let's run!

Join us for a brisk 5 miles on the Bluff Creek Trail this Saturday, December 11th @ 9am (the trail is an out-and-back, so shorter distances are very doable!)




Meet in the parking lot of Pat Murphy Park, located on the northwest corner of Hefner and Meridian, approximately 1 mile west of Lake Hefner Parkway. Dress appropriately for the weather.

Open to anyone - alliance members, sig o's, friends, family, the more the merrier.  Here is the link to trail info. You can RSVP here, so that we know to look for you.

FYI - We will run at various locations throughout the year. If you have a park or trail you would like to recommend, please do so!  Call Aubrae with questions: 845.702.5480

Rocks & Runs & Test Block, oh my!

Howdy, all!  Man, it seems like it's been a while since I've sent one of these out!  Couple of things going on:

POTLUCK
Thurs Nov 4, @ 6:30 - ?
Aubrae Filipiak  /  2505 NW 12th, OKC  /  845.702.5480
It's test block week for all us 2nd years, and I just realized that we have nothing planned - guess I've been slacking a bit!  I'm going to host a potluck at my house this Thursday, Nov 4 beginning at 6:30.  I'll make up a big ol' pot of soup, have some bread and some drinks.  If you'd like to come, bring a small dish to share and a beverage, if you want anything specific.  Drop me a quick note/phone call/text to let me know you're coming, if you would please.  (And, PS, last time I did a potluck EVERYONE brought dessert - let's diversify a bit, please!!)

ROCKS
Some of you might remember our botched attempt to go rock climbing last year - not enough RSVPd to get us the group rate, but then after the fact a billion people told me that they would've gone.   There will be a cost associated with this course - the total cost depends on the size of our group (more ppl = less $$), but will not exceed $20/person (and, depending on interest could be much lower).  The cost covers a 60 min belay class, shoes/harness rental and access to the gym for the rest of that day.  If you have your own shoes/harness, your cost will be reduced. If at all possible I'd like to do this in the next month or so, before it starts to get too cold!  So let's try this again: if you are interested in attending a group Intro to Climbing class at Rocktown, please send an email to: oustudentalliance@gmail.com with the subject line ROCKS. 

RUNS
The OKC Marathon is Sunday, May 1, 2011 and I want to get a training group together for it.  There are options for all fitness/ambition levels: the full 26.2 miles, a half marathon (13.1), a 26.2 mi relay (btw 5 runners) and a 5K walk.  If you are interested in training for this or just having a group of people to run/walk with on a regular basis, this is for you!  Here's the site for more info, including registration deadlines.  I'll most likely be training for the half, and have a friend who's a regular marathoner, as well as a track/field coach, putting together some training plans for me that we will use as a guide. Our plan will likely include 3 group training runs each week: 1 sprint and/or hill workout, 1 short run and 1 long run. If you're interested in running with me, please send an email to oustudentalliance@gmail.com with the subject line RUNS.  In the email, please tell me the best two weeknights for you to do short runs. 

That's it for now - see ya soon!
Aubrae Filipiak
Event Chair
OMSAA

Heart Walk

There are quite a few of you that are interested in participating in the American Heart Association Walk on April 17th. It's going to be great fun! I have created a team for our alliance, so we can take part together. Please follow the steps below to sign up for the walk.

- Go to the following link: http://heartwalk.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=315631

- Click on the red circle in the middle of the page that says, "Register"

- Accept the terms

- Then, click "Join a Team"

- Our team's name is 'Oklahoma Medical Student Alliance.' I am listed as the team leader.

Based on responses to my original email, there are about 10 ladies that want to participate. I put our team recruitment goal at 12, but if we exceed that number it would rock! I also had to list a donation goal, so I thought if each of us could raise $50.00, that would bring our total donation to $600.00. Of course, if you can raise more than that, it would be fabulous!! Or, if you don't have time for fundraising, just sign up to join us in the walk. It will be fun and healthy for our own hearts - in more than one way.

FYI: The website also lists easy ways in which you can fundraise: emails to friends, family, etc. So feel free to snoop around the site . . . If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email me or call me. If you have issues with the website and/or signing up, let me know that, too, so I can straighten the issues out.

Callie Stuckey - 245-7799 - calliedot@gmail.com

wanna go for a walk?

There have been a few changes in the way we are going to give of our time to others.

So, since the school year is on the downhill slide, it's pretty much too late to get too involved with a specific charity as we had planned. But, we don't want to go the entire spring without getting together and doing something.

So, this is what I was thinking . . .

On April 17th the American Heart Association is hosting a walk downtown. I thought this would be fun for us to enter as a group. Plus, no need to train for this one, only walking required! This is a great way for us to get together as a team, get a bit of exercise and support a great cause.

So, let me know if you are interested in joining up and I will follow up with details as soon as I know about how many of you are interested. Thank you!

Have a great weekend & a great SPRING BREAK

(if you are lucky enough to get one)!!!

Callie - 245-7799 - calliedot@gmail.com

rock climbing CANCELED!!!

I am so sorry, but due to lack of participation we are canceling the rock climbing event scheduled for tomorrow night.

We need at least 5 to qualify for the group discount at Rocktown, and right now only 2 people are able to go. Everyone is really busy this time of year, but never fear, we shall try again in 2010! Get excited!!