.google.com/maps/ ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&ll=37.540196,126.994057&spn=0.00399,0.009645&z=17&msid=206486840121455551177.0004a4 91657fb2823ca75

Saturday April 7, 8am

Join us Saturday morning for a 10 km run along the river! These runs are a great place to meet people and to find training partners. Meet by the river near the 7-11 (note, this is the 7-11 where you can see the river... if you don't see water, you're in the wrong place!). Please arrive by 7:50am to stow your bags and get ready to run!

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=215379862070735416051.00049b08c740b2452520b&z=17

Saturday April 7, 8am

Fantastic Fives! With a new year of resolutions and goals ahead of us, let’s re-group and stay on the right track NOW IS THE TIME – POSITIVE MENTALACTION!

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=215379862070735416051.00049b08c740b2452520b&z=17

===============UPCOMING EVENTS==================

SEOUL FLYERS SPRING GETAWAY - Samcheok International Marathon

When: Saturday April 7, 8am- Sunday April 8, 8pm

Where: Samcheok, Gangwon-do

Cost: 20,000won All Distances

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/297675503624422/

2012 Yongin Marathon

When: Saturday April 28, 9:00am

Where: Yongin Municipal Stadium, Yongin, nr. Seoul

Cost: 30,000(Half, 10Km), 20,000(5Km)

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/356834267676487/

13th Hwaseong Filial Piety Marathon

When: Saturday May 5, 10:00am

Where: Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province

Cost: 30,000(Half, 10Km), 20,000(5Km)

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/111817252277559/

11th Seoul Shinmun Half Marathon

When: Sunday May 20, 9:00am

Where: Seoul World Cup Stadium

Cost: 35,000(Half, 10Km), 25,000(5Km)

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/328374573871599/

9th Early Morning International Marathon

When: Sunday June 3rd, 7:00am

Where: Seoul World Cup Stadium, Sangam

Cost: 35,000(Full, Half, 10Km), 30,000(5Km)

Course: Full, Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/294767923925726/

Our membership is getting stronger. Join the fun and sign up today!

Here’s the online membership application:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGszTURaVTBhblF6N2JiOUxrQV9vdWc6MQ

Membership dues should be paid to:

Hana Bank account number: Hana Bank 114-910002-64105배선태(Bae,Sun Tae)

*Those renewing memberships do not need to resubmit their membership forms, just deposit your dues and email seoulflyers@gmail.com to confirm.

Happy running!

Ashley

Club Secretary

--
Seoul Flyers Running Club

Seoul, South Korea

seoulflyers@gmail.com

"Racing teaches us to challenge ourselves. It teaches us to push beyond where we thought we could go. It helps us to find out what we are made of. This is what we do. This is what it's all about."

Weekend Wrap-up 4/2

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:06:54 +0900

Greetings Flyers!

Saturday’s Time Trial was a SMASHING success! We had a new course, a huge turn-out and awesome prizes! We especially want to thank ALL of the volunteers for their hard work! See you again in April!

Sunday was race day for the 10th LIG Korea Open Marathon. A huge congratulations goes out to Sara Maltby for her 4^th place finish in the Woman’s Half Marathon! Well done runners!

====================MEMBERSHIP===============

***NEW ONLINE MEMBERSHIP FORM***

Becoming a member has just become that much EASIER! Whether you are a thinking of becoming a member or an existing member, we invite you to fill out the brand-spanking-new ONLINE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION! We are making the switch to an on-lone database and would GREATLY APPRECIATE a few moments of your to provide us with your information!

Here’s the online membership application:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGszTURaVTBhblF6N2JiOUxrQV9vdWc6MQ

***PAYPAL PAYMENT OPTION***

Are you without a Korean bank account and have trouble paying for races and apparel? Well, we have the PERFECT SOLUTION! PAYPAL!!!

You can NOW pay for races, apparel and other costly SF related things.

Here are the steps:

1) People should send money to the following PayPal account: seoulflyers@gmail.com (which is all one needs to know to send money via PayPal).

2) The sender needs to add $3 to the fee for PayPal commission.

If you do not have an account, you can simply set one up and utilize this lovely service to your heart’s desire.

====================PLAN OF ATTACK===============

Tuesday April 3^rd, 5:30pm

Join us this Tuesday at a new time 5:30pm for a track workout. If you're looking to increase your speed, this is the way! Join us at Hangang Middle School (about halfway between Banpo Bridge and Noksapyeong Station). Check out the map below:

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=215379862070735416051.00049c217f9dfb6a54331&z=15

===============UPCOMING EVENTS==================

SEOUL FLYERS SPRING GETAWAY - Samcheok International Marathon

When: Saturday April 7, 8am- Sunday April 8, 8pm

Where: Samcheok, Gangwon-do

Cost: 20,000won All Distances

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/297675503624422/

2012 Yongin Marathon

When: Saturday April 28, 9:00am

Where: Yongin Municipal Stadium, Yongin, nr. Seoul

Cost: 30,000(Half, 10Km), 20,000(5Km)

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/356834267676487/

13th Hwaseong Filial Piety Marathon

When: Saturday May 5, 10:00am

Where: Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province

Cost: 30,000(Half, 10Km), 20,000(5Km)

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/111817252277559/

11th Seoul Shinmun Half Marathon

When: Sunday May 20, 9:00am

Where: Seoul World Cup Stadium

Cost: 35,000(Half, 10Km), 25,000(5Km)

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/328374573871599/

9th Early Morning International Marathon

When: Sunday June 3rd, 7:00am

Where: Seoul World Cup Stadium, Sangam

Cost: 35,000(Full, Half, 10Km), 30,000(5Km)

Course: Full, Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/294767923925726/

Our membership is getting stronger. Join the fun and sign up today!

Here’s the online membership application:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGszTURaVTBhblF6N2JiOUxrQV9vdWc6MQ

Membership dues should be paid to:

Hana Bank account number: Hana Bank 114-910002-64105배선태(Bae,Sun Tae)

*Those renewing memberships do not need to resubmit their membership forms, just deposit your dues and email seoulflyers@gmail.com to confirm.

Happy running!

Ashley

Club Secretary

Common sense time: Your trusty Seoul Flyers club officers do everything they can to make sure you have a great time on weekend runs and at races. However, you are responsible for your own health. If something is hurting, listen to your body, rest, and if necessary, go see a doctor.

--
Seoul Flyers Running Club

Seoul, South Korea

seoulflyers@gmail.com

"Racing teaches us to challenge ourselves. It teaches us to push beyond where we thought we could go. It helps us to find out what we are made of. This is what we do. This is what it's all about."

Weekend Run Plan 3/29-4/1

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:04:24 +0900

Greetings Flyers!

