August 26th Race Results

Wanted to send out congratulations to several RMEC members who raced this past weekend.

HIGH COUNTRY HALF MARATHON: Congrats to Ron Fleming who continues his assault on tough races. He ran a 1:30 half marathon at the High Country Half Marathon on Saturday. This course shares much of the Grandfather Mountain Marathon roads, and climbs 1,467 feet. He placed 7th overall.  RESULTS

WARRIOR DASH:  Congrats to Amber, Jon, and Dennis for completing the Warrior Dash this weekend. Dennis CRUSHED the race by placing 26th out of 5,810. WOW! That gave him 2nd in his age group.  Jon places 3,688th with a time of 52:09.  Amber was right on his heels with a 52:39.  Great job everyone!report. Can't wait.  RESULTS

RALEIGH 8000:  The RMEC had a good showing at the Raleigh 8000 in both runners and volunteers.  I am unbelievable grateful to all of the Rocky Mount people who traveled to Raleigh to volunteer.  Selfishly I had been looking at the Raleigh forecast not realizing how dangerous it was becoming at home.  Major thanks to William, Jeff, and Ursula.  I completely understand those of you who were not able to help, and hope everyone suffered minimal damages.

On to the race. . . Brian Lankford and Patti Miller both took 3rd in the Master's Division! Derek Hurdle ran a 35:38 taking6th in his age group despite back pain.  Levi placed 12th in the same age group with a 40:28.  Brandie Ghiloni and Alane Floyd completed their first 8k with a 1:12:06.  Greg Delbridge place 5th in his age group with a 37:59.  Eric Ghiloni also completed his first 8k with a 54:20.  Jeff Hartney escaped the cost and was able to win his age group with a 32:46.  All things consider, a heck of good day for the RMEC!  RESULTS

Golf Club at Rocky Mount 5k & 10k

The RMEC has 75 members in 2011.  Right now 47 of those members are not registered for the Golf Club at Rocky Mount 5k & 10k.  As a club, we represent a majority of runners in Rocky Mount.  This is one of our two club races.  We need you and your families participation.  We are almost at 200 runners, and about 90% of where we were last year on this date.

If you do not have other obligations on September 10, please sign up to race or volunteer.  We encourage kids to race as well in the 1.5 Mile Fun Run.  Club members and family can save with the code "RMECMEMBER".  We do track for any abuse.

Help us plan better, and sign up today!

Medoc Meltdown Results

Below arre the official, but unaudited results for Saturday's Medoc Meltdown 50k. If anyone sees an error Frank made, just let him know and he will correct it.

Lap Time

Elapsed Time

Tot Miles

1

2

3

4

1

2

3

4

Total

1

Dukes, Bryant

34.4

1:42

1:38

1:29

1:34

1:42

3:20

4:49

6:23

6:23

2

Stromberg, Greg

34.4

1:22

1:22

1:45

1:56

1:22

2:44

4:29

6:25

6:25

3

Lupton, Henry

34.4

1:27

1:38

1:53

2:04

1:27

3:05

4:58

7:02

7:02

4

Keane, Bill

34.4

1:37

1:51

1:56

1:56

1:37

3:28

5:24

7:20

7:20

5

Swendsen, Vincent

34.4

1:46

2:04

2:12

2:14

1:46

3:50

6:02

8:16

8:16

6

Rickard, Pam

34.4

2:10

2:06

2:25

2:33

2:10

4:16

6:41

9:14

9:14

7

Colee, Andy (a)

34.4

2:34

2:34

2:38

2:03

2:34

5:08

7:46

9:49

9:49

8

Hayes, Terry (a)

