Rocky Mount Endurance Club

Sweetheart Packets

2012-02-05T15:41:00.007-05:00

Hello 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

RUN RSVP: Saturday 2/4 @ Sunset Park

2012-02-03T08:43:00.000-05:00

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.Where: Saturday, 7:30 am @ Sunset Park Supported: Yes Weather: Forecast Routes: 3.1

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

2012-01-27T12:49:00.001-05:00

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.Where: Saturday, 8:00 am @ Harris Teeter Supported: Yes Weather: Forecast Routes: 7 miles - 11 miles Last week we got rained out, and most

2012-01-25T08:51:00.000-05:00

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)

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

2012-01-20T06:44:00.000-05:00

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.Where: Saturday, 8:00 am @ Harris Teeter Supported: Yes Weather: Forecast Routes: 7 miles - 11 miles A view important reminders: Please review the routes.

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

2012-01-13T07:03:00.000-05:00

It will be chilly, and maybe just a bit drizzly before we start, but still a great day for a run.Where: Saturday, 8:00 am @ Harris Teeter Supported: Yes Weather: Forecast Routes: 7 miles - 11 miles 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

2012 Race Schedule

2012-01-10T10:26:00.000-05:00

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?

RUN RSVP: Saturday 01/17 @ Harris Teeter

2012-01-06T15:04:00.001-05:00

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.Where: Saturday, 8:00 am @ Harris Teeter Supported: Yes Weather: Forecast Routes: 4 miles - 9 Miles - 14 Miles As always, review the

2012 Membership

2012-01-01T08:42:00.000-05:00

Online Ticketing for 2012 RMEC Membership powered by EventbriteBelow is the RMEC Membership roster for 2011 and 2012. We have had several new people join, but many of you have not signed up for 2012 yet. Please don't feel like you have to join again if the RMEC is something you are no longer involved with, but if you do plan to keep running with the club we need to get our roster finalized.

RUN RSVP: New Year's Weekend

2011-12-30T08:50:00.003-05:00

UPDATED - NEW YEAR'S DAY ROUTES ARE POSTED IN THE COMMENTS Traditionally we have done a New Year's Day run from Battleboro. This year, 1/1/12 falls on a Sunday, and many of us will be in church in the morning. We had a poll to see when people wanted to run, and to be honest not many people voted so it didn't tell me much. So here is the tentative plan. . . RUN OPTION #1Where: Saturday, 8:00

RUN RSVP: Saturday 12/24 @ Teeter

2011-12-23T16:29:00.000-05:00

Everyone is invited to join us for a Christmas Eve run. The holidays will be busy, so don't miss a chance to get in a run before we all start to overeat and take long trips. I pushed the start back to 7:30 again assuming that many of you wanted to get back to your families. Where: Saturday, 7:30 am @ Harris Teeter Supported: Yes Weather: Forecast Routes: 4 miles - 13.4 Miles As always, review

Action Required

2011-12-22T12:08:00.000-05:00

Couple of quick things for the RMEC Members that takes action on your part: 1) Membership: We are completing the 2012 membership roster from the Road Runner Club of America. If you have not already done so, please sign up again for next year. Look a few posts down to register. 2) New Year's Run: We have a tradition of a New Year's Day run in Battleboro that has been going on for several years

New Year = New You. Challenge Yourself!

2011-12-22T08:23:00.001-05:00

To use a running reference, the RMEC is really hitting it's stride right now. It may be hard to tell in the cold winter months, but our membership is as strong as it has ever been with new people joining every day. Once the holidays pass, you will start to see some of the biggest crowds we have ever seen on Saturday mornings. Don't be left out! Every year when January 1st comes around we all set

2011 Rib Run

2011-12-21T15:28:00.004-05:00

Today several of the RMEC "nooners" (aka "Y runners") participated in the 14th annual Rib Run. This run dates back well before the merger of the Rocky Mount YMCAs. The tradition was created at the old YMCA off Winstead Ave by the hospital. What started as a group of four runners in 1997 has now evolved into over 20 participants. It consists of a run followed by eating ribs at Texas

