Every Wednesday, NRC meets at Mama’s Java at 6:15 p.m. to run a few miles around Nolensville! Stick around afterward to grab a bite to eat. It’s always great to hear how everyone’s training is going or about any new milestones that have been achieved!
Running plans are in! Last week we had an incredible turnout despite the weather conditions. I hope that everyone has had a chance to thaw out by now! From the sounds of it, there are quite a few people getting some miles in. Although several may be starting early from various points and times in Nolensville, I will focus on those starting close to 7:00 a.m. If you are looking for earlier options, routes outside of Nolensville or Sunday run options, I encourage you to read or post comments on the NRC Facebook page! ‘Nuff said, here we go!!
From Mama’s Java….
6:30 a.m. Megan will be running 16 miles between a 8:30 to 9:00 minute pace
6:45 a.m. Kelli and Shaun plan to run 8 miles at a 11:00 to 11:30 pace
7:00 a.m. There is a sizable group running 10-11 miles that will all start together. Scott will lead the 10:00 pace group. I will be shooting for about a 9:30ish pace.
7:30 a.m. Terry and Kathy will be running 4-6 miles at about a 10:30-10:45 pace
We hope to see everyone there! Run happy 🙂
Our NRC Wednesday run will be somewhat divided this week. The good thing is we will not only take over the streets of Nolensville with blinking lights, reflective gear and head lamps but the streets of Brentwood too! There is a group of us who have signed up for a free clinic at Fleet Feet on good running form. The clinic begins at 6:00 p.m. We plan to run in Brentwood after the clinic. Miles and route TBD.
In addition, several who did not sign up will still be running at 6:15 p.m. from Mama’s Java! Megan and Amy O have volunteered to help assemble pace groups since Scott will be at Fleet Feet.
Good luck with your goals this week… 🙂
“Anything is possible, but you have to believe and you have to fight.” – Lance Armstrong
Despite the fact that winter has finally arrived to middle Tennessee, NRC will run!! The possibility of dodging some snowflakes just adds some interest, right?? 🙂
Bundle up! And don’t forget to hydrate. Despite the colder temps, it is still important.
Running plans from Mama’s Java…
6:15 a.m. I will be running 5 miles at a 9:00 minute pace returning back to Mama’s Java at 7:00 a.m. to pick up others who may want to join
7:00 a.m. Kelly Dever, Amy Owsley, Danielle, and Lorena plan on running 9-10 miles at a 10:00 pace
7:00 a.m. Scott and I will be running 11-13 miles with pace ranges starting in the mid 9’s and finishing the 8’s
7:30 a.m. Terry and Kathy will be running 3-4 miles at a 10:20 pace
As always, I will update as I learn more!
Looking Ahead! Next Wednesday (February 15th), many of the NRC group (Scott, myself, etc) will not be meeting for the run from Mama’s Java. Fleet Feet is holding a free clinic on good running form that many have signed up for. We may be running after the clinic around Brentwood. Stay tuned for details! 🙂 You are still welcome to run at the regular 6:15 time from Mama’s Java to keep some headlamps lighting up the streets of Nolensville. We will be back to the reguluar schedule on the 22nd.
And don’t forget to stretch! Sunday at Nolensville United Methodist 4:00 p.m. – Free Yoga with Erin Pryor!
Hope to see everyone tonight for our regular Wednesday night run beginning at 6:15 from Mama’s Java!
Saturday running plans are in! As always, use your best judgment with the weather. Check the NRC Facebook page in the morning in case people post news about changing plans.
From Mama’s Java…
6:00 a.m. Megan will run 18 miles at an 8:30/9:00 minute pace
6:30 a.m. Scott will begin his 17 mile run at a 10:00 pace
7:00 a.m. Scott will be back at Mama’s Java to pick up others who want to join at a 10:00 minute pace
I will post any updates that I learn throughout the day!
Best of Luck to Erin Pryor (and anyone else, of course) running in the Fangtastic 5K! Busta’ Move!!
