You likely all know that the Medoc Trail Races early entry period ends after this weekend. We are WAY ahead of last year's pace for registration. In fact, in 2008, it was the second week of July before we had reached our current registration totals. The marathon is on pace to double in size this year. What makes these numbers even more impressive is the very limited number of Rocky Mount runners who have signed up!I realize that 30 of you (myself included) are running the Marine Corps Marathon the following weekend, so I do not expect you all to run the race. However, that still leaves about 35 people from the RMEC who could be racing. We need you to to sign up! For those of you running the Marine Corps. . . we need you to volunteer!
Please take a minute and sign up online today. RMEC Members can use the code "RMECMEMBER" to save $5.00. This code is only for paying club members, and will be monitored. If you can't run, we still want you to join us at the event to help out, sign up online to volunteer today. It really is a rewarding experience to volunteer at a race. Never forget that the reason you can race, is because some else is not.
Jon and I signed up, right after registration opened ... I'm looking forward to another run with Medoc! It was so enjoyable last year.
ReplyDeleteI don't think we used the discount code though...?? Ooops!
mEdoC want you to not sine Up to run race. me stIl mad bout last yEar race. you woke me up and stomp threw my wooDs. me warn you now. sTay awaY!!
ReplyDeleteMichael, Count me in as a volunteer. Kinnie
ReplyDeleteThanks Kinnie! Make sure to go ahead and register as a volunteer so that we can get your correct shirt size, etc.
ReplyDeleteKinnie. . . your not doing Marine Corps. Why not come back and defend your age group award!
ReplyDeleteWhat a big day for registrations. 10 more people signed up yesterday!
ReplyDeleteThanks to all those who have signed up to volunteer. So far we have: Frank, Scott, Alicia, Ursula, Patti, Jeff, Ron, Kinnie and Russ. This race would not be possible without people like you.
Don't forget, we need you to sign up if you are a volunteer. It is free, only takes a minute, and gets you a shirt.
This will be my first trail run and I'm doing the marathon! What was I thinking?! Any training tips for trails?
ReplyDelete^ Slow your pace a bit & walk on some of the uphill rooty, rocky sections. Also, make sure to do a couple of runs at the park before hand so you know what to expect. We will be having some group runs out there this summer & early fall.
ReplyDeleteI just volunteered!!! Cant wait!!!
ReplyDeleteTracy H
Thanks Tracy!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Scott. Leave your watch in the car. Just have fun! Trails are not for PRs
ReplyDeleteAnd don't forget to bring you conch shell in case Medoc charges!
ReplyDeleteFrank