RUN RSVP: Saturday 10/11

Needless to say I will not be here on Saturday to organize the group run. The good news is this is a recovery week for most of you. I realize your plans are not all the exact same, but for those of you running OBX, your last long run is next weekend if you are taking a three week taper. If you are doing a two week taper, your miles should be up this week.

Those training for their first half marathon have a 7 mile run this week. Some of you are ahead of this schedule, and might do more. Just try not to add more than a mile over your previous long run. I know the weather is cooler and you feel better, but you should still not ramp up your miles too quickly and risk injury. If you raced at Medoc on Saturday. . . take it very easy this coming weekend.

Run Details:

• Where: Saturday, 7:00 am @ Harris Teeter
• Supported: TBD - Fluids at Tracks
• Weather: Forecast
• Routes: 7 miles, 12 miles

The 12 mile route gets fluids at roughly mile 3.9 and 9.5. The 7 mile route does the Steeple Chase loop and gets fluids at 4.7.

I pushed the start time back to 7:00 am, because the runs are shorter, and the temperatures are cooler. I want to make sure you have a safe start, and avoid running in the dark. This really is a great time of year to run. I hope you will decide to join the RMEC for a run. It is not just about training for a race. It is about a healthy lifestyle, and doing something you enjoy.

As always. . . ANYONE is welcome to join us! Tell a friend. . . RSVP online with your pace and distance.

Quote for the Day: "To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift" - Steve Prefontaine