Inaugural MMRC Run, or First Run, Cold Run

November 7, 2009
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Intrepid runners of the MMRC Inaugural Group Run (from left): Dena, Blair (front), Tamara, Barefoot Josh, Iris (thanks, Photoshop!)

Allen Ginsberg once said, “First thought, best thought.” I guess I’m not a beat poet, because my first thought this morning was “go back to sleep.” Maybe the second thought would be better…

“It’s too cold outside.” Nope.

“Make coffee.” Ding ding ding! Third thought, best thought.

Iris and I managed to make our way to Farris Park, only one minute late. Let the record show: In attendance for the inaugural MadMayo Running Club Group Run were Josh (me) and Iris Sutcliffe, Dena and Blair Harris, and Tamara McLendon.

The sun had been up for maybe 20 minutes, and the lake was steaming. We were running into a Bob Ross painting. After about three-fourths of a mile we started to break up in our individual paces, and everyone ran between 60 and 70 minutes. We only stopped to sip some water, blow some noses, and do our best Gypsy Rose Lee impression, peeling off the layers as we warmed up.

There was little time for chit-chat after the run; our damp clothes were starting to freeze. The frost on my hat was very fashion-forward, I think. I might have to grow my beard long this winter, because what’s cooler than an ice beard? Or, for that matter, grosser, when you think about it?

It was a great start for the club.

The Route:
Farris Memorial Park, Mayodan. 1-mile loop around the pond. Scenic, rolling hills, good birding opportunities while running.

8 Responses to Inaugural MMRC Run, or First Run, Cold Run

  1. Barefoot Josh on November 7, 2009 at 5:24 pm

    Iris is so tiny! And stepping on my decidedly non-barefoot toe!

    Leaf-covered rocks + 32 degrees – ninja in my feet = vibram’s. Need more ninja in feet.

  2. Tamara on November 8, 2009 at 8:04 am

    Ninja? In feet? I’m a simple caveman and don’t understand your ninja ways.

    Two thoughts:

    1. Iris IS tiny! And I’m, uh, not. That’s what I said when I saw that picture.

    3. Thanks for making it out there so early, guys. It was a beautiful morning, and a great way to start the club. :)

  3. Barefoot Josh on November 8, 2009 at 8:20 am

    And

    B. Blair is Nanook of the North, running around practically naked.

  4. Dena on November 8, 2009 at 8:23 am

    Here’s how clueless I am – I didn’t even catch that it was photoshopped until I read it. Um, yeah Dena, who was taking the picture then? I sense a “Big Duh” sort of nickname in my future.

    That aside, lovely run, lovely friends, great start to the group!

  5. Tamara on November 8, 2009 at 12:16 pm

    Dena, either it was PhotoShopped or she’s a vampire. No shadow! Scary!

  6. MMRC on November 8, 2009 at 12:56 pm

    MMRC welcomes all—even vampires!

  7. Dena on November 10, 2009 at 2:28 pm

    Ooh.. we must give Iris some “vampira” nickname in honor of her casting no shadow.

  8. MMRC on November 10, 2009 at 2:53 pm

    As a former goth, that would be very appropriate!

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2/4: Charlotte Ultra Run (6 Hours), Charlotte, NC
2/4: Popsicle Run 5K, Mocksville, NC
2/11: Groundhog Gallop Half Marathon & 8K, Trail race at Northeast Park, Gibsonville
2/12: Valentine's Day Massacre Marathon & Relay, Country Park, Greensboro
3/2: Outer Banks Graveyard 100 (100-Miler/100K), Outer Banks, NC
3/10: Lilly's Run 5K & Half Marathon, Bur-Mil Park, Greensboro
3/17: Search for the Carolina Mountain Goat 12K Trail Race, Hanging Rock, Danbury, NC
3/17: Pounding Pavement for PanCan 5K, Western Guilford High School, Greensboro
3/17: St. Leo School 5K & 10K, Winston-Salem
3/24: Martinsville Half Marathon & 5K, Martinsville, VA
3/24: Easter Seals Cool Runnings 5K, Mount Airy, NC
3/25: NC Half Marathon at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Run on all three tracks—speedway, dirt track, and drag strip! Green flag waves at the speedway starting line; take the checkers on pit road. Blinking-light finisher's medal! Charlotte
4/21: Rockingham County GoFar 5K, Reidsville
4/21: Blue Ridge Marathon & Half Marathon, Roanoke, VA
4/28: Owl's Roost Rumble Half Marathon & 3.5-Miler, Bur-Mil Park, Greensboro
5/5: New River Marathon & Half Marathon, Todd, NC.
6/2: Blue Points 5K on the Runway, PTI Airport, Greensboro
6/2: Run the Ridge 5K, Oak Ridge
6/23: Eastern Divide Ultra 50K. Trail race; starts at Pembroke, VA, finishes at Mountain Lake Conservancy, west of Blacksburg.
6/30: Freedom Run 10K & 2-Miler, Downtown Greensboro
7/4: Rotary Club July 4th 5K, Kernersville
10/6: Triple Lakes 40-Miler, Marathon, Half Marathon, Bur-Mil Park, Greensboro
10/13: Cannonball Run Half Marathon & 5K, begins at Country Park, Greensboro
10/20 Rural Hall Flat & Fast 10K, Rural Hall, NC