Running With Dragons

2012 is starting off to be a very good year for The World Airline Road Race.
The CNTO and Team China are going above and beyond to make us feel welcome and do whatever they can to make our events memorable.

This just in, there will be a free day trip offered to all runners and family members. The trip will be hosted on Famous Bullet Train! It will take us between the cities of Qingdao and Zibo. All the details are still being worked out but while in Zibo we will have some sort of exhibition sporting run or calisthenics followed by a large sponsored party. We hope to event medallions and gifts available for all who attend.
We might take advantage of some conference space in Zibo to hold the team Captains meeting.

Come to China early as we are going to try and line up events each night starting as early as Wednesday leading up to the race that will be held Sunday morning. We will be running in an area used for the 2008 Olympics. The run will be along the Yellow sea and very scenic.

Do some research on Qingdao, you will be surprised how much history there is in the area, this trip will be packed with things to do and places to see.


Stay tuned for more detail.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Runners and social animals,

I can't explain how excited I am as I start to get involved in the planning of The World Airline Road Race 2012 in China. This will be a very new view of China for those of you that have been to the 2009 event and a great taste of China for those of you that have never been before. CNTO travel will be of major support to all of us, they have NEW ownership in place with a very technically advanced team of travel experts to help us book all aspects of the event. CNTO is ready to go above and beyond to make 2012 an event to remember. New in 2012 you will be able to book with CNTO or on your own. Keep posted to this site and also be on the lookout for a flood of Mail Blasts that will be sent out with details as they become available.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !
Ron Maxwell

Flavor

The flavor of Texas will be obvious to all that attend The World Airline Road Race 2011 in Grapevine/Dallas.
The best part about holding The World Airline Road Race in a new city each year is you get the flavor of new parts of the world. This year in Texas “Running With The Big Dogs” is more than just a name. After the 5K and 10K are complete your host in Texas has added a 1-mile Remembrance walk/Run that will allow our four legged friends to join in. This is an option on the registration page also, if the 10K or 5K are just a little to far for you this year, think about joining the 1-mile Remembrance. With or without a dog you are welcome to join the 1-mile.

Hotel deadline is fast upon us; take a few minutes to book your room so you can stay near the fun. I have been to the Host hotel you will not be sorry you booked there. They have good food and a nice bar along with many other facilities. You can find links on the International web page that will take you to the hotel booking page.
http://worldairlineroadrace.org/index.html

While you are sitting at you’re desk or home enjoying coffee, register for the races. Our host who is putting in a lot of work needs to know how many runners will be at the event this year. There are a lot of details to be taken care of and the sooner we get close to a final turn out number the easier the job is for our host. Registration ends Friday the 9th of September Rate increases July 27th.

I started to do some Internet research and was surprised to find a $180,00 USD round trip airfare available between Chicago and Dallas. Check it out, there seems to be some really deep discounts available right now. I have not seen an airfare that low between the two cities EVER. If your airline does not fly none-stop to DFW thing about an alternate U.S. city and then take advantage of the sale that seems to be going on right now. Look at IAH, ORD, LAX, EWR, DEN. I found some dirt-cheap fares between all of these large cities.


Train well everyone, come ready to run and enjoy your friends from around the world!
Ron Maxwell
Chairman

More than a race

The World Airline Road Race is more than the Race event series.

If you were to comb through our web page you would see that there are many things for none runners to enjoy at the World Airline Road Race. We have airline professionals and none airline people who attend our event every year and never lace up a pair of running shoes. I can run a 10K and 5K any weekend of the year in Chicago but the reason I chose to make my pilgrimage to the World Airline Road Race is to see old friends and make new ones. While in London I received an e-mail from a
Women who had retired from British Airways years ago and had lost contact with her
Friends she used to work with. She asked if she could attend/volunteer and see if she knew anyone from “the old days”. Of course I said yes, then sent her a detailed list of the times and places that each social event was going to take place. Sunday morning at the Novotel I found a card under my room door that read “found a friend I had lost touch with, thanks” .
So there you have it, the event is more than the race series, encourage runners,walkers,spectators and people that just like to share in fellowship and share best practices of our industries. The more people we have at the event will only add to the fun and flavor had by all.

Some ideas off the top of my head

Have you thought about renting a bicycle for the weekend?
How about a boat for some fun on Lake Grapevine?
Get a group together to rent a van; there is a lot to see in Texas
Round of golf
Horseback ride
Water slide/Water Park
Texas Rangers game
Wine Tasting
Beer drinking
Shop the Grapevine strip of shops

Take advantage of the fun activities put together by our host.

See the web page for details.

http://worldairlineroadrace.org/index.html


Looking forward to Texas,
Ron Maxwell

News Flash

NEWS FLASH
AUCTION ITEM ON THE HOST WEB PAGE
Our Hosts in Grapevine have an auction item on their web page up for bid.
HILTON DFW LAKES is offering a 2-night Bed & Breakfast package good for any Friday/Saturday beginning September 8, 2011. You will have one year to use the weekend if you are the winning bid.
Value: $300.00
Starting BID: $75 (increments of $5 to bid up allowed)
BIDDING CLOSES: JULY 15, 2011, Midnight CST
Amenities include:
§ Room with 2 Queen beds or King
§ Complimentary wireless internet access
§ Indoor/outdoor swimming pool
§ Indoor/outdoor tennis and tennis shop
§ Free parking
§ Free airport pick-up
§ Poolside bar
§ Luxe linens
§ Health
Check out the link below and bid on this fabulous weekend get away.
Of course while you are on the web page remember to register for the races and
Fun events set up for everyone to enjoy.
http://www.warrgrapevine2011.com/auction
Any questions contact hostgvine@gmail.com
World Airline Road Race 2011 TEXAS

Time to let it be known !!

We were all just sitting around having a cup of coffee and your name came up. Becky asked if you were going to be at the World Airline Road Race in Texas, I was not sure. I told her to send you a text and ask. She looked through her phone then told me she did not have you number. I looked and I noticed I did not have the number. I called John and he said he did not have your number but he said he would call Mer to see if she had it. Turns out she did not have it. Now I’m starting to get worried, as you are one of our favorite guests during the race weekend. So here is our only avenue to ask you to register for The World Airline Road Race 2011 in Texas, you know it will be fun!
And if you don't we will all miss you.

Max

Information is pouring in now

O.K Runners, here come the details.

Information is pouring in day by day
and we should have the race registration
open for runners by this weekend. 5/7/11

Looks like Lisa and her crew have put together
a nice couple of days of fun. You can ride a train!
Have some wine! and enjoy some good food.

Lets spread the word and enlist runners for 2011
in Dallas Texas!