34.4

2:36

2:42

3:01

2:18

2:36

5:18

8:19

10:37

10:37

1

Sackaroff, Jeff

25.8

1:32

1:29

1:42

1:32

3:01

4:43

4:43

2

McRostie, Kenny

25.8

1:57

2:01

2:04

1:57

3:58

6:02

6:02

3

Lieb, Daniel

25.8

2:00

2:16

2:43

2:00

4:16

6:59

6:59

1

Kennan, Kyle

17.2

1:27

1:27

1:27

2:54

2:54

2

Wilcox, Brian

17.2

1:28

1:39

1:28

3:07

3:07

3

Lord, Liz

17.2

1:28

1:50

1:28

3:18

3:18

4

Wingfield, Scott

17.2

1:28

1:51

1:28

3:19

3:19

5

Conty, David

17.2

1:32

1:49

1:32

3:21

3:21

6

Walsh, Mike

17.2

1:36

1:45

1:36

3:21

3:21

7

Wilkins, Lauren

17.2

1:48

2:05

1:48

3:53

3:53

8

Ennis, Jenn

17.2

1:48

2:05

1:48

3:53

3:53

9

Anderson, Joey

17.2

1:48

2:05

1:48

3:53

3:53

10

Akers, Bianca

17.2

1:48

2:05

1:48

3:53

3:53

11

Surrette, Amy

17.2

1:48

2:05

1:48

3:53

3:53

12

Kinker, Ruthie

17.2

1:57

2:24

1:57

4:21

4:21

13

Washburn, Alicia

17.2

1:57

2:26

1:57

4:23

4:23

14

Wollenburg, Chad

17.2

1:57

2:30

1:57

4:27

4:27

15

DeFour, Jeff

17.2

1:57

2:36

1:57

4:33

4:33

16

Shingleton, Jon

17.2

2:01

2:35

2:01

4:36

4:36

17

Shingleton, Amber

17.2

2:01

2:35

2:01

4:36

4:36

18

Ghiloni, Eric

17.2

2:01

2:35

2:01

4:36

4:36

19

Bennett, Arthur

17.2

2:01

2:35

2:01

4:36

4:36

20

Scott, Sharon

17.2

2:10

3:33

2:10

5:43

5:43

21

Scott, Ricky

17.2

2:10

3:33

2:10

5:43

5:43

1

Willey, Ralph

8.6

1:28

1:28

1:28

2

Forrester, Michael

8.6

1:37

1:37

1:37

3

Kuglitsch, Linnea

8.6

1:43

1:43

1:43

4

Kuglitsch, Jeff

8.6

1:43

1:43

1:43

5

Stutz, Shannon

8.6

1:46

1:46

1:46

6

Munson, Beth

8.6

1:46

1:46

1:46

7

Hinshaw, Dave

8.6

2:00

2:00

2:00

8

DeFour, Sharon

8.6

2:00

2:00

2:00

9

Tillery, Mary

8.6

2:13

2:13

2:13

10

Smith, Janet

8.6

2:23

2:23

2:23

11

Kerr, Jeannie

8.6

2:23

2:23

2:23

12

Rickard, Tom

8.6

2:33

2:33

2:33

13

Herman-Gidens, Scott

8.6

3:33

3:33

3:33

14

Campbell, Supatra

8.6

3:33

3:33

3:33

Also running: Caroline Forrester, Henry Forrester, Ursula Forrester, Brandie Ghiloni, Ethan Ghiloni, and Lucas Ghiloni

RUN RSVP: Saturday @ 7:00 am Medoc Meltdown

This weekend group run is at Medoc Mountain State Park.  The park is about 30 minutes from Rocky Mount, and easily reached via I-95.  Over 60 runners are expected to join Frank as we romp through the wooded park.

• Where: Saturday, 7:00 am @ Medoc Mountain
• Supported: Yes
• Weather: Forecast
• Routes: Medoc Loop

If you have been looking for a change of pace, this is your weekend!  Medoc will literally change your pace.  This really is a lot of fun, and a great way to try something new with your train. 

The park opens at 7:00, and the run starts at 7:25.  Please bring your own fluids to carry with you.  Bug spray is also highly encouraged too.  You may want some dry clothes to drive home in.

If you cant make Medoc, but plan to run at the Teeter, you can post here as well about your running plans.  Thanks!

Race Volunteers

Hello RMEC!  We are looking for some help from our club members (and website lurkers).  There are several races coming up where volunteers are needed.  As a person who participates in local racing, you really should find at least one race a year to "pay it back" to the running community by volunteering.  Of course you can pick any race, but here are some options we hope you will consider:

Raleigh 8000: 
This race is now just 10 days away.  I realize it is in Raleigh, so I know it is difficult for the RMEC to help.  If you can, we would love your help:

• Wed 8/24 - We are stuffing packets at the Sawmill Tap Room from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm.
• Friday 8/26 - We are doing packet pickup at Sawmill Tap Room from 11:00 am until 9:00 pm
• Saturday 8/27 - We still need about a dozen volunteers on race day.

