November 4, 2008

Next Bootcamp Session Starts November 10th

Just an FYI - the next session of Bootcamp at Fitness Playground starts November 10th.

Call Annie at 919-360-1323 or email fitplayground@yahoo.com

Mebane Sessions:
Mon/Wed/Fri 5:30am
Mon/Wed/Fri 8am
Tue/Thurs 7pm & Sat 9am

Teen Bootcamp:
Mon/Wed/Fri 4pm

www.fitplayground.com

October 31, 2008

Trail Run this Sunday 11.2

Trail Run this Sunday at 11:30am at Cedarock Park in Burlington

Please RSVP by Saturday afternoon to mebanerunning@gmail.com if you plan to attend.

See you either Saturday at 7:30am at D'Stefanos or Sunday at 11:30am

October 20, 2008

Upcoming Races - November & December

There are lots of area races at the weather cools down! Post a comment below or send out an email if you are interested in attending as a group and / or carpooling.

Hopefully we will have some MRC t-shirts before the Run at the Rock!

  • Veterans' Day 5K
    Tuesday, November 11, 2008, 06:15 AM
    Ranson-Hamrick Cross Country Course at Finley Golf Course
    Chapel Hill, NC 27517
  • 2nd Annual Marcy Speer 3 Mile Fun Run / Walk
    Saturday November 22nd at 9am
    Al Buehler Trail at Duke University
    Proceeds benefit Triangle Day School & the Duke Center for Human Genetics
  • Run at the Rock 7 & 14 Mile Trail Run
    Saturday, December 6th at 9am
    Cedarock Park Burlington, NC
    (10.31 Update - Congrats to Mike, Annie, Linda, Charlie, Elaine & Wally for registering for the 7 miler!! My apologies if anyone was missed...let me know if this is the case. This race caps out at 750 and registration closes on November 28th, whichever comes first. As of 10/28, there were 362 people registered. Register early for this popular event.)

The MRC will be hosting trail runs at Cedarock Park on Sundays and at Lake Michael during the week. Keep your eyes on the website for dates, times and locations. Anyone interested in organizing some trail runs? Send an email!

October 19, 2008

Cannonball Half Marathon and 5K Results

Congratulations to the Mebane Running Club & Fitness Playground participants in the Cannonball Run on October 18th, 2008 in Greensboro.

Results below and online: Finish #, Name, place in category, chip time, gun time, difference, pace

Half Marathon
148 Stephanie Rankin 3 F 50-54 1:54:04 1:54:14 00:09 8:43/M
186 Elaine Bixby 6 F 30-34 1:59:24 1:59:34 00:09 9:08/M
212 Jason Rogers 23 M 30-34 2:04:56 2:05:07 00:10 9:33/M
225 Michael Aydt 19 M 50-54 2:05:56 2:06:06 00:10 9:38/M
226 Kim Powell-Bailey 15 F 35-39 2:05:56 2:06:07 00:10 9:38/M
333 Dawn Messinger 27 F 35-39 2:40:06 2:40:33 00:27 12:15/M

5K
35 Annie Luxmore 621 2 F 25-29 25:57 8:22/M


And thanks to the fellow MRC members who came out to cheer everyone on!

October 18, 2008

Keep forgetting to check the website?

....scroll all the way to the bottom of the webpage and subscribe to the RSS feed below. It will send you an email when there is an update to the Mebane Running Club website!

September 29, 2008

Mebane on the Move - Congrats MRC members!

Congratulations to the MRC members who participated in the Mebane Woman's Club Mebane on the Move 5K on September 27th. Registration was up signficantly from last year with approximately 85 registrations!

Results are available through Off N Running.

Here are some highlights from MRC members:


  • Isiah (Laura's son) 9 years old 26:49 3rd in age group

  • Grace 28:51 3rd in age group

  • Joshua 29:33

  • Barb 25:32 2nd in age group

  • Adriana 29:09

  • Rebecca V. 33:36

  • Jason 23:10

  • Stephan 30:36

  • Laura 28:17

  • Tom 27:15

  • Jack ran as a guide to a new young runner!

Thanks to Sue, Tracy, Wally, Denise, Rebecca B, Sarah, Pete, Annie, Erin, Stephanie and everyone else who volunteered. And a special thanks to St. Marks Church and the Elon Cross Country teams for their volunteers!

Use the following links to view and order photos from the event:


September 8, 2008

Another Coffee Shop down....another NEW LOCATION

As of this morning, Espressions Coffee House is no longer a viable meeting location for us our post-run coffee and conversation. (Are we possibly driving other customers away with our jubilant sweatiness?)

New meeting location
Beginning THIS SATURDAY - September 13th
7:30am

T. DiStefano's Bakery
214 Fieldale Rd
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-7008

Hope to see everyone this weekend!
Good luck to the Chicago Half-Marathon runners!!!



Upcoming Running Workshops and Clinics

There are several options in the local area for running clinics and workshops. Check them out! (Both of these local trainers will be leading sessions at this month's Mebane on the Move as well.)

September 13th - Free Running Clinic this Saturday
Date : 9/13/2008
Time : 9am – 11am
Place : 300 W. Crawford St. Mebane, NC
• Open to ALL LEVELS OF FITNESS
• Running education to reduce running related injuries
• Increase the quality of performance
• Learn basic biomechanics of running (it is a Skill of Movement)
• Learn basic drills to improve your running every time you run
• Learn how to stop YOUR cumulative injury cycle with a free Individual assessment

This clinic will use pose running techniques which are scientifically proven to increase your speed and reduce the impact on your knees by 50%. To learn more about pose running visit www.posetech.com.