RUN RSVP: Saturday 12/17 @ Harris Teeter

2011-12-16T11:24:00.000-05:00

Last week nearly 20 people came out to run. What a great crowd. I hope we can keep that going tomorrow. Once again, I will start the run at 8:00 am. If you want to start earlier and get more miles try to be back at the Teeter by 8:00 am. Where: Saturday, 8:00 am @ Harris Teeter Supported: Yes Weather: Forecast Routes: 4 miles - 13.4 Miles As always, review the routes. The 13.4 miels is the

RUN RSVP: 12/12 @ Harris Teeter

2011-12-09T13:23:00.000-05:00

I know I have been bad about getting the group runs posted timely. I am hoping that everyone's running is still going well. Lets try to get back on track tomorrow and have a good turnout to run. Because it is cold, I even backed up the start time to give you all some extra sleep. Where: Saturday, 8:00 am @ Harris Teeter Supported: Yes Weather: Forecast Routes: 8 Miles - 13 Miles As always,

RMEC Grant Program

2011-12-01T08:08:00.000-05:00

RMEC has been able to accumulate a excess cash due to the success of the Medoc Trail Races and the Golf Club at Rocky Mount Races. And now it's time we work to fulfill our complete mission to enable endurance sports in our communities. At the present time we feel like we have approximately $2,000 in excess funds. What we are planning to do is develop an annual grant program where area schools

OBX Marathon Weekend Results

2011-11-23T08:26:00.009-05:00

This blog post is long overdue, but life was getting in the way of RMEC posting. Thanks to Ursula and Tracy for helping to pull the information below together. The RMEC had a great showing at the OBX Marathon two weekends ago. It was one of the biggest groups we have ever taken to a race. Below are the results over everyone from the "Greater Rocky Mount Area". This includes Nashville,

The Great Medoc Rerun of 2011

2011-11-15T11:04:00.005-05:00

WHAT'S THIS ALL ABOUT: Once again we had a fantastic group of volunteers at this years Medoc Trail Races. Any time a person volunteers, this means they are unable to race. The Medoc Rerun was created to give those volunteers, and anyone else who is interested a chance to do the race, and earn some swag! Once again we have extra Medoc items that we need to get rid of. As part of your Rerun entry,

OBX Tip #6

2011-11-09T07:25:00.003-05:00

A very experienced marathoner and triathlete once said that runners should be able to carry on a conversation during long training runs. This may make some of you a bit nervous at first (trying to catch your breath), but you will get better at it, and will be more comfortable on my long runs and enjoying your time with my training partners. The lesson learned can easily apply to you as you

OBX Tip #4

2011-11-08T14:23:00.001-05:00

Sleep, rest, and fueling are the key components to a proper taper. After months of investing in training and building your body up, it’s important to preserve that effort by eating, sleeping, resting intelligently, and easing stress in the final weeks before the race. Shelly Glover, exercise physiologist, says that now is the time to set a daily schedule and stick to it as much as possible. This

RUN RSVP: Saturday 11/5 @ Harris Teeter

2011-11-04T16:21:00.000-04:00

Tomorrow should render perfect running conditions. With OBX just a week away, it is the last "long" Saturday run before many will be running a half or full marathon. By long, I mean shorter than you've been running since you're in your taper period. But whether you have a fall race coming up or not, we'd love to see a huge group come out to run. Where: Saturday, 7:00 am @ Harris Teeter

OBX Tip #3

2011-11-03T10:31:00.002-04:00

If you are a fan of Shrek you know that Ogres have layers. . . like an onion. If the current race day forecast holds true you need to dress in layers. Most of you are experienced marathoners, but I still wanted to share a few tips on dressing for the OBX Marathon weekend. The AccuWeather forecast has a Saturday night low of 49F and a Sunday high of 68F. If this forecast lasts, it might be the

