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2nd Annual Phoenix 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run: May 22, Farris Park

Iris — Sat, 15 May 2010 04:53:37 +0000

Want a shot at winning an MMRC wicking tee? Run the 2nd Annual Phoenix 5K Race Against Cancer, sponsored by the McMichael High School History Club. Saturday, May 22, 10:00 a.m., Farris Park in Mayodan. Raffle! Hot dog lunch!

If you’ve never run at Farris Park before, this is a good beginner’s off-road run—the race follows the official 5K course of the McMichael HS cross country team. Rolling hills, grass, gravel of all sorts, sun, shade, etc. You might even spot a heron or pileated woodpecker around the pond.

Something for everyone: 5K run, 5K walk, and a 1-mile Fun Run. Awards for overall and age group winners.

Entry Fee: The 5k run/walk fee is $20 before May 18, $25 after that. The 1-mile Fun Run is $15 until the day of the event. Register for an event by May 18 to be entered into a raffle for a chance to win door prizes!

Hot dog lunch and awards ceremony follow the race!

Click here to download the registration form (PDF).

The Phoenix 5K Race Against Cancer benefits the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Click here to make a donation.

Unique 5K: PTI Run the Runway

Iris — Wed, 12 May 2010 22:18:31 +0000

Looking for a unique 5K? Just got word of this one from the folks at On the Mark Sports:

The PTI 5K Run on the Runway: Saturday, June 12 at PTI Airport in Greensboro. The event takes place on a certified 5K course. The event is part of the celebration to commemorate the completion of Piedmont Triad International Airport’s new 9,000-foot runway. Proceeds will benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in honor of Jay Kirby. The event is open to everyone.

8:00 AM – Runway 5K Run/Walk
9:00 AM – 1 Mile
9:15 AM – Kids Dash
9:30 AM – Awards and Prizes

Please allow adequate arrival time to include a shuttle ride to the race area.

Course Description. The PTI 5K Run on the Runway provides a smooth and flat surface. The entire race/walk course will be on the new 9,000-foot runway and will provide a close up view of the airport and surrounding area from the airfield. The course is wheelchair accessible and baby stroller friendly.

Click here to register >>

Monthly MMRC Farris Park Run/Walk

MMRC — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:34:04 +0000

UPDATE: First Farris run/walk postponed to March 20 due to poor trail conditions. Spring is right around the corner, so it’s time to start marking our calendars for regular group runs/walks! All levels of runners, run/walkers, and walkers are invited. We start together, but everyone goes at their own pace for as much time/distance as they like. Making time for these outings is a great way to keep your fitness plan on track—and meet new workout buddies!

First on the season’s agenda: Farris Park loops every third Saturday of the month, beginning February 20 March 20. The Farris Park trail is a gravel and dirt one-mile loop with a few small hills. The loop is about a mile, which makes it easy to know how far you’ve gone. The McMichael High School cross country team regularly trains at Farris, so you know it’s a good workout.

Who: Runners, run/walkers, and walkers. Dogs on leashes are welcome. Farris Park is also a great place to run/walk with your kids!
What: Monthly group run/walk
Where: Farris Park (see map here); meet in the parking lot by the snack bar
When: Third Saturday of every month, starting February March 20
Time: We’ll start running at 10:00 a.m. Arrive a few minutes early for hellos and stretching. If you’re late, just start running or walking. Run or walk as long as you like, for as many loops as you like.

Other important info: This is a casual group meetup, which means you should bring your own beverages and snacks. There’s no charge to meet up with MMRC for group run/walks, and you don’t need to register—just show up. Participation is at your own risk.

January Cake Run

MMRC — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 19:43:00 +0000

What: Casual group run with cake.
Where: Laps at Battleground and Country Parks in Greensboro, meeting in the parking lot on Old Battleground.
When: Saturday, January 23. Meet at 11 a.m. Cake will be served NOON FIFTEENish.
Why: Cake. I mean, birthdays. In January. This month, Tamara and Iris contemplate their lost youth.

How Many Miles Are 30 Flights of Stairs?

Iris — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:20:14 +0000

Looking for a different kind of hill work? Maybe indoors? Then you might be interested in Climb MS: Power Up the Tower on March 6 in Winston-Salem. It’s a chip-timed climb up 30 flights of stairs in Winston Tower. That’s right—30 flights of stairs. We don’t know how that translates to miles, but we do know that it means a mighty workout for your quads, lungs, and heart! Full info is at ClimbMSTriad.org.

Coincidentally, right next door to Winston Tower is the Reynolds Building (at left in the photo), which is a smaller version of the Empire State Building—the location of the New York Road Runners Empire State Run-Up. That one’s 86 flights, so consider the Winston your warm-up.

