Route #2

This week we continue our 12 week cycle with Route #2: 'Round the Bird.  Also known as 'The Awkward Moment' because this is a figure-8 route that crosses over itself. Be sure to high five each other as you cross! We meet at the corner of 11th & Holly at 6pm. We run every Wednesday - rain or shine, sweltering heat or bitter cold. If you are a run/walker and want to get a head start, meet at 5:45pm and join the Lasty Nasties. It's still dark out for the run so please be sure to wear something that creates or reflects light! READ HERE for more info on how our Wednesday night runs work.

2017 Half and Full Marathon Training

It's not too late to join our 2017 Half and Full Marathon Training. Get all the details on our website and sign up! Then join us this Saturday morning for week 2 of training. The Training Program is FREE and open to anyone – the only requirement is that you are already able to run 5 miles without stopping (8 miles for the full marathon training).

Volunteer to Clean the Cups and you can win $100!

Don't forget about our new cup cleaning volunteer and raffle prize set up! We have had good response so far but still have a handful of spots this quarter to fill. Volunteer and qualify for the $100 gift card prize while you can!

Everyone that signs up for a week to clean the cups (and posts a photo proving they washed them) will be entered to win a $100 gift card to Nashville Running Company. The more you volunteer, the more chances you get to win. We will draw a winner at the end of every quarter – so you have a 1-in-12 chance to win if you volunteer, a 2-in-12 chance if you volunteer twice, etc. Big thanks to Schaffer Law Firm for sponsoring this program!

Here’s how it works: 1) Sign up on the Google doc. 2) Take the cups home. 3) Wash them. 4) Post a pic on social media showing you washed them and tag our Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. 5) Bring the cups back to the run the next week.

Welcome to 2017! Lots of info this week!

Back to the Beginning - Route #1

It's the first Wednesday night of 2017! We will start at the beginning of our 12 week cycle with Route #1: One Hilly 5(ish)K. (It's actually not quite a 5K, but just 3 miles. Thus the "ish") We meet at the corner of 11th & Holly at 6pm. Meet at 5:45pm and join the Lasty Nasties if you are a run/walker and want to get a head start. This is a great week to invite someone new! If you do, remind them to please be sure to wear something that creates or reflects light! This is also a great week to READ HERE for info on how our Wednesday night runs work.

2017 Half and Full Marathon Training

Our 2017 Half and Full Marathon Training begins THIS weekend! Get all the details on our website and sign up! Then join us for the first long run on Saturday at 8am. The 16-week Training Program is FREE and open to anyone – the only requirement is that you are able to run 5 miles without stopping on the first day of training (8 miles for the full marathon training).

Running Stores

Need to gear up before training starts? Nashville is home to some great specialty running stores!

Nashville Running Company is right around the corner from our meeting spot. Each first Wednesday of the month they host a Pint Night just for East Nasty immediately after the run - that's THIS Wednesday! NRC always offers an everyday 10% discount for East Nasty runners.

Fleet Feet Sports has been a staple in the Nashville running community for years. THIS Thursday, January 5th, come by Fleet Feet Sports Green Hills between 6pm and 8pm to gear up for marathon and half marathon training this spring  - and 20% of all sales during that time period will be donated back to East Nasty!

All New Cup Cleaning - with PRIZES!

We've got a few new things coming your way in 2017. The first is changing up the cup cleaning volunteering. In short, we're adding an incentive. A big one. The first year that East Nasty existed we probably went through 150+ paper cups every week. So, we decided that we would purchase plastic cups to reduce the amount of trash that we were producing. The only challenge is that we have to wash them every week. So we need volunteers to wash the cups. We've been doing it this way for years.

Here's the new twist for 2017: Everyone that signs up for a week to clean the cups (and posts a photo proving they washed them) will be entered to win $100 gift card to NRC. The more you volunteer, the more chances you get to win. We will draw a winner at the end of every quarter - so you have a 1-in-12 chance to win if you volunteer, a 2-in-12 chance if you volunteer twice, etc. Big thanks to Schaffer Law Firm for sponsoring this program!

Here's how it works: 1) Sign up on the Google doc. 2) Take the cups home. 3) Wash them. 4) Post a pic on social media showing you washed them and tag our Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. 5) Bring the cups back to the run the next week.

