Hi all,

Our track/field booster club is sponsoring a race in the spring: Brave the Race.
I think some of you have run it in the past.  We offer half-marathon and 5K
options.

I was thinking that it would be better to abandon the half-marathon option in
favor of a 10K because the 10K would be easier to manage.  Plus, people running
a 10K expect less swag than for a half-marathon.  Also, I like the 10K option
because I don't know of many 10K's in the area and that might help draw more
runners.

Which race distance would you choose to offer if you had a choice: 10K or
half-marathon?

Thanks,

-Christian

10k

--- On Tue, 9/29/09, Christian Taylor <asdtaylor@...> wrote:

> From: Christian Taylor <asdtaylor@...>
> Subject: [LRRClub] Question for the experts
> To: "LRRC" <lrrclub@yahoogroups.com>
> Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2009, 12:12 PM
> Hi all,
>
> Our track/field booster club is sponsoring a race in the
> spring: Brave the Race.  I think some of you have run
> it in the past.  We offer half-marathon and 5K
> options. 
>
> I was thinking that it would be better to abandon the
> half-marathon option in favor of a 10K because the 10K would
> be easier to manage.  Plus, people running a 10K expect
> less swag than for a half-marathon.  Also, I like the
> 10K option because I don't know of many 10K's in the area
> and that might help draw more runners.
>
> Which race distance would you choose to offer if you had a
> choice: 10K or half-marathon?
>
> Thanks,
>
> -Christian
>
>
>      
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>     mailto:LRRClub-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com
>
>
>

On Sep 29, 2009, Kathi Franco <kmfishere@...> wrote:

Better have an ironclad wavier

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Here's an idea that I've had - a barefoot only cross-country race. Distance
could be anything - 5K and 10K are most common XC distances, and this would
truly be something unique. Do it in May so the grass has a chance to warm up and
runners have a chance to toughen their feet.

Sil






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From: asdtaylor@...
Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:12:44 -0700
Subject: [LRRClub] Question for the experts





















                   Hi all,



Our track/field booster club is sponsoring a race in the spring: Brave the Race.
I think some of you have run it in the past.  We offer half-marathon and 5K
options.



I was thinking that it would be better to abandon the half-marathon option in
favor of a 10K because the 10K would be easier to manage.  Plus, people running
a 10K expect less swag than for a half-marathon.  Also, I like the 10K option
because I don't know of many 10K's in the area and that might help draw more
runners.



Which race distance would you choose to offer if you had a choice: 10K or
half-marathon?



Thanks,



-Christian






















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I think that is a great plan, I like the 10K idea.

--- In LRRClub@yahoogroups.com, Christian Taylor <asdtaylor@...> wrote:
>
> We are hoping to bring back the Covered Bridge next October.  We could offer
the ten miler in the fall, and a 10K/5K option in the spring.  At least this is
what I think would be best.
>
>

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From: Christian Taylor

To: LRRClub@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 8:03 PM

Subject: Re: Re: [LRRClub] Question for the experts

 

We are hoping to bring back the Covered Bridge next October.  We could offer the ten miler in the fall, and a 10K/5K option in the spring.  At least this is what I think would be best. --- On Tue, 9/29/09, aklmmede@verizon.net <aklmmede@verizon.net> wrote: From: aklmmede@verizon.net <aklmmede@verizon.net> Subject: Re: Re: [LRRClub] Question for the experts To: LRRClub@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2009, 2:53 PM   Especially since the Covered Bridge Classic has gone away.... hopefully temporarily. On Sep 29, 2009, Kathi Franco <kmfishere@yahoo. com> wrote:   what a great idea! sure aren't many 10 milers --- On Tue, 9/29/09, Leo Lutz <leoruns@gmail. com> wrote: From: Leo Lutz <leoruns@gmail. com> Subject: Re: [LRRClub] Question for the experts To: LRRClub@yahoogroups .com Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2009, 1:53 PM How about a compromise-- offer a 10 miler.  It's a great distance.  Challenging yet manageable. On Tue, Sep 29, 2009 at 1:22 PM, sil simpson <csilrun@hotmail. com> wrote:   Here's an idea that I've had - a barefoot only cross-country race. Distance could be anything - 5K and 10K are most common XC distances, and this would truly be something unique. Do it in May so the grass has a chance to warm up and runners have a chance to toughen their feet. Sil   To: lrrclub@yahoogroups .com From: asdtaylor@yahoo. com Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:12:44 -0700 Subject: [LRRClub] Question for the experts   Hi all, Our track/field booster club is sponsoring a race in the spring: Brave the Race. I think some of you have run it in the past. We offer half-marathon and 5K options. I was thinking that it would be better to abandon the half-marathon option in favor of a 10K because the 10K would be easier to manage. Plus, people running a 10K expect less swag than for a half-marathon. Also, I like the 10K option because I don't know of many 10K's in the area and that might help draw more runners. Which race distance would you choose to offer if you had a choice: 10K or half-marathon? Thanks, -Christian Hotmail® has ever-growing storage! Don’t worry about storage limits. Check it out.

