Columbus Roadrunners

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Red Nose Half Marathon Packet Pick Up and Updates

Red Nose Half Marathon Saturday Jan 9, 2016 Race starts at 8am

 

Packet Pick up Friday, Jan 8 at Big Dog Running Co, 1104 Broadway from 12 noon until 8 pm.

Packet pick up Saturday, Jan 9 in median in front of Big Dog Running Co, 1104 Broadway from 630 am til 745 am – CLOSES SHARPLY at 745 am!

Instructions at 750 am, National Anthem will be sung at 755 am, race starts at 8am

Yes we ordered extra shirts – they are ona 1st come 1st served basis – if you did not pay for a shirt a shirt was not reserved for you. Cost of shirt is $25. Long Sleeve Red Technical shirt.

The course had to be changed due to safety concerns on the Riverwalk from the flooding we experienced. Our city worked hard to clean it to have it ready for race time BUT safety is most important. We have published the course on Columbus Roadrunners & Big Dog Running facebook sites. Due to the changes please make sure you adhere to volunteers instructions. There are points on the course that you will be passing other runners going opposite directions.

Bikers will lead the way. We will have a couple in the middle of the course & one as sweeper at the end.

Bathrooms on course: Rotary Park & 14th St Bridge

Bathrooms at start of race:

10 port-a-potties will be located on Broadway – North of Big Dog Running in the median near the gazebo. Big Dog Running has two bathrooms, Iron Bank Coffee has two bathrooms. Ride On Bikes has a bathroom & Ride On will open at 7 am.

There are 4 locations for water stops – 3 you will pass twice – approximate mileage – water stops will have water & lemon-lime Powerade – there will be limited nutrition at 7.25 stop in teh form of GU, Beans & sliced oranges

1) 2 miles

2) 3.5

3) 5.75

4) 7.25 – limited nutrition

5) 9

6) 10.5

7) 12

The first 1000 will receive a medal – your BIB must be on the FRONT for you to receive a medal. If we have over 1000 runners & you do not receive a medal – you will have the option to pay $10 & have one shipped to you – it must be paid by Monday Jan 11 by check payable to Columbus Roadrunners, cash, or Credit Card. It is your responsiblity to make sure we get your name & address.

There will be 4 timing mats to cross on the course located at the following approximate mile marker: Start, 4.5 miles, 10.5 miles & Finish. It will be chip start & chip timed.

The are Pacers for this course they will be wearing bright yellow shirts & will be lined up by time by 745 am on Broadway.

Awards will be at the stage in the median in front of Big Dog Running Co at 11am.

Course closes at 1130 am.

Medical will be located at the Start & Finishof the race & at Rotary Park.

Bottled water will be just after you receive your medal. Snacks will be in the median. Extra coolers will be with snacks to refill your water bottles.

Most of the volunteers will be wearing a lime green shirt, lime green hoodie or a Red RWB shirt. When you see a volunteer say THANKS!

Thanks for coming to run the 10th Annual Red Nose Half Marathon! Run Happy!

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January: PUSH Yourself!

January’s  challenge is to push yourself. This month’s challenge is, of course, a PUSH UP challenge!

Beginners: If you find the daily total too difficult, do as many as you can, or break into smaller sets morning & evening.

Think the challenge is too easy? Do the Challenge morning & night or add a set of squats.

Good Form Push Ups: Lie prone on the ground with hands placed as wide or slightly wider than shoulder width. Keeping the body straight, lower body to the ground by bending arms at the elbows. Raise body up off the ground by extending the arms. Repeat.

