RACE RESULTS: Tarboro 5k

The RMEC sent a small crew to Tarboro last weekend to race in the Movin' For Community Outreach 5k.  This is a nice small town race that is locally run on a pretty course.  A total of 237 runners came out to enjoy the day on Saturday morning.  Below is a list of results.

• Ron Fleming - 19:03 - PR - 1st in Age Group and 4th Overall
• Milton Pitt - 19:11 - 1st in Age Group and 5th Overall
• Eric Pate - 20:00 - PR - 2nd in Age Group and 13th Overall
• Jon Shingleton - 23:21 - PR
• Tom Thurman - 24:58 - 3rd in Age Group
• Amber Shingleton - 26:11 - PR - 3rd in Age Group
• Arthur Bennett - 26:25 - PR
• Lucas Ghiloni - 34:09
• Eric Ghiloni - 34:58
• Ethan Ghiloni - 35:00
• Brandie Ghiloni - 36:22

Ron blew the doors of this race setting an amazing PR.  Heck he almost went sub-19.  Eric, John, Amber, and Arthur all set personal bests on this day as well.  The ageless Tom took home yet another age group award, and the Ghiloni's had their first ever family race day (with more in the future).  Great job everyone!

BIG thanks to Amber for summarizing the results for me.  I am always happy to have help!

Umstead 100 Report - CONGRATS FRANK!

Frank likes to commonly say he is the "sweeper" of a race. . . or the "world's slowest runner". . . or he finishes last.  So when he decided to enter the Umstead 100 Mile Endurance Race he knew he was in for a challenge. 

The unofficial results list Frank 185th out of 251 runners.  So why did the self proclaimed "sweeper" finish so far up?  Simple.  He kept pushing and moving ahead.  Frank completed 62.5 miles (100k), and finished ahead of 66 runners who ran fewer miles. 

Just think about that for a minute. . . 62.5 miles.  That is further than a drive to Raleigh.  That is two marathons plus another 10 miles just for fun.  That is longer than most of us run in two weeks.  That is a frick'in long run.  Not only that Frank, covered these miles in Umstead!  Ever been to Umstead?  It is not flat.

So my sincere congratulations to Frank.  I know he fell short of his original 100 mile goal, but still set a PR in the process and continues to earn my respect every day.  Well done Frank!

Frank's Race Report

Under Four Weeks Until the Relay

As most of you know the RMEC has three teams doing the upcoming American Odyssey Relay.  This 200 mile run through history begins in Gettysburg PA and finishes in Washington DC.

There is still time to register more teams. Also, Eric S. has a friend with a 12-person coed team that may have three spots available. This means you can potentially join a team with some of your friends. The team is looking for pace of 7:00-9:00 for the runners. A 12-person teams means you will only need to run three times, and it will be a combined total of under 18 miles for you.  Comment here ASAP if you are interested and we can get you in touch with the team captain.

Most of you have seen this, but below is our PG-13 rated video from the Blue Ridge Relay that we did last fall. This will give you an idea of what is involved.



I would LOVE to see the RMEC put together a fourth team. All you need is 6-12 runners who are looking for a fun, challenging, and memorable weekend.  Come join Michael, Dave, Dennis, Derek, Ryan, John, Kinnie, Tracy, Leigh Ann, Patti, Jeanette, Liz, Scott, Ron, Steve, Greg, Levi, and Eric for the weekend of your life!

Race Report: Movin' For Community Outreach 5k

Submitted by Eric Ghiloni

After an April Fools email telling me that Ethan and Lucas had decided NOT to run in the Movin' For Community Outreach 5k…and the beating they survived for “getting” me - just kidding…the Ghiloni Family settled in to just another Friday evening….a little eagerness…a lot of questions.

10:00 AM races make for a decent wake up time, so we were ready early and you could sense the excitement. I had mentioned several times last week that I thought a 40 minute time was what we should expect (knowing they would destroy that) so they had a goal…and a very reachable one at that. 

The weather this morning was perfect…especially after the cold, wet week we had. 

Several RMEC’ers were there..Ron, Eric, Thom, Milton, Amber and Jon, Arthur…my memory is suspect, so If I forgot you, I am sorry. Everyone was friendly…it was a great race for the kid’s first. We all know the pre-race “buzz” and I really had hoped the boys got the buzz…and they did…you could feel the nerves…the excitement…a little fear…It was awesome. 