It’s sure to be another busy and exciting weekend for the Flyers! Come out and join us on Saturday morning for the March Time Trial. This will be the first 10Km Time Trial of 2012, with a new course and a new time! The race starts at 9am, so please arrive by 8:40am to register! See below for a map or link to the event page. The Fantastic Fives 5Km group will meet at 9am and begin promptly after the start of the Time Trial.

Sunday is race day for the 10^th LIG Korea Open Marathon. For details regarding race meeting points, check out the Facebook event page.http://www.facebook.com/events/283229258404971/

The race begins at 9am, so please arrive by 8am to claim your bib.

10th LIG Korea Open Marathon

When: Sunday April 1, 9:00am

Where: Jamsil Olympic Stadium

Cost: 40,000(Full), 30,000(Half), 20,000(10Km), 10,000(Kids)

Course: Full, Half, 10Km, Kids

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/283229258404971/

====================FRESH OFF THE PRESS===============

***NEW ONLINE MEMBERSHIP FORM***

Becoming a member has just become that much EASIER! Whether you are a thinking of becoming a member or an existing member, we invite you to fill out the brand-spanking-new ONLINE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION! We are making the switch to an on-lone database and would GREATLY APPRECIATE a few moments of your to provide us with your information!

Here’s the online membership application:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGszTURaVTBhblF6N2JiOUxrQV9vdWc6MQ

***PAYPAL PAYMENT OPTION***

Are you without a Korean bank account and have trouble paying for races and apparel? Well, we have the PERFECT SOLUTION! PAYPAL!!!

You can NOW pay for races, apparel and other costly SF related things.

Here are the steps:

1) People should send money to the following PayPal account: seoulflyers@gmail.com (which is all one needs to know to send money via PayPal).

2) The sender needs to add $3 to the fee for PayPal commission.

If you do not have an account, you can simply set one up and utilize this lovely service to your heart’s desire.

====================PLAN OF ATTACK===============

Thursday March 22, 6pm Come out for a lap or two around Namsan this Thursday. Namsan can be intimidating, so if you are just starting out, consider making it a hills/intervals night! You can run two lampposts, walk one on your way up the hill and you will be at the top before you know it! Hill training is a great way to get physically and mentally race-ready.

If you know where the buses park at the top of the mountain (about 200 meters short of the tower), be there at 6pm to start the run. There is NO place to store belongings at the top, but there are lockers available for 1500 won at Noksapyeong Station (the nearest subway station). You can also reach the mountain easily from Myeong-dong Station on line 4. Check out the map below:

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=215379862070735416051.00049c21d9d489167c36f&z=14

Thursday March 22, 7:30pm

Namsan group TWO! The second group will be meeting at the Hyatt (where the small green buses park) at 7:30pm. If you're interested in coming out, but unsure of where to go please contact Jihwa Woo or Kerri Uehlein. Here is a rough map to the meeting location:

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&ll=37.540196,126.994057&spn=0.00399,0.009645&z=17&msid=206486840121455551177.0004a491657fb2823ca75

Saturday March 31, 9am

This weekend is the March Time Trial! Join the Seoul Flyers for a FREE 10Km Saturday morning race! Time Trials are a great way to gauge your abilities and set goals for the future. Come out and enjoy this great social, running event!

Please arrive by 8:40am to register and get ready to run. Anyone interested in volunteering to help with the event please contact Ashley (ashley.prest@gmail.com).

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=215379862070735416051.00049b08c740b2452520b&z=17

Saturday March 31, 9am

Fantastic Fives! With a new year of resolutions and goals ahead of us, let’s re-group and stay on the right track NOW IS THE TIME – POSITIVE MENTALACTION!

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=215379862070735416051.00049b08c740b2452520b&z=17

===============UPCOMING EVENTS==================

March Time Trial

When: Saturday March 31st, 9:00am

Where: Hangang Park, Ichon-dong

Cost: FREE

Course: 10Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/309985419068974/

10th LIG Korea Open Marathon

When: Sunday April 1, 9:00am

Where: Jamsil Olympic Stadium

Cost: 40,000(Full), 30,000(Half), 20,000(10Km), 10,000(Kids)

Course: Full, Half, 10Km, Kids

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/283229258404971/

SEOUL FLYERS SPRING GETAWAY - Samcheok International Marathon

When: Saturday April 7, 8am- Sunday April 8, 8pm

Where: Samcheok, Gangwon-do

Cost: 20,000won All Distances

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/297675503624422/

2012 Yongin Marathon

When: Saturday April 28, 9:00am

Where: Yongin Municipal Stadium, Yongin, nr. Seoul

Cost: 30,000(Half, 10Km), 20,000(5Km)

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/356834267676487/

13th Hwaseong Filial Piety Marathon

When: Saturday May 5, 10:00am

Where: Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province

Cost: 30,000(Half, 10Km), 20,000(5Km)

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/111817252277559/

11th Seoul Shinmun Half Marathon

When: Sunday May 20, 9:00am

Where: Seoul World Cup Stadium

Cost: 35,000(Half, 10Km), 25,000(5Km)

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/328374573871599/

9th Early Morning International Marathon

When: Sunday June 3rd, 7:00am

Where: Seoul World Cup Stadium, Sangam

Cost: 35,000(Full, Half, 10Km), 30,000(5Km)

Course: Full, Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/294767923925726/

Our membership is getting stronger. Join the fun and sign up today!

Here’s the online membership application:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGszTURaVTBhblF6N2JiOUxrQV9vdWc6MQ

Membership dues should be paid to:

Hana Bank account number: Hana Bank 114-910002-64105배선태(Bae,Sun Tae)

*Those renewing memberships do not need to resubmit their membership forms, just deposit your dues and email seoulflyers@gmail.com to confirm.

Happy running!

Ashley

Club Secretary

Common sense time: Your trusty Seoul Flyers club officers do everything they can to make sure you have a great time on weekend runs and at races. However, you are responsible for your own health. If something is hurting, listen to your body, rest, and if necessary, go see a doctor.

--
Seoul Flyers Running Club

Seoul, South Korea

seoulflyers@gmail.com

"Racing teaches us to challenge ourselves. It teaches us to push beyond where we thought we could go. It helps us to find out what we are made of. This is what we do. This is what it's all about."

Weekend Wrap-up 3/26

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:02:28 +0900

Greetings Flyers!

It was a rather low-key weekend for the Flyers with runners recovering from the weekend before, and others getting ready for the exciting season that lies ahead of us! Spring is HOPEFULLY in the air with sunshine and warmer temperatures.

This weekend, March 31^st is the FIRST 10Km Time Trial of the year! Be sure to come out and run! It shall be a grand event, with a new course for a NEW year! Hope to see you there!

