Blue Ridge Relay Update

The RMEC has at least one team running in this years Blue Ridge Relay. A team of Michael, Derek, John B, Dennis, Jeff H, and Dave are entered as a six-man "ultra team". This years course will cover 207.1 miles. It begins in Grayson County, Virgina and winds it way to Ashville, NC where it finishes. On a six man team, each runner on the team will cover anywhere from 29.3 to 43.5 total miles. We will each run six times during that span. Here are some interesting stats:

• 2.3 miles: The shortest leg (Dennis)
• 10 miles: The longest leg (Derek)
• 2093 feet over 9.4 miles: The biggest decline (Derek)
• 1398 feet over 6.5 miles: The biggest incline (John)
• 14%: The steepest grade (Dennis) climbs 883 feet in just 3 miles

I would love to see another team sign up for the relay. You can sign up a team with anywhere from two to 16 runners! If anyone is interested in volunteering, the RMEC team would LOVE to have you. Each team is required to bring two volunteers or make a donation instead. Volunteers cover a 5-8 hour window at one of the exchange zones. Kids are not allowed, so that rules out most of our spouses.

If anyone is interested in putting together another team, post a comment,and get the ball rolling quickly before all spaces are filled. There are also groups who are looking for runners to fill their teams.