Sunday, October 12, 2008

The Great Medoc Rerun

WHAT'S THIS ALL ABOUT: We have extra Medoc items that we plan to sell to RMEC members and friends. There is a small catch however. We feel the medals, and hats are something runners should earn. This means you must have completed the Medoc course to be able to buy any extra items. So, for those of you who could not make it to Medoc Trail Races or were volunteering, here is your chance!

THE GROUP RUN: Please join us for the Great Medoc Rerun on December 6th! It will be cold, there will be leaves on the ground, there will only be one fluid stop, and the course will be unmarked. It will be a challenge!

PECKING ORDER: We will try to sell all of the extra Medoc items. Any items will be sold in the following priority:

1) Volunteers who are doing the Rerun
2) Other's doing the Rerun
3) Anyone who completed the official race
4) Anyone else

We really want to make sure people have a chance to get the extra Medoc items, especially those who volunteered instead of running. I will keep a list of who is signed up, and what items you are requesting. I will not know who gets what until the day of the run and I can see everyone who signed up, so please be patient, and understand we want everyone in the RMEC to own a piece of Medoc.

COST: So, how much does it cost?

  • $0 - Rerun Entry
  • $10 - Long Sleeve Tech Shirt
  • $9 - Finishers Hats (must complete the course)
  • $4 - Finishers Medal (must complete the course)
  • $20 - Get all three (shirt, hat, and medal)
WHO CAN RUN: Everyone! This is a group run. Even if you raced already, come join us! There are lots of you who did not get a chance to run the official Medoc Trail Races, so we are hopeful to get a BIG crowd out for the Rerun. I came up with about 30 names off the top of my head: Frank, Patti, Michael, Arthur, Scott, Misty, Eric P, Derek, Kelly, Russ, Tom, Robin, Brad, John, Tracy P, Cliff, Tim, Ryan, Julian, Yvonne, Jason, Andy, Carol, Mary, Deb, Evan, Josh, Leigh Anne, Richard, Doug, Cam, etc.

INVENTORY: We do not know how much we have of everything yet. We are going to have a "Packet Unstuffing" party to figure what we have left over. I had hoped to have extra cotton shirts, but I am afraid these might have been taken during the event, because I only found one left over, and we did not have 40 volunteers.

AWARDS: Yes, we have extra awards too, so we will even do age group awards at the Rerun. This in no way is intended to diminish those who earned awards on race day. I just don't need a stack of plaques hiding in my garage for the next 10 years. I would rather share them with the RMEC.

SIGNING UP: Post a comment here if you plan to join us. One comment per person will be helpful. I need to know the following:

  • Name: ________________________
  • Distance: 10M, 26.2, Other (just out for fun)
  • Shirt Requested: Grey Tech. . . White Tech. . . Navy Cotton 50k Meltdown Shirt
  • Finisher Items Requested: Hat. . .Medal

Nothing would make me happier than to see 40+ ruuners come out for the group run. It would be a great way to thank those that volunteered, by joining them on the trails

30 comments:

  1. Anonymous10:12 AM

    The only way I can possibly particiate in the "rerun" is to walk. I truly cannot take a chance with my ankle (or lack there-of) by running. If folks do not want to wait around for a walker I truly understand (I think I have this volunteer thing down to a science!!) I can help with whatever!!

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  2. Anonymous10:48 AM

    Sandy has never run with the group but would definitely love to enjoy the Medoc experience. She says she will do a "run/walk" or walk with anyone. I'll be there (Brian) but with a lot less intensity!! Maybe take in the scenery. All I remember were sharp pointy rocks, ankle grabbing roots, muscle eating hills. I here there were bridges, trees, and streams, sound nice. Brian and Sandy

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  3. Sounds like a great idea. I'm in.

    Ron Fleming
    10 miles
    XL gray tech shirt
    (would also like an XL meltdown shirt if available)

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  4. Anonymous5:36 PM

    I'll be there. Want it all . . . going for the marathon. Plan to walk . . . a lot!!

    Frank (AKA Triple F)

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  5. Anonymous8:42 PM

    Count me in too. I loved volunteering and I'm looking forward to my 1st trail run.

    Michele Renner
    10 miles
    L gray tech shirt

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  6. Anonymous5:58 AM

    I'm in. Will run/walk the marathon. I'm happy that there is a chance to "rerun" this great trail. The volunteers made it such a fun race and had a good time themselves. I'll "rerun" for the opportunity to run w/the volunteers who completed a marathon of volunteering. I'd like another hat and medal for my 5 year old granddaughter. Maybe someday we can run Medoc together and wear our hats. What time are you guys planning to start as I will be coming from Raleigh? Can't wait! Deb

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  7. Anonymous9:31 AM

    i plan on being there to run 10mi for the tech shirt... cliff

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  8. Anonymous10:26 AM

    I would like to come and bring Caroline and Henry to hike the trails. They likely would only do part of the course and I'm sure they would both like a hat (but only if there are enough once others have had a chance to earn them). I don't need any of the extra items - just want to come out and be there for fun.
    I will do whatever is needed to help too.

