RUN RSVP: Saturday 07/12

Last weekend was another good showing of runners. We need the ladies to keep coming out to run. Two weeks ago we had lots, but we want to see more of you. . . ummm. . . you know what I mean. The run will start at 6:00 am again. I will continue to follow the long run plan I created several weeks ago. Here is a link to it that you may want to bookmark.

Also, if you are riding Saturday, or just can't make the run. Tim is running Sunday morning. Post a comment if you are interested in a Sunday run.

Run Details:

• Where: Saturday, 6:00 am @ Harris Teeter
• Supported: Twice at tracks (TBD)
• Weather: Forecast
• Route: 9 mile route below; 14 mile route

The mapmyrun site just had a redesign, so it may take you a minute to figure everything out. It runs much slower (not realy an upgrade). To see the directions, click "Notes --> View Notes". You can then highlight those and copy-and-paste it into something else for easy printing. Here is a good option for a five mile route.

I can not put out fluids tomorrow. If anyone can help with this, please say so in the comments. They only need to be placed at the tracks. Please RSVP by posting a comment, and let us know your estimated pace and the distance you plan to run.

Odds & Ends

Time for a post with some random items. None was big enough for it's own post, so they are all getting lumped in here. Feel free to post a comment about any of these topics.

Thursdays Nights - We had tried to do some Thursday evening speed workouts. We had a few show up the first two nights, but I am not sure if there is enough interest to keep it going. I now have a regular conflict, but don't want to cancel it if people are still interested.

Wednesday Mornings - The Wednesday group is really starting to grow. We run 5-7 miles and usually do one of two loops. This week we had eight people show up at 5:45 am to run. It is a key workout, and a great way to beat the heat while doing your summer training. Come join us at Bell Drive.

Brochures - We have a fresh stack of Ford's Colony brochures to distribute. We need your help to get the word out. Please let me know if you can help get brochures to people and places.

Equipment - We are getting the details finalized for our two races. There are several items that the RMEC will need to rent, buy, or borrow to host the events. It is not our intent to own a bunch of assets that rarely get used, so when we can borrow, that is what we prefer. If you have access to any of the following, please let us know: Cones; Folding Tables; Closed-in trailer; Portable PA System; Generator, Chairs, etc.

Volunteers - Registration is going great for both races, but we still need volunteers to pull this off. Please encourage your family members and friends to volunteer. They can sign up online at the race sites by clicking on "Volunteer".

Who has a Sweaty Butt?

Frank continued his quest for 12 marathons in 12 months this past weekend by entering the no-frills "Sweaty Butt 50k". Frank swore he would never do another 50k, but he has a short memory and signed up for another. This event took place on many of the single track trails in Umstead Park. Only allowed 30 runners participated, and there were no awards, no medals, no official time, and no shirt. You got to admit, having a "Sweaty Butt" race shirt would be fun to have. . . or at least some "Sweaty Butt" running shorts.

With ten miles to go, Frank was back at the main aide station. He was ready to call it a day and start passing out Medoc brochures, but that is when fellow Mangum runner Jeff Dufor convinced him to go back in for the final loop. So back they went for 10 more miles of madness. They knew the pace would be slow, but they also knew they wanted to complete the event. After nearly nine hours and 30 minutes they both finished with pride in the near 100% humidity. Congrats Frank!

What are you running?

Time to check in with your race planning. We have had several posts about potential races and each of you have started to make your choices and begin training. I know we have crowds doing Ford's Colony, Chicago, OBX, and Medoc. Take a minute to post a comment about what your upcoming races are. This will help others to select their race, and encourage people to get signed up.

I know we have done this before, but plans change and we have added some new runners (and races) into the fold. So everyone. . . near or far. . . short or long. . .let us know what your plans are!

RUN RSVP: Saturday July 5th

We had 20+ runners last weekend. . . lets keep it going. The weather is expected to be hot, so we are starting a 6:00 am. I know that is early, but you will be glad to have it over with and you can hang out at the pool when you are done

Run Details:

• Where: Saturday, 6:00 am @ Harris Teeter
• Supported: Yes - 1 water fountain, 2 Gatorade
• Weather: Forecast
• Route: 9 mile route below; 13 mile route

The routes are not as easy to shorten this week. If you plan on running less, I recommend staying on the Candle Wood side, and taking fluids at the train tracks. Here is a good option for a five mile route.

To view the written directions, please click on Notes, on the map page. You can copy-and-paste these and print them if needed. Please RSVP by posting a comment, and let us know your estimated pace and the distance you plan to run.

4th of July Race?

Looking to set a PR? Butch is hosting the Great Raleigh Road Race tomorrow at the state capital. This is a five mile race. Many of us have never run a 5-miler, so just by showing up you get a PR!

Registration is only $25, and they have a kids one-mile race for $10. Both event include a race shirt. I am pretty sure I will be running. The kids may join in as well. Anyone else interested? It is an 8:00 am start, so you will need to get up early to get there. You can save time and fill out your application before you go.

Please reply if you plan to run. I will post a RUN RSVP for Saturday morning shortly.

Race Registrations

I wanted to take a minute and update the RMEC on race registrations for the two events we are hosting. In case you have not been paying attention, or maybe you just stumbled on to our blog, we are hosting:

• 09/13 Ford's Colony 5k and 10k in Rocky Mount
• 10/04 Medoc Trail Races in Hollister

Both events are doing extremely well with registrations, and will fill up. Seriously. . . they will both sell out. The Medoc Trail Races now has runners registered from 10 different states. They range from age 19 to age 62. We also have several running their first marathon at Medoc! This race is going to be a blast.

The Ford's Colony races are going to fill up fast! Registration has only been opened five days, and the 10k is already at 15% of capacity. It is clearly the preferred choice over the 5k. 15% may not sound like much, but we reached this number is less than a week, without any posters, brochures, and fliers. Once these are printed this week, expect to see the numbers move even faster. If you plan to run, I would suggest signing up now!