We have been countdowning the days until the Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k on Facebook starting with 50 days out! With each day we have been giving a tip that will make your 10k training and event day experience that much better. Here is the list of the first 10 tips in case you missed them! Enjoy and happy training!
Tip #1: Find a friend to train with and to do the event with. Make it a friendly competition!
Tip #2: Build up your mileage gradually.
Tip #3: Get properly fitted for shoes at a specialty running/walking store. Take in your old shoes so they can assess your wear pattern and then you can donate them!
Tip #4: Wear a reflective vest in the early morning/evening when training.
Tip # 5: Utilize your smart phones for your training—Here is a list of training apps suggested by AT&T!
• Run Keeper PRO
• Nutrition Menu – Calculator
• Calorie tracker
• Instant Heart Rate
• iPersonal Training
• Map my Run
Tip #6: Use the time that you’re training for the event to eat better too.
Tip #7: Always stretch before and after running or walking.
Tip #8: Experiment with your pre-event meal early. Experts recommend pasta and protein.
Tip #9: Wear dri-fit fabric. Cotton is rotten!
Tip #10: Schedule rest days in your weekly training routine.
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Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
The History of Dress Up & Run
If you’ve participated in the 10k before, you are probably prepared to see some crazy, extravagant, and creative costumes out there on the course. Judging has gotten really tough over the years. We’ve seen it all – from Indiana Jones to a “Smurfette” and from Chiquita Banana to the Ninja Turtles.
If you haven’t participated before, you’ll see what we mean when you check out the photos below. Maybe you’ll smile, maybe you’ll laugh, and maybe you’ll be inspired to take part in the Dress Up & Run Contest yourself.
Let’s go back the very beginning – the birth of the Richmond Times-Dispatch Dress Up & Run Contest in 2003. The records are very sparse, but we do know that Shirley Mecanko won first place for her costume, “Dorothy.”
The group “Big Fun” was also a winner.
In 2004, the newspaper tried something a little different by creating categories for the DU&R competition. They were “Comic Strip” and “Other.” Creative, right? And the winners were…
Comic Strip:
1. John Nahm’s “The Flash”
2. Alison Baker & Berkley Hubson’s “Wilma & Betty”
3. Denise Flanagan’s “Minnie Mouse”
Other:
1. Big Fun Runners Gone Wild
2. Brian Smith’s “Baby Got Back”
3. Gary Hearn’s “Banana Man”
In 2005, the Times-Dispatch went back to having non-specific categories and announcing winners in both the individual/duo division and the group division.
Individual/duo:
1. Karen Reilly’s “Running Water”
2. Wayne Schroepfer’s “Galactic Football League”
3. Shirley Mecanki’s “Leprechaun”
Group:
1. Yin Ling the Dragon (** NOTE: No photo)
In 2006, a total of 22 individuals/duos and 3 groups entered the Times-Dispatch Dress Up & Run Contest, totaling 51 participants.
Individual/duo:
1. Stacy & Harold Lane’s “Ball & Chain”
2. John J. Nahm’s “April Fool”
3. Matt Kren’s “Sponge Bob”
Group:
1. Runaway Brides
In 2007, the number of groups doubled and the total number of participants grew to 81.
Individual/duo:
2. Matt Kren’s “Fred & Dino”
3. Gregory Maciog’s “Roadrunner & Wile E. Coyote”
4. Jill and Paige Schildkamp’s “Purple People Eaters”
Group:
1. Austin Powers and gang
2008 was a huge year from Dress Up & Run with 179 total participants among 41 individual/duo competitors and 17 group competitors.
Individual/duo:
1. Boren Eam’s “Ultimate Warrior”
2. Dr. Wayne Mancari’s “Triathlete”
3. Sara Campbell’s “Smurfette”
Group:
1. The Tooth Troop (** NOTE: No photo)
Due to the huge growth the year before, the Times-Dispatch began to give out multiple group awards in 2009.
Individual/duo:
1. Dr. Wayne Mancari’s “Indiana Jones”
2. Gary Hearn’s “Resume Man”
3. Mathieu Rogez’s “Achilles”
Group:
1. Tim Carroll & friends – Ms. Pacman
2. Jenny Heyboer & friends – Ninja Turtles
3. Lori Atkins & friends – Simply Irresistible
And in 2010, contestants got even more… well, let’s just say LARGE.
