Fluids Stops & Group Runs

The RMEC really had a great summer and is off to an even better fall. The club has added lots of new faces and it is exciting to see new runners build up miles and starting to set new goals. I want to encourage you and everyone else to keep coming out to the group runs. The larger the group the more success we have as a club.  A couple of quick points about the fluid stops.

• First of all, thank you to anyone who has helped to set out fluids. It is a big help, and always appreciated.
• It is critical that people RSVP on the group runs so we can prepare the correct amount of fluids. Last weekend we had a great crowd of runners, but I only brought enough bottles to for those the RSVPed. I could have picked up more before the run, but thought I had things covered.
• You are welcome to put your own aid/gels/gus etc at the fluid stop, but be aware that we are leaving it out in public, and there is no guarantee it will not be disturbed. I had two unopened packs of Shot Bloks disappear during a 22 mile run. I am just about 100% certain it was not a runner.
• Before the runs I will tell you what is at the fluid stop. Most runners are happy to share what they bring, but please don't assume that gels are out there for everyone unless it is said before the run. This has never been a problem, but I want to be careful that we don't grab someone's aid when they really need it.
• There will be times when the RMEC puts out gels. After Medoc we always have some extra and we will make them available on group runs. This is normally when many of you are hitting you last long run for your training, so the timing works out well.

In short. . . nothing new. Just RSVP each week and double check before grabbing any gels.  See you on the road!