2014 EN Marathon Relay Challenge

Brenda Ross

Hi Folks

The OutSeason has started for many, but there are plenty who have just raced or are biding their time until January. To keep you motivated and connected, we are pleased to present::

The 2014 Marathon Relay Challenge

 

 

That's right, time to get your suffering on. We are looking for teams of 4 (@ 6.55 miles each) or 2 (@ 13.1 miles each) looking to rip it up for annual bragging rights. To be 100% clear, each 4-person team will run 6.55 miles each and the 2-person ULTRA team runs 13.1 miles each.  

Frequently Asked Questions:

What are the dates of the contest?  Contest runs over the weekend of November 15-16.

Where can I run? You can run on treadmill or outside.

Can I break my run distance up? Ideally you run your “leg” in one try, but you can run your portion over multiple days (ex: 6.55 miles over 3 days).

Start linking up and brainstorming names...it’s going to be epic! This is a perfect opportunity for the sleeper cells to show everyone what they are made of.

How to Participate

1. Register via the official sign up form (here)

2. Begin your smack talking / recruiting in this thread below. It's almost mandatory
   
   

3. Add your time/results via the tracking sheet (here) after you complete your run.

4. Extra points for pics and video, of course.

Let the games begin!!! Who is in?

Mike Roberts

Perfect.  Matt and I are both running the RnR Vegas HM on the 16th.  Now I just have to convince him to let me join Team Aaronson and bring down the team average speed (although we'd still be a sub-3hr marathon relay). 

Peter Noyes

I am running a 20 miler on the 16th for my Marathon. I could do 3 legs if someone wants to do the last 10k.

Michael Crosby

I happen to be running the Charlotte Thunder Road Marathon that weekend. So, i just need a partner that's cool with sitting on the couch for this one.

Knighton1

@MC-I'm game for the couch

Keith Shackleford

I am running Vegas Rock N Roll half mary on November 16.  ISO 13.1 mile partner. Not looking for a lifelong commitment, just a 2 hour or so hook up.  

jrhogan

Team Georgia...Stand up and help me "Rock the Relay" Challenge. Who's in?

Steve Ross

Somehow I feel the Ottawa Sleeper cell is gonna get in on this. Ok EN run peeps time to find a race to motivate and get our game face one !

Joe Matchette

Posted By Michael Crosby on 28 Oct 2014 07:43 PM



I happen to be running the Charlotte Thunder Road Marathon that weekend. So, i just need a partner that's cool with sitting on the couch for this one.

Michael Crosby ---- I am that guy!  After IMFL this weekend, I don't plan on running a lick for at least two weeks.  So this fits perfectly with that plan.

Whaddayasay?

jrhogan

Joe,  Yes, you are that guy!  After IMCHOO and a month later IMFL...you deserve some rest and letting someone else do the work.  See you at IMFL.  

Amy Ferguson

@Jim Hogan, This Georgia girl is in and ready to kick it. If nothing else I'll bring the smack talk;-)

mtlarson

IMAZ that weekend, so I can run it by myself right?

Craig Marchand

Anyone need a team mate 

I saw an Ottawa post...Team Canada haha?

Scott Giljum

I want in! I need some teammates though. I would be willing to take half if someone wants the other half. Just let me know!

Steve West

Last year I did a solo Deadmill run.... Don't plan to repeat that this year because my bike fitness is too important. However I would be interested in a Deadmill half mary.

Scott, I'll take you up on the run challenge. How does a 1:40 half sound? Think we can kick some butts? What can you put up?

Scott Giljum

Steve, I am in, and I would guess around 1:40. Now we just need a super cool team name.

Keith Shackleford

I haven't scrolled back to the top yet to see who needs a teammate. I am in search of a teammate. Running Rock n Roll Half Vegas on November 16.

Steve West

@ Scott G, you realize you've signed up with a social moron ..... Not sure I know what cool is any more...... ha ha....

Any suggestions?

Maybe I'll have an epiphany while I'm sleeping tonight.... then again..... maybe not...

zwuba

I'm in
As I want to work on my "speed" I'd like to do a 10k run but I could also do a half marry for a double-team
Peter do you already have a runnin' buddy?

Peter Noyes

I don't have a buddy yet!

jrhogan

Posted By Amy Ferguson on 29 Oct 2014 09:12 PM


@Jim Hogan, This Georgia girl is in and ready to kick it. If nothing else I'll bring the smack talk;-)

Smack talking...I think we can win this thing...You can distract them with your smile and they will forget all about the challenge.  I am ready for taper to begin for my leg of the relay.  

Jim

Keith Shackleford

Peter, I don't have a partner for the relay. Want to join forces?

Mike Roberts

I'm still undrafted and can contribute 13.1. My time will be between 1:32 and 3:17, depending what happens in Vegas the night before.

Keith Shackleford

Mike Roberts I am doing the half in Vegas as well.

Keith Shackleford

And I am still looking to be drafted as well.

Mike Roberts

Done. Team Shackle & Rob is formed.

Keith Shackleford

Awesome!

Peter Wick

Okay, somehow Brenda conned me into signing up for this thing... Next week right? Ummm, well, that distance will be twice as far as I've run at any time since last May. I live in a pretty hilly area. Any brownie points for a run that is >100 ft/mile?

Keith Shackleford

Mike,

What's our team name? Team Rob & Shack? Team What Happens in Vegas? 

Keith Shackleford

Mike,

What's our team name? Team Rob & Shack? Team What Happens in Vegas? 

zwuba

Peter lets do that together! 

I'll return from a 2 day-relax-vaction so I will be rested but I won't be super-duper prepared for the run  

Just tell me what distance I'm supposed to run and we still need a Team name ...