OBX Tip #2

2011-10-29T16:59:00.001-04:00

You might think, “It’s too far, I won’t make it.” Or, “I’m so slow. I’ll be the last one across the finish line in OBX!” Or, “I haven’t trained enough.” Or, “I’ve trained too much.” Or (pick one), “I’m too…old, young, thin, short, tall, fat, bald.” Oh, the crises of confidence that hit in these final weeks before the marathon! They can be enough to keep you awake at night or make even a short

RUN RSVP: 10/28 @ Harris Teeter

2011-10-28T09:37:00.000-04:00

You trained all summer, so you know what it is like to run in the heat. Tomorrow you get a chance to run in near perfect temps. It will 48F when you start, and it will be 48F when you finish. This is what we dream for on race day. The precipitation on the other hand. . . well that is not what we are looking for. It is calling for rain the entire run. Now, before you decide, "I'm not

OBX Tip #1

2011-10-27T16:48:00.001-04:00

Advising you to think about your race may seem obvious—you’re probably thinking of little else at this point, perhaps even dreaming about it as well. But random thoughts are rarely useful. A better strategy is to intentionally create specific mental images of what you want to happen and then rehearse them. This tool, called visualization, can truly help you in your marathon, and should be on your

Taper Madness

2011-10-22T10:00:00.003-04:00

Several of you are now begining your taper. Some of you will start next week. The taper truly is a period of recovery, but not a period of rest. If you think you can sit around and do nothing, you will not have a successful race. Here are some tips and suggestions about how to handle your taper, and what to expect. Cramming: Remember in school when you used to cram for an exam the night before

RUN RSVP: Saturday @ Harris Teeter

2011-10-21T08:35:00.000-04:00

If there was any doubt, we can now confirm. . . Fall has arrived. Tomorrow is a perfect day for a long run, and a great chance to test out all of your training. If you are doing a three week taper before OBX, this will be your last 20-ish long run. You will need to dress in layers. It will be 41F at 7:00 am, and 51F by 10:00 am. The general rule of thumb is "if you are warm when you start

Mid October Race Results

2011-10-17T14:44:00.001-04:00

Congrats to all of the RMEC racers this weekend. Here are the results that we know about. If we missed you, or you raced somewhere else, let us know. Please don't forget to update your TOP PERFORMANCES. Medoc Trail Marathon 4:42:22 - Eric Pate 5:21:42 - Jon Shingleton 6:07:58 - Amber Shingleton Medoc Trail 10 Miler 1:13:20 - Dennis Crossen (1st Age Group) 1:31:21 - Jeff Miller (1st Age Group)

RUN RSVP: Saturday 10/7 @ Harris Teeter

2011-10-07T10:09:00.003-04:00

Another perfect weekend for running. The OBX schedule calls for another short week. I hate to use the same route twice, but this worked really well last week, and we had 20 runners come out. Many of you are running or volunteering at Medoc next week, so you may be getting in a long run this weekend. Where: Saturday, 7:00 am @ Harris Teeter Supported: Yes Weather: Forecast Routes: 6.67 Miles

RACE REPORT #2: Hinson Lake 24 Hour Run

2011-10-04T15:18:00.000-04:00

Submitted by: Elizabeth Fuson Several months ago I heard about the 24 Hour Ultra run at Hinson Lake. Something about it sounded intriguing. Having never run more than 20 miles (only once I might add), I was curious just how many miles I could run in a day. Going into Hinson Lake I had three goals...1) To not get hurt, as I have OBX Full coming up and 2)To run at least my 20 mile training run that

Endurance Magazine - Readers Choice

2011-10-04T08:39:00.003-04:00

We are 70+ members strong, and have over 200 followers on Facebook. If you have ever joined us for a group run, done one of our races, or learned something from our blog, now is your chance to "pay us back". All we need is five minutes of your time. Last year the Medoc Trail Races was voted the top trail race in the east, and the #2 10-mile event overall. I would love to see us continue to