We hung out...got pooped on by a flock of birds (berry eating freaks)…another story all together…and just enjoyed a fine morning in the Lord’s creation. We walked to the starting line…socializing…just a very relaxed event.

Time to start:

I told the kids to be sure NOT to go out too fast…that is something I STILL fight…and lose…LOL. Ready-Set-Go! We went out about a minute and a half too fast…corrected…and settled into a very comfortable pace. The course was great…I look forward to running it for speed next year. 

I have not enjoyed a run as much as this one since my journey into health started last year. The weather…the course…the pace…everything was ON today. Lucas left Ethan and me about ½ mile in…and never looked back…his race ended 35 minutes after the start…destroying the 40 minutes I put in his head and he was proud as a peacock. Ethan and I followed at about 36:30…I pushed Ethan just enough to show him how much he really had in him…but not enough to make him mad…OH…and he told me that the 3 high school girls at the 3 mile marker helped him puff up and dig deep and got him to run through some discomfort…MY MAN!

Brandie had some challenges with her asthma today and was frustrated when she finished, but she forgot all that the second the hug-fest started. 

Despite a few snags with the results (I really like chip-timed events)…and this one drug out a little too long…which was actually good cuz we got to hang out as a family without phones and TV’s and Xboxes, etc…and despite the fact that this was BY FAR the slowest 5K I have ever run, I will always look at this as my favorite race ever.

God is good. All the time. So good that the kids asked, on the way home, for us to register them for Scotland Neck and the Fun Run 5K’s….Amen.

REPOST: Runners. Yeah, We're different.

There are some posts that make their way to the RMEC blog on a somewhat annual basis.  I know we are always finding more runners that follow our blog and somethings are just worth sharing again.  This is one of those posts. . .

Adidas really has never made it to the front of the pack with their running shoes, but they have always had great ads. In 1999 and 2000, Adidas created some fantastic ads that captured the true uniqueness of the endurance runner. I would bet that most of you can related to almost everyone of these ads. . . well, maybe except the last one. Special thanks to Charles Hayden for hosting these pictures on his site.

• Pop-a-squat
• Band aides
• Vaseline
• Stroller
• Bibs
• Snot Rocket
• Fishing
• Hills
• Off Road
• Stretch
• Changing Room (mild warning)

See you on the roads everyone!

RUN RSVP: Saturday 04/02 @ Harris Teeter 7:00 am

Anybody ready for Spring?  How about a little sunshine?  The weather is finally supposed to dry out starting a 7:00 am tomorrow.  Perfect for our weekend long run.  Please come join us at the Teeter for a run.

• Where: Saturday, 7:00 am @ Harris Teeter
• Supported: Yes
• Weather: Forecast
• Routes: 13.4 Miles try this link too 

Please, comment if you are coming.  Even if you are starting early or coming late.  It makes a BIG difference to motivate other runners and encourages more to come out.  Slow or fast. . . comment if you are coming.

I picked an old route full of dead ends.  In total it 13.4 miles, but it can be easily adjusted to any distance you prefer just by removing the out-and-back sections.  This route guarantees you will see lots of each other on the run.  REVIEW THE ROUTE so you know what you plan to do.  See you in the morning!

Also don't forget that the Movin' for Community Outreach 5k is going on tomorrow in Tarboro.  The race starts at 10:00 am, so sleep in and go represent the RMEC!

Umstead 100 or Bust!

Submitted by: Frank Lilley

Saturday and Sunday is the Umstead 100 . . . Fun starts at 6am and hopefully I'll finish before noon Sunday. Training done. Planning done. Pacers all set. Packing done. Only thing left to do is actually run this thing!

Several folks have ask how they can keep up with my Umstead 100 lap results. Last year they posted lap by lap results . . . I believe you can find the link here if you are interested (you may have to click around a bit!!!). Race starts at 6 am Saturday morning and hopefully I'll be finished by noon Sunday.

While I will have my cell phone with me, I doubt if I'll post any progress reports. Sorry. Kind of worried about my cell phone battery dying!

Positive wishes and prayers are encouraged and appreciated!!