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RIP Micah True

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Micah True RIP

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54th Annual RRCA National Convention Preview

Posted by Admin - March 7, 2012 - group interests, news, races
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RRCA National Half Marathon Championship 

Germantown HalfThe Germantown Half Marathon will serve as the 2012 RRCA National Half Marathon Championship.

Register for the race today!

Great Social and Educational Opportunities  

Beale StThe RRCA Convention’s focus is fun and networking in a social atmosphere.  You will enjoy the following events:

Opening reception on Thursday evening. 

Friday Luncheon featuring Dave Wottle, 1972 Olympian
Friday Night Meal on Beale 
Embark on a culinary and musical adventure. You will be treated to dinner at the world famous Rendezvous.  Then spend time wandering the world famous Beale St.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Saturday Luncheon featuring Christopher McDougall, author of Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen. 
Enjoy our outstanding schedule of educational sessions for club and event directors:

  • Risk Management and Insurance Coverage for Clubs and Events
  • Bringing the Community into the Club – Programs for Beginners
  • Senior Running – Running through your 60′s, 70′s, 80′s+
  • Social Media and Communicating Effectively With Your Club and Event Members
  • Little Red Riding Hood Redux…..A New Spin on Conflict Resolution
  • Managing Races Including Mega and Ultra Races
  • Purchasing an Electronic Timing System For Your Club
  • Charity Races Joining Forces to Put on a Marathon – St. Judes Marathon Overview
  • New Revenue Sources for Clubs
  • The Art and Science of USATF Certification for a Race Course

See the full schedule of education sessions

RRCA National Awards Banquet Spotlight

Enjoy the cocktail reception and live auction before the banquet to help raise money for RRCA programs.  Come prepared to bid on items such as

  • Two suite passes to the LOC suite on Saturday and Sunday June 30 and  July 1 for the Olympic Trials – Track & Field
  • $1,000 worth of Nike gear
  • Entries into the closed-out 2012 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
  • Entries into the closed-out Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Reace
  • Autographed copy of Club Running by Shalane Flanagan with her on the cover
  • A spot in an upcoming RRCA Coaching Certification Course
  • And much more!!!!

See other items up for bid.  Please donate items to the live or silent auction to support RRCA programs.

The RRCA is pleased to announce the 2012 RRCA Distance Running Hall of Fame Inductees and the 2011 National Running Award recipients. These outstanding contributors to our sport will be honored at the upcoming RRCA National Running Awards Banquet and Ceremony on March 17, 2012, in Memphis, TN.

2012 Hall of Fame Inductees

 

Linda Somers-Smith    

Linda will be our special guest for the Awards Banquet to accept her award in person.

 

Joe Vigil, PhD

Dr. Vigil will be our special guest at the Awards Banquet to accept his award in person
 Abdi Abdirahman    
Learn more about all of the 2011 RRCA National Running Award Winners that will be honored at the banquet.

CEC’s for RRCA Certified Coaches at the Convention

RRCA Certified Coaches are encouraged to attend the 54th Annual RRCA Convention to take advantage of four great hours of continuing education opportunities as part of the overall convention education session offerings.   

  • Rethink Recovery with Lowfat Chocolate Milk: Nature’s Recovery Drink  Presented by Nancy Clark, M.S., R.D., C.S.S.D.
  • The Adolescent Athlete Presented by Richard P Erali, DPM and RRCA Certified Coach
  • Nutrition and How it Affects Your Body as You Age   Presented by Ashley Hofeditz, RD
  • Preventing and Overcoming Running Injuries Presented by Ellen Walker, PT

Book Your Room at the Host Hotel
Memphis HiltonThe RRCA 2012 Convention will be held at the Hilton Memphis hotel which is located in the heart of the East Memphis business district and a short drive from Beale Street.

The 2012 RRCA Convention  

hotel room rate is only $99.00/night!

