Friday, February 03, 2012

RUN RSVP: Saturday 2/4 @ Sunset Park

We have been getting about 20 people out for the Saturday group runs.  Thanks everyone for supporting these runs!  This weekend we will mix it up a bit and leave from Sunset Park.  We will start by the tennis courts just past the skate park.  If you don't know where this is, click on the route.  It is easy to find.
We have the old Rocky Mount 5k and Half Marathon courses (both certified).  If you look at the routes, you will see a few easy places to cut the half marathon route if you need fewer miles.  Note we are starting at 7:30 am.  It seems like more and more people were starting early, so I made the change.

I will have fluids at the start.  We run back by the start where you can get fluids, but you only hit them once on the 13.1 mile route.  Bring more to carry if you need them.  Also, if anyone has a pickup truck, please comment.  This way we have a place to put the fluids without leaving them in plain site.

Runs away from the Teeter are fun, but we need a good turnout to make them successful, so please try to be there at 7:30.  Thanks!
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Friday, January 27, 2012

RUN RSVP: Saturday @ 8:00 am 1/28

Welcome to Spring!  hard to beleive it going to hit 70F today (Friday).  To temperatures will drop fast tonight however.  It will only be 36F in the morning but will reach 50F by 10:00.  It is actually going to be great running weather.  Just dress in layers.
Last week we got rained out, and most people skipped the morning run (myself included).  That makes it even more important to get back out there tomorrow.  Please review the routes, comment if you are coming, and clean up the aid station (don't leave clothing after the run).

I stuck with the 8:00 am start time, but as usual you can start early.  Try to be back by 8:00 if possible,  If anyone can do fluids tomorrow, speak up.  If not, I will have some out there.  Thanks everyone!

Also, would you like to start somewhere else for our next group run?  YMCA?  City Lake?  Battleboro?  Other?
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Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Hello 2012 RMEC Members! Couple of quick items for you. . .

BLOG: As you can all probably tell, the posting to the blog has slowed down tremendously. I really like to keep the blog updated with race information, results, race reports, tips, and just good running stories. I need help to keep the blog useful. I welcome anything from our club members to include on the blog. As long as it is: 1) focused on running, 2) not sales related, and not offensive we generally will put it on the blog. To submit anything to the blog, please email runrmec@yahoo.com

SWEETHEART 5K: We are now at 150 registrations for the Sweetheart 5k. The price increases on Friday, so please sign up today if you plan to run. Use the code "RMECMEMBER" to save on your entry fee. Rocky Mount only has three local races now, so I hope you will consider supporting the Sweetheart race as either a runner or volunteer. Signing up early is a BIG help from a race planning standpoint. www.sweetheartrace.com

SHOE DONATION: Bring your clean used shoes to the Sweetheart 5k. First United Methodist Church Youth will be collecting shoes to donate. Great chance to clear out your closets, and they don't have to be just running shoes! Spread the word!

CLUB SHIRTS: We will be looking to order RMEC shirts again shortly for club members. We need to review the club finances to see how much we can discount the shirts. I will post something on the blog shortly. Two things about shirts:
  • There is no style that makes everyone happy.
  • There is no way to guarantee the size you picked will be a perfect ft.
In the past, we have ordered every color under the rainbow. We will not do that again. It is simply far to difficult to manage. I would love to have a "racing" top that the club can use for races. You see other running clubs and running stores in local races, and they are easy to pick out as a group. Most of us already have too many short sleeve tech shirts from races and the idea of another one is not appealing. This is why I am leaning towards a "racing" sleeveless option again. We will share options before orders are placed.

RUN RSVP: I frequently remind people about commenting on the blog when are doing group runs. This serves multiple purposes:
  1. It lets us know how much to bring for fluids.
  2. It encourages others to come run when they see a big group is coming.
  3. It keeps our blog "active". I know I don't post often, but the blog and Facebook is a way for us to stay connected.
COMMENTS: Please feel free to comment on any of these topics.  Thanks!
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Friday, January 20, 2012

RUN RSVP: Saturday 01/21 @ 8:00 am

It will actually be a great morning for a run.  At 8:00 the temps are supposed to be 48F.  By 10:00 am it will warm up to 54F.  For simplicity I used the same routes as last week.  Plus most people are generally picking their own routes.
A view important reminders:

  1. Please review the routes.
  2. Please comment in this post if you are coming.  It really makes a difference
  3. If you are starting early, try to be back at the Teeter by 8:00.
  4. Clean up the aid station!
#4 is a big one.  The last three weeks something (bottles, shirts, GU wrappers, cups, etc.) has been left at our aid station.  The home owner contacted me to let me know.  He was not upset, but me to remind everyone to clean up behind yourselves.

If anyone can do fluids tomorrow, speak up.  If not, I will have some out there.  Thanks everyone!
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Friday, January 13, 2012

RUN RSVP: Saturday 01/14 @ 8:00 am

It will be chilly, and maybe just a bit drizzly before we start, but still a great day for a run.
As always, review the routes.  Hope to keep seeing big crowds.  We are averaging about 20 runners now, but we really want to hear from you if you are coming so we can plan better.  See you all on the roads!  Even if you are running early, please comment and try to be back at the Teeter by 8:00 to join the group.

Good luck to the crowd racing in Charleston this weekend!
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Tuesday, January 10, 2012

2012 Race Schedule

Now that we are two weeks in to 2012 many of you are already making your race plans.  It is always more fun to run a race with a friend, so share what you are doing, and you might have running-buddy join you.

What is on your 2012 race calendar?

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Friday, January 06, 2012

RUN RSVP: Saturday 01/17 @ Harris Teeter

Happy New Year!  Have you been running?  What are you waiting for.  Let's get out and hit the roads tomorrow morning!  You can't beat this weather.  Seriously. . . 67F in January?  Are you kidding me?  It will still be a cool 40F at 8:00, but will hit 54F by 10:00.
As always, review the routes.  I chose something that went in the "Outback direction" to mix it up a bit.  All routes are easy to adjust for your needs.  I am having issues with Map My Run right now, so I will try to make sure all routes are viewable tonight.

We aer having big crowds at our runs which is great, but we really want to hear from you if you are coming so we can plan better.  Beth Eric and Alaine have offered to do fluids.  I will let the two of you fight it out in the comments to see who "wins".  See you all on the roads!

Even if you are running early, please comment and try to be back at the Teeter by 8:00 to join the group.
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