Join MMRC in the 1st Annual January 1 and Done

MMRC — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:41:21 +0000

Start 2010 on the right (or left) foot…

Join the MadMayo Running Club in the

1st Annual
January 1 and Done
Free 1-Mile Walk/Run

Downtown Madison … New Year’s Day … 11:00 a.m.

Get your resolution on at our fun and easy one-mile loop around downtown Madison. Walk, skip, crawl, or run. It’s up to you. Bring the kids! Bring Grandma and Grandpa! Bring the dog (on a leash, please)!

As with every MadMayo Running Club event, our world-famous free raffle will follow the walk/run. (Must participate and be present at the end to win.)

Meet-Up Location: The gazebo on Murphy Street between Franklin and Market (across from Dan River Coffee House)

RSVP (not required, but we’d like to get a ballpark guesstimate of how many folks will be joining us): info@madmayorunningclub.com

See you there!

Route for 11/21 MMRC Group Run

MMRC — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:59:15 +0000

Unless the ranks cry out in dissent, here is the loop for the November 21 MadMayo Running Club group run. A smidge over 3 miles, the route begins… with a hill. Why? Because some of us like to eat our brussels sprouts first and save the tasty pudding for last. In this case, the pudding takes the form of a scenic, flat finish near the river that brings us to the finish. Did you know that stretch along the river is part of the North Carolina Birding Trail? It’s a great spot for warbler watching during spring and fall migration.

Things to Know:
This is a casual club run, not a formal run, meaning no registration, no medals, no timing besides your watch. There are no water stations, no support staff. Roads will be open as this is an informal event: Watch out for and yield to cars/pedestrians/squirrels. We are all running at our own risk. Please arrived prepared to run accordingly: Bring your own beverages, snacks, etc.

MMRC is a loosely organized group of MadMayo residents—this is an informal club run where we all run as a group of friends. We’re looking forward to meeting new running buddies and hope you’ll join us for future group runs—and help us get the word out! The current group includes runners of varying speeds and abilities, so there’s someone to pace with no matter how fast or slow you run.

• Start and finish at the intersection of Murphy and Dalton Streets.
• The stretch along Decatur should be run on the sidewalk.
• We’ll be passing through Madison’s historic district on Hunter.
• The loop south of Academy is on gravel and will make you think you’re out in the country. Watch for bluebirds!
• The river loop begins with an unmanned, ungated, unlighted railroad crossing. LOOK BEFORE YOU CROSS!
• Most important, let’s hope for great running weather like this weekend!

See you at the intersection of Murphy and Dalton, 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 21.

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MMRC 11/21 Group Run
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Next MMRC Group Run Nov. 21 (Just in Time for ShineFest!)

MMRC — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:21:20 +0000

Join the MMRC gang on Saturday, November 21, at 10 a.m. for our next group run. Meet in downtown Madison at the intersection of Murphy and Dalton Streets (near Piedmont Distillers.) We’ll run three miles (give or take) around the metropolis of Madison. There will be a few hills, as well as a scenic stretch along the Dan River.

We’ve timed this group run to coincide with ShineFest, which is the brainchild of the Southern Culture Society, so you might want to hang out in downtown Madison for the day to enjoy old-time music, arts and crafts, BBQ (woot!), adult beverages, and even meet racing and moonshine legend Junior Johnson! Honestly, any time MMRC can schedule a group run around BBQ, moonshine, and Junior Johnson is a banner day. Join us! The full press release with meeting info is below.

MadMayo Running Club Group Run: November 21, 2009

MadMayo Running Club, a newly (and loosely!) organized group of runners based in Madison and Mayodan, invites runners of all levels to its next group run, on Saturday, November 21, at 10 a.m.

Join the MMRC gang for a fun and sometimes hilly three-mile run around Madison. Afterward, you might want to hang out in town for the day to enjoy old-time music, arts and crafts, and BBQ at ShineFest, hosted by the good folks at the Southern Culture Society. Rumor has it racing and moonshine legend Junior Johnson will be in town!

Who: Runners of all abilities and speeds
What: MadMayo Running Club 3-Mile Group Run
When: Saturday, November 21, 10:00 a.m.
Where: Meet at intersection of Murphy and Dalton St. (near Piedmont Distillers)
Why: Burn a few calories before pigging out on BBQ. Door prizes!
Cost: All MMRC group runs are free!

(Note: MMRC is not affiliated with or sponsored by ShineFest or the Southern Culture Society. We just love a good festival—especially when BBQ is involved!)

MadMayo Running Club (MadMayoRunningClub.com) welcomes runners, joggers, trotters, and walkers of all ages and abilities. From beginning joggers to hardcore marathoners, everyone’s invited! MMRC is based in Madison/Mayodan in Rockingham County, but members can live anywhere. To find out about scheduled group runs and other club events, visit MadMayoRunningClub.com or email info@madmayorunningclub.com.