====================VOLUNTEER CORNER===============

Flyers we NEED YOU! March 31st is the date of the March Time Trial! We are looking for volunteers in theses areas:

-2 for registration & data entry

-2 time recorders

~**~*~PLEASE email me if you are interested in being part of the “behind the scenes” team. ashley.prest@gmail.com~**~*

====================FRESH OFF THE PRESS===============

***NEW ONLINE MEMBERSHIP FORM***

Becoming a member has just become that much EASIER! Whether you are a thinking of becoming a member or an existing member, we invite you to fill out the brand-spanking-new ONLINE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION! We are making the switch to an on-lone database and would GREATLY APPRECIATE a few moments of your to provide us with your information!

Here’s the online membership application:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGszTURaVTBhblF6N2JiOUxrQV9vdWc6MQ

***PAYPAL PAYMENT OPTION***

Are you without a Korean bank account and have trouble paying for races and apparel? Well, we have the PERFECT SOLUTION! PAYPAL!!!

You can NOW pay for races, apparel and other costly SF related things.

Here are the steps:

1) People should send money to the following PayPal account: seoulflyers@gmail.com (which is all one needs to know to send money via PayPal).

2) The sender needs to add $3 to the fee for PayPal commission.

If you do not have an account, you can simply set one up and utilize this lovely service to your heart’s desire.

====================PLAN OF ATTACK===============

Tuesday March 27, 5:30pm

Join us this Tuesday at a new time 5:30pm for a track workout. If you're looking to increase your speed, this is the way! Join us at Hangang Middle School (about halfway between Banpo Bridge and Noksapyeong Station). Check out the map below:

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=215379862070735416051.00049c217f9dfb6a54331&z=15

===============UPCOMING EVENTS==================

March Time Trial

When: Saturday March 31st, 8:00am

Where: Hangang Park, Ichon-dong

Cost: FREE

Course: 10Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/309985419068974/

10th LIG Korea Open Marathon

When: Sunday April 1, 9:00am

Where: Jamsil Olympic Stadium

Cost: 40,000(Full), 30,000(Half), 20,000(10Km), 10,000(Kids)

Course: Full, Half, 10Km, Kids

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/283229258404971/

SEOUL FLYERS SPRING GETAWAY - Samcheok International Marathon

When: Saturday April 7, 8am- Sunday April 8, 8pm

Where: Samcheok, Gangwon-do

Cost: 20,000won All Distances

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/297675503624422/

2012 Yongin Marathon

When: Saturday April 28, 9:00am

Where: Yongin Municipal Stadium, Yongin, nr. Seoul

Cost: 30,000(Half, 10Km), 20,000(5Km)

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/356834267676487/

13th Hwaseong Filial Piety Marathon

When: Saturday May 5, 10:00am

Where: Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province

Cost: 30,000(Half, 10Km), 20,000(5Km)

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/111817252277559/

11th Seoul Shinmun Half Marathon

When: Sunday May 20, 9:00am

Where: Seoul World Cup Stadium

Cost: 35,000(Half, 10Km), 25,000(5Km)

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/328374573871599/

9th Early Morning International Marathon

When: Sunday June 3rd, 7:00am

Where: Seoul World Cup Stadium, Sangam

Cost: 35,000(Full, Half, 10Km), 30,000(5Km)

Course: Full, Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/294767923925726/

Our membership is getting stronger. Join the fun and sign up today!

Here’s the online membership application:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGszTURaVTBhblF6N2JiOUxrQV9vdWc6MQ

Membership dues should be paid to:

Hana Bank account number: Hana Bank 114-910002-64105배선태(Bae,Sun Tae)

*Those renewing memberships do not need to resubmit their membership forms, just deposit your dues and email seoulflyers@gmail.com to confirm.

Happy running!

Ashley

Club Secretary

Common sense time: Your trusty Seoul Flyers club officers do everything they can to make sure you have a great time on weekend runs and at races. However, you are responsible for your own health. If something is hurting, listen to your body, rest, and if necessary, go see a doctor.

--
Seoul Flyers Running Club

Seoul, South Korea

seoulflyers@gmail.com

"Racing teaches us to challenge ourselves. It teaches us to push beyond where we thought we could go. It helps us to find out what we are made of. This is what we do. This is what it's all about."

Weekend Run Plan 3/22-3/25

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:00:39 +0900

Greetings Flyers!

Hopefully everyone is recovering from the big weekend. And everyone who is training for the running season is almost ready to go! Next week is merely the beginning of a packed race season—we have many events and races to look forward to.

====================FRESH OFF THE PRESS===============

***NEW ONLINE MEMBERSHIP FORM***

Becoming a member has just become that much EASIER! Whether you are a thinking of becoming a member or an existing member, we invite you to fill out the brand-spanking-new ONLINE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION! We are making the switch to an on-lone database and would GREATLY APPRECIATE a few moments of your to provide us with your information!

Here’s the online membership application:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGszTURaVTBhblF6N2JiOUxrQV9vdWc6MQ

***PAYPAL PAYMENT OPTION***

Are you without a Korean bank account and have trouble paying for races and apparel? Well, we have the PERFECT SOLUTION! PAYPAL!!!

You can NOW pay for races, apparel and other costly SF related things.

Here are the steps:

1) People should send money to the following PayPal account: seoulflyers@gmail.com (which is all one needs to know to send money via PayPal).

2) The sender needs to add $3 to the fee for PayPal commission.

If you do not have an account, you can simply set one up and utilize this lovely service to your heart’s desire.

====================PLAN OF ATTACK===============

Thursday March 22, 6pm Come out for a lap or two around Namsan this Thursday. Namsan can be intimidating, so if you are just starting out, consider making it a hills/intervals night! You can run two lampposts, walk one on your way up the hill and you will be at the top before you know it! Hill training is a great way to get physically and mentally race-ready.

If you know where the buses park at the top of the mountain (about 200 meters short of the tower), be there at 6pm to start the run. There is NO place to store belongings at the top, but there are lockers available for 1500 won at Noksapyeong Station (the nearest subway station). You can also reach the mountain easily from Myeong-dong Station on line 4. Check out the map below:

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=215379862070735416051.00049c21d9d489167c36f&z=14

Thursday March 22, 7:30pm

Namsan group TWO! The second group will be meeting at the Hyatt (where the small green buses park) at 7:30pm. If you're interested in coming out, but unsure of where to go please contact Jihwa Woo or Kerri Uehlein. Here is a rough map to the meeting location:

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&ll=37.540196,126.994057&spn=0.00399,0.009645&z=17&msid=206486840121455551177.0004a491657fb2823ca75

Saturday March 24, 8am

Fantastic Fives! With a new year of resolutions and goals ahead of us, let’s re-group and stay on the right track NOW IS THE TIME – POSITIVE MENTALACTION!