2017 Half/Full Marathon Training

Our 2017 Half and Full Marathon Training begins NEXT weekend! Be sure to register and then join us for the first long run on January 7th at 8am. The training is FREE and open to anyone - the only requirement is that you are able to run 5 miles without stopping on the first day of training (8 miles for the full marathon training). Our 16 week training program consists of: long runs on Saturday mornings led by volunteer pace group leaders, East Nasty Wednesday night runs, and Tuesday evening speed/hill workouts. Check out our website for lots more details. And click here to find the 2017 Training Plan.

Pace Leader Needed

We're still looking one more volunteer pace leader for our 2017 Half Marathon Training. Specifically, we need one more pace leader for a finish time of 2:30. Pace leaders train a group to run a specific goal pace for the half marathon, and will finish the training by leading them through the race. Leading a training group is a great way to give back, a lot of fun – and a commitment. As a thank you, we will reimburse you for your race entry fee. Interested? Email our Half Marathon Training Coordinator David Harris at David@eastnastyforlife.com for more specifics.

Rock n Roll Races Registration Price Increase Tomorrow!

Our target race for training is the St. Jude Rock ‘N’ Roll Nashville race on April 29, 2017. If you haven't registered for the race yet, do it today (December 31st) and avoid the January 1st price increase. Click here to sign up today!

Eight months ago we started the 2016 PR Bandit runs with Bongo to Bongo and so we shall finish it the same way! Don't wait until the 1st to start your 2017 training goals, join the us for the last run of 2016, and make your New Years Eve morning a memorable one. Of course, this is not only the last PR Bandits run of the year, but the last until May 2017, as the 'FREE' East Nasty 1/2 and Full Marathon training starts January 7th (make sure to sign-up). We will leave Bongo East at 7:30am and starting off on this 10 mile out and back to Bongo Belmont. Dial in your distance and just have some fun with friends. As there is water at both Bongo's, this will be unsupported, so please bring appropriate hydration.

The link is the 12 mile route, but turn around at Bongo for 10, Musica for 6: 12mi - http://www.mapmyrun.com/us/nashville-tn/bongo-east-to-bongo-nashville-12mi-o-b-route-329432545

For those that are out of town, or just can't make it, thanks for a great 2016 PR Bandits season and look forward to some long Saturday runs in 2017! Happy New Year!!!

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.

Route #3

One last Wednesday night left in 2016. This week we will run Route #3: Musica. This is an out and back route, so you can choose your milage. It's about 4 miles if you turn around right after crossing the pedestrian bridge. It's about 5 miles if you turn around at Cummins Station. And it's about 6.3 if you do the whole thing. We meet at the corner of 11th & Holly at 6pm. Meet at 5:45pm and join the Lasty Nasties if you are a run/walker and want to get a head start. Please be sure to wear something that creates or reflects light!

Cup Cleaning Volunteer Needed

We need a volunteer for tonight to take home the cups and wash them and bring them back next week. Please sign up HERE.

2017 Half and Full Marathon Training

SIGN UP for our FREE 2017 Half and Full marathon Training Programs. The training begins on Saturday January 7, 2017 and runs are FREE and open to anyone. The only requirement is that you are able to run 5 miles without stopping on the first day of training (8 miles for the full marathon training). Our 16 week training program consists of: long runs on Saturday mornings led by volunteer pace group leaders, East Nasty Wednesday night runs, and Tuesday evening workouts. Get more details here. And click here to find the 2017 Training Plan.

East Nasty is partnering with the ‘PR Bandits’ who are hosting supported long runs on Saturday mornings. Are you dreaming of all those Christmas cookies, egg nog, and ham this weekend? You should consider earning that indulgence and join us for a Christmas Eve run!

Starting at 7:30am from the McCabe Golf Course parking lot, we'll head through the Richland neighborhood out to Centennial Park and back. This is an easy 6mi route, 8.5mi if you want to loop the golf course, and easy to add on even more if you just can't resist all those cookies!

8.5mi - http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/868178189

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.

Pop Up Christmas Sale - Friday December 23rd

Pick up some discounted East Nasty gear on Friday December 23rd from 3pm til 6pm at Nashville Running Company. Tshirts! Tank tops! Baseball Ts! Pint glasses! 40% off! Limited stock - first come, first served. An East Nasty shirt makes a great last minute stocking stuffer!