BOOK YOUR ROOM NOW BEFORE THE ROOM RATE INCREASES ON

FEBRUARY 23rd

Book your room today!

 

Free Shuttle From the Airport to the Host Hotel
Save your money for the RRCA Live & Silent auctions instead of spending it on ground transportation.  The host hotel offers a free airport shuttle to and from the Memphis International Airport.

54th Annual RRCA National Convention

Posted by Admin - February 13, 2012 - news
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CEC’s for RRCA Certified Coaches at the Convention

RRCA Certified Coaches are encouraged to attend the 54th Annual RRCA Convention to take advantage of four great hours of continuing education opportunities as part of the overall convention education session offerings.  There is no additional fee to attend these sessions, they are included as part of the convention registration fee.

 

Rethink Recovery with Lowfat Chocolate Milk: Nature’s Recovery Drink 

nancy clarkPresented by Nancy Clark, M.S., R.D., C.S.S.D.  Clark, an internationally known registered dietitian, board certified specialist in sport dietetics, and author of the best-selling, Nancy Clark’s Sports Nutrition Guidebook, will lead the “refuel clinic.” Learn about post-exercise recovery, specifically surrounding lowfat chocolate milk and its many benefits including the perfect carb to protein ratio, 9 essential nutrients and electrolytes.  This session will touch on different studies done across the nation on recovery and offer tips on how athletes can rebuild and refuel their muscles.

The Adolescent Athlete 

EraliRichard P Erali, DPM, will lead the session with a focus on the common injuries of the adolescent runner – their biomechanics and anatomies, diagnoses and treatments.Dr. Erali is a native of New York and is board certified in podiatric surgery. He has practiced podiatry for 32 years. He is a graduate of Cornell University, earned a Master’s Degree in Education from Cortland State Teachers College and received his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) from New York College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Erali specializes in corrective foot surgery, pediatric foot evaluations, nail care, diabetic foot care, sports medicine (running clinics) and traumatic injuries. Dr. Erali has a special interest in working with runners.  He is an RRCA Certified Coach and has run in more than 30 marathons.

Nutrition and How it Affects Your Body as You Age   

Ashley HAshley Hofeditz, a Memphis based registered dietitian certified by the American Dietetic Association in weight management, will lead this session focused on how nutrition affects your running as you age.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preventing and Overcoming Running Injuries

Ellen WalkerEllen Walker PT-Senior Physical Therapist at Summa Health System Outpatient Rehabilitation at the Tallmadge Recreation Center will lead this session focused on preventing and recovering from running injuries. Walker assists the Medical Director for the Akron Marathon in coordinating medical services along the race course and at the finish area medical tent. She has spoken to various professional and community groups on the topics of running gait analysis and common running injuries and prevention. She is an avid runner completing 14 marathons and 27 half marathons in her 30+ years on the road, trail and track. She has been a coach for youth cross country and track programs for 7 years.

Register for the 54th Annual RRCA Convention

Book Your Room at the Host Hotel
Memphis HiltonThe RRCA 2012 Convention will be held at the Hilton Memphis hotel which is located in the heart of the East Memphis business district and a short drive from Beale Street.

The 2012 RRCA Convention  

hotel room rate is only $99.00/night!

BOOK YOUR ROOM NOW BEFORE THE ROOM RATE INCREASES ON

FEBRUARY 23rd!  

 

 

 

Group Name: RRCA 2012 CONVENTION
Group Code: RR0313
Check-in: 13-MAR-2012
Check-out: 18-MAR-2012 (late check-out will be available)
Hotel Name: Hilton Memphis
Hotel Address:
939 Ridge Lake Boulevard
Memphis, Tennessee  38120
Phone Number: 901-762-7445

Free Shuttle From the Airport to the Host Hotel
Save your money for the RRCA Live & Silent auctions instead of spending it on ground transportation.  The host hotel offers a free airport shuttle to and from the Memphis International Airport.