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=215379862070735416051.00049b08c740b2452520b&z=17

Saturday March 24, 8am

Join us Saturday morning for a 10 km run along the river! These runs are a great place to meet people and to find training partners. Meet by the river near the 7-11 (note, this is the 7-11 where you can see the river... if you don't see water, you're in the wrong place!). Please arrive by 7:50am to stow your bags and get ready to run!

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=215379862070735416051.00049b08c740b2452520b&z=17

===============UPCOMING EVENTS==================

March Time Trial

When: Saturday March 31st, 9:00am

Where: Hangang Park, Ichon-dong

Cost: FREE

Course: 10Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/309985419068974/

10th LIG Korea Open Marathon

When: Sunday April 1, 9:00am

Where: Jamsil Olympic Stadium

Cost: 40,000(Full), 30,000(Half), 20,000(10Km), 10,000(Kids)

Course: Full, Half, 10Km, Kids

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/283229258404971/

SEOUL FLYERS SPRING GETAWAY - Samcheok International Marathon

When: Saturday April 7, 8am- Sunday April 8, 8pm

Where: Samcheok, Gangwon-do

Cost: 20,000won All Distances

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/297675503624422/

2012 Yongin Marathon

When: Saturday April 28, 9:00am

Where: Yongin Municipal Stadium, Yongin, nr. Seoul

Cost: 30,000(Half, 10Km), 20,000(5Km)

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/356834267676487/

13th Hwaseong Filial Piety Marathon

When: Saturday May 5, 10:00am

Where: Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province

Cost: 30,000(Half, 10Km), 20,000(5Km)

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/111817252277559/

11th Seoul Shinmun Half Marathon

When: Sunday May 20, 9:00am

Where: Seoul World Cup Stadium

Cost: 35,000(Half, 10Km), 25,000(5Km)

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/328374573871599/

9th Early Morning International Marathon

When: Sunday June 3rd, 7:00am

Where: Seoul World Cup Stadium, Sangam

Cost: 35,000(Full, Half, 10Km), 30,000(5Km)

Course: Full, Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/294767923925726/

Our membership is getting stronger. Join the fun and sign up today!

Here’s the online membership application:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGszTURaVTBhblF6N2JiOUxrQV9vdWc6MQ

Membership dues should be paid to:

Hana Bank account number: Hana Bank 114-910002-64105배선태(Bae,Sun Tae)

*Those renewing memberships do not need to resubmit their membership forms, just deposit your dues and email seoulflyers@gmail.com to confirm.

Happy running!

Ashley

Club Secretary

Common sense time: Your trusty Seoul Flyers club officers do everything they can to make sure you have a great time on weekend runs and at races. However, you are responsible for your own health. If something is hurting, listen to your body, rest, and if necessary, go see a doctor.

--
Seoul Flyers Running Club

Seoul, South Korea

seoulflyers@gmail.com

"Racing teaches us to challenge ourselves. It teaches us to push beyond where we thought we could go. It helps us to find out what we are made of. This is what we do. This is what it's all about."

Weekend Wrap-up 3/20

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:27:32 +0900

Greetings Flyers!

An incredible weekend is behind after many Flyers participated in one of the grandest events of the year---Seoul International Marathon! It was a day in which many runners walked away with great pride, as new records were set, goals were reached and all the intense training paid off! Congratulations to all who ran—whether you set a new P.R. for yourself, reached a new age-graded goal, soared to new heights after a pregnancy, or lost your marathon virginity—the SEOUL FLYERS REPRESENTED!!!

====================VOLUNTEER CORNER===============

Flyers we NEED YOU! March 31st is the date of the March Time Trial! We are looking for volunteers in theses areas:

-2 for registration & data entry

-2 time recorders

~**~*~PLEASE email me if you are interested in being part of the “behind the scenes” team. ashley.prest@gmail.com~**~*

====================FRESH OFF THE PRESS===============

***NEW ONLINE MEMBERSHIP FORM***

Becoming a member has just become that much EASIER! Whether you are a thinking of becoming a member or an existing member, we invite you to fill out the brand-spanking-new ONLINE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION! We are making the switch to an on-lone database and would GREATLY APPRECIATE a few moments of your to provide us with your information!

Here’s the online membership application:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGszTURaVTBhblF6N2JiOUxrQV9vdWc6MQ

***PAYPAL PAYMENT OPTION***

Are you without a Korean bank account and have trouble paying for races and apparel? Well, we have the PERFECT SOLUTION! PAYPAL!!!

You can NOW pay for races, apparel and other costly SF related things.

Here are the steps:

1) People should send money to the following PayPal account: seoulflyers@gmail.com (which is all one needs to know to send money via PayPal).

2) The sender needs to add $3 to the fee for PayPal commission.

If you do not have an account, you can simply set one up and utilize this lovely service to your heart’s desire.

====================PLAN OF ATTACK===============

Tuesday March 20, 5:30pm

Join us this Tuesday at a new time 5:30pm for a track workout. If you're looking to increase your speed, this is the way! Join us at Hangang Middle School (about halfway between Banpo Bridge and Noksapyeong Station). Check out the map below:

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=215379862070735416051.00049c217f9dfb6a54331&z=15

===============UPCOMING EVENTS==================

March Time Trial

When: Saturday March 31^st, 8:00am

Where: Hangang Park, Ichon-dong

Cost: FREE

Course: 10Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/309985419068974/

10th LIG Korea Open Marathon

When: Sunday April 1, 9:00am

Where: Jamsil Olympic Stadium

Cost: 40,000(Full), 30,000(Half), 20,000(10Km), 10,000(Kids)

Course: Full, Half, 10Km, Kids

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/283229258404971/

SEOUL FLYERS SPRING GETAWAY - Samcheok International Marathon

When: Saturday April 7, 8am- Sunday April 8, 8pm

Where: Samcheok, Gangwon-do

Cost: 20,000won All Distances

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/297675503624422/

2012 Yongin Marathon

When: Saturday April 28, 9:00am

Where: Yongin Municipal Stadium, Yongin, nr. Seoul

Cost: 30,000(Half, 10Km), 20,000(5Km)

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/356834267676487/

13th Hwaseong Filial Piety Marathon

When: Saturday May 5, 10:00am

Where: Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province

Cost: 30,000(Half, 10Km), 20,000(5Km)

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/111817252277559/

11th Seoul Shinmun Half Marathon

When: Sunday May 20, 9:00am

Where: Seoul World Cup Stadium

Cost: 35,000(Half, 10Km), 25,000(5Km)

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/328374573871599/

9^th Early Morning International Marathon

When: Sunday June 3^rd, 7:00am

Where: Seoul World Cup Stadium, Sangam

Cost: 35,000(Full, Half, 10Km), 30,000(5Km)

Course: Full, Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/294767923925726/

Our membership is getting stronger. Join the fun and sign up today!

