I am posting the RSVP early this week, becuase I am expecting a big crowd and we need to plan the aid stations accordingly. As discussed a few posts below, January 31st will be the Offical 2nd Annual Unoffical Rocky Mount Marathon. This years event will be held on the FCSB Half Marathon course.We set the start time at 7:00 am, becuase that seems to be working well based on the recent crowds at the group runs. If you need to start earlier or later, that of course is not a problem. We still want to know you are coming, so we can be on the lookout for you.
Run Details:
- Where: Saturday, 7:00 am @ Sunset Park (by the Tennis Courts)
- Supported: Yes - see below
- Weather: Forecast
- Routes: 13.1 Miles x 2
Fluids: There will be two fluid stops. One at the start/finish are, and the other at the dog pound before the wooden bridge. If you are running the full distance, this means there will be aid at the following intervals: Start, 5.7, 8.8, 11.2, 13.1, 18.8, 24.3, Finish. There are also a few fountains on the route, but I beleive only City Lake has them turned on. We will have Gatorade and Water. I should be able to locate some energy gels too.
Bathrooms: There are bathrooms by Chicos, Tom Stith Park, MLK Park, and some port-o-pots by the start finish. They are normally unlocked, but there is no guarantee.
Directions: Most of you already know the half marathon course. If not, please review the map closely, and create turn-by-turn directions if needed. There are arrows painted in the road, but they are not alway easy to see. Not getting lost is your responsibility.
Distance: You can choose your distance. This route sets up very well to customize for your needs. The half marathon course is really three sections. 1) West Haven; 2) Church/Falls Road; 3) Greenway. You can easily skip a section, or turn back to the finish at any time. Plan your route before the run, so people can decide who to run with.
Who: EVERYONE is welcome to run. This is a great time for you to bring out a non-member for a group run. If you are not a member, consider this your invitation to join us! You do not need to know someone to come. . . just let us know you are coming so we plan for enough fluids.
Cost: Free
RSVP if you are coming. We really need to know your pace and distance, so we can set up the aid stations.
Elaine and I are planning on running 13-14 miles, hopefully 11 minute pace plus potty break!
ReplyDeleteMisty
My plan at this point is to start at around 5:30 or 6:00 at the latest and to do the 26.2 at an easy 9:00-9:15 pace.
ReplyDeleteIf anyone wants to start early, I'd love the company for at least part of the run!
I will be there at 7. I plan to simply go "as far as I can"....11ish pace.
ReplyDeleteI plan to be there for something close to 20 at a pace between 8:00 and 8:45 (depends on who I am running with)
ReplyDeleteI'll be there . . . not sure how far yet! At least a marathon. Pace: faster than 0.
ReplyDeleteThe aid station near the start/finish will actually be in the parking lot near the Frogs so you can easily get aid twice.
Kivokloski
aka Frank, Triple F
I plan on running 7 miles. I'll run 8:45-9:15 pace. Kinnie
ReplyDeleteI plan on running 7 miles. I'll run 8:45-9:15 pace. Kinnie
ReplyDeleteHey, Kinnie---
ReplyDeleteI see you posted twice --does that mean you are running 14?? :)
Kelly and I are planning to start at 7:00 and do 9 or 10 miles of the half route. Robin
ReplyDeleteI plan to be there for 13 miles at a comfortable 10:00+ pace.
ReplyDeleteRuss
Planning to run 10-13, will carry a bottle (of something).
ReplyDeleteXavier
10 miles (maybe more?)
ReplyDelete9:30ish pace
start at 7:00am
I will hopefully be there hopefully depending on my flight leaving chicago on time. 16 for me less than 8 pace.
ReplyDeleteI'll run 1x. Running 4 there and 4 back after.
ReplyDeleteTim Shea
Jon and I are hoping to be there ... but it will NOT be at 7:00 am. So don't wait on us!
ReplyDeleteWill be a later start, maybe even 9:00. We'll see you all somewhere along the way.
Planning to run 13.1 @ 8:30ish pace
ReplyDeleteLarry
I'll be there for 10 at 8:30 Pace
ReplyDeleteNot sure if I will be starting early or not....
ReplyDeletePlan to do the 5k route plus a couple at 7:00.
ReplyDeleteTom