With all this talk about the lack of local 10k races, thought I 'd point out
this race up in Reading happening in 2 weeks.  Could be a good option. This used
to be one of the premier races back in the day before it was discontinued.  The
race brochure has a great photo of a bunch of mustached guys in dolphin shorts,
including a long haired Mark Amway.

Here's the details.

The Reading Hospital Road Run
Sunday, October 11, 2009 - 9:00 AM
Upcoming
Sunday, October 11, 2009 - 9:00 AM

Contact: 610-988-8477


It's Back... The Reading Hospital Road Run
10K & 5K Run/Walk
1-Mile Fun Run/Fitness Walk
Sunday, October 11, 2009
9:00 a.m. Start
(7:30-8:50 a.m. Registration)
Rain or Shine

A great family event...entertainment, food, fun!

Description:

Professional timing, calculated results, and course design by Pretzel City
Sports
Newly revised course through beautiful tree-lined streets in Wyomissing Borough
and the grounds of the Reading Public Museum
Flatter and prettier than ever before
Start/Finish at the Doctors Office Building on Seventh Avenue in West Reading
Food, fun, and entertainment for the entire family
Baby Joggers welcome for 1-Mile Fun Run/Fitness Walk
No bikes or dogs permitted on course
Mile splits, instant results (results on Pretzel City and The Reading Hospital
websites within 24-48 hours)
Wheelchairs permitted on 1-Mile course
Race Amenities:

High-tech wicking shirt for 10K and 5K pre-registration and post-registration
including day of run while supplies last. Shirts available online for 1-Mile
pre-registration for $10 each.
Refreshments for all runners at end of race.
Corporate-sponsored gift bag for registered participants.
Lead and sweep for each course.
Free parking available on all Hospital lots.
Clean portable bathrooms available.
For more information, call 610-988-4949 or download our brochure.

Online Registration at active.com.

To register in person, please call 610-988-8477, or visit Volunteers Services,
E-Building, Ground Floor (weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

All proceeds benefit projects of The Friends of The Reading Hospital.


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pbarber@...

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f: 717.396.1010
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peg_saunders
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 8:32 PM
To: LRRClub@yahoogroups.com
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I think that is a great plan, I like the 10K idea.

--- In LRRClub@yahoogroups.com, Christian Taylor <asdtaylor@...> wrote:
>
> We are hoping to bring back the Covered Bridge next October.  We could offer
the ten miler in the fall, and a 10K/5K option in the spring.  At least this is
what I think would be best.
>
>



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Yahoo! Groups Links

10k.

