Each new year brings new people out to our Wednesday night runs, and I forget that it can be intimidating to show up at a run not knowing the procedures.   Below is our "How it works" for Wednesday nights, which should help.  But more important is you, our "regulars".   If someone looks lost, say "hi" and make sure they get going in the right direction with the right group.

How it works...

1. Wednesday morning - Check the blog for any updates and changes, and reacquaint yourself with that week's route.  Print out the route if you think you might get lost.
2. 5:45 (sometimes a little earlier) - The Lasty Nasties start their run.  The Lasties are our walk/run group that starts before the main group.   If you typically run slower than 12 minutes per mile you should consider joining this group.    (Here is their Facebook page.)
3. As you are arriving, the map of the route for that night should be hanging on the porch of the yellow house.
4. 6:08 - We begin announcements which should take about a minute.
5. 6:10 - Greet someone new, and prepare for your run.
6. 6:11 (ish) We don't just start running en masse.   We leave in groups, and someone will be starting those group from fastest to slowest  - starting with under 7:30 pace, and going in 30 second increments (7:30 - 8:00, 8:00 - 8:30, etc...), with a short gap between groups.  The last group is 10 minutes per mile and over.
7. During the run safety is priority number one!   We encourage you to run as hard as you want, but this is not a race.   So  (1) run on the sidewalk as much as possible, (2) wear something that creates or reflects light, (3) be careful at intersections, don't assume cars are going to stop, and (4)stop if one of your fellow runners needs help.
8. There is nothing permanent scheduled for after the run, but bring a change of clothes (or not) - and head over to 3 Crow or one of the other local establishments for a drink and/or some dinner.

   Route #2

After the run...

NRC is hosting an informational session on Cold Laser Therapy.   I know nothing about this, but there will be beer...

This Weekend

Our full/half marathon training is back at Shelby Park nature center.  The marathon group meets at 7:30, the half group at 8:00.

ENFL!

This is for those of you who missed the post on Wednesday but are planning on joining us Saturday morning: The meeting location has been moved because there is a race is Shelby Park this morning.  We are meeting at the base of the pedestrian bridge on the Nissan stadium side of the river.   7:30 for marathon training, 8:00 for half training.

See you there!

Route #1 / Pint Night

This week is a great week to invite someone new.   The run is "only" 3 miles and post-run NRC is hosting their monthly pint night.

If you invite someone, remind them to wear reflective gear.

Marathon Training has begun/change of location

We had a great turn out on Saturday for our first half/full marathon training session.   If you want to join us it's free, and we meet every Saturday (but one) until race day.    Please take a moment and register, because that is how we will communicate with you during the training period.  (Note: registering for our training does not register you for the race and vice versa.   And even if you are not planning on racing in April, you are welcome to join us for these Saturday long runs.)

Speaking of which....

This Saturday we are moving locations since there is a race at Shelby Bottoms.   The plan was to meet at the nature center, but we will be meeting at the base of the pedestrian bridge on the Nissan Stadium side of the river.    The marathon training will meet at 7:30, and the half training will meet at 8.   Please make a note of this change!

Road Trip

I mentioned that for marathon training, we are training every Saturday morning except one.   That day is March 5.    That day we are encouraging everyone to race.   That is a perfect weekend to race as we prepare for the St. Jude Rock n' Roll races April.

Consider joining us for our first destination race to Chattanooga the weekend of March 4 – 6.   There is a 5k, half marathon, full marathon and a marathon relay.  We have a discount code for 20% off (“eastnasty”), and there are some great deals on hotels.     Finally, if you are joining us for half/full marathon training, this race fits in perfectly!    Here is more information.

We'll be meeting at our regular time and place tonight.  The plan is to run the Musica route, but we may have to make a last minute change. Traffic is going to be a bear because of the Music City bowl at LP field, so plan accordingly!   (And if you can't make it tonight, we understand...)

Full/Half Marathon Training

This Saturday our training starts.    Both the full and the half marathon training groups will meet at the Shelby Park nature center.   The full marathon group will meet at 7:15 and the half marathon group will meet at 8.   There are more details here.

