UltraMarathon Man Movie

Dean Karnazes' movie UltraMarathon Man premiers tonight. It is only being shown in a very limited number of theatres. This documentary covers his 50 Marathons in 50 states over 50 days. To learn more about the movie visit here.

Greenville is trying to get a showing of the movie on Monday August 4th. The theatre will arrange it if they have commitment of 100 people coming to watch. If you are interested, please post here NOW. Dave Lovelace of the Greenville Running Group is trying to organize the effort. It would be great if we could help them pull it off.

Other showings that may interest you are:

• Carmike Fayetteville 12 (Tonight)
• Southpoint Cinemas Durham (Tonight and 08/02)

Train at Medoc Before the Race

Several registered Medoc runners have expressed interest in a training run at Medoc Mountain State Park. This will allow runners to become familiar with the trails before race day. We now have a perfect opportunity for you to do this!

On August 23rd, our own, Frank Lilley (aka Triple F) and Cameron Kelley (Mangum Track Club) will host a trail running event that will utilize essentially the same eight mile loop as the Medoc Trail Races. This is not an organized race, and is not supported with aid stations. Runners must bring their own fluids. It is essentially like any other weekend run you might do. It just happens to be in the park with friends.

You can decide how many loops you choose to run. You can do as little as 8 miles (1 loop) or as much as the 50k (4 loops). This event should not to be confused with the Medoc Trail Races held on 10/04/08.

If you plan to run, you must notify Frank or Cameron in advance and get on the runner list. For more information checkout the Medoc Meltdown 50k site.

Your "Relationship" With Running

You are in a relationship with running. . . A love/hate relationship.
Running kicks you out of a warm cozy bed and in to a cold hard world.
Running calls you at all hours of the night.
Running gets you up a the crack of dawn.
It keeps you at practice, long after play has left the building.
Everyday with running is a question of your commitment.
Running is not afraid to ask.
Yes my friend, it is a complex and torrid afraid.
It is a constant balance; a balance between joy and pain; work and play.
Balance between love and hate.
Everything we do is geared towards tipping the balance. . .

If you have not caught one on TV yet, New Balance has a ad campaign geared towards runners. If you like to run, you will fully appreciate these great new commercials. They are all based on your "relationship" with running. They are cleverly written, and cut to the core of why many of us lace up our running shoes each day. Above is the narration from their "Anthem" commercial. To view them all online, visit the New Balance website.

Volunteers Needed!

We need volunteers for Ford's Colony and Medoc. I know some of you are already planning to volunteer, or have family and friends planning to help out We need to start getting a firm list of names, so we can move forward with our planning, and identify any potential gaps. All the best planning does not matter if we fail on the execution, so please try to help us out.

Ford's Colony is only 46 days away. I don't want to be scrambling trying to find volunteers the week of the race. Medoc is over two months away, however the race is 30 minutes from Rocky Mount, lasts longer, and takes more volunteers. Please volunteer if you are not racing. If you are running, encourage friends to help out. They will be given race shirts for their help.

There are two unique volunteer positions that we are looking to fill. We need a "bike escort" to ride ahead of the lead runners in both the 5k and 10k races. The job is simple. . . 1) Stay in front of the lead runner, 2) Don't make a wrong turn, and 3) When approaching slower runners in the other race, let them know you are coming. I can get a bike if you need to borrow one. The 5k escort will only ride for about 17 minutes, and the 10k escort will ride for about 40 minutes.

The easiest way to Volunteer is to sign up online. Pick the race, and then select "Be a Volunteer". This is very important that we get volunteers. Experience is not required. As long as you can follow instructions, you can volunteer.

RUN RSVP: Saturday July 26th

We will be meeting at the Teeter for our 6:00 am run. The mapmyrunsite is having issues (again), so check back this afternoon of the routes. As a reminder here is a link to our summer "long-run" schedule. PLEASE POST A COMMENT IF YOU ARE COMING. The routes do not go in to Candlewood at all, so it will be something a little different.

Run Details:

• Where: Saturday, 6:00 am @ Harris Teeter
• Supported: Yes
• Weather: Forecast
• Route: 5 mile; 10 mile; 16 mile

I am hopeful you can see these maps when you click the links. The 5-mile route is an out-and-back. You will run 2.5 miles to my house where there are fluids, and then take the same route back to the Teeter. Let us know what distance and what pace you plan to run, so people know if they have a running partner. If you are doing the 16, bring a few bucks. We can pick up a Gatorade at the YMCA.

Are you still waiting to join the RMEC?

You can now register online to join the RMEC. We have a new registration page hosted through eventbrite. It will add an extra 99 cents to the fee, so if you would rather complete the paper application, write a check, and mail it in, shoot us an email at runrmec@yahoo.com

Why should I join the RMEC?

• To stay healthy and active by exercising with friends.
• To get discounts at local races (Ford's Colony 5k and 10k, Medoc Trail Races, and more).
• To reach goals you never dreamed you could reach
• To get a 15% discount on running gear at Raleigh Running Outfitters.
• Other stores will be giving us discounts soon.
• To help make a difference in Rocky Mount by getting people active
• To add life to your years, and years to your life.
• Have your friends read about your races online.
• It is cool. . . and everyone is doing it!

About the RMEC: The Rocky Mount Endurance Club is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. This means no individual officer or members are allowed to profit from any dues, races fees, sponsorship contributions, etc. We are comprised of a group of runners in Rocky Mount North Carolina. We welcome any runner regardless of your experience or ability level.

Who we are? If we were not wearing our running gear, you would never know what we have in common:

• We vary in age from late 20's to 60's
• Our pace ranges from low 7:00 to 12:00
• We have men and women
• We have newlyweds, parents, and grandparents

What to I get out of it? You will get out what you put in to it. The RMEC began as a marathon training team when we took 21 people to the Richmond Marathon in 2006. Many of these people never dreamed they would run a marathon in their lives, but working as a team, following a plan, and staying dedicated drove as all to the finish line.

Maybe a marathon is not you goal. Maybe you just want to stay active. Maybe you want to train for the First Carolina State Bank Half Marathon on 11/22. Whatever your goal, it is more fun with friends. Come join us for a Saturday run one weekend and get to meet the group. If you have joined us before. . . now is a great time to come back and say hello!

Have questions? Shoot us an email, and we will quickly be in touch.

Current Members: Please take a minute and post a comment here, and let the "website lurkers" know how you feel about being a member of the RMEC.

Join Today!

Save with Friends and Family Discounts

I always recommend going to a local running store, but if you know what you want here is a good deal. Foot Locker, Champs, and Footaction are all having their Friends & Family Sales with an additional 30% off in store starting today, July 24 through July 26. Click on the store names (above) to open a link the printable coupons.

To shop online use the following codes:

• Foot Locker: FF87L247
• Champs: FF872427
• Footaction: FFV727