RACE REPORT: Hinson lake 24-Hour Ultra-marathon

2011-10-03T11:25:00.000-04:00

Submitted by Arthur Bennett If you’re like me, you can appreciate “sensible”. It’s a good quality and, by definition, is all about stability and security. But, sensible eventually rubs on you, chafes against you like a singlet on a cold day. That had happened to me. I was getting tired of sensible. So, back in the spring, my friend (and the toughest guy I know) Frank Lilley talked me into

RACE RESULTS: Hinson Lake 24-Hour

2011-10-03T09:05:00.001-04:00

These results are a bit behind, but I was waiting for them to be posted online. As most of you know the RMEC took a small army to the Hinson Lake 24 hour run two weekends ago. This unique ultra allows runners to loop Hinson Lake for up to 24 hours. The event is measured based on your distance, not by time. Most RMECers set a new personal best for the miles they logged. Here are the results:

RUN RSVP: Saturday 10/01 @ Teeter

2011-09-30T10:46:00.000-04:00

Welcome to Fall! Saturday is going to be a perfect day for a long run. The OBX schedule calls for a 6 mile (half) and 12 mile (full) run. The plan has this as a recovery week, but if you are like me you need to log extra miles. Based on that, I went simple and posted the triple-loop route. This is the easiest to adjust and keeps everyone close to fluids.Where: Saturday, 7:00 am @ Harris

Cool/Cold Weather Running

2011-09-28T15:05:00.000-04:00

This is a repeat for many of you, but new information to some of our new members. Never hurts to hear it again. The weather is going to turn cool this weekend (finally). The low of Saturday is 42F, and the high is only 66F. This means two things: 1) it is easier to run in the afternoon, and 2) if you run in the morning you need to be prepared for the temperature change. Here are some tips:

RUN RSVP: Saturday 9/24 @ Teeter

2011-09-23T12:32:00.001-04:00

Keeping with the OBX schedule we posted before, this is a recovery week. I realize most of you are on your own plans, so adjust the distance to meet your needs. An 8 mile and 13 mile route is posted below. Where: Saturday, 6:30 am @ Harris Teeter Supported: Yes Weather: Forecast Routes: 8 Miles - 13 Miles As always, review the routes. the 13 miler is not a normal route for us and does not

Hinson Lake 24 Hour

2011-09-23T08:05:00.000-04:00

The RMEC will be well represented this weekend at the 6th Annual Hinson Lake 24 Hour Ultra Classic. This event is pretty simple to understand, but takes determination to do well. The goal? Simple. . . run as many miles as you can in a 24-hour period while circling Hinson Lake on a 1.52 mile loop. Good luck to Frank, Arthur, Margaret, Amber, Jon, Eric, Brandie, Alane, and Elizabeth. If I get

RUN RSVP: Saturday @ 6:30 from Teeter

2011-09-16T10:57:00.000-04:00

How could you not love this weather! As Arthur said, it feels "marathony" out there right now. Looks like it could be rainy, but don't let that stop you. Keep your training going in the right direction. Keeping with the OBX schedule we posted before, we will have a 16 mile and a 7 mile route tomorrow. Where: Saturday, 6:00 am @ Harris Teeter Supported: Yes Weather: Forecast Routes: 7 Miles

Medoc Needs Your Help

2011-09-08T13:41:00.002-04:00

Okay RMEC. . . Medoc needs you! We need 8-10 volunteers willing to help clean Medoc Mountain State Park trails this coming Sunday afternoon. We had tried to do this last Sunday but there just were not enough volunteers. We plan to meet at the Picnic Shelter at 2:00 PM and with enough help we should finish by 4:30 or 5:00. Bring work gloves, a rake and either clippers or loppers. This is not

LABOR DAY Holiday Run

2011-09-04T17:20:00.004-04:00

Since it is a holiday tomorrow, some folks have expressed an interest to have a group run. Come join us if you want to get in some extra weekend miles. The distance and route is up to you. Wake up early and run! Margaret has volunteered to put out fluids. Thank you Margaret! Where: Monday, 7:00 am @ Harris Teeter Supported: Yes Weather: Forecast See you all in the morning. Happy