Yes

We are meeting tonight.   Rain or shine.   But, if there are tornados, you are on your own...

We are running the Little Hollywood route, since it highlights some of the great light displays in East Nashville...

We will not have any water or cups tonight, so plan accordingly.  (3 Crow Bar will have plenty of drinks for after the run.)

Training

Give yourself the gift of accomplishment and fitness.   Sign up for our free half/full marathon training, and join us for the first 17 weeks in 2016 as we prepare for the St. Jude's Rock n' Roll marathon.   Details here.

Our final PR Bandits run of the year is one you won't want to miss! Starting from Bongo Java in East Nashville at 8am, we'll take a familar route through downtown to Bongo Java Nashville near Belmont. This is an out-and-back route finishing at Nashville Running Company where the one and only Lee Wilson will be there with water/Gatorade and a PR Bandits special - 25% any regularly priced item in the store! If you ask me, worth going on the run just to finish your Christmas shopping afterwards with a deal like that!

Starting January 2nd, join East Nasty Running Club for their Saturday morning marathon and 1/2 marathon training for the Rock 'n Roll event in April. This is free and open to everyone so I hope to start seeing you all out there every Saturday starting in the new year.

10mi - http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/754971765

RSVP here and join the PR Bandits Facebook Group for more info, get run invites, and to link up with other runners. Saturday supported runs will be held at various favorite running routes across Nashville. You can also email Brian Johnson at brian.m.johnson@me.com if you have any questions.

Christmas Party

Christmas Party 2015

Every year, East Nasty hosts a Christmas gathering to celebrate the past year, and look forward to the new one.   Wednesday night, we’ll have our normal run (it’s route #1 which is only 5k), then everyone is invited down the street to 1306 Woodland (this is where Phil and Gretchen Zimmerman live).  We’ll have soup (white chicken chili and a vegan butternut squash), beer and desserts.  We’ll also have some East Nasty gear for sale, and some new stuff to try on.   All we ask is that you bring $10 (this allows us to renew our membership with the Road Runners Club of America, and helps offset the cost of the party…)   Everyone is welcome, and if you can’t make the run that night or even if you forget your $10.   Just join us at the party which will start right after the run.

Rock n' Roll Half/Full Marathon

On Wednesday, December 16th, there is going to be a big discount on the race entry fees!   The full marathon will be $55 and the half will be $50.   Take advantage of this great pricing and then join us for our training program that starts in January.

The Run

Start your Wednesday night off with an easy 3(ish) mile run...

Remember, it will be dark, so when you are running up the greenway, stay to the right, because there may be people coming down the greenway at the same time...

Where/When: 6 pm at the corner of 11th and Holly in East Nashville.

East Nasty is partnering with the ‘PR Bandits’ who are hosting supported long runs on Saturday mornings. Come one, come all! This was one of our largest turnouts of the year and only the second time we will have done an organized run in wonderful 12 South Neighborhood.

We will start from Sevier Park, meeting in the main parking lot on Clayton Ave, near Granny White Pike at 8am. Being the end of fall racing season, this will be a free-for-all run. Pick your distance, pick your route! You likely know the area from running Country Music a time or two, other runs down Belmont, or you should be making friends and have a running buddy to show you around.

With this being our second to last run, I would love to have everyone get together for brunch after. Bring an extra shirt and plan on meeting at Edley's BBQ after the run for a southern style brunch!

Here's a 5mi route option - http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/938952317

RSVP here and join the PR Bandits Facebook Group for more info, get run invites, and to link up with other runners. Saturday supported runs will be held at various favorite running routes across Nashville. You can also email Brian Johnson at brian.m.johnson@me.com if you have any questions.

Please read - there is lots of great stuff coming!

The Run

This week is our signature run!  By completing it you because an official bumper-sticker displaying East Nasty.

Post Run

After the run, NRC will be hosting their monthly pint night,  but they are doing something special tomorrow:

Clothes needed for the kids at Monroe Carell Jr Hospital at Vanderbilt! Pint Night is the last chance to bring NEW clothing to Nashville Running Company and next week NRC will take the clothing to the children!  The hospital is in need of elastic pants and shorts, pajamas, and short or long sleeve shirts between the sizes of 2T and adult XL. Thanks for joining with us in helping them out!  (from Lee)

Christmas Party - Next Week!

