RUN RSVP: Saturday 4/28 @ Teeter

What a fantastic week for running.  The temperatures have been perfect.  The group run Saturday is scheduled for 6:30 am.  If you plan to start early or run from home, please be back at the Teeter to join the group. 

• Where: Saturday, 6:30 am @ Harris Teeter
• Supported: TBD
• Weather: Forecast
• Routes:  7 miles - 11 miles

I can not put out fluids this weekend, so please comment now if you can help.  Also, I am posting this early, becuase I am looking for anyone who is willing to take the RMEC racing shirts to the group run to pass out.  I still have the majority of the shirts with me, and want to get rid of them so you can all start racing in them!

You all have two days to RSVP to this post.  Please take a minute to comment if you are coming.

Racing Tops Are In!

The RMEC racing tops will be picked up this afternoon.  I will have them at the group run tomorrow, and will keep bringing them when I come out.  You can also email me at runrmec [at] yahoo [dot] com to work out a pick up.  I really don't want to hold on to these shirts.

• Alane Floyd Women's Tank L $10
• Amber Shingleton Women's Tank L $10
• Anna Scott Wingfield Women's Tank XS $10
• Anthony Lucas Men's Singlet M $10
• Arthur Bennet Men's Singlet L $10
• Ashley Bass Men's Singlet M $10
• Brad Kerr Men's Singlet L $10
• Brandie Ghiloni Women's Tank L $10
• Braxton T Men's Singlet M $10
• Brian Lankford Men's Singlet M $10
• Brian Lankford Men's Singlet M $10
• Caroline Forrester Women's Tank S $10
• Carolyn Beam Women's Tank M $10
• Carrie Crossen Women's Tank S $10
• Cliff Amos Men's Short Sleeve L $12
• Deana Guido Women's Tank M $10
• Dennis Crossen Men's Singlet L $10
• Eric Ghiloni Men's Singlet L $10
• Eric Pate Men's Singlet L $10
• Frank Lilley Men's Short Sleeve XL $12
• Henry Forrester Women's Tank XS $10
• Jeannette Batchelor Women's Tank M $10
• Jeannie Kerr Women's Tank L $10
• Jeff Miller Men's Singlet L $10
• John Batchelor Men's Singlet M $10
• Jon Shingleton Men's Short Sleeve L $12
• Jon Shingleton Men's Singlet L $10
• Jordan Carter Women's Tank M $10
• Kevin Boudreau Men's Short Sleeve L $12
• Kinnie Pruden Women's Tank L $10
• Larry McKeel Men's Sleeveless M $11
• Leana Moyer Women's Tank M $10
• Leigh Ann Wingfield Women's Tank M $10
• Levi Moore Men's Singlet L $10
• Liz Lord Women's Tank M $10
• Margaret Bentley Women's Tank M $10
• Michael Forrester Men's Singlet L $10
• Michael Shear Men's Singlet M $10
• Misty Schmitt Women's Tank L $10
• Nelson Men's Singlet M $10
• Patti Miller Women's Tank M $10
• Ralph Willey Men's Singlet L $10
• Ralph Willey Men's Sleeveless L $11
• Reilly Kerr Women's Tank S $10
• Ron Fleming Men's Short Sleeve L $12
• Ron Fleming Men's Singlet M $10
• Ryan Bullard Men's Singlet M $10
• Scott Wingfield Men's Short Sleeve XL $12
• Scott Wingfield Men's Sleeveless XL $11
• Ted Lord Men's Short Sleeve L $12
• Tom Moyer Men's Short Sleeve L $12
• Tracy Proctor Women's Tank M $10
• Ursula Forrester Women's Tank M $10
• Ursula Forrester Women's Tank M $10
• William Lucas Men's Short Sleeve L $12
• William Lucas Men's Singlet M $10
• -Extra Men's Short Sleeve L $12
• -Extra Women's Tank M $10
• -Extra Women's Tank S $10
• -Extra Women's Tank S $10
• -Extra Women's Tank S $10
• -Extra Women's Tank S $10

There are still seven extra shirts ordered.  If you want one of these please post a comment.  Bolded shirts have been delivered.  Marked off means you paid.  Even if you pay me in person and pick up your shirt, EVERYONE PLEASE EMAIL ME ONCE YOU DO.  With 60+ shirts I will forget.

RUN RSVP: Saturday 4/14 @ Teeter

Happy Friday the 13th everyone.  Hope everyone is enjoying this perfect running weather.  I know we have five people running at Boston, and several others racing in the Gallberry Stampede, so it might be a small crowd in the morning. . . but don't let that keep you away!  We will start the run at 6:30 am.  Some of us are starting at 6:00, but will be back by 6:30 to meet the group. 

• Where: Saturday, 6:30 am @ Harris Teeter
• Supported: Yes
• Weather: Forecast
• Routes:  7 miles - 11 miles

Because I am starting early, I would love some help with fluids if possible.  If not, I will have them out there.  Please, please, please, please, please comment if you are coming so we can put out the right amount.  See you on the roads!

"Real Superheros Wear Shiny Silver Capes"

I found this video through Marathon Guide, and I though it was too good not to share. It is a series of Adidas commercials related to the Boston Marathon (which by the way is this Monday). Only someone who has done a marathon or wants to do a marathon could truly appreciate the photos, videos, and quotes.