If you would prefer to run, please do.  I think this will be a fun first-time event, and am still try to get a last week boost of runners.

Golf Club at Rocky Mount 5k & 10k:
This is an RMEC event, and one of the easiest options to volunteer at.  It is local, it is a short race, and it is on a self contained race course.  You will be done in time to still grab a breakfast biscuit on the way to your football game.

• Thursday 9/8 - We are stuffing packets at the RBC Building from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm
• Friday 9/9 - We are doing packet pick locally (TBD) from 11:00 am until 6:00 pm
• Saturday 9/10 - Counting Scott and Michael we have four volunteers signed up so far.

I also strongly encourage you to bring your kids for the Fun Run.  This is an extremely family friendly event.  It is safe and the kids run is first.  We would love to have 50 kids show up this year.  For $10 they get a race shirt, dog tag medal, and post race food.  Cant beat that price!

Medoc Trail Races:
This is the signature event of the RMEC.  One of the main reasons people love this race so much is the volunteers.  You can read the race reviews to confirm this.  Our volunteers are smart, friendly and fun.  This is a challenging race to cover from a volunteer standpoint.  We honestly need people to sign up early so we can coordinate the details.  If you are not running, please support the RMEC and volunteer.

• TBD - We are stuffing packets at the RBC Building not sure when.
• Friday 10/14 - Course Setup (all day) & Packet Pickup 4:00 - 8:00 pm at Medoc
• Saturday 10/15 - We will take as many hours as you can give.

Medoc really is a blast yo volunteer at.  It can make for a long morning, but you will be so glad you did.  Just ask past Medoc volunteers and they will confirm this.  Plus you can a free entry in the Medoc Rerun.

You can sign up online at all three races to volunteer.  Please help us out.  With 70 members and 200+ Facebook fans we should be able to knock the ball out of the park!  Thanks everyone!

Enfield Peanut Gallery 10k Run

* PRESS RELEASE *

YOU CAN BE FIRST in more ways than one. Join us for the Enfield Peanut Gallery 10K Run (or the 1K Fun Run) on Saturday, October 1, 2011. The sleepy little town of Enfield is gearing up for some major high energy activity. The 10K is the town’s first major running event and it will coincide with the Annual Enfield Peanut Festival. Awards, t-shirts and medals will be given to the top finishers. Runners are invited to join us for live music, great food and even a free yoga class to stretch out those tight hamstrings after the race.

Founded in 1740, Enfield, North Carolina, is a picturesque rural community in Halifax County. At one time, the town held the distinction of being the world’s largest manufacturer of raw peanuts. Nowadays, the sleepy rural town is experiencing a rebirth. The Roanoke Valley Lodge, an entertainment and arts center, is under renovation. Jennie’s Beans and Buns, a funky café hosting art shows and live music, opened six months ago. The gracefully renovated Bellamy Manor Bed and Breakfast opened three months ago and Yoga Magnolia, a Hatha yoga studio, just opened its doors in June 2011. Runners will enjoy the quiet beauty and heritage of this small rural community and the running route will be full of blooming cotton fields and majestic pine forests.

To view the Enfield Gallery Route click here.  Runners will meet downtown at Jennie’s Beans and Buns Coffee Shop at 116 Dennis Street in Enfield. The October 1 race starts at 9:30 a.m., but registration opens at 8 a.m. If runners register before September 15, the 10K run costs $25 (after 9/15/11, the entrance fee is $35). We will also be holding a 1K Fun Run. The fee is $5 for the Fun Run (after 9/15/11, the entrance fee for the Fun Run is $10).

Runners can access an entry form at several sites: you can register online at Run the East or you can get a hard-copy entry form at www.thelodgeatroanokevalley.com or go to the town’s site, www.enfieldnc.org. For more information about the 10K run or the Peanut Festival, call 877-233-4562. Hard-copy entry forms can be sent to 307 West Franklin Street, Enfield, NC 27823. If you pay by check, please make checks payable to Glass Bead Productions, LLC.

RUN RSVP: Saturday 4/13 @ 6:00

Sorry for the delay. I am away from a computer so I am posting grimly phone. The weather has really improved, so it is a great morning for a long run. Because I can't pull up a new route from my phone, please plan to use the route from last week. If anyone can provide fluids please post a comment, otherwise it is BYOB. Happy running!