Some of our country’s and the world’s most prestigious and renown athletes were gathered on the lower level of the Ritz-Carlton in the West End last week for a private reception in their honor. The United States Olympic Committee and USA Paralympics put on an evening to celebrate and remember the meaning of the Olympic [...]
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Stellar Day for Scope It Out
Don’t you love it when a plan comes together? The 6th Annual Scope It Out 5K Run/Walk was held Sunday and whether it was the crisp spring-like weather with the morning sun, budding blooms, and blue skies set against one of the most serene city backdrops, or the complimentary popchips!, bananas, apples, and power waters, [...]
BuyWithMe at City Sports
The Scope It Out 5K Run/Walk is creeping up on us like a fast moving train. March 20th awaits us. Not sure of your attire for that day? Me neither, but may we suggest you check out what to wear at City Sports? By the way, race participants will be picking up their registration information, [...]
The Madness Of March Begins
Many things occur in the month of March. Daylight savings. St. Patrick’s Day. The first day of spring. March Madness. And also, Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Without a doubt, we at the Punch have been gently forewarning you of the numerous events happening in honor of Colon Cancer Awareness, but in case you need a [...]
A Presidential Hoops Game
Friday night L2 Lounge in Georgetown had its share of celebrities like CNN’s Wolf Blitzer and John King, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban (who is just so affable and funny in person), comedienne Kathy Griffin and many more to celebrate journalist Jessica Yellin’s birthday. While we walked in post-party after witnessing the Capitals getting slaughtered [...]
More Good News From Scope It Out 5K
The Scope It Out 5K Run/Walk is fast approaching. Team POWER PUNCH is still looking for a few good men and women to join us and as the captain of this highly esteemed team of “athletes” may I offer a few bribes for the rest of you to join? I’m thinking vitaminwater zero, popchips!, Under [...]
ABC7/TBD.com Announced as “Scope It Out 2011″ Official Media Sponsor
Washington, DC’s ABC7/TBD.com has sealed the deal to be the official Media Sponsor of the March 20th, 2011 Scope It Out 5k Run/Walk presented by Chris4Life Colon Cancer Foundation. Look for information, interviews, articles, and announcements about the race on television and web. And don’t forget to sign up for your own team, or Team [...]
Training Day
Some of you may have read in posts past of my bad knees, a situation I worked hard to achieve over the years. Perhaps I was born with them, perhaps they were the result of years and years of daily ballet, modern and jazz classes. “Running and jogging are big no-nos”, my orthopedic surgeon uncle [...]
City Sports to Open in Georgetown
Forget about a “soft opening” much less a “quiet opening” for City Sports. There’s no reason to keep anything under wraps for this Boston-based sports retailer, especially during the height of the Christmas shopping season in one of the busiest pedestrian areas in the metro vicinity. Open with bang they should and yes, they will. [...]
Save the Date for the 6th Annual Scope It Out 5K Run/Walk for Colon Cancer
The term “scope it out” in everyday life typically connotes “recon” or “obtaining information”. For the Sunday, March 20th 2011 6th Annual 5K Run/Walk for Colon Cancer the term means something entirely different. The race begins at 9am at Freedom Plaza (13th and Pennsylvania, NW) and will include an enjoyable scenic tour of DC sites including [...]
Cyber Monday
This is probably the one and only day (or maybe the WEEK, as it’s now “Cyber Week”, apparently) when your boss may encourage you to shop while at work. Or maybe not. Either way, you should because just about every company, organization and service with an online presence (wait, you mean there might be one [...]
Alex Ovechkin the GR8
Alex Ovechkin gets interviewed Like the historic conqueror, Alexander the Great, Alex Ovechkin (albeit Russian, not Greek) has spent the better part of his young career defeating his enemies on ice. So much so, that he caught the attention of Time Warner. Americans love the rise of athletes, stories of “from where he came to [...]
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