Preferably on the roads that are the first half of your 1/2 marathon - not the
uncommonly hilly second half. :)

--- In LRRClub@yahoogroups.com, Christian Taylor <asdtaylor@...> wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> Our track/field booster club is sponsoring a race in the spring: Brave the
Race.  I think some of you have run it in the past.  We offer half-marathon and
5K options.
>
> I was thinking that it would be better to abandon the half-marathon option in
favor of a 10K because the 10K would be easier to manage.  Plus, people running
a 10K expect less swag than for a half-marathon.  Also, I like the 10K option
because I don't know of many 10K's in the area and that might help draw more
runners.
>
> Which race distance would you choose to offer if you had a choice: 10K or
half-marathon?
>
> Thanks,
>
> -Christian
>

hi all-
after a stellar performance at the Hands on House half marathon, my old man,
John Markley, headed east with me for the PhillyCares boathouse row 5k.
We joined about 175 other good sports, and ran what had to be the prettiest 
race ever. We started and finished on Boathouse Row, along the Schuykill River.
We saw crewing teams for U Penn and Drexel working out while we ran.
We raced on bike trails and paths along the way, artfully dodging 
bikers,stroller pushers,inline skaters and joggers. How they all coordinated
wearing their ipods and ignoring us as we tried to circle past them was a
mystery. Made for a slower run.
Weather was sen-saysh, John placed 3rd in men 50-59(the day after doing Hands on
House half marathon!), and I took 1st in women 40-49.
cheers,
kathi

from the club mailbox

--- On Sun, 10/4/09, nancy stoltzfus <nancystoltzfus50@...> wrote:

> From: nancy stoltzfus <nancystoltzfus50@...>
> Subject: Covered Bridge Run
> To: lrrclub@...
> Date: Sunday, October 4, 2009, 9:16 PM
> Wanted to know if you could let anyone that has done
> the Covered Bridge run in the past or is interested in
> running the course to come out on Saturday, 
> October 17 at 9:00 to run this beautiful course.  The race won’t be
officially run this
> year but a few of us that have done it for many years still
> plan to run the course.
>
>  
> Runners can email
> me if they are interested in running the course.
>  
> Nancystoltzfus50@...
>
>
> --
> Nancy Stoltzfus
> nancystoltzfus50@...
>
>

here is a link to some photos i took at this year's race.
http://picasaweb.google.com/i.heart.trails/Conestoga2009

~aimee

from the club mailbox, mostly as an fyi.   no idea if the site is truly legit-so
do due diligence but if real, it represents an alternative to active.com and
more importantly, competition.  sooner or later the loop will be closed
completely when payments can be easily transmitted between entrant and lrrc.

--- On Tue, 10/6/09, Rob Lynch <roblynch@...> wrote:

> From: Rob Lynch <roblynch@...>
> Subject: Road Race Online Entries
> To: "rc@..." <rc@...>
> Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2009, 4:04 PM
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> We have been approached by a number of
> Race Directors over
> the past couple years asking us to develop an online entry
> Road Race system
> that is simpler than Active.com. We have now completed the
> system and we have
> received positive feed back from both the race directors as
> well as the
> athletes that are signing up. We are interested in working
> with someone in your
> area that would like to help promote our entry system. I
> have setup a test
> account, so you can go in and setup a sample race to see
> how it works.
>
>   
>
> Our website address is http://www.funfastfit.com
>
>
> Once you are there click on Management
> Login from the top of
> the page
>
> the test username is running
>
> the test password is club
>
>   
>
> Once you have created a race click on
> the Race List Link at
> the top of the page. You will now see a Web Link for the
> race you created and
> this is the link to the entry form. If you want to signup
> as a test runner just
> fill in the information and use 123456789 as the credit
> card number.
>
>   
>
> Of course we are interested in working
> with you on
> individual races, but as I mentioned above we are also
> looking to work with
> someone to help promote our product (you would receive 40%
> of the revenue
> generate from the entries).
>
>   
>
> Our company has been developing custom
> applications for 10
> years and have worked with fortune 500 companies (Best Buy
> / Geek Squad and
> Sprint PCS) to small businesses. Fitness is a passion of
> ours and has also
> factored into the focus of our company. I am happy to
> provide more information
> on our company.
>
>   
>
> If you have any questions or
> suggestions when you are
> setting up a race please let me know.
>
>   
>
> Thanks!
>
>   
>
> Rob
> Lynch
>
> Direct:
> 515.292.2360
>
> ASPi Solutions,
> Inc.
> | 
> 600 5th
>   Street Ste 300 |  Ames ,
>  IA 50010
>
> RobLynch@...  | www.funfastfit.com
>
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