RRKC News

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photo by JJ

photo by JJ

Our long run this weekend starts at the Brookside tennis courts at 7:00 a.m. We will be set up for 10 miles and are planning on a group breakfast at 9:00 a.m. at the Avenue Bistro. RSVP for breakfast info@roadrunnerskc.com by Friday morning so we can give them a heads up. 

Your goal this weekend is to reproduce race conditions as much as possible. Limit your time at the water stop - do not linger. If you are expecting to be running in heat, try to reproduce those conditions with a few more layers then usual. 

All those with a time goal for upcoming races, should plan to run the mid 50% at race pace. RTP this is your last "longish" training run. Next weekend/week you will be on your taper. 

Greg has volunteered as driver for the Run Across America and Mo has already signed up as one of our runners. Our goal is to have as many runners as possible and maybe a few to cheer on! Take a look at the details here. 

RRKC is Running Across America!

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Calling all RRKC runners current and past! We'd love for you to join us in our leg of Run Across America! RRKC is running one stage of this coast to coast race to help families and communities. Here are the details: 

  • The race distance is 9.5 miles (you can run a shorter portion)
  • Date is Wednesday, May 18th
  • Start time is around 9:20 PM (yes, PM).  Don't wimp out over the time! It's a once in a lifetime event.
  • Start location is at 143rd and Blackbob and will end at 143rd and State Line. The course is slightly different from that on the website.
  • No fund raising needed. But when you sign up it will ask you for a goal. Just pick a charity and a target. You will not be charged that amount. 
  • The race is $50.00 and includes a Run Across America t-shirt!

Join the United Relay Stage 251

Not interested in running? We could still use some drivers for water and travel support. Our goal is for 10 runners and 5 drivers! We are also looking for contacts in the media to share our event with the community. 

If you are planning to run with us, click on the link above to sign up for the race and let coach Amy know you are in. If you or a family member can help us with driving support or any other aspect of the race, please e-mail us at info@roadrunnerskc.com. 

Oh...and did I forget to mention? We will have some sort of theme...so maybe a costume will be in order. We will keep you posted. 

Let's Do This! 

Brookside Long Run March 19th

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It is springing up! That means our 6:30 a.m. start will be back in the dark. so remember your reflective gear. It looks like the temps are going to be perfect for running long with a chilly start. Wear layers you can peel off. 

FYI, our long run course has decreased from a 22 mile to a 20 mile course. This is another great opportunity to try out new race gear and experiment with nutrition. Meet at the Brookside tennis courts.