Here’s the online membership application:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGszTURaVTBhblF6N2JiOUxrQV9vdWc6MQ

Membership dues should be paid to:

Hana Bank account number: Hana Bank 114-910002-64105배선태(Bae,Sun Tae)

*Those renewing memberships do not need to resubmit their membership forms, just deposit your dues and email seoulflyers@gmail.com to confirm.

Happy running!

Ashley

Club Secretary

Common sense time: Your trusty Seoul Flyers club officers do everything they can to make sure you have a great time on weekend runs and at races. However, you are responsible for your own health. If something is hurting, listen to your body, rest, and if necessary, go see a doctor.

--
Seoul Flyers Running Club

Seoul, South Korea

seoulflyers@gmail.com

"Racing teaches us to challenge ourselves. It teaches us to push beyond where we thought we could go. It helps us to find out what we are made of. This is what we do. This is what it's all about."

Weekend Run Plan 3/14-3/17

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 07:24:54 +0900

Greetings Flyers!

This weekend is a HUGE one for the Flyers! Sunday is the Seoul International Marathon. Many runners have been training long and hard for this big day, so if you aren’t running, come on out and cheer your fellow runners on! For those who are participating in the event, please see the comment below for details regarding a meeting point. Also, if you have not picked up your race packet yet, you need to contact Suntae Bae to set up a time for retrieval, as they will not be available on race day.

POST race we will have a gathering party at Scrooges Pub—Dicken’s 3^rd Floor Lounge. The gathering will start at 5pm and carry on until they kick us out^^ The menu will be available to order from on an individual basis. ALL club members are welcome! Hope to see you there!

====================RACE CORNER===============

A special note from Sun:

Meeting point on Race Day!!! Let's meet(get together) at Exit #2 of Gwanghwamun Station(SeJong Culture Center) of Subway line#5 at 6:40am.

Seoul International Marathon is the biggest marathon event in Korea.
On Race day, the site is so crowded that it is hard to meet(find) each other.

Especially for FIRST PARTICIPANTS of this marathon,be careful to follow directions;
1.CHECK IN your stuff BY 7:45 at your designated vehicle which leaves for the finish area at 7:45.
2.START in your DESIGNATED ZONE (YOUR GROUP A,B,C,D,or E)
You can start in the behind your group(NEVER start BEFORE YOUR GROUP)
3.RACE TIME LIMIT is 5 HOURS.
In case you are behind the time schedule,you should get on the SWEEP VEHICLES.

Hope you all enjoy the running in the City of Seoul

====================WEAR IT===============

*~*~**~*~*~**Third Round of Windbreakers~*~**~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~*

The windbreakers will be available for pick-up tomorrow, FRIDAY or Saturday upon arrangement with Suntae Bae. Please post on facebook if you want to pick up. They will NOT be available Sunday before the race!

====================VOLUNTEER CORNER===============

Flyers we NEED YOU! March 31st is the date of the March Time Trial! We are looking for volunteers in theses areas:

-2 for registration & data entry

-2 time recorders

~**~*~PLEASE email me if you are interested in being part of the “behind the scenes” team. ashley.prest@gmail.com~**~*

====================FRESH OFF THE PRESS===============

***NEW ONLINE MEMBERSHIP FORM***

Becoming a member has just become that much EASIER! Whether you are a thinking of becoming a member or an existing member, we invite you to fill out the brand-spanking-new ONLINE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION! We are making the switch to an on-lone database and would GREATLY APPRECIATE a few moments of your to provide us with your information!

Here’s the online membership application:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGszTURaVTBhblF6N2JiOUxrQV9vdWc6MQ

***PAYPAL PAYMENT OPTION***

Are you without a Korean bank account and have trouble paying for races and apparel? Well, we have the PERFECT SOLUTION! PAYPAL!!!

You can NOW pay for races, apparel and other costly SF related things.

Here are the steps:

1) People should send money to the following PayPal account: seoulflyers@gmail.com (which is all one needs to know to send money via PayPal).

2) The sender needs to add $3 to the fee for PayPal commission.

If you do not have an account, you can simply set one up and utilize this lovely service to your heart’s desire.

====================PLAN OF ATTACK===============

Thursday March 14, 6pm Come out for a lap or two around Namsan this Thursday. Namsan can be intimidating, so if you are just starting out, consider making it a hills/intervals night! You can run two lampposts, walk one on your way up the hill and you will be at the top before you know it! Hill training is a great way to get physically and mentally race-ready.

If you know where the buses park at the top of the mountain (about 200 meters short of the tower), be there at 6pm to start the run. There is NO place to store belongings at the top, but there are lockers available for 1500 won at Noksapyeong Station (the nearest subway station). You can also reach the mountain easily from Myeong-dong Station on line 4. Check out the map below:

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=215379862070735416051.00049c21d9d489167c36f&z=14

Thursday March 14, 7:30pm

Namsan group TWO! The second group will be meeting at the Hyatt (where the small green buses park) at 7:30pm. If you're interested in coming out, but unsure of where to go please contact Jihwa Woo or Kerri Uehlein. Here is a rough map to the meeting location:

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&ll=37.540196,126.994057&spn=0.00399,0.009645&z=17&msid=206486840121455551177.0004a491657fb2823ca75

Saturday March 17, 8am

Fantastic Fives! With a new year of resolutions and goals ahead of us, let’s re-group and stay on the right track NOW IS THE TIME – POSITIVE MENTALACTION!

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=215379862070735416051.00049b08c740b2452520b&z=17

Saturday March 17, 8am

Join us Saturday morning for a 10 km run along the river! These runs are a great place to meet people and to find training partners. Meet by the river near the 7-11 (note, this is the 7-11 where you can see the river... if you don't see water, you're in the wrong place!). Please arrive by 7:50am to stow your bags and get ready to run!

