Rocky Mount Monday 5k Series

I am excited to announce the Rocky Mount 5k Series! EVERYONE is welcome to join us! For those training for Richmond, you will notice on Monday July 9th, 16th, and 23rd your schedule calls for a 5k race. In Richmond, the Road Runners have a series of "Cul-de-sac" races that they host in the evenings. It is pretty obvious that no one is driving to Richmond for a 20 minute club race. So. . . we will create our own 5k series instead! Here is the deal:

The Races:
Race #1

• Date: July 9th @ 7:00 p.m.
• Start: Chase of Champions Start
• Route: http://www.mapmyrun.com/run/united-states/nc/rocky-mount/330519268
• Description: This is the Chase of Champions 5k course. It is an out-and-back that includes a loop around City Lake

Race #2

• Date: July 16th @ 7:00 p.m.
• Start: City Lake
• Route: http://www.mapmyrun.com/run/united-states/nc/rocky-mount/534849511
• Description: This uses many of the roads from the second half of the Chase 10k. Quite shady streets.

Race #3

• Date: July 23rd @ 7:00 p.m.
• Start: Chase of Champions Start
• Route: http://www.mapmyrun.com/run/united-states/nc/rocky-mount/330519268
• Description: This is the Chase of Champions 5k course. Same as Race #1

The Details: These three events will essentially be a fast group run on a 3.1 mile route. Roads will not be closed to traffic. There will be no race numbers. There will be no course signs. There will be no water stops. In case you cannot tell, this will be as "no frills" as you can get. All people who choose to run, will be running at their own risk, and will acknowledge that they understand the risks of running with traffic. I will have a simple waiver created like a did for the unofficial Chase. Before and after the race I will have PowerAde and cups. If anyone wants to bring post-race snacks they are welcome to do so.

The Goal: #1 Simulate racing - drinking pre-race. getting a little nervous. lining up on starting line. checking your watch. etc. #2 Checking you progress - Is race 3 better than race 1? Are you feeling stronger? #3 Socializing - gives you a chance to get to know your teammates.

Awards: I may try to come up with a few prizes, but considering the race cost is zero, and the budget is also zero, most likely you will get a pat on the back, and bragging rights on the blog. If anyone has a suggestion for awards let me know. I will recognize the following:

• Race #1: First Male and Female
• Race #2: Most Improved Male and Female; First Male and Female
• Race #3: Most Improved Male and Female; First Male and Female

Signing Up: Just like the weekend runs, I will post a RUN RSVP on the blog for people to reply to. Everyone is welcome to join us for the run, even if you don't reply on the blog. It is helpful for me to know who is coming, so I can mix up enough to drink, and know when to start the race. If you are the fastest or the slowest person in Rocky Mount, you are welcome to join us. Don't stay away just because "you might be last". Who cares! The fact that you are on the roads running is all that matters! Come out and join us.