Summer Runnin' is Hot and Sticky but it's Mandatory!

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Fall training starts NOW! Believe it or not, it's time to ramp up if you plan to run a fall race and summer running is mandatory for success in October and November. RRKC summer runs start THIS weekend, June 9th. Details will be in Events once Howie, our map expert, is done creating some new routes from the CoachAmyPT clinic, our start location for June. Registration for group runs is open for June - October. Go HERE. 

The official group race this fall is Tulsa Route 66. It does sell out, so if you are thinking about it, you may want to take the plunge and register soon. If you are interested in heading up the group trip travel arrangements, let Coach Amy know. We need help! 

We also have a small group heading out to Silver Falls for a trail race. This is a TRAIL race - in every sense of the word TRAIL. The half is a mix of paved and gravel, but the full includes technical back country and creek crossings. Both races have significant steep elevation challenges. 

If you are planning on this race, consider back to back Saturday road and Sunday trail runs. Coach Amy suggests you invest in a pair of trail running shoes and a hydration pack. Note, the marathon distance is not open to walkers and has a seven hour and 30 minute time limit. Expect that you will run about two to three minutes per mile slower on trail v.s. road. If this is your first trail race, plan on doing a shorter distance 10K or 10 mile trail race this summer as part of your training. The Summer Run Toto Run is a great one!

If you are planning on Silver Falls, please let Coach Amy know.

Update on Hospital Hill!

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Peeps! Much to our dismay, we will not have an aid station this year. It is just one of those years where we don't have enough volunteer support. But no worries! We will try again next year. To all those running, remember to listen to your body and stay COOL! Word is that it is supposed to be slightly cooler than recent mornings and maybe a little rain but temps do climb up during the race. Pour water over your head and face at every aid station and adjust your pace accordingly. We do this for FUN so don't make yourself sick. See y'all next Saturday at Group Run. 

Hospital Hill Cheer Station

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Peeps! It's a busy year and we are down for the count on help. We need at LEAST three more volunteers available for our Get Lei'd Aid station. We need both supplies AND bodies. This is our last plea. If we don't have enough help, we will not be able to provide aid this year. We hope we can continue this fun tradition, but also understand that sometimes it just doesn't pan out and that's OK! If you can help, please email Coach Amy info@roadrunnerskc.com by Wednesday, May 30th so we can make our plans.