Half Marathon Training Team

The foundation of the RMEC was a marathon training team organized out of Richmond. Many of us saw first hand how this program really evolved in Richmond, and turned former couch potatoes into marathoners. I would like to see the RMEC take the first step in doing the same thing in Rocky Mount.

Thanks to Butch and First Carolina State Bank, we now have a fantastic Half Marathon in Rocky Mount. To many of us, a 13 mile run is no big deal, but to others, it is a big undertaking, and possibly one of the biggest accomplishments of their life. I would like to see us create a 15-20 week training program similar to the Sports Backers and get people from Rocky Mount and the surrounding areas to join us. The details need to be worked out, but here are my thoughts:

• Create 2-4 sub teams depending on who joins
• 3-4 Coaches per team
• All participants join the RMEC (liability reasons)
• All participants get a training plan and notebook
• All participants get a "training/racing" technical shirt
• One entry fee includes everything: RMEC Dues, shirt, race entry, etc.
• We will have a few clinics (shoes, injury prevention, etc.)

To do this, we need coaches! Many of you may not consider yourself a "coach", but this is more about motivation, commitment, and support. We are looking for multiple coaches, so we will be covered when you cannot make it to a run, but we do want people who plan to be there whenever possible. This is NOT about finding the fastest or most fit runners to coach, so DO NOT think you are not qualified. We want coaches of all ages, genders, speed, and experience levels. People want someone they can relate to.

This is a big deal, and something I think we can pull off. When we decided for the RMEC to join the Road Runner Club of America, this is one of the ideas we had in mind. It is a chance for us to change people's lives, and get Rocky Mount active. I think the community would really rally around something like this. Let me know your thoughts and feedback. Thanks!