RRRC News

Donate Your Unused Race Shirts to SHIRTS FOR VETS

Richmond Road Runners Club is supporting a SHIRTS FOR VETS drive in RVA. Military veterans going through in-patient rehab at the Veterans Administration Medical Center's Musculoskeletal and Rehab Clinic need T-shirts for everyday use.

Contribute some of your new or gently-used race shirts to these heroes. 

Donation boxes will be at all three Lucky Road Run Shops and at the Road Runner Running Store in Carytown through December 15.

Thanks to all for their thoughtful contribution, and for supporting those who served in our nation's military forces. Contact Mark Guzzi if you have questions.

Run Safe RVA

"Hey. Let's be careful out there."

Running is great for our physical and mental health, but it has its own set of risks (like everything in life). As runners, there are some basic actions we can take to make our running safer for ourselves and others.

• UNPLUG - Be aware of your surroundings at all times. 
• BUDDY UP - Join a running group in your area or recruit a training partner to run with you. Visit RVA Group Runs to see some options.
• FACE TRAFFIC - Run so you can see cars coming towards you.
• OBEY TRAFFIC SIGNALS - Always assume drivers cannot see you. 
• CARRY ID - With your name, an emergency contact name and phone number, and pertinent medical information like allergies.
• CARRY A CELL PHONE - Have the ability to call 911 at any moment. 
• ALTER YOUR RUN ROUTE DAILY - It is better for safety and for your fitness. 
• SEE AND BE SEEN - Look for runs in well populated areas frequented by other runners. If you are running in the dark, look for well-lit routes, wear reflective clothing and use lights. 
• LEAVE YOUR ROUTE - Share your route with a friend or family member.
• IGNORE, IGNORE, IGNORE! - Ignore any verbal harassment. 
• DEFENSIVE MEASURES - Have a plan. Whatever you carry with you, you need to know how to use it and be able to use it quickly. 
• Adapted from "Safety Tips for New Runners" by Runner's World (Susan Paul, 11/10/2014)

Visit our new page "Run Safe RVA" for links to more resources.

Race Volunteers Needed

10/21 - Contract Race - Run to the River (benefits Neighborhood Resource Center) - Finish Line Only

10/21 - Contract Race - CHF 4-Mile Fun Run - Finish Line & Packet Pick Up - New Date: some volunteers slots are now open

10/28 - RRRC Poop Loop 4ish Miler - NEED ALL POSITIONS

11/8 & 11/9 - RRRC Booth at Marathon Health & Fitness Expo - NEED RRRC MEMBERS STAFFING BOOTH IN 2-HOUR SHIFTS

11/10 - Timers for top finishers of the Richmond Marathon, Half Marathon, and 8K. We need 8 volunteers to start time machines and then record the top 10 finishers in each event. This is not an all-day commitment--those top finishers are crossing the finish line before many of us have made it to the race's halfway point. Can you help? Please contact Michael George at mwgeorge10@gmail.com.

11/17 - Contract Race - King William Turkey Trot 5K (Twin Rivers Road Runners) - Finish Line Only

11/22 - Wegmans Turkey Trot 10K - NEED ALL POSITIONS

12/2 - RRRC Bear Creek 10-Mile Trail Run- NEED ALL POSITIONS (Earn 3 Grand Prix points)

1/12 - Contract Race - megsmiles 5K for the Journey - Finish Line Only

* Online sign-up is closed, but you can still show up and volunteer. Please make sure to sign the volunteer check-in sheet. 

RRRC Member Discounts at Other Races

Races without at coupon code listed will check your club membership during the race registration process. 

MAC Monster Dash Halloween 5K & Kids 1-Mile Fun Run. 10800 Centerview Drive, Midlothian; Sunday, October 28. No discount...but Midlothian Athletic Club supports RRRC by hosting/sponsoring our Huguenot 3-Miler. For more information and to register, CLICK HERE. 

RRRC Store has New Running Gear

We have RRRC-logo'd technical tees and tanks! We have RRRC-logo'd SeatShield car seat covers!

Your order will be shipped to you or you can pick it up a a Club meeting and save on shipping. 

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