tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27988104Fri, 01 Jun 2012 05:23:59 +0000SafetyBylawsRMEKDuathlonFlying PigRunRace ReportResultsDuke TriWilsonPodcastsVoiceRnR HalfShamrockRSVPHillsBiathlonParksVolunteerSurveyRaceHydrationMovieRaleighTriathlonWebBostonRocky MountGreenvilleRelayGeneralMuddy Buddy10Chase of ChampionsMarineShoes; shoppingShoppingHandoutsMarathonDaily TipsShamrock; Flying Pig; MarathonWWFGrantYMCAFords ColonyVideoRoutesShirtsNewsLogo5kShoesWalkingSwimSocialTar River TrekTrailNew YorkDonCooper RiverRelay for LifeNationalOBXWhite LakeGoofyRRCAContactsTipsHalf MarathonPastaCity of OaksTurkey TrotUltraMedocRichmond8kCanal HalfTraining TeamClinicsMapsTaperRace DayRace Course10kMyrtleFirst Carolina State Bank HalfPicturesSpeedKrispyVa BeachBikeDisneyPost RaceSweetheartGrandMaNorth Carolina Marathon Training - Road Runner - Racing - Half Marathon - Medoc - Rocky Mount - Wilson - 5k - 10k - Trail - Trailrunner - and Morehttp://www.rockymountenduranceclub.org/noreply@blogger.com (RMEC)Blogger1366125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27988104.post-2027719183442947256Fri, 25 May 2012 12:37:00 +00002012-05-25T08:37:27.388-04:00 Another great weekend for running.  Get up early on Saturday.  Get in a long run.  Clean up.  Spend the afternoon at the pool!  I have checked the race calendars and there really does not seem to be anything nearby that will pull runners away.  So unless you are heading to the beach, I hope you will set the alarm and join us at the Teeter at 6:30 am.  Where: Saturday, 6:30 am @ Harris Teeter http://www.rockymountenduranceclub.org/2012/05/run-rsvp-saturday-526-630.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RMEC)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27988104.post-1814495557801235558Wed, 23 May 2012 17:14:00 +00002012-05-29T08:53:04.626-04:00 Thanks to everyone who ordered shirts in the last RMEC order. We look really good at races and are easy to pick out in a crowd. Becusae of people who missed the first order, and sizing issue we are placing an additional oreder for RMEC racing tops.  BIG thanks to Jim at Raleigh Running Outfitters for making these affordable for the club. Saucony Tops:  The blue Saucony tops ran smaller than wehttp://www.rockymountenduranceclub.org/2012/05/rmec-new-2012-shirt-order.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RMEC)26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27988104.post-1895932087281003915Mon, 21 May 2012 13:56:00 +00002012-05-21T09:56:48.906-04:00The extended RMEC family had a strong showing at the Bright Night 5k this Saturday evening. 389 people crossed the finish line at the 3rd annual Greenville event. This twilight race is a ton of fun, with a great atmosphere before, during, and after the event. Taking top honors in the race was Will Bass (son of Ashley) who set a course record finishing in 16:02 and winning by nearly two full http://www.rockymountenduranceclub.org/2012/05/2012-bright-night-5k-results.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RMEC)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27988104.post-8163780130960076973Fri, 18 May 2012 15:20:00 +00002012-05-18T11:20:06.751-04:00 Went a prefect weekend for running!  With weather like this we should all be doing 20 milers.  I am posting a RSVP for the group, but I know we have four people racing the Pocono's Marathon, and several others racing at the BrightNight 5k on Saturday evening.  Where: Saturday, 6:30 am @ Harris Teeter Supported: TBD Weather: Forecast Routes:  7 miles - 11 miles I will not be there in the http://www.rockymountenduranceclub.org/2012/05/run-rsvp-saturday-518-teeter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RMEC)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27988104.post-8224128000971561539Mon, 07 May 2012 19:08:00 +00002012-05-07T15:08:00.165-04:00Ron, shared a podcast with me that most Rocky Mount Endurance Club Members would enjoy.  This is described as a "must listen" for any marathoner.  So listen on your drive to work or download to your ipod for your next run. Dr. Trent Stellingwerff interview The total podcast is over and hour, so allow time to hear it all.  Thanks Ron!http://www.rockymountenduranceclub.org/2012/05/fueling-for-marathon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RMEC)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27988104.post-9129733563740149984Sat, 05 May 2012 11:01:00 +00002012-05-05T07:01:00.585-04:00Dave and a few others have shared this article with me.  It is a good read, and should encourage you to keep running.  People might think you are nuts for being a runner, but they might feel differently if the knew you might live six years longer.  If you are "slow". . . even better!  A slow pace they find gives the most benefits. Read the full article online at Philly.com.  As always, please http://www.rockymountenduranceclub.org/2012/05/in-for-long-haul.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RMEC)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27988104.post-7243759045893614246Fri, 04 May 2012 18:52:00 +00002012-05-04T14:52:39.322-04:00 Wow has it been hot!  Looking forward to things getting back to normal.  Sorry for the late notification, but we are having a group run tomorrow.  PLEASE RSVP SO WE CAN GET THE FLUIDS RIGHT.  We will start at 6:30 am.  If you plan to start early or run from home, please be back at the Teeter to join the group.  Where: Saturday, 6:30 am @ Harris Teeter Supported: TBD Weather: Forecast Routes:http://www.rockymountenduranceclub.org/2012/05/run-rsvp-saturday-cinco-de-mayo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RMEC)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27988104.post-5138149880793130372Wed, 02 May 2012 18:55:00 +00002012-05-04T14:55:43.334-04:00Much like Runner's World magazine, the RMEC blog repeats itself overtime. Some topics are just seasonal topics and they come up every year. This is one of those topics. We know that we pick up more members and blog readers, so this is always worth repeating. I have never posted this topic so early in the year, but I thought the timing was good.  