Day 1: 5 Day 2: 8 Day 3: 11 Day 4: 14 Day 5: rest
Day 6: 15 Day 7: 18 Day 8: 21 Day 9: 24 Day 10: rest
Day 11: 25 Day 12: 28 Day 13: 31 Day 14: 34 Day 15: rest
Day 16: 35 Day 17: 38 Day 18: 41 Day 19: 44 Day 20: rest
Day 21: 45 Day 22: 48 Day 23: 51 Day 24: 54 Day 25: rest
Day 26: 55 Day 27: 58 Day 28: 61 Day 29: 64 Day 30: rest
Day 31: 75        

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Challenge Yourself in 2016

Every year, people make New Year’s Resolutions. Get fit. Be more active. Eat better. But how many of us actually keep those goals? This year, CRR has decided to make life easier for you by taking the guess work out of where to start and getting you on track. Each month, we will provide you with a new way to challenge yourself.

Part of the discouraging factor in most resolutions is that people try to plan an entire year of how to resolve an issue and just get flustered before they even get to start. With the CRR Challenge Yourself 2016 plan, you’re not looking ahead at what you’re going to be doing or where you should be at come May or October, you’re just focusing on what’s important now. We’ll prepare challenges and post them for you monthly. The best part: you take it one day at a time.

So check the website and facebook page regularly for the schedules as a new challenge will be presented each month! Here’s to a new you in 2016!

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Red Nose Course Map

Check it out! The 10th Annual Rednose Half Marathon course map is now up! If you haven’t signed up for this AWESOME FREE race, it’s not too late! Register here.

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CRR Christmas Social

You are invited to attend the CRR Christmas Social
Sunday, Dec 13 at

Big Dog Running North

6:00 pm

Food, Drink & Friendship

We will have cookies for the children to decorate.

All that attend will receive swag!

See you there!

 

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Tips For Running In Costumes

Halloween is upon us and many races are popping up around this time that involve running in costumes, whether it be a zombie run, a Halloween race, or even people getting excited about turkey trots and Christmas races. If you have never ran in costume, it is both hilarious and a new challenge to running. It is also very much the grown-up equivalent to the Halloween parades in school where each class gets up and goes around to show off their costumes.kimrosella

Here in Columbus, residents are getting ready for the annual Big Dog Howl, tonight in front of Big Dog Running Co. on Broadway. This is a local favorite race, complete with the typical assortment of awards for elite runners, masters, and age group winners, but there’s also a few surprises along the way. Following the race is the Columbus Roadrunner’s October social, which will include a full-out Halloween party for runners including snacks, drinks, and a lot of people gathering to admire each other’s costumes.

Here’s a few tips for racing in costume:

Wear something that’s comfortable that fits right. If your plan is to run in a gorilla suit or as Santa, more power to you! Just remember, you’ll get hot in there. Take precautions when wearing heavy weight materials and be sure to stay hydrated.

Avoid costume elements or accessories that may be dangerous to yourself or others. No one wants to trip on a costume’s tail, or get tangled up in hanging parts, beads, or get poked by a sword, pitchfork, or see you fall on your hilariously awesome oversized clown shoes… unless that’s what you’re going for…flintstones

Be family friendly. Most races include adults running, but there are often kids as spectators. While some people may find certain costumes hilarious, they may be inappropriate for kids to see.

By all means dress up as a group! If you have a really great idea for a group costume and want to run with your friends, do it! Most racers and spectators really appreciate a well-thought-out group costume.

Dress to impress and to have fun! Remember, you’re here to have fun! Embrace your inner fairy princess, vampire, or whatever behooves you! It doesn’t matter if you’re going for sweet, sassy, silly, or scary, come out and have fun!

Be sure to come out to the Big Dog Howl tonight to run in your best costume! Don’t forget about other race opportunities you may want to dress up at during the Winter Series, including the Harris County Turkey Trot in November and the Big Dog Jingle in December.

 

If you plan on coming:

Big Dog Howl 5K

Friday, Oct. 30, 2015globetrotters

8:00 PM

Same Day Packet Pick Up:

Big Dog Running Co on Broadway

Noon – 7:55

Same Day Registration:

6:30 – 7:55

Cost: $30

Award Ceremony starts at 8:50PM

Award Categories: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall, 1st masters, under 14, 15-19, 10-yr age groups up to 60+; all Male and Female categories, plus Best Costume!