    Ursula

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  9. Michael,
    do you have any green medoc cotton shirts left, mine is messed uup on the bottom at the hem, its coming apart already...I wont be able to run/volunteer, we have a baseball tournament in Myrtle Beach that same weekend...

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  10. Great! I love to do a rerun! Original race was one of 'those' race days for me.

    Elizabeth Conner
    26.2
    XL and a large grey long sleeve race shirts - please

    Thank you!!

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  11. Anonymous8:57 AM

    I'd love to be there but will have to do 50% walking due to the surface. Assuming my legs aren't shot after OBX, I'd like to do the full marathon.....very slowly.

    Gray Tech shirt / Large.

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  12. Anonymous9:24 AM

    PROBABLE Walkers/Runners:

    1 Frank - 26.2
    2 Scott - ?
    3 Michael - 10M
    4 Patti - 10M
    5 Arthur - 26.2
    6 Sandy - 10M
    7 Brian - 10M
    8 Ron - 10M
    9 Michele - 10M
    10 Deb - 10M
    11 Cliff - 10M
    12 Ursula - <10
    13 Elizabeth - 26.2

    This is shaping up to be a lot of fun everyone. Hope we keep adding more names.

    If the weather is real cold, I will even bring out some hot chocolate at the finish line. . . it will be cold chocolate for those doing the marathon.

    Michael

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  13. I loved the Medoc Trail Run. It was my first trail run. I can do the 10 mile for sure, but hopefully I will do the marathon. When do you need to know which one. I'd like a shirt--small.

    Thanks!!

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  14. Anonymous12:09 PM

    I will try to complete the full marathon with a mixture of running and walking. Would like the Large (grey)shirt, hat, and medal if possible.

    Levi Moore

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  15. Anonymous4:25 PM

    Will Rerun be there to put the medal around my neck?

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  16. Anonymous7:39 PM

    Rerun is booked. We are still trying to get Roger, Dewayne-Wayne, or Shirley.

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  17. Saw 10M next to "Deb" If that's me I plan to do 26.2. Looking forward to it. Deb

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  18. Anonymous7:00 PM

    I would love to come and bring the whole family. (I don't know what the family would love.) If you still have any, my boys could use one technical shirt each (2 total) in size small. Hey, maybe Ursula would like to hike with a group of kids! And, will Jeff and Patti be camping again? I missed out last time due to a conflict.

    kinnie

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  19. I plan to be there for the 10 miler. I will proabably walk a lot of it. Misty

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  20. David Solomon
    26.2
    XXL (XL as a 2nd option) gray tech shirt and medal

    Completed the Medoc Meltdown 50K in Aug and would love to revisit the trail!

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  21. Anonymous10:42 AM

    Here is the latest update. . .

    PROBABLE Walkers/Runners:

    1 Frank - 26.2
    2 Scott - ?
    3 Michael - 10M
    4 Patti - 10M
    5 Arthur - 26.2
    6 Sandy - 10M
    7 Brian - 10M
    8 Ron - 10M
    9 Michele - 10M
    10 Deb - 26.2
    11 Cliff - 10M
    12 Ursula - <10
    13 Elizabeth - 26.2
    14 Nancy - TBD
    15 Levi - 26.2
    16 Kinnie - 10M
    17 Misty - 10M
    18 David - 26.2

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  22. Anonymous2:44 PM

    I would like to do the rerun, since I didn't do the run.

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  23. I did the 10M previously, but it would be interesting to do it backwards.

    Just found out about the rerun, lemme think about it and I'll get back to you.

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  24. I am in for the 10 miler.

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  25. Anonymous1:57 PM

    I think Carol and Andy will be there to do "something"

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  26. Anonymous9:20 AM

    Okay re-run marathoners . . . not that we all need to leave at the same time, but when are you thinking of starting? I'm thinking about 8am or so unless it's REALLY cold Saturday . . . then maybe a little later!

    Frank

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  27. Anonymous8:15 AM

    I'm afraid I have to withdraw. We have a basketball game Saturday morning. That is, my boys have a basketball game Saturday morning; their first of the season. I even bought trail running shoes 3 weeks ago in anticipation of this event. Any chance the running group will schedule some Saturday morning runs at Medoc in the future; after basketball season?

    Kinnie

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  28. I will be unable to run that sat, but since I finished the official race I would like to buy another 10miler white tech shirt if possible. (and hat and medal if that is also possible).

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  29. Anonymous2:18 PM

    No problem Rob. Send an email to runrmec@yahoo.com

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  30. Anonymous4:34 PM

    i heard about the trail run from Tim,and i would love to join.

    first time running with group
    David Ellis
    10 miles

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