I want to remind you all about the seriousness of http://www.rockymountenduranceclub.org/2012/05/running-in-heat.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RMEC)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27988104.post-5915191362877089752Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:27:00 +00002012-04-26T11:28:06.910-04:00 What a fantastic week for running.  The temperatures have been perfect.  The group run Saturday is scheduled for 6:30 am.  If you plan to start early or run from home, please be back at the Teeter to join the group.  Where: Saturday, 6:30 am @ Harris Teeter Supported: TBD Weather: Forecast Routes:  7 miles - 11 miles I can not put out fluids this weekend, so please comment now if you can http://www.rockymountenduranceclub.org/2012/04/what-fantastic-week-for-running.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RMEC)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27988104.post-7689595678619853074Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:23:00 +00002012-05-23T09:19:47.003-04:00ShirtsThe RMEC racing tops will be picked up this afternoon.  I will have them at the group run tomorrow, and will keep bringing them when I come out.  You can also email me at runrmec [at] yahoo [dot] com to work out a pick up.  I really don't want to hold on to these shirts. Alane Floyd Women's Tank L $10 Amber Shingleton Women's Tank L $10 Anna Scott Wingfield Women's Tank XS $10 Anthony Lucas http://www.rockymountenduranceclub.org/2012/04/racing-tops-are-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RMEC)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27988104.post-7756391586108172633Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:48:00 +00002012-04-13T13:48:45.443-04:00RSVPHappy Friday the 13th everyone.  Hope everyone is enjoying this perfect running weather.  I know we have five people running at Boston, and several others racing in the Gallberry Stampede, so it might be a small crowd in the morning. . . but don't let that keep you away!  We will start the run at 6:30 am.  Some of us are starting at 6:00, but will be back by 6:30 to meet the group.  Where: http://www.rockymountenduranceclub.org/2012/04/run-rsvp-saturday-414-teeter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RMEC)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27988104.post-5307397918508723123Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:15:00 +00002012-04-12T09:15:59.236-04:00MarathonBostonI found this video through Marathon Guide, and I though it was too good not to share. It is a series of Adidas commercials related to the Boston Marathon (which by the way is this Monday). Only someone who has done a marathon or wants to do a marathon could truly appreciate the photos, videos, and quotes. The video is a bit slow to load, so you may want to pause it while it downloads some of it http://www.rockymountenduranceclub.org/2012/04/real-superheros-wear-shiny-silver-capes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RMEC)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27988104.post-7668311692310430338Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:20:00 +00002012-03-30T09:20:47.316-04:00Several RMEC members are racing this weekend at the Kinston 8000 and the Movin for Community Outreach 5k in Tarboro.  I have not done the Kinston race, buy know it has been going for seven years.  The Tarboro race is a great event with strong involvement from the community.  With either race you will not be disappointed.  For those racing, please consider commenting so other will know. For those http://www.rockymountenduranceclub.org/2012/03/run-rsvp-saturday-0331-at-teeter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RMEC)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27988104.post-7832430773311634226Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:51:00 +00002012-03-23T06:51:46.281-04:00RSVPNo major races this weekend for the RMEC.  Hoping to see a big crowd for the group run.  Please spread the word and invite others to come out and run with you.Where: Saturday, 7:00 am @ Harris Teeter Supported: Yes Weather: Forecast Routes:  4 miles - 9 Miles - 14 Miles As always, review the routes.  I chose something that went in the "Outback direction" to mix it up a bit.  All routes are easy http://www.rockymountenduranceclub.org/2012/03/run-rsvp-saturday-324.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RMEC)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27988104.post-7295065136585194055Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:58:00 +00002012-03-23T21:45:32.838-04:00ShirtsWe are getting new RMEC shirts.  The original plan was to get a nice racing singlet for men and women, so we look like a team at races.  The hope is these would primarily be used for race days.  Brand:  We wanted to get a name brand top that was a good quality and would last.  We wanted to look sharp at races (well, as sharp as we can).  When looking at the name brand tops, the retail price http://www.rockymountenduranceclub.org/2012/03/rmec-racing-singlets.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RMEC)51tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27988104.post-3613415841425971042Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:36:00 +00002012-03-16T09:36:51.286-04:00RSVPThe RMEC has several people racing at Tobacco Road on Saturday.  Not sure of all the names but Cliff, Tracy and Eric or doing the full, and Ron and Dave are in the half.  I am sure there are others as well.  Good luck everyone!  Please share a race report when you are done. For those hanging out in Rocky Mount, lets hit the roads and have a great training run.  