Columbus Roadrunners October Social to follow immediately after race.

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CRR Winter Series

What: 2016 Columbus Roadrunners Winter Series
November 14, 2015 – Harris County Turkey Trot 5K/10K – 9AM
December 19, 2015 – Big Dog Jingle 5K – 9AM
January 16, 2015 – MLK 5K – 10AM
February 6, 2015 – SuperBowl 5K/10K – 10AM (Required)
Distance: 5K & 10K
Registration Start Time: 7:30 AM
Race Start Time: 9:00 AM
Cost: CRR members: $80 Nonmembers: $95
Award Categories: Runners must run 3 out of 4 of the races (the SuperBowl 5K/10K is required) to be eligible for Series Awards. Series awards will be given at the end of the Series along with a Celebration Party in February. There will be awards for top 3 overall, masters, winner in 10 year age groups – all male and female – based on a point system. A medal will be awarded to everyone completing all 4 races.
T-Shirt: Shirts for all races plus a Winter Series shirt
Early Packet Pick Up: The day before each race at Big Dog Running Co on Broadway from 12-6pm
More info Contact: Carolee Luther at caroleeluther@gmail.com

Register online: runsignup.com

Register by mail: 2015 Winter Series Registration Form

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CRR Summer Series Celebration

You are invited to attend the CRR Summer Series Celebration, Sunday, August 23, 2015 at 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Series party will be held across from 11th & Bay at Band Area. Food & Drink will be provided. Awards ceremony will be held at 5pm. Come out for the food, friendship, and celebrate the end of another successful summer series! Special bonus:   Winter Series will be announced & open for registration!

 

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Runner’s Reflections: Holly’s Story

Holly Hattaway after she completed her first 5 mile run.

Holly Hattaway after she completed her first 5 mile run.

A year ago, Holly Hattaway started a Couch to 5K program. She came in with no confidence and doubted her abilities to continue. Her first day out, she felt like she was struggling just to run 1 minute without stopping, but thanks to perseverance, great coaching, and accountability from her new-found running buddies, she was able to not only complete the C25K program, but go further with her running. Now Holly can run over 50 minutes non-stop and has her eyes set on completing a half-marathon.

Holly, who claims to be a slow-but-steady runner, said, “I always thought one day it is going to be easy. I learned quickly, it’s never easy. You just get better. I think that’s important.”

Even with her progress, she still has off days, but realizes that is just a part of being a runner. Some days she feels she is struggling, but she feels like a winner once she hits the track. Her confidence in her abilities has boosted significantly. “I am by far one of the slowest ones in the group, but that doesn’t bother me because I know I am faster than the person reading this article that never had the guts to give the program a shot.”

 

If you have a running story about a success you would like to share, send it to jenteague.357@gmail.com.

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The Numbers Game

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Ask any runner to tell you something about their last run and you’re guaranteed to get information pertaining to numbers. From bib numbers to mileage, runners are constantly talking about numbers.

Ask a runner to tell you about their nutrition or hydration and they’ll throw out numbers like needing to drink so many ounces per mile or eat a GU at mile 8.

Ask a runner about their gear and they’ll let you know whether they have a Garmin Forerunner 15 or Forerunner 610. They’ll even tell you how many miles they’ve logged on their device.

Ask a runner about their shoes and they’ll talk about how they have a 12mm heel drop, or a 0mm heel drop. Or maybe they’re now running in a Mizuno Wave Runner 11. Again, with the numbers!

Ask a runner how they train and you’ll hear about running 30 – 60 minutes on tempo days, or 3 hours on a long run, which they woke up at 5:00am to beat the 89° temperatures expected at 8:00am.

Runners love numbers whether they know it or not. It’s like an unwritten law of running that if you run, you will become obsessed with numbers. In the end, it’s a big numbers game and every number counts.