Individual/duo:
1. Leonard Tengco’s “The Squirrel”
2. Greg & Christa Wood’s “Pirate Ships”
3. Bobbi Lewis & Pam Kemp’s “Dorothy & the Tornado”
Group:
1. Kenneth Mason & friends – “Rub a dub dub, Three men in a tub”
2. Jenny Heyboer & friends – “Aaron Roth & friends” a.k.a. RVA Curling
3. Virginia Essex & friends – “Oompa Loompas”
And so you have it – the history of the Dress Up & Run Contest. It has really grown into something special over the last several years. Do you have a favorite costume?
If you haven’t participated before, you’ll see what we mean when you check out the photos below. Maybe you’ll smile, maybe you’ll laugh, and maybe you’ll be inspired to take part in the Dress Up & Run Contest yourself.
Let’s go back the very beginning – the birth of the Richmond Times-Dispatch Dress Up & Run Contest in 2003. The records are very sparse, but we do know that Shirley Mecanko won first place for her costume, “Dorothy.”
The group “Big Fun” was also a winner.
In 2004, the newspaper tried something a little different by creating categories for the DU&R competition. They were “Comic Strip” and “Other.” Creative, right? And the winners were…
Comic Strip:
1. John Nahm’s “The Flash”
2. Alison Baker & Berkley Hubson’s “Wilma & Betty”
3. Denise Flanagan’s “Minnie Mouse”
Other:1. Big Fun Runners Gone Wild
2. Brian Smith’s “Baby Got Back”
3. Gary Hearn’s “Banana Man”
In 2005, the Times-Dispatch went back to having non-specific categories and announcing winners in both the individual/duo division and the group division.Individual/duo:
1. Karen Reilly’s “Running Water”
2. Wayne Schroepfer’s “Galactic Football League”
3. Shirley Mecanki’s “Leprechaun”
Group:1. Yin Ling the Dragon (** NOTE: No photo)
In 2006, a total of 22 individuals/duos and 3 groups entered the Times-Dispatch Dress Up & Run Contest, totaling 51 participants.
Individual/duo:
1. Stacy & Harold Lane’s “Ball & Chain”
2. John J. Nahm’s “April Fool”
3. Matt Kren’s “Sponge Bob”
Group:1. Runaway Brides
In 2007, the number of groups doubled and the total number of participants grew to 81.Individual/duo:
2. Matt Kren’s “Fred & Dino”
3. Gregory Maciog’s “Roadrunner & Wile E. Coyote”
4. Jill and Paige Schildkamp’s “Purple People Eaters”
Group:1. Austin Powers and gang
2008 was a huge year from Dress Up & Run with 179 total participants among 41 individual/duo competitors and 17 group competitors.Individual/duo:
1. Boren Eam’s “Ultimate Warrior”
2. Dr. Wayne Mancari’s “Triathlete”
3. Sara Campbell’s “Smurfette”
Group:1. The Tooth Troop (** NOTE: No photo)
Due to the huge growth the year before, the Times-Dispatch began to give out multiple group awards in 2009.
Individual/duo:
1. Dr. Wayne Mancari’s “Indiana Jones”
2. Gary Hearn’s “Resume Man”
3. Mathieu Rogez’s “Achilles”
Group:1. Tim Carroll & friends – Ms. Pacman
2. Jenny Heyboer & friends – Ninja Turtles
3. Lori Atkins & friends – Simply Irresistible
And in 2010, contestants got even more… well, let’s just say LARGE.Individual/duo:
1. Leonard Tengco’s “The Squirrel”
2. Greg & Christa Wood’s “Pirate Ships”
3. Bobbi Lewis & Pam Kemp’s “Dorothy & the Tornado”
Group:1. Kenneth Mason & friends – “Rub a dub dub, Three men in a tub”
2. Jenny Heyboer & friends – “Aaron Roth & friends” a.k.a. RVA Curling
3. Virginia Essex & friends – “Oompa Loompas”
And so you have it – the history of the Dress Up & Run Contest. It has really grown into something special over the last several years. Do you have a favorite costume?
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
It's Time!!!!
It's our favorite time of year again... 10k registration opens tomorrow! Can you believe it? It seems like just yesterday we were watching the Squirrel Chasing a Nut down Monument Avenue next to the Rub-A-Dub Dub Three Men in a Tub and the Tornado from The Wizard of Oz.
The Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k is Richmond's favorite running race for so many reasons. You never know what you'll see out there.
We're only taking 40,000 entries in 2011, so register quick at www.sportsbackers.org. Don't miss the special $25 entry fee available tomorrow until December 31! The price goes up to $30 beginning January 1.
The Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k is Richmond's favorite running race for so many reasons. You never know what you'll see out there.
We're only taking 40,000 entries in 2011, so register quick at www.sportsbackers.org. Don't miss the special $25 entry fee available tomorrow until December 31! The price goes up to $30 beginning January 1.
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