Rocky Mount Endurance Club

Hello 2012 RMEC Members! Couple of quick items for you. . .

BLOG: As you can all probably tell, the posting to the blog has slowed down tremendously. I really like to keep the blog updated with race information, results, race reports, tips, and just good running stories. I need help to keep the blog useful. I welcome anything from our club members to include on the blog. As long as it is: 1) focused on running, 2) not sales related, and not offensive we generally will put it on the blog. To submit anything to the blog, please email runrmec@yahoo.com

SWEETHEART 5K: We are now at 150 registrations for the Sweetheart 5k. The price increases on Friday, so please sign up today if you plan to run. Use the code "RMECMEMBER" to save on your entry fee. Rocky Mount only has three local races now, so I hope you will consider supporting the Sweetheart race as either a runner or volunteer. Signing up early is a BIG help from a race planning standpoint. www.sweetheartrace.com

SHOE DONATION: Bring your clean used shoes to the Sweetheart 5k. First United Methodist Church Youth will be collecting shoes to donate. Great chance to clear out your closets, and they don't have to be just running shoes! Spread the word!

CLUB SHIRTS: We will be looking to order RMEC shirts again shortly for club members. We need to review the club finances to see how much we can discount the shirts. I will post something on the blog shortly. Two things about shirts:

• There is no style that makes everyone happy.
• There is no way to guarantee the size you picked will be a perfect ft.

In the past, we have ordered every color under the rainbow. We will not do that again. It is simply far to difficult to manage. I would love to have a "racing" top that the club can use for races. You see other running clubs and running stores in local races, and they are easy to pick out as a group. Most of us already have too many short sleeve tech shirts from races and the idea of another one is not appealing. This is why I am leaning towards a "racing" sleeveless option again. We will share options before orders are placed.

RUN RSVP: I frequently remind people about commenting on the blog when are doing group runs. This serves multiple purposes:

1. It lets us know how much to bring for fluids.
2. It encourages others to come run when they see a big group is coming.
3. It keeps our blog "active". I know I don't post often, but the blog and Facebook is a way for us to stay connected.

COMMENTS: Please feel free to comment on any of these topics.  Thanks!