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=215379862070735416051.00049b08c740b2452520b&z=17

===============UPCOMING EVENTS==================

Seoul International Marathon 2012

When: Sunday March 18, 8:00am

Where: Gwanghwamun Plaza to Seoul Olympic Stadium

Cost: 40,000 won

Course: Full Course ONLY

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/293339834039562/

Seoul Open Marathon

When: Sunday March 18, 9:00am

Where: Hangang Park nr. Jamsil Olympic Stadium

Cost: 22,000 won

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/311616012215704/

10th LIG Korea Open Marathon

When: Sunday April 1, 9:00am

Where: Jamsil Olympic Stadium

Cost: 40,000(Full), 30,000(Half), 20,000(10Km), 10,000(Kids)

Course: Full, Half, 10Km, Kids

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/283229258404971/

SEOUL FLYERS SPRING GETAWAY - Samcheok International Marathon

When: Saturday April 7, 8am- Sunday April 8, 8pm

Where: Samcheok, Gangwon-do

Cost: 20,000won All Distances

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/297675503624422/

2012 Yongin Marathon

When: Saturday April 28, 9:00am

Where: Yongin Municipal Stadium, Yongin, nr. Seoul

Cost: 30,000(Half, 10Km), 20,000(5Km)

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/356834267676487/

13th Hwaseong Filial Piety Marathon

When: Saturday May 5, 10:00am

Where: Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province

Cost: 30,000(Half, 10Km), 20,000(5Km)

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/111817252277559/

11th Seoul Shinmun Half Marathon

When: Sunday May 20, 9:00am

Where: Seoul World Cup Stadium

Cost: 35,000(Half, 10Km), 25,000(5Km)

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/328374573871599/

Our membership is getting stronger. Join the fun and sign up today!

Here’s the online membership application:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGszTURaVTBhblF6N2JiOUxrQV9vdWc6MQ

Membership dues should be paid to:

Hana Bank account number: Hana Bank 114-910002-64105배선태(Bae,Sun Tae)

*Those renewing memberships do not need to resubmit their membership forms, just deposit your dues and email seoulflyers@gmail.com to confirm.

Happy running!

Ashley

Club Secretary

Common sense time: Your trusty Seoul Flyers club officers do everything they can to make sure you have a great time on weekend runs and at races. However, you are responsible for your own health. If something is hurting, listen to your body, rest, and if necessary, go see a doctor.

--
Seoul Flyers Running Club

Seoul, South Korea

seoulflyers@gmail.com

"Racing teaches us to challenge ourselves. It teaches us to push beyond where we thought we could go. It helps us to find out what we are made of. This is what we do. This is what it's all about."

Weekend Wrap-up 3/12

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:49:13 +0900

Greetings Flyers!

It was a rather low-key weekend for the Flyers, however next weekend is the BIG day! Seoul International Marathon is six days away! There is a large group of members participating in both the full and open courses, so be sure to come out and cheer your fellow Flyers on during race day! There will be a post race gathering Sunday evening. Details to come!

====================VOLUNTEER CORNER===============

Flyers we NEED YOU! March 31st is the date of the March Time Trial! We are looking for volunteers in theses areas:

-2 for registration & data entry

-2 time recorders

~**~*~PLEASE email me if you are interested in being part of the “behind the scenes” team. ashley.prest@gmail.com~**~*

====================FRESH OFF THE PRESS===============

***NEW ONLINE MEMBERSHIP FORM***

Becoming a member has just become that much EASIER! Whether you are a thinking of becoming a member or an existing member, we invite you to fill out the brand-spanking-new ONLINE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION! We are making the switch to an on-lone database and would GREATLY APPRECIATE a few moments of your to provide us with your information!

Here’s the online membership application:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGszTURaVTBhblF6N2JiOUxrQV9vdWc6MQ

***PAYPAL PAYMENT OPTION***

Are you without a Korean bank account and have trouble paying for races and apparel? Well, we have the PERFECT SOLUTION! PAYPAL!!!

You can NOW pay for races, apparel and other costly SF related things.

Here are the steps:

1) People should send money to the following PayPal account: seoulflyers@gmail.com (which is all one needs to know to send money via PayPal).

2) The sender needs to add $3 to the fee for PayPal commission.

If you do not have an account, you can simply set one up and utilize this lovely service to your heart’s desire.

====================PLAN OF ATTACK===============

Tuesday March 13, 5:30pm

Join us this Tuesday at a new time 5:30pm for a track workout. If you're looking to increase your speed, this is the way! Join us at Hangang Middle School (about halfway between Banpo Bridge and Noksapyeong Station). Check out the map below:

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=215379862070735416051.00049c217f9dfb6a54331&z=15

===============UPCOMING EVENTS==================

Seoul International Marathon 2012

When: Sunday March 18, 8:00am

Where: Gwanghwamun Plaza to Seoul Olympic Stadium

Cost: 40,000 won

Course: Full Course ONLY

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/293339834039562/

Seoul Open Marathon

When: Sunday March 18, 9:00am

Where: Hangang Park nr. Jamsil Olympic Stadium

Cost: 22,000 won

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/311616012215704/

10th LIG Korea Open Marathon

When: Sunday April 1, 9:00am

Where: Jamsil Olympic Stadium

Cost: 40,000(Full), 30,000(Half), 20,000(10Km), 10,000(Kids)

Course: Full, Half, 10Km, Kids

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/283229258404971/

SEOUL FLYERS SPRING GETAWAY - Samcheok International Marathon

When: Saturday April 7, 8am- Sunday April 8, 8pm

Where: Samcheok, Gangwon-do

Cost: 20,000won All Distances

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/297675503624422/

2012 Yongin Marathon

When: Saturday April 28, 9:00am

Where: Yongin Municipal Stadium, Yongin, nr. Seoul

Cost: 30,000(Half, 10Km), 20,000(5Km)

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/356834267676487/

13th Hwaseong Filial Piety Marathon

When: Saturday May 5, 10:00am

Where: Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province

Cost: 30,000(Half, 10Km), 20,000(5Km)

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/111817252277559/

11th Seoul Shinmun Half Marathon

When: Sunday May 20, 9:00am

Where: Seoul World Cup Stadium

Cost: 35,000(Half, 10Km), 25,000(5Km)

Course: Half, 10Km, 5Km

For more details look at the Facebook event page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/328374573871599/

Our membership is getting stronger. Join the fun and sign up today!

Here’s the online membership application:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGszTURaVTBhblF6N2JiOUxrQV9vdWc6MQ

Membership dues should be paid to:

Hana Bank account number: Hana Bank 114-910002-64105배선태(Bae,Sun Tae)

*Those renewing memberships do not need to resubmit their membership forms, just deposit your dues and email seoulflyers@gmail.com to confirm.

Happy running!

Ashley

Club Secretary

Common sense time: Your trusty Seoul Flyers club officers do everything they can to make sure you have a great time on weekend runs and at races. However, you are responsible for your own health. If something is hurting, listen to your body, rest, and if necessary, go see a doctor.

--
Seoul Flyers Running Club

Seoul, South Korea

seoulflyers@gmail.com

"Racing teaches us to challenge ourselves. It teaches us to push beyond where we thought we could go. It helps us to find out what we are made of. This is what we do. This is what it's all about."

