I hope everyone had a fantastic Christmas!!
Join us tonight for the final Wednesday run of 2012! As always, we will begin at 6:15 pm from Town Hall and conclude the evening with dinner at Unclde Bud’s. Don’t forget your reflective gear and dress warm as it is predicted to be 34 degrees when we begin!
There is an opportunity this weekend for NRC runners to not only get some miles in but to do it for a great cause as well. Some are planning to run the 26.4.26 this Saturday in remembrance of those who died at the Sandy Hook elementary school. The event takes place at 8am and consists of a 6.5 mile loop, where participants can get in 6.5/13/19.5/26 miles. Runners are also encouraged to bring a minimum of $1 per completed mile, all of which will be donated to the families of the victims. The run location is LP Field with start time at 8am. Donations can be made the morning of the run beginning at 6:30am. A course map can be found here: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/160736384
For those staying in Nolensville, this is what I know so far…
Scott Alexander and Erin Pryor will be running from Mama’s Java starting at 7am to run 8 miles, low 9’s for pace
Have a great weekend NRC!!
This week marks the last Wednesday run with NRC before Christmas. So… it seems only appropriate to celebrate a little Feliz Navidad at Campo Azul for our post run meal!
Start off the evening by joining us at 6:15 p.m. from Town Hall to run a few miles with great people!
Cya then and as always…Run Happy!
~ If you want to become the best runner you can be, start now. Don’t spend the rest of your life wondering if you can do it. ~ Priscilla Welch
We have been very lucky the past couple of weeks with mild temperatures. However this Wednesday appears to be quite different as father winter is finally paying a visit to middle TN. It’s time to pull out your cold gear and head to Town Hall for a mid-week run with NRC. Hope to see everyone Wednesday at 6:15 pm! After the run this week, we will be meeting at Uncle Bud’s for our post run meal.
Run Happy All!
….I found the following on MarathonRookie.com and thought it was some good information to share. Enjoy!
“For many of us, cold weather has arrived or is on the way. My favorite time of year! The cooler weather is welcomed by most as relief from those hot summer running days. However, some days can be just plain cold.
Be smart and use your best judgment as to whether or not to run when you have a cold or feel like you might be getting sick. Sometimes it can feel good knowing you ran or made your scheduled training run even though you were sick, but it could lead you to getting sicker and missing a week of training rather than only one day. If you are training for a race, a big part of training is breaking down your body and it recovering to become stronger. As you break down your body, your immune system may weaken and make you more susceptible to becoming sick. Keep this in mind when considering whether or not to run when you are sick. Missing a single run is always better than missing 1-2 weeks while you are laid up in bed sick.
Dress appropriately to keep yourself warm, but not hot – and cool, but not cold. Naturally, our bodies generate heat as we run. It is okay to be a little cool at the start of a run knowing we will warm up, but if in doubt, go ahead and take along a pair of gloves and a cap (or toboggan) so you do not find yourself shivering late in the run. If you find the gloves are not needed, you can easily stuff them in your pants and run on. Applying Chap Stick to your lips might be a good idea too.
Just because we may not sweat as much during cold days does not mean we can cut back on fluid consumption. Be sure to continue hydrating after runs and that you get your body weight back to within a half-pound or equal to what it was before the run by consuming water or sports drink following the run.”
I am constantly amazed at the growth of what was once our little Nolensville running group. Little?… we are no longer! Given that we have so many runners now, there are always race announcments and supportive words to be given to our fellow NRCers. This weekend many are going to Huntsville to either run or cheer for those participating in the Rocket City Marathon. Best of luck to everyone! Can’t wait to hear about your experiences!
“The thirst you feel in your throat and lungs will be gone minutes after the race is over. The pain in your legs within days, but the glory of your finish will last forever.” ~ Author Unknown
For those sticking around for local running… Danielle, myself, and Erin Pryor will be running 8ish miles in the low 9’s for pace beginning at 6:00 am from Mama’s Java tomorrow. If I hear of other plans, I will post later.
Looking forward to seeing everyone Saturday evening for our 2nd Annual Christmas Party!
…and one final note…Congratulations goes out to Mike and Amy Owsley on the birth of our newest NRC member!! More reasons to celebrate!!
Run Happy All!
Hello NRC!! There has been many requests for Amicos this week for carb loading as we have several runners heading to Huntsville this weekend for the Rocket City Marathon. Join us tonight at 6:15 pm for a run of a few miles at whatever pace you prefer beginning from the Nolensville Town Center. Stick around to join in the post run meal at Amicos!
Happy Friday NRC! It’s time to talk about weekend running plans. Tomorrow (December 1st) many NRC runners will be heading to historic downtown Franklin to represent in the …
Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk for Arthritis & 1 Mile Fun Run. Starting times are 9:00 AM 5K, 9:10 1 Mile Run/Walk. As always I would expect to see a large group of NRC participants!!
For others who may be sticking around Nolensville for longer training runs, here we go!
From Mama’s Java: John Pryor will be running 8 miles at an 8ish pace beginning at 7:00 am
Lauren and Shawn will be running 8 miles beginning at 8:00 am. 11ish for pace.
On Sunday from Mama’s Java: David Dye will be running 10 miles at an 8:30ish pace beginning at 7:00 am
Just a reminder that the 2nd annual NRC Christmas party will be held next Saturday evening from 6:00-10:00 P.M. at the Peacock Ballroom in Lennox Village. Dinner will be catered by Uncle Bud’s but will be a BYOB event (beer and wine only). The cost is $10 for adults and $5 per child. In addition, bring a board game appropriate for a teenager as we will be collecting these as a donation to help local Nolensville teens in need. Anyone bringing a game will be given a raffle ticket for a chance to win one of several prizes!
Welcome to NRC Wednesday! It’s time once again to meet, eat, and run. See you all 6:15 pm at Nolensville Town Hall to run a few miles with grerat people! We love to see new faces and there is always a pace place for every runner. Tonight after the run we will be going to Campo Azul to enjoy some chips and salsa and maybe even a margarita or two! Enjoy!
Happy Running all 🙂