RUN RSVP: Saturday 9/3 @ Harris Teeter

2011-09-02T14:34:00.001-04:00

It feels like Fall just might have arrived! Should be a great day for a long run. Keeping with the OBX schedule we posted before, we will have a 14 mile and a 6 mile route tomorrow. Don't miss this chance to keep your training going in the right direction. Wake up early and run! Where: Saturday, 6:00 am @ Harris Teeter Supported: Yes Weather: Forecast Routes: 6 Miles and 14 Miles Even

August 26th Race Results

2011-08-30T12:25:00.000-04:00

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:

Golf Club at Rocky Mount 5k & 10k

2011-08-22T11:26:00.002-04:00

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

Medoc Meltdown Results

2011-08-22T08:38:00.005-04:00

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. Yesterday I raced my first XTERRA event. It is a very different beast than any sort of road triathlon. I can honestly say I am more sore and drained today than I was after my almost half ironman at White Lake. The quick skinny: I don’t have final (official) results, but I believe I was 57th, and I think 85 racers were pre-registered. All in all, I

RACE RESULTS: Late May Racing

2011-05-31T09:58:00.000-04:00

While many of us were out getting a fresh sunburn to start off the summer, several RMEC members were out racing. Jeannie Kerr competed in her first Duathlon and did fantastic! The Woodlake race was held in Vass, NC. It began with a 3 mile run, followed by a 17.2 mile bike ride, and finished with another 5k run. Jeannie began with a solid 27:15 5k, and then averaged 14.1 mph on the bike. Even

RUN RSVP: Saturday 5/27 @ Harris Teeter

2011-05-27T10:32:00.000-04:00

To my knowledge there is no "big" race going on this weekend for the RMEC, but I expect many of you are traveling over the three day weekend. I am still hopeful we will have a good crowd of runners. I think we will have a slight reduction in the heat, so get out early and enjoy the cooler temps. Where: Saturday, 7:00 am @ Harris Teeter Supported: Yes (at the Tracks) Weather: Forecast Routes: 3

The Gun Show

2011-05-25T06:42:00.000-04:00

It has been several weeks now since the RMEC completed the American Odyssey Relay. As most of you know, we sent three 6-person Ultra Teams to the event. The RMEC actually accounted for half of the ultra teams in the race. Both men's teams broke the previous ultra record, and our women's team was the first ever all women's team to complete the race. Relay races are truly an amazing experience.

RACE RESULTS (5/21 & 5/22)

2011-05-24T07:40:00.000-04:00

BRIGHT NIGHT 5K: A small group from the RMEC went to Greenville on Saturday night to race in the Bright Night 5k. This twilight 5k race is quickly becoming a favorite of runners, and this year drew over 500 total participants. I had the unique pleasure of riding in the Moe's truck as the leader of the race. It was a great time, and the RMEC raced very well. 20:38 - Emily Bass (3rd OV-F) 18:35 -

RUN RSVP: Saturday 5/21 @ Harris Teeter

2011-05-20T15:18:00.000-04:00

A lot of people are running the Bright Night 5k on Saturday evening, but I am still doing a RUN RSVP for the morning crew. Looks like a great day for a run. Hope to see you out there.Where: Saturday, 7:00 am @ Harris Teeter Supported: Yes (at the Tracks) Weather: Forecast Routes: 3 Miles, 6 Miles, 9 Miles I plan to put out fluids, but if anyone else would like to, please comment. I will bring

Fun Run for Charities Results

2011-05-17T10:03:00.000-04:00

Big congrats to everyone involved with the Fun Run for Charities this past weekend. It once again proved to be a fun and exciting event. It is rare to find a race that is so much more than “just a race”. On the racing front, the RMEC did outstanding. With so many running, I am sure I will miss someone, so please send an email to runrmec@yahoo.com if I missed you below. Because this was a

RUN RSVP: Saturday 5/13 @ Imperial Centre

2011-05-13T18:02:00.001-04:00

This weekend’s group run is at the Fun Run for Charities. If you are running this weekend please make sure it is at the Fun Run for Charities. The weather may not cooperate, but don’t let that keep you away. A little water never hurt anyone.Where: 8:00 am @ Imperial Centre Supported: Yes Weather: Forecast Routes: See http://www.funrunrm.org/ This race gives us an opportunity to showcase the RMEC.