Weekend Wrap-up, June 6

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 06:45:51 +0900

Greetings Flyers!

The long weekend is coming to an end, and as sad as that is, it was a fabulously fun weekend of running!

On Saturday morning a large group of Flyers, Rabbit Running Club, and Naver Human Race headed to the Han for a 10Km Time Trial. The top 10 age-graded winners took home pies (delicious with vanilla ice cream!). Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to everyone who came out. A big thank you to Jim, Sun, Norah, Jennifer, Alex, and Jihwa for organizing.

On Saturday night, the Nike Women's 7km race took place. Congratulations to Leah and Melissa for their 2nd and 3rd place finishes. Great job ladies!

This Saturday June 11, between 5~5:30 pm the Seoul Flyers will be interviewed on TBS e-FM(101.3). Our very own Club President and leading lady (ie Sun and Norah) will be answering questions live, so tune in!

Weekend Wrap-up, May 29 AND Time Trial information

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 06:42:08 +0900

Greetings Flyers!

It was another beautiful weekend in Seoul!

On Saturday morning, a good-sized group of Seoul Flyers went for the usual 10Km loop along the Han. As always, the group continued on to Paris Croissant for coffee and pastries. These runs are a great place to meet other runners and a chance to socialize.

On Sunday morning, the Flyers headed out of the city for the Hwacheon Peace Marathon. It was a hot day, but a beautiful course. Congratulations to Shea on her 5th place finish in the 5Km and to Cheol on his 5th in the half. Also congrats to Kerschyl and Anna on running their first half marathons!

If you are an official member but have not received a Seoul Flyers shirt yet, come out before or after our Saturday runs to pick up your shirt. If you can't make it on Saturday mornings, please contact Sun to arrange pickup in the Ichon or Jamsil areas (suntbae@hotmail.com 010-4589-0825).

Join us this Saturday for the next Seoul Flyers Time Trial, this is from Jim:

Seoul Flyers Surpass the Human Race (by Jim Bates)

In a rivalry that goes all the way back to who-knows-when the Seoul Flyers Team narrowly defeated the Naver Human Race squad 61.56% to 58.27% during an Age-Graded road-race competition held in conjunction with Time Trial Number 6.

Sue Jorgensen (75.5%), Sun Tae Bae (67.8%), Hendrik Persson (64.4%), Jae Kim (63.6%) and Martin Cooke (62.6%) led the Flyers in scoring while Cheol Son (76.9%), Seokkyu Song (72.2%), Cheonsik Han (64%), Joohan Yoon (59.8%), and Jinyoung Kim (55%) led the Navers.

This was the second victory in a row for the Flyers, who defeated the 63 Rabbits, at Time Trial 5. All three clubs are expected to compete during Time Trial Number 7, scheduled for June 4th at 0800 near the Tortoise Ship down by the river at Hangang Park.

Non-affiliated runners like Lou Shapiro (70.9%) and Peter Tuohy (70.3%) came out of nowhere to score above 70%, which is considered Regional Class. Age Graded percentages are based on standards established by the World Association of Veteran Athletes; this group compiles world record level performances for both genders and all ages from 8 to 99. The world record standard per age and gender (expressed in total seconds) is then divided by actual performance (also expressed in seconds). For instance the world record 10K standard for a 48 year old woman is 33 minutes and 50 seconds, which equals 2030 seconds. This indicates the best ever performance for a 48 year old woman. In comparison, if a 48 year old woman were to run a time of 44 minutes and 50 seconds (a total of 2690 seconds) her age graded performance would be 75.46% (2030 divided by 2690 = 75.46%). Runner’s World Magazine (http://www.runnersworld.com/) includes an Age Graded tool on its web site (http://www.runnersworld.com/cda/agegradingcalculator/). The best age-graded performances were awarded delicious pies in a ceremony appropriately held at Paris Croissant after the race.

Of particular note was the performance of Sun Tae Bae, the Seoul Flyers President. In his debut time trial (he unselfishly had volunteered for the first six races) Sun almost broke the 70% barrier. This was despite the fact that he had to wake up extra early to mark the running route with chalk. Martin Cooke deserves special recognition as well. He is the only person to have successfully completed all six time trials held to date, one per month beginning in December of last year. No doubt Martin will be there at time trial number seven to continue his streak.

Why don’t you enter our next Age Graded race slated for June 4th at 8:00 a.m. near the 7-11 down by the river of the normal Seoul Flyer’s Saturday running route. Race registration starts at 7:15 and ends at 7:45. If you have any questions or comments contact me at JimBates1@cox.net.

Weekend Wrap-up, May 22

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 06:40:01 +0900

Greetings Flyers!

What an awesome weekend for the Seoul Flyers! With a group run, the May Social and a race all in one weekend, a great couple of days were inevitable!

On Saturday morning, a good-sized group of Seoul Flyers went for the usual 10Km loop along the Han. As always, the group continued on to Paris Croissant for coffee and pastries. These runs are a great place to meet other runners and a chance to socialize.

On Saturday afternoon a large group gathered at Pierre and Kerrie's for the May Social. With lasagna, chili, nachos, cheesecake, pie, and so much more, I'm sure everyone left the party with a full, and happy stomach! A big thank you to Pierre and Kerrie for being such gracious hosts! I had a fabulous time!

On Sunday morning, the Flyers headed north for the Paju Imjingak Race. With beautiful weather, and the opportunity to see some sights (mostly North Korea in the distance), fun was had by all. A big congratulations to Jim, Mark, and Sue. Sue took the top spot in the ladies 10Km, while Jim and Mark both took third for the mens half and 10Km, respectively! Great work everyone!

Those signed up for the Hwacheon Peace Marathon next weekend, please note that the bus will be leaving from near Ichon Station at 6am sharp!

Jenelle is leaving Korea, and would like to see all of you before she goes! She will be having farewell drinks at Dillinger's Bar in Itaewon starting at 8:30-9pm on Tuesday night.

Weekend Run Plan, May 12-15

Sun, 15 May 2011 09:08:15 +0900

Greetings Flyers!

This weekend's weather forecast is showing sun, and lovely warm temperatures! So, join us this Saturday for the next Seoul Flyers Time Trial. All are welcomed to join us for a free race with prizes!

The details for the Seoul Flyers Summer Beach Trip are up! You MUST register and pay by May 15th to enter this event. This is a strictly members (and family)-only event. If you've been thinking about becoming a member, now is the time! This event promises a weekend of beachy fun, with the added fun of a race! Check out the details on the Facebook event page and sign-up ASAP!