The video is a bit slow to load, so you may want to pause it while it downloads some of it before trying to watch it. It is only about four minutes, but worth the time.



GOOD LUCK RMEC BOSTON RUNNERS: John, Ron, Patti, Kinnie, Dave, and Tracy!

RUN RSVP: Saturday 03/31 at Teeter

Several RMEC members are racing this weekend at the Kinston 8000 and the Movin for Community Outreach 5k in Tarboro.  I have not done the Kinston race, buy know it has been going for seven years.  The Tarboro race is a great event with strong involvement from the community.  With either race you will not be disappointed.  For those racing, please consider commenting so other will know.

For those not racing, we will still have our regular group run.  The official start time is 7:00, but myself and others going long will start at 6:30.  We will be back at the Teeter for the official start.

• Where: Saturday, 7:00 am @ Harris Teeter
• Supported: Yes
• Weather: Forecast
• Routes:  4 miles - 9 Miles - 14 Miles

As always, review the routes.  I reused last weeks routes because we were rained out.  These are in the "Outback direction" to mix it up a bit.  All routes are easy to adjust for your needs.

Because I am starting early, I would like for someone else to do the fluids if possible.  Please comment if you can do this.  Even if you are running early, please comment and try to be back at the Teeter by 7:00 to join the group.

Good luck to Amber this weekend at Umstead!  Can't wait to hear a race report.

PLEASE COMMENT IF YOU ARE RUNNING OR RACING.  KEEP THE BLOG ACTIVE

RUN RSVP: Saturday 3/24

No major races this weekend for the RMEC.  Hoping to see a big crowd for the group run.  Please spread the word and invite others to come out and run with you.

• Where: Saturday, 7:00 am @ Harris Teeter
• Supported: Yes
• Weather: Forecast
• Routes:  4 miles - 9 Miles - 14 Miles

As always, review the routes.  I chose something that went in the "Outback direction" to mix it up a bit.  All routes are easy to adjust for your needs.

We aer having big crowds at our runs which is great, but we really want to hear from you if you are coming so we can plan better.  If you can do fluids, please comment.  See you all on the roads!

Even if you are running early, please comment and try to be back at the Teeter by 7:00 to join the group.

RMEC Racing Singlets

We are getting new RMEC shirts.  The original plan was to get a nice racing singlet for men and women, so we look like a team at races.  The hope is these would primarily be used for race days. 

Brand:  We wanted to get a name brand top that was a good quality and would last.  We wanted to look sharp at races (well, as sharp as we can).  When looking at the name brand tops, the retail price ranges from $25 - $45 a piece.  We were able to work out some at a discount however for a Saucony Hydralite top for the club.

Discount:  Thanks to Jim and Raleigh Running Outfitters, we are getting a sizeable discount.  The singlets retail for $25 (+$4 for customization), but Jim is getting them for us below his cost.  He is doing this for one because we have loyally supported his store for our running needs, and he hopes this relationship continues. Secondly, we will proudly display a small RMEC logo on the chest, and a small RRO logo on the back below the neck.  It will not look like a typical race shirt with lots of logos.  So BIG THANKS to Jim for supporting the RMEC.

Style:  The focus of this order is on singlets, but I realize not everyone likes a singlet.  I was careful to pick a brand that had matching shirts in different styles.  This means you can get a singlet, tank top, or short sleeve.

Cost:

• Saucony Men's Hydralite Singlet - $10
• Saucony Men's Hydralite Sleeveless - $11
• Saucony Men's Hydralite Short - $12
• Saucony Women's Hydralite Tank - $10
• Saucony Women's Hydralite Short - $12

This is really a BIG savings over retail.  With logos, these shirts would cost $29, $32, and $34.  Jim is using his store to get us a volume discount and the RMEC is covering a portion from your dues.

Color: We are going for a team look, so we are only ordering one color.  Based on votes here and on Facebook we will pick the most popular choice.  Click here to see all three options:  BLUE IS THE WINNING COLOR.


Members:  We can provide the pricing above for those who have paid their 2012 membership dues.  You can see the sign up list here (scroll down).  If you did not sign up to become a member, you can sign up now at this link.  Please sign up ASAP.

Sizing: This is up to you.  You get what you request.  If you click the links above, you can see a sizing chart.  Women can order the men's short sleeve if they prefer, but I would not suggest a men's singlet or sleeveless as the arm holes are generally larger.

Ordering a shirt:  This part is important.  I need you to carefully complete the following information, and comment on this blog post.  You need to comment with your name, style, and size.  BE SURE TO IDENTIFY THE GENDER IN THE STYLE.  Please do a new comment for each order. 

Joe Smith

Men's Hydralite Singlet
L

Deadline:  I am turning in the order on Monday to Jim.  I will add a few extra tops, but I need to know what you want ASAP.

Matching Items:  One advantage of getting a name brand, is you can get matching items.  We are NOT doing a club order for anything except the tops above, but if you were looking for shorts, hoodies, jackets, etc. check out the Saucony website.  Of course we highly recommend buy all of your other gear at Raleigh Running Outfitters.