Week of October 18th

1) No practice this week due to Fall Break.  It is recommended  that you run 3 miles on Thursday and 8 miles on Saturday to prepare for the Raleigh half or full marathon.

2) If you have signed up for the Raleigh marathon or half marathon and have not informed me through email, please let me know so we can include you in our transportation plans.  Even if you have your own travel plans, please inform me.

The list so far includes:

Tyrone Sampson (Half)
Connor Warnock (Half)
  Jackie Tennant (Half)
James LaVela (Full)
Joey Murphy (Full)
Margaret Sala (Half)
Elizabeth Lynch (Half)
Carolyn Ayers 

8)

Practice for 10/16 & 10/18

Practice for the Week of 10/11/09
Thursday 
4 mile run mostly around campus.  This is a relatively flat course, so take advantage of it! 
http://www.mapmyrun.com/run/united-states/nc/-chapel-hill/661125558021794419


Saturday
8 mile run for the half marathon runners and 16 miler (2 loops) for the full marathon runners.
http://www.mapmyrun.com/run/united-states/nc/chapel-hill/680554551


You all are amazing!  Keep up the great work and remember to hydrate and walk whenever you need to.

Hey all!  My dad just went to the Chicago Marathon Expo and brought back a message for me that I thought I'd pass along to all of you (running either Philly or Raleigh).

So... Good luck at all your races, team and keep up all the hard work while training!

~Jackie, Vice Prez

P.S.  Remember to sign up for UNC Sports Clubs' Race for a Reason, held Oct. 18th.  And be on the look out for info about a Carolina Marathon Team Relay for Life team.

Club Constitution and more!

Hey everyone!
Please take a few minutes to read the Carolina Marathon Team Constitution.

Also, here are a few links to some articles from Runner's World that you may find helpful:

The Best Food for Runners
Secrets of Speed
6 Secrets of Highly Successful Runners
Get the Best Rest

Team Training Log

Hello all!
I just created a community training log for the team.
It's called Carolina Marathon Team, and to access it
all you need to do is create a free personal account at RunningAhead.com
and then join the Carolina Marathon Team group. You can find the group by
going to the community tab, then hitting the user groups link which will
allow you to search for the group you want. Once you've joined just start
on logging runs and be amazed at how much you've accomplished!

Send any questions my way.

Peace,
Jackie

Carolina Marathon Team Vice President

What's The Best Pace For Your Long Runs?

What's The Best Pace For Your Long Runs?

Short article from Runner's World that's worth a read if you've ever wondered how fast you should be going on long runs.

Thursday Evening Practice

Today's practice went really well.  We ran a 4.7 mile route around campus and through downtown Carrboro.  Thanks for everyone who could make it!  
Our next practice will be this Saturday, October 3.  As always, we'll meet in front of Fetzer gymnasium to begin our run at 9AM.

Group photo*:
Back row from Left: Kevin, Guy, Patrick, James, Sara
Front row from Left: William, Joey, Tyrone, Jackie, Margaret, and Allie

* - Don't worry if you didn't make the photo, we'll be taking some more at later practices.  In the meantime, keep running!

Officer Bios

Tyrone Sampson

Position:  President

Year:  Junior

Major:  Business Administration / Spanish

Hometown:  Greensboro, NC

Goals:  To run the Philadelphia Marathon in under 3:30


Tyrone has been an active athlete since high school, where he played YMCA basketball for four years, swam for two years, and ran track for one year.  At UNC, he was part of the UNC Triathlon Team that finished third at the Triathlon Collegiate National Championship in 2008.  That same year, Tyrone finished second in the Student Recreation Center’s Dualthon competition.  As a Sophomore, he joined the UNC Club Cross Country and Marathon teams and has since finished three marathons: the Myrtle Beach Marathon (twice) and  the Marine Corps Marathon.  Currently, Tyrone is training for the Philadelphia Marathon to be held this November.

Jackie Tennant

Position:  Vice President / Treasurer

Year:  Junior

Major:  Exercise and Sport Science / Psychology

Hometown:  Elgin, IL (Chicago)

Goals:  To run a sub-4:00:00 marathon;  To break 1:41:55 half marathon PR


Jackie joined the Carolina Marathon Team as a Sophomore while training for the 2009 Charlottesville Marathon.  Before joining the team, Jackie was a member of UNC’s Cross Country Club and Lancaster University’s Running Club (while studying abroad in England).  In addition to running in marathons, she likes to compete in road races, triathlons, and duathlons.  Jackie’s favorite race is the two-person team duathlon competition called the Muddy Buddy.  Aside from racing, Jackie is also a passionate coach for Duke Middle School’s Cross Country Team and a volunteer with the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Pacers, a local youth running club.

James La Vela


Position:  Vice President / Hotel and Transport

Year:  Junior

Major:  Business Administration / European Studies

Hometown:  Chatham, NJ

Goals:  To run a sub-3:00:00 marathon;  To run a sub-5 minute 1600m


James joined the Carolina Marathon Team as a Sophomore while a member of the UNC Men’s Crew Club.  He has since competed in two marathons and has qualified for the 114th Boston Marathon – which he will run this coming April.  In 2010, James also hopes to defend his title as Maple View Challenge champion and to successfully complete the NCSU Krispy Kreme Challenge.