I am enjoying this wonderful bowl of oatmeal with fresh blueberries and 4 almonds as I write this post. It’s still a bit chilly this morning even though the temps are supposed to get into the 70s today. Nothing like warm oatmeal and lemon tea to keep me warm.

There are some races that are coming up that I wanted to highlight that can give you a great way to get some exercise in AND give back at the same time. Those are my favorite kind of races…

Run for the Shelter 5K and Half-Marathon

Loudoun County Fairgrounds in Leesburg, VA
Sunday, April 18, 2010
8:30 AM – Rain or Shine

This race benefits a great local cause: LAWS,the Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter, provides temporary emergency shelter, food and emotional support to women and their children who are escaping domestic violence and abuse. If you don’t run, you can always walk the 5k course.

Another great cause to support:

Alzheimer’s Association, National Capital Area Chapter
We’re on the MOVE to end Alzheimer’s.

Join us at Tour de Canal, Memory Walk, or the Marine Corp Marathon.

Getting involved is fun and easy!   Join the fight against Alzheimer’s: Sign up today to Ride, Walk or Run!

I have quite a few other runs listed that benefit some great causes – like the Ashburn Village Firefighters and Cancer under my Activities in Northern VA section.