The time change has made it dark http://www.rockymountenduranceclub.org/2012/03/run-rsvp-saturday-317-teeter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RMEC)10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27988104.post-7962567948828871144Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:11:00 +00002012-03-16T09:25:38.954-04:00MarathonRace ReportSubmitted by: Eric Ghiloni Web Site: http://denied3times.blogspot.com/ Umstead Trail Marathon 2012 (aka Umstead Swamp Fest) It was with much anticipation that I awoke Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 6:00 am to the sound of rain tap-tap-tapping on my window sill. “Surely Jon and Amber will not want to run in this crap”… was the first thought to pass through my clouded morning haze. I looked at my http://www.rockymountenduranceclub.org/2012/03/umstead-trail-marathon-2012-race-report.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RMEC)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27988104.post-3033244104643991819Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:14:00 +00002012-03-15T08:14:08.150-04:00MarathonSubmitted by: Frank Lilley I just looked on the Boogie 50-miler & Marathon site and didn't see any RMEC folks signed up . . . except me. This is a classic run . . . probably my second favorite race each year and it may be #1!! This is not the 'normal' marathon . . . Races start at 6 PM . . . Mid June . . . It's hot! You will run into the night! The course is all pavement but VERY rural! Only 5 http://www.rockymountenduranceclub.org/2012/03/get-your-boogie-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RMEC)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27988104.post-4449090957063636555Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:43:00 +00002012-03-07T23:00:07.148-05:00Canal HalfHello everyone.  Many of you have had a big impact in helping with five different TRRC and RMEC races over the past six months.  Thank you again for your continued support of local racing.  The last TRRC event for a while is the Roanoke Canal Half Marathon & 8k.  After this, we have nothing until August. We are stuffing packets this Thursday from 6pm - 8pm.   It is actually not a bad packet http://www.rockymountenduranceclub.org/2012/03/canal-packet-stuffing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RMEC)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27988104.post-1691389368964759045Sun, 04 Mar 2012 23:18:00 +00002012-03-06T12:49:48.232-05:00Who wants to run a relay? The RMEC has participated in two relays in the past few years.  One team did the Blue Ridge Relay in 2010, and three teams did the American Odyssey Relay in 2011.  I had the privilege to race in both relays, and can honestly say both are at the top of favorite running accomplishments and memories.  We all run and train together, but on race day it is normally an http://www.rockymountenduranceclub.org/2012/03/colonial200-relay.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RMEC)25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27988104.post-3940915649631055827Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:29:00 +00002012-03-02T06:29:01.387-05:00RSVPApologies again for not getting last weeks run posted.  I had it typed up, but was side tracked and never got it out there.  Hoping to get people back out tomorrow.  Looking like it will be 60F and cloudy right now.Where: Saturday, 6:30 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 http://www.rockymountenduranceclub.org/2012/03/run-rsvp-saturday-march-3-teeter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RMEC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27988104.post-4968036561300718819Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:38:00 +00002012-02-28T22:30:51.090-05:00The RMEC likes to promote events that are well organized but put on my local groups.  There is nothing wrong with the bigger events put on by a professional event management company (well, there really is, but we wont go there), but we like to reward the local smaller race directors around us.  Here are a few events to keep in mind over the next several months. . . 03/31 Movin' For Community http://www.rockymountenduranceclub.org/2012/02/four-months-of-nearby-races.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RMEC)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27988104.post-2445276634488072579Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:24:00 +00002012-02-17T17:24:54.762-05:00RSVPSorry for the late post.  Forgot to o this earlier.  We are running from the Teeter at 7:30 amWhere: Saturday, 7:30 am @ Harris Teeter Supported: Yes Weather: Forecast Routes:  7 miles - 11 miles A view important reminders: Please review the routes. Please comment in this post if you are coming.  It really makes a difference If you are starting early, try to be back at the Teeter by 7:30. Clean http://www.rockymountenduranceclub.org/2012/02/run-rsvp-saturday-0218-teeter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RMEC)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27988104.post-4829527177004419702Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:41:00 +00002012-02-08T23:54:26.879-05:00VolunteerSweetheartHello RMEC!  It is that time once again to deal with race packets. STUFFING: Thursday 6pm - 8pm The Sweetheart 5k is one of the simpler race packet stuffings that we have.  I have done it at the house before with just myself and Ursula.  That being said, it goes much faster with a few additional hands and some extra space.  Mike S. has offered the use of Construction Imaging to do the stuffing http://www.rockymountenduranceclub.org/2012/02/sweetheart-packets.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RMEC)13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27988104.post-2370562591996788345Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:43:00 +00002012-02-03T08:43:16.470-05:00RSVPWe 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.Where: Saturday, 7:30 am @ Sunset Park Supported: Yes Weather: Forecast Routes: 3.1http://www.rockymountenduranceclub.org/2012/02/run-rsvp-saturday-24-sunset-park.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (RMEC)13