RESULTS: White Lake Half

2011-05-13T17:59:00.000-04:00

Last weekend the RMEC sent five men to take part in the White Lake Half Ironman. This race is a favorite of triathletes all around the east coast because of the crystal clear waters of White Lake. Swimmers can see clearly to the bottom of the lake almost the entire time of their swim. This year plans were changed. A heavy fog rolled in over night, and it made conditions unsafe for the volunteers

RUN RSVP: 05/07 Saturday @ Teeter

2011-05-06T06:47:00.000-04:00

We should have a big crowd running this weekend. I don't think there is anyone racing. The forecast is perfect for a long run. It will be 53F at 7:00 am and only 63F at 10:00 am. Don't sleep in! Get out and enjoy this beautiful day.Where: Saturday, 7:00 am @ Harris Teeter Supported: Yes (at the Tracks) Weather: Forecast Routes: 3 Miles, 6 Miles, 9 Miles I plan to put out fluids, but if

Congrats Relay Runners!

2011-05-01T22:39:00.002-04:00

I am sure there will be more to share, and hopefully a few race reports, photo collections, and slideshows. . . but for now, I will keep it simple. All three RMEC Ultra Teams did fantastic at the American Odyssey Relay. Results will be posted soon. Below are the finish line photos. Ashpalt Junkies Six in the City The Gun Show

Rocky Mount Greenways

2011-04-28T11:46:00.000-04:00

David Griffin with the City of Rocky Mount wanted to share information about the city's plans regarding our greenways. Once the plan is completed, it will provide guidance for sidewalk and trail construction in Rocky Mount for years to come. Public input and support is crucial! Click this link to learn more. You are also welcome to participate in the online survey.

RACE REPORT: Boston Marathon #2

2011-04-25T20:48:00.001-04:00

Submitted by: Brian Lankford First I must say that Boston is the coolest city I've ever visited, clean, safe, historical and very walker friendly. Sandy and I thoroughly enjoyed our time there with each other and friends. Boston also has an incredible marathon they've been hosting for the last 115 yrs. You may have heard about it. Let me tell you about my experience in that race. Marathons

RACE REPORT: Boston Marathon

2011-04-21T21:26:00.001-04:00

Submitted by: Derek Hurdle It was finally here the week leading up to Boston and I was feeling confident. And rightfully so, my training had been spot on-my long runs were done and they were ran fast and almost effortless. The training was over and this week was all about avoiding turning an ankle on a rock or consuming too many calories too early in the week and putting on extra weight. All

Congrats Boston Finishers!

2011-04-18T14:50:00.004-04:00

The RMEC had an excellent showing today at the 115th running of the Boston Marathon. It was a world record day with Kenyan Geoffery Mutai running a 2:03:02 to outlast fellow countryman Moses Mosop (2:03:06). This was a marathon debut for Moses. Ryan Hall set the American record taking fourth overall with a 2:04:58. A time lime Ryan's would have won most Boston Marathons, but not today. On the

RUN RSVP: Saturday Harris Teeter @ 7:00 am

2011-04-15T12:45:00.000-04:00

Oh wow! You can't beat this weather (minus the pollen). It is going to be a great morning for a run. Please come out and join the RMEC tomorrow at 7:00 am. If you have not been to a group run for a while. . . or even if you have never been. Come join us!Where: Saturday, 7:00 am @ Harris Teeter Supported: Yes Weather: Forecast Routes: 3 Miles, 6 Miles, 9 Miles The forecast 56F at 7:00 am and

Good Luck to the Boston Crowd

2011-04-14T21:12:00.010-04:00

The RMEC is fortunate to have six club members racing this coming Monday in the Boston Marathon. Lets all wish Ashley, John, Derek, Dave, Brian, and Jeff a great race. If you can work it out to watch the Boston Marathon on Monday, I highly recommend it. It will get you excited for doing one of your own. You can also sign up to track athletes online. You will need their bib numbers to do this:

Tar Heel and Flying Pirate Results

2011-04-14T15:09:00.001-04:00

The RMEC had a good group of runners out racing this past weekend. We were running anything from 4-milers, to 10-milers, to half marathons. Below are the results: Tar-Heel 10M 1:17:37 Scott Wingfield 1:18:00 Greg Delbridge 1:22:03 Leigh Anne Wingfield 1:27:15 Jon Shingleton 1:37:17 Brad Weisner 1:38:11 Amber Shingleton 1:43:05 Elaine Weisner 1:43:43 Misty Schmitt 1:53:31 Eric Ghiloni

HAT RUN RSVP: Saturday 7:00 am @ Teeter

2011-04-08T09:13:00.001-04:00

Lots of RMEC members are racing this weekend (Tar Heel 10 Miler and Flying Pirate), but we should still have a big crowd on Saturday enjoying this beautiful weather. Accuweather is calling for 57F at 7am and 59F by 10am. Can't beat that.Where: Saturday, 7:00 am @ Harris Teeter Supported: Yes Weather: Forecast Routes: 13.4 Miles try this link too If the weather wont get you out the door, then

RACE RESULTS: Tarboro 5k

2011-04-08T08:53:00.001-04:00

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 -

Umstead 100 Report - CONGRATS FRANK!

2011-04-05T10:49:00.001-04:00

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

Under Four Weeks Until the Relay

2011-04-05T10:28:00.001-04:00

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

Race Report: Movin' For Community Outreach 5k

2011-04-02T21:34:00.000-04:00

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

REPOST: Runners. Yeah, We're different.

2011-04-02T13:45:00.000-04:00

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

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

2011-04-01T08:54:00.001-04:00

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

Umstead 100 or Bust!

2011-04-01T08:02:00.001-04:00

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

Tobacco Road Race Report #4

2011-03-29T21:30:00.000-04:00

Mommy Endurance Submitted by: Elizabeth Fuson Being a mom is a full-time job. All parents (especially moms) know how difficult it can be to put your needs first when you have young children…I think most of us would agree that we “need” to run if not for our physical health, for our sanity! I have been told by my children on more than one stressful occasion, “Mommy, you need to go for a run!” I

Tobacco Road Race Report #3

2011-03-25T09:48:00.002-04:00

Soak Up The ExperienceA race report by Ursula Forrester Every race is a new experience. And that experience is unique for every person there. Last Sunday was the Tobacco Road marathon and half marathon (3/20/11). It struck me so clearly at this race, over and over, that every person competing and completing an endurance race has a story to tell. It's so personal. Sometimes my goal going into a

RUN RSVP: Saturday 03/26 @ Teeter

2011-03-25T09:03:00.001-04:00

With all of the racing, it has been several weeks since we have had a big group run. With tomorrow's forecast, it might be one more week before the group grows. . . Tomorrow is looking like a cold wet day. Where: Saturday, 7:00 am @ Harris Teeter Supported: Yes Weather: Forecast Routes: 4 Miles, 9 Miles, 14 Miles We are using the routes from several weeks ago, so please review them. They are

Tobacco Road Results

2011-03-25T08:55:00.007-04:00

We had a lot of RMEC members racing this weekend. There are simply too many to write a summary about everyone, so instead I just posted the results below. Numbers can be deceiving, so let me mention a couple of things before you scan ahead. . . We had three injuries before or during the race. Everything from knees, calf muscles, and ribs. We had at least one runner coming off the flu. We have

RACE REPORT #2: Tobacco Road Marathon

2011-03-24T21:20:00.000-04:00

Submitted by: Tracy Proctor March 20th, 7:25 A.M. I am waiting for the race to start, or should I say finish. For me, this one started months ago. I’m not certain if it was the ride home from Beach 2 Battleship with Kinnie as we discussed the need to change my fueling strategy and asthma medicine, or the day I sat with Patti at Via Cap, strategizing my training plan. “