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=185583431487914

The next Seoul Flyers Social is Saturday May 21. These events are always filled with amazing food and people. So come join us!

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=162902223765553

Still don't have a Seoul Flyers shirt? All official members, one is waiting for you. Please contact Sun to arrange to pick one up in the Ichon or Jamsil area (suntbae@hotmail.com 010-4589-0825).

Thursday May 12, 6pm

Come out for a lap or two around Namsan this Thursday. Namsan can be intimidating, so if you are just starting out, consider making it a hills/intervals night! You can run two lampposts, walk one on your way up the hill and you will be at the top before you know it! Hill training is a great way to get physically and mentally race-ready.

If you know where the buses park at the top of the mountain (about 200 meters short of the tower), be there at 6pm to start the run. There is NO place to store belongings at the top, but there are lockers available for 1500 won at Noksapyeong Station (the nearest subway station). You can also reach the mountain easily from Myeong-dong Station on line 4. Check out the maps:

Saturday May 14, 8am

Join us Saturday morning for a 10 km race along the Han! Please meet by the river near the 7-11, in Ichon-dong to drop off your bags and get ready to run by 7:40am. This is a free races, and there will be prizes for the top age-graded runners. Please post your date of birth on the Facebook event page, to register!

Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=189936401049805

Map to the river:

Happy running!

Alison
Club Secretary

Common sense time: Your trusty Seoul Flyers club officers do everything they can to make sure you have a great time on weekend runs and at races. However, you are responsible for your own health. If something is hurting, listen to your body, rest, and if necessary, go see a doctor.

Weekend Wrap-up, May 8

Sun, 15 May 2011 09:05:27 +0900

Greetings Flyers!

For some, the weekend has come to an end, but for others it continues on! Either way, we have had a few beautiful days for running!

A good-size group of Flyers met for the regular run on Saturday morning in Ichon-dong. With new arrivals and those we haven't seen in awhile it was a great morning to get together for a run, coffee, and talk.

Saturday May 21, is the next Seoul Flyers Social. These events are always a great time, and a chance to show everyone that you do a) own normal clothing and b) are not always sweaty. Please post what you would like to bring on the Facebook event page and come on out for an afternoon of fun!

The Seoul Flyers Beach Trip is July 2-3, and sign-ups are happening now! The registration deadline has been extended. Please register and pay by May 15th at 6pm to join in the fun! Details are available on the Facebook event page (see below). This is sure to be a weekend of running and fun at the beach- hurry up and sign up before it's too late!

Please note that the Facebook group page has been moved to the "new format". We are working to figure everything out on this new page, and for now, the events page is missing.

Tuesday May 10, 6pm

Join us this Tuesday at 6pm for a track workout. If you're looking to increase your speed, this is the way! Join us at Hangang Middle School (about halfway between Banpo Bridge and Noksapyeong Station). Check out the map

If you are an official member but have not received a Seoul Flyers shirt yet, come out before or after our Saturday runs to pick up your shirt. If you can't make it on Saturday mornings, please contact Sun to arrange pickup in the Ichon or Jamsil areas (suntbae@hotmail.com 010-4589-0825).

Races in May are filling up! If you'd like to participate in upcoming races, be sure to sign up soon. Please remember to wire money to the race account posted on the event pages and then email sfraces@gmail.com. It is much easier to keep track of all entries when they are received by email, and not posted on the Facebook event pages.

Weekend Run Plan, May 5-8

Sun, 15 May 2011 09:01:24 +0900

Greetings Flyers!

What a gorgeous day in Seoul! With a long weekend already here for some, and on its way for many others it's a great time to relax, shop, wander, and of course, run! Join us tonight, or Saturday for a group run!

The details for the Seoul Flyers Summer Beach Trip are up! You MUST register and pay by May 9th to enter this event. This is a strictly members (and family)-only event. If you've been thinking about becoming a member, now is the time! This event promises a weekend of beachy fun, with the added fun of a race! Check out the details on the Facebook event page and sign-up ASAP!

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=185583431487914

The next Seoul Flyers Social is Saturday May 21. These events are always filled with amazing food and people. So come join us!

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=162902223765553

Still don't have a Seoul Flyers shirt? All official members, one is waiting for you. Please contact Sun to arrange to pick one up in the Ichon or Jamsil area (suntbae@hotmail.com 010-4589-0825).

Thursday May 5, 6pm

Come out for a lap or two around Namsan this Thursday. Namsan can be intimidating, so if you are just starting out, consider making it a hills/intervals night! You can run two lampposts, walk one on your way up the hill and you will be at the top before you know it! Hill training is a great way to get physically and mentally race-ready.

If you know where the buses park at the top of the mountain (about 200 meters short of the tower), be there at 6pm to start the run. There is NO place to store belongings at the top, but there are lockers available for 1500 won at Noksapyeong Station (the nearest subway station). You can also reach the mountain easily from Myeong-dong Station on line 4. Check out the map:

Saturday May 7, 8am

Join us Saturday morning for a 10 km run along the Han! Please meet at the usual location at 7:50am to drop off your bags and get ready to run. After the run, the group will head to Paris Croissant for another morning of chatter, coffee, pastries, and fun! See you there! If you haven't joined us before, check out our maps for the meeting location:

Alison

Club Secretary

Weekend Wrap-up, May 1

Tue, 03 May 2011 06:45:23 +0900

Greetings Flyers!

Another weekend has come to an end, and it was a great one of running!

A small, but diligent group of Flyers braved the rain, thunder, and lightning for a run dark and early on Saturday morning. I was not one of them. Kudos to those who not only got out of bed, but ran in some less than ideal conditions. As always, the group went on to Paris Croissant for chatter and food.

Sunday morning was a much friendlier day for running. It was a beautiful, but windy day for the Cancer Kids Marathon near Apgujeong in Seoul. A large group of Flyers were ready to go! The club took the top spot in the ladies 10Km, as well as 8th in the men's 10Km. Congratulations Geoff! A big congratulations to Christina on completing her first full marathon, and to Anthony and many others who competed in their first races. Great job everyone! Thank you to Young for bringing snacks and drinks for the group and to Dave for sharing some of his soon-to-be award winning home-brewed beer!

The Seoul Flyers Beach Trip is July 2-3, and sign-ups are happening now! Please register and pay by May 9th at 6pm to join in the fun! Details are available on the Facebook event page (see below). This is sure to be a weekend of running and fun at the beach- hurry up and sign up before it's too late!

This Tuesday after the track workout will be an unofficial Seoul Flyers fish and chip dinner. In other words, a group is planning to go to the Wolfhound for 2 for 1 fish and chips- so come on out! If you can't make it to the track, but would like to come eat please contact Brad Anderson.

Tuesday May 3, 6pm