Route #5

After running The Nasty 2 weeks ago, we have completed our cycle of 12 routes – but we still have a few odd weeks left in the year. So this week we will run one of our most popular - Route #5: Walking Bridge. There will be some great views from the bridge and through downtown of the city all lit up for the holidays. We meet at the corner of 11th & Holly at 6pm (and 6am). Meet at 5:45pm and join the Lasty Nasties if you are a run/walker and want to get a head start. Please be sure to wear something that creates or reflects light!

2017 Half and Full Marathon Training

SIGN UP for our FREE 2017 Half and Full marathon Training Programs. The training begins on Saturday January 7, 2017 and runs are FREE and open to anyone. The only requirement is that you are able to run 5 miles without stopping on the first day of training (8 miles for the full marathon training). Our 16 week training program consists of: long runs on Saturday mornings led by volunteer pace group leaders, East Nasty Wednesday night runs, and Tuesday evening workouts. Get more details here. And click here to find the 2017 Training Plan.

East Nasty is partnering with the ‘PR Bandits’ who are hosting supported long runs on Saturday mornings. We're nearing the end of the year so why not finish out running one of our favorites - Grassland! We will be starting from the Grassland Middle School parking lot off of Hillsboro Rd at 7:30am. This may also be the final 60* run we see for a while (rain or shine) so you won't want to miss out.

This route is an out and back with water located at 3 miles, and a church with bathrooms around 5 miles! Some people may choose to go long and and do the 10 miles before turning back, but the mileage is up to you.

Up to 20mi - http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/710563785

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.

2017 Half/Full Marathon Training

Registration is now live for our 2017 Half and Full marathon Training Programs. The training begins on Saturday January 7, 2017 and runs are FREE and open to anyone. The only requirement is that you are able to run 5 miles without stopping on the first day of training (8 miles for the full marathon training). Our 16 week training program consists of: long runs on Saturday mornings led by volunteer pace group leaders, East Nasty Wednesday night runs, and Tuesday evening workouts. Check out our website for lots more details. And click here to find the 2017 Training Plan.

Rock n Roll Races Sale TODAY!

Our target race for training is the St. Jude Rock 'N' Roll Nashville race on April 29, 2017 - and TODAY only, December 15th, they are having a big sale/discount. Click here to see prices and sign up today!

Route #1

We meet at the corner of 11th & Holly at 6pm (and 6am). Meet at 5:45pm and join the Lasty Nasties if you are a run/walker and want to get a head start. Please be sure to wear something that creates or reflects light! After running The Nasty last week, we have completed our cycle of 12 routes - but we still have a few odd weeks left in the year. So, this week we will run Route #1 because its simple and short and afterwards we invite you to join us at...

Christmas Party 2016

Each year, East Nasty hosts a Christmas gathering to celebrate the past year, and look forward to the new one. This Wednesday night, immediately after finishing the run, everyone is invited down the street to 1306 Woodland (the home of Gretchen and Phil Zimmerman).  We’ll have soup (white chicken chili and a vegan butternut squash), beer (courtesy of Nashville Running Company) and maybe some desserts. We’ll also have some leftover East Nasty gear for sale. All we ask is that you bring $10 (this allows us to renew our insurance and membership with the Road Runners Club of America, and helps offset the cost of the party.) Everyone is welcome, even 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. The Zimmermans house is great with lots of places to hang out and chat with each other - just try to keep the hallways clear. Theres plenty of room on the deck, the downstairs club room and the back patio. We will have a couple outdoor heat lamps going. Be sure to say 'thanks' to Phil and Gretchen for hosting!

Parking Alert

One thing we want you to be aware of is that there will be a film crew blocking off all of Woodland Street on Wednesday while filming something at Mad Donnas at the corner of 14th & Woodland. Some sort of reality TV show covering the rebranding of the restaurant. Hopefully this won't inconvenience us too much. Just get to the run as early as you can, find a parking spot in and around 5 Points (Beware of no parking signs, fire hydrants and corners. Don't be a jerk parker.) or even pay for one in one of the lots, and then just walk down to the party after the run. If we get new details that alter any of that, we will post them here.

ENFL!

East Nasty is partnering with the ‘PR Bandits’ who are hosting supported long runs on Saturday mornings. Baby it's going to be cold outside but we're still running! This Saturday from the Kohl's parking lot in Donelson, we will start at 7:30am for an enjoyable out and back greenway run for any distance of your choosing.

Don't let the cold scare you, it gives you an excuse to stop by Shipley's Do-Nuts after!

http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/717079399

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.