It’s Wednesday and time to run with NRC! At 6:15 tonight we will meet at Mama’s Java to run between 3 and 6 miles. Our group has been growing so much lately, the streets of Nolensville have been filled with the glow of head lamps! If you are new to the group there are plenty of different paces to choose from. Scott Alexander does a great job prior to the run making sure everyone has someone to run with! No excuses, lace up your shoes and meet us there! 🙂
We are happy to report that the NRC Member of the Month is back! Last year we got to know several fellow runners and we’re excited to continue this tradition in 2012. Now, my NRC siblings, as with any good clan, you know you’re one of the family when you get put to work… so I consider it an honor that Scott has passed on the opportunity to highlight one of our own for the monthly column to me. Each month, by the luck of the draw, we’ll all learn a little bit more about our fellow wandering, yet warmhearted, and of course, workout addicted running crew. So here it goes…(and don’t forget to click on each link for some extra entertainment!!)
JANUARY NRC Member of the Month
I’m so psyched to kick things off and although it is already “technically” like the last day of January, I hope you will allow me to introduce you to the January NRC Member of the Month. Okay, so you’ll never guess who I saw at Mama’s Java last Wednesday night. No, not Michelle Obama or Chrissy Haslam… nope, I got to sit and talk with none other than the First Lady of NRC – Kelli Alexander! With all the charm, poise, intelligence, and beauty worthy of this title, Kelli sat across from me in that buzzing coffee shop surrounded by the warm smells of
Paninis and peanut butter wraps, and opened up about her life pre-Nolensville, the joys of running and yes, even her bucket list!
Kelli was born and raised in southeast Nashville, a.k.a Brentioch. Her and her two sisters, who have also stayed in the middle TN area, are still close and have run 3 half marathons together. During her formative years at Apollo Junior High, Kelli met the love of her life, Scott Alexander (only she didn’t know it yet. It would be another six years of signing each other’s yearbooks before the two would become an item! So romantic, right?!)
After high school, Kelli became a Blue Raider and hit the books at Middle Tennessee State University. She graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice, which explains her love of mysteries. Kelli loves to read and when I asked her what types of books she read, Scott laughed and said she usually reads stories that involve people killing other people. I’m sure she’s usually solved the crime way before the last page, too!
Kelli works as a paralegal, managing a total of seven states and calling the shots on over 200 cases at any given time at Caterpillar Financial. Kelli is also an amazing mother to her sons, Ryne and Matthew. Both have followed in their parent’s footsteps, taking their journey for higher learning to the MTSU campus. (Don’t you know there are some great exchanges as they swap bragging rights with Scott on his other favorite team, the Black and Gold ‘Dores.)
As for running, it was only 5 years ago that Kelli tied up her Asics and started logging the miles. Since then, Kelli has done two full marathons, both in the windy city of Chicago in 2008 and 2011, NRC’s Ragnar Relay team in 2011 and too many half marathons to count. She can
often be seen running with her equally stylish, partner-in-crime, Shawn Berkau (see August ‘10 Mem of the Month). Her favorite race so far was the Women’s Half Marathon in St. Pete. I mean, how can you beat running alongthe beach with that beautiful Bay shore view!
Kelli loves to travel and could probably be an official tour guide in Vegas! In addition to her various trips to races and girl’s weekends away, she also takes a cruise with Scott every year. Still, there are a few things still on her bucket list. While Kelli exudes a quiet, calm that immediately puts you at ease, she is also one of the quickest wits I know. When asked about the limitless list of things she would like to do, she said, “Go on safari in Africa, take a tour of Italy, and NEVER do another marathon again!” Hilarious!!!
Of course, she was one of the original 4 NRC members back on that fateful March 2010 run and continues to support NRC by welcoming new runners, stashing water on routes for our summer runs, helping keep track of all our T-shirt orders, and so much more. She is currently training for the Mt. Carmel Half Marathon in April and will race “All Night Long” again with her Ragnar teammates in November. Thanks Kelli for the great interview and good luck with your training! I guess that’s a “wrap”… until next month!
Amy
Owsley