For more information, visit: http://www.cjetsfitness.com/index_files/runningclinic.htm
Sign Up at: http://www.cjetsfitness.com/runclinic/signuptorun.html


October 11th - Chi Running Clinic
8:30am - 1:30pm
Chi Running clinic in Chapel Hill, NC
$100 per person
Clinic will cover basic posture, form and focuses to get you running efficiently and comfortably . Please contact Kari at kari@k2fitnesspros.com to register for this event.
http://www.k2fitnesspros.com/

September 5, 2008

Half-Marathon News

Congratulations to Mebane Running Club member Denise Snyder on her awesome finish in the Rock & Roll Half Marathon in Virginia Beach on August 31st. In a field of over 16,000 runners and with temperatures and humidity at their worst, Denise finished in 1:50:05 at number 1294. Great job Denise!

Next weekend, many MRC and Fitness Playground runners will be challenging themselves at the Chicago Half Marathon! Good luck everyone!

For those who might be interested in a local event, check out the
Cannonball Half Marathon in Greensboro on October 18th. Send an email to mebanerunning@gmail.com or post a comment on the blog if you might be interested in participating!

(And don't forget to register for the
Run at the Rock taking place December 6th in Cedarock Park and the Mebane on the Move 5K on September 27th!!!)

August 20, 2008

Mebane on the Move - Sept. 27th - Register Today!

Mebane Runners - It's that time again....time to support your fellow MRC members who are also on the organizing committee for the Mebane Women's Club's Mebane on the Move 5K and Family Fitness Festival.

All of the information on the event is below. Register early to ensure the best price and your race T-shirt. I will not be at running club this weekend, but will be there Labor Day and the weeks after if you want to bring me your registration form. You can print the form and see the course map at
http://www.mebaneonthemove.com/. Registration is also available online at
http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1614960&assetid=30b99f93-699b-44cd-91f7-6a7fecb992d2&.



The Mebane on the Move Family Fitness Festival will take place on Clay Street in downtown Mebane on September 27th from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The festival will include a 5K road race, 1-mile family fun run/walk, free fitness classes, a health and fitness expo, numerous kids activities, a bicycle rodeo and more.

5K Road Race
The 5K road race (3.1 miles) begins at 8:30 a.m. and is open to all runners and walkers. The course begins in downtown Mebane at the corner of Clay and 5th Streets and weaves throughout town on a slightly rolling course. Prizes will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each age group, and event t-shirts are guaranteed for the first 100 registrants. Registration forms can be downloaded at www.mebaneonthemove.com. Online registration is also available through Active.com. There will be a Friday evening packet pick-up option for all pre-registered participants. All proceeds benefit the Mebane on the Move initiative.

Family Fun Run/Walk, Bike Rodeo and Kids’ Activities
The family fun run/walk begins at 9:45 a.m. in the center of Mebane, on Clay Street between 3rd and 4th Streets. All fitness levels are welcome. Ribbons will be given to all kid finishers. The fun run/walk is all about fun – bring your entire family and help us celebrate Mebane on the Move. Other kids’ activities include a bicycle rodeo hosted by CycleSafe.org. The bicycle rodeo is designed to motivate kids to ride their bikes, educate them on proper riding safety and instruct them on the correct way to wear their bicycle helmets. Different events and stations in the rodeo help teach bicycle handling and safety skills. There will even be bicycle helmets available to purchase on site! Additional activities may include tumbling/gymnastics activities.

Health & Fitness Expo
The Health & Fitness Expo is a great way for families to introduce themselves to the many health and fitness opportunities in Mebane and the surrounding area. A wide variety of local health-related businesses and organizations will be offering engaging activities, such as drawings, games, give-a-ways, chair massages, nutrition seminars and much more. From healthy eating to strength training to preventative medicine – we'll have it all at the Health & Fitness Expo.

Free Fitness Classes & Demonstrations
The area's most popular fitness classes will be held every 45 minutes and are free for all participants. Classes include:
  • Yoga, Brenda Assante
  • Family Bootcamp, Annie Luxmore, Fitness Playground, LLC
  • Chi Running, Kari Wilkinson, K2 Fitness
  • Tae Kwon Do, Champions Martial Arts
  • Kettlebell Pump, Randy DeAngelo, CJETS Fitness Systems, LLC

Fitness demonstrations will also take place throughout the day, including dance from Xtreme Dance Academy and martial arts from Lee Brothers.

Mebane on the Move Initiative
Many local parents and families are looking for more convenient and affordable ways to get fit and make local healthy food choices. The Women's Club designed Mebane on the Move to help create these additional opportunities, educate residents about the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle and introduce Mebane to the many health and fitness options that already exist in the area. The Family Fitness Festival is the first step toward meeting these goals.

Following the Family Fitness Festival, the Mebane on the Move initiative will begin working toward making Mebane a Fit Community by creating wellness opportunities at school, work, home and throughout our neighborhoods. The Mebane on the Move team has a variety of projects in mind to meet these goals, such as creating community fitness programs, developing walking and fitness trails, improving healthy "dining out" options, and working with the Mebane Community Garden. Mebane on the Move is a partnership between the Women's Club, local businesses, healthcare providers, city government, schools and neighborhoods to make a difference in the lives of local families.