Every year, East Nasty hosts a Christmas gathering to celebrate the past year, and look forward to the new one.   Next Wednesday night, we’ll have our normal run (it’s route #1 which is only 5k), then everyone is invited down the street to 1306 Woodland (this is where Phil and Gretchen Zimmerman live).  We’ll have soup (white chicken chili and a vegan butternut squash), beer and maybe some sweets.  We’ll also have some East Nasty gear for sale and maybe some new stuff to try on.

All we ask is that you bring $10 (this allows us to renew our membership with the Road Runners Club of America, and helps offset some of our other costs…)   Everyone is welcome, and if you can’t make the run that night or if you forget your $10 please join us at the party anyway!  It will start right after the run (about 7:00).

Finally, if you are a maker of sweets (all endurance athletes are lovers of sweets...) please consider bringing something to share.   It would be much appreciated!

Half/Full Marathon Training - Starting in January!

is right around the corner....details are here.   Please register if you are planning on joining us.

East Nasty is partnering with the ‘PR Bandits’ who are hosting supported long runs on Saturday mornings. The year isn't over yet and we're still running! Please note that December 19th will be the final organized PR Bandits run of the year before East Nasty Training kicks off on January 2nd.

This Saturday, we'll start in Sylvan Park from the MacCabe Golf Course at 8am. Yes, 8am for those of you who can't handle getting out of bed before sun light hits the ground. You're welcome. We will be taking the scenic route down Richland Avenue to Centennial where you can add in a Vanderbilt Loop if you're looking for mileage. Coming back along the usual Nebraska route, finish off with a loop around the golf course on the Richland Creek Greenway.

7.75mi - http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/855113393 10.3mi - http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/855115931

RSVP here and join the PR Bandits Facebook Group for more info, get run invites, and to link up with other runners. Saturday supported runs will be held at various favorite running routes across Nashville. You can also email Brian Johnson at brian.m.johnson@me.com if you have any questions.

Can you believe it's December?

Half/Full Training

We're one month away from the start of our training!

Here is information about our free training for the St. Jude's Rock n' Roll half/full marathon.   Even if you have trained with us before, please take a moment to read through the details and register.

Christmas Party, December 16th

Mark it on your calendars.  More details over the next two weeks.

Route #11: Churches

6 p.m. at the corner of 11th and Holly in East Nashville.

Meet at 5:45 if you are a run/walker.

Wear reflective gear!   Or even better, wear something that actually emits light...

December 9 - The Nasty...

Next week is our signature route, the last chance in 2015 to earn your stripes and become an official East Nasty!

Looking for a unique challenge...

The promoters of the Blue Ridge Marathon will be at the run on Wednesday giving out discount codes, and two free entries.   This race is run on the blue ridge parkway, which may appeal to all you Flying Monkeys....  Read about it here.

Pre-Thanksgiving Run..

We usually have a smaller crowd on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, so we get to run one of our old routes....  This week we are going to run Benji.

If you have run up 14th street recently, we need to stay to run on the left side of 14th, and that will allow you to cross over Eastland in the crosswalk.   Now that is a busy intersection, so be courteous to cars - which means that we need to stop and let cars go...

Thanksgiving Morning Run

If your not sure what to do Thanksgiving morning, but want to burn off some calories before the eating begins, you need to read below...

The Riverside Screw is a group run in East Nashville on Thanksgiving morning. Parking is available in Shelby Park under the railroad bridge near the entrance of Shelby Bottoms Greenway. Meet there at 7:50 AM. We will walk to Riverside using the new Shelby Bottoms trailhead. Run starts at 8 AM. We will run along Riverside to McGavock Pike and back (about 5 miles). This is an out-and-back fun run, so feel free to turn around whenever you want. This will be hilly. If you want flat, this is not the run for you. This is NOT a closed course. Obey all traffic signs. Runner assumes all liability.

If you can't join us tonight or Thursday morning, have a fantastic holiday and we will see you next Wednesday!