On Your Mark, Get Set, Go! RRKC Starts Saturday, July 30th

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We are looking forward to the start of another RRKC session where we can reconnect with our running buddies we missed over the summer and meet new runners who love to run as much as we do! 

Meet at 6:30 a.m. at Sport+Spine, 105th and Marty. We will be set up for a run distance of 1 - 16 miles. Run ends at 9:30 a.m. 

There is no relief from the high humidity and temperatures in the forecast. But don't worry, we got your back! We will have ice at our aid stations in addition to the electrolyte replacement and water that we normally provide.

Remember to arrive before the start time to in order to check-in. 

Not yet a member? That is OK. Go here to sign up. Want to do drop ins? That is OK too. It's $20.00 per run. Please note that training plans are not provided for drop-ins. 

For those that are missing the first run in order to race the KC Win triathlon, we wish you every success out there. You can DO IT! 

RRKC Fall 2016 Session Registration is OPEN

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It's time for the fall 2016 session! We are excited to welcome our returning and our new members!

There are a few changes this season that are highlighted in your handbook. Please note the following:

  • Personalized training plans will be provided per request (see below) in lieu of common training plans.
  • RSVP's for Saturday long runs are needed by Friday morning before the run and need to include your planned distance. 
  • Walkers are welcome, but there is a time limit for the course. For more details, check the handbook.  
  • There is no group trip planned for this session.

When you are filling out the membership application, include whether or not you want a personalized training plan. If so, fill out the application thoroughly including your current total weekly mileage and your longest run in the past month as well as your goals. It is advisable to do this ASAP if you want your plan before the start of the first run. Including the necessary information will expedite this process. 

To Join Fall 2016 RRKC go HERE. 

Attention Roadrunners! We need your input for RRKC 2016 Fall Session

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NYC Fall 2015

NYC Fall 2015

Fall session begins Saturday, July 30th and we are busy behind the scenes planning the best RRKC season yet. We are making a few changes this fall. In an effort to accommodate as many races and runners as possible, we ask that you please pop us an e-mail info@roadrunnerskc.com with the following by this Saturday, July 16: 

  • your planned race(s)
  • weekends you will NOT be training with us 
  • whether or not you will be doing speed/strength sessions with us on Tuesday nights

Looking forward to running with you all this fall!

Running Course Map Competition

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This competition is open to current and past members of RRKC. This is your chance to create a training run map for RRKC. If we decide to use your map this season, runners, volunteers and flaggers will rate the route. The route with the most votes will win a prize at the end of the season. 

Training run maps for a group are harder to create then you might think...Below are the guidelines. The course must be/have:

  1. Safe to flag (think about a driver having to get out at corners and flag in the dark, early a.m. and pick up Saturday late morning/afternoon in weekend traffic) 
  2. Safe to run (if busy road, must have sidewalks available - e.g. Ward Parkway) 
  3. Bathroom opportunities along the way (think porta potties, gas stations)
  4. Safe water stop areas (every 2 miles) 
  5. Enough parking space at the start
  6. Located in and around KC metro area
  7. Distance ranges from 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 or 20 miles
  8. Bonus - starts at or near yummy breakfast place

Maps must be submitted to Howie Erenberg howieerenberg@gmail.com and Coach Amy info@roadrunnerskc.com by Friday July 22, 2016.

Good Luck!