"There's something good waitin' down this road..." - Tom Petty

Route #4

This week we head back into Shelby Park for Route #4: The Big Shelby Loop. 99% percent of the time we need you to run on the left side of the road against traffic, but on this route it’s safer to run on the right side on Davidson Street once you’re in the park. When you make the right turn from Davidson to head up the Sevier/Naval hill, get back over to the left side of the road. Once again we will be running right past the East Nashville Farmers Market – please be extra courteous and share the roads and greenway with the families and kids that will be out there. It is important for us to be good neighbors so we can continue to use the park.

We meet at the corner of 11th & Holly at 6pm. We run every Wednesday – rain or shine, hot or cold. You can READ HERE for more details on how our Wednesday night runs work. If you are a run/walker and/or want to get a head start, meet at 5:45pm and join our Lasty Nasty Group.

Reflective and Lighted Gear

If you didn't wear your lighted gear last week, you will for sure need it this week – parts of Shelby Park get pretty dark. Please begin wearing something that creates or reflects light on Wednesday evenings. Nashville Running Company is right around the corner from our meeting spot and has several options you can purchase if you’re in need of some gear.

Pint Night, Fall Sale, and Trail Racing at NRC

Immediately following the run, head over the Nashville Running Company for their monthly pint night! NRC always offers a 10% discount to East Nasty runners, and this Wednesday they will kick off their big Fall Sale including: $50 Shoe Table! $75 Shoe Table! 25% OFF other select shoes,! 50% OFF Spring/Summer apparel! 25% OFF Zamst injury prevention products! Have a pint of some Yazoo and pick up some new gear! We will have a handful of East Nasty shirts available for purchase, too!

Easy trails...

We’ve all run the greenway in Shelby Bottoms, but if you’ve never run the trails there, then you’re missing out!  The Shelby Bottoms 6 Miler trail race is this Sunday October 8th - starting and finishing at Cornelia Fort Air Park. A perfect race for those looking to dip their toes into the art of trail racing with soft, flat, fast, wide track trails (even some single track too!) A portion of the race proceeds goes to Friends of Shelby Park and Bottoms – an org that keeps our ‘home’ park one of the best in the city.

...and challenging trails!

Running, by its very nature, attracts people who are driven. And one of the negatives of that is a preoccupation with PR’s. Obviously it's fun to run as fast as possible for a particular distance, but it's also fun to challenge yourself to run a really hard race course. NRC is hosting one of those on Sunday, October 22nd: The Defeated Creek Trail Half Marathon. Let me give you one guarantee: you will not PR! But, it is a great opportunity to get off the roads and do something really tough.

East Nasty is partnering with the ‘PR Bandits’ again in 2017 who are hosting supported long runs on Saturday mornings. This Saturday, Sept. 30th, we will be starting at 7:00am from the McCabe Golf Course parking lot. We'll head through the beautiful 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 so desire.

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.

Route #3

This week is Route #3: Musica. ‘Musica’ is the name of the massive sculpture art piece at the center of the music row roundabout at the far end of the route. 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. This route is a great way to see downtown, but there are lots of intersections and traffic on this route. When you run with us, your actions and behavior as an individual reflect on the club as a whole. Will you do your part to help the club remain a positive part of our city? Please don't run in the middle of the road or dart out into traffic. Please be especially courteous, use crosswalks, and obey traffic signals!

We meet at the corner of 11th & Holly at 6pm. We run every Wednesday – rain or shine, hot or cold. You can READ HERE for more details on how our Wednesday night runs work. If you are a run/walker and/or want to get a head start, meet at 5:30pm and join our Lasty Nasty Group.

Reflective and Lighted Gear

It’s starting to get dark during our evening runs – it’s time for reflective gear and lights. Please begin wearing something that creates or reflects light on Wednesday evenings. Nashville Running Company is right around the corner from our meeting spot and has several options you can purchase if you’re in need of some gear.

Keep Going

Back in 2011, our very own President, Jeremy Taylor, first started running by joining our Potato-to-Tomato couch to 5K program. This weekend he completed a Half Ironman. In just six years, and at just over 40 yrs old, he went from struggling to complete just 60 seconds of running, to crushing a half marathon - AFTER swimming 1.2 miles and cycling for 56 miles. We're so proud of him! (As well as ALL the East Nasties who competed this weekend!) As incredible an individual accomplishment that is, Jeremy would be the first to say: you can do it, too. Maybe for you that means a Half Ironman, or maybe it means a 5k PR or your first Marathon. Whatever your goal is determination, consistency, and support can get you there. Jeremy's wife Juanita says: "I'm very proud of his drive and determination to do the things that don't come natural to him like running, swimming, and biking. All the while making sure that it's still fun. He's always supportive and encouraging to those around him." That's what East Nasty is all about. If you're struggling with your running or fitness (and we all do at some point) - keep at it. We're here to help. And keep supporting and encouraging those around you. That's why we run together. East Nasty ...for life!

East Nasty is partnering with the ‘PR Bandits’ again in 2017 who are hosting supported long runs on Saturday mornings. We will meet this Saturday, Sept. 23, at 7:00am at Percy Warner Golf Course Clubhouse and enjoy an awesome out and back to Radnor Lake. This is listed as 10 miles but an easy add on for more as you continue through Radnor, past the lake and head towards Franklin Rd. Hydration is usually around 4 miles out, at the start/finish, and we are back to hot fall weather so prepare properly.

***Reminder - We meet at the Golf Course parking lot, which is a left at the Cheekwood entrance.***

Look forward to seeing everyone there!

10mi - http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1533452320

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 #2

This week we continue our 12 week cycle with Route #2: ‘Round the Bird. We meet at the corner of 11th & Holly at 6pm. We run every Wednesday – rain or shine, hot or cold. You can READ HERE for more details on how our Wednesday night runs work. If you are a run/walker and/or want to get a head start, meet at 5:45pm and join our Lasty Nasty Group.

This run takes us into Shelby Park and is a figure-8 route that crosses over itself. Be sure to high five each other at the intersection! Shelby Park is our local treasure and it can get pretty busy with lots of groups and events making use of it. We will be running right past the East Nashville Farmers Market – please be extra courteous and share the roads and greenway with the families and kids that will be out there. It is important for us to be good neighbors so we can continue to use the park.

Saucony Wear Test

Have you ever wanted to try a new brand of shoes on a full run but didn’t want to blindly buy a new pair? That's why shoe companies will often come out and ofter 'wear tests'. This Wednesday, Chad from Saucony will be set up at 11th & Holly with various models of the current Saucony footwear lineup for you to test out during the run. Chad will have the Kinvara, Hurricane, Ride, Freedom and Guide, so be sure to get there early to grab your size in the model that you want to test! Wear them for the run, and then return them after the run is over. Easy as that!

A quick note about our pace groups

The primary reason we leave in pace groups is the gaps it creates between smaller groups of runners. This helps with traffic flow at intersections and crossings allowing cars and others to get through between our pace groups. We don’t want to be a parade! So, listen up for the your pace and start with that group, or wait for the next one. Please don’t start in between groups on your own. Remember, our pace groups start at sub 8-min and go all the way to plus 10-min.

East Nasty is partnering with the ‘PR Bandits’ again in 2017 who are hosting supported long runs on Saturday mornings. Construction is complete! Time to get back out to Donelson and run the Stones River Greenway. This Saturday, September 16th, we will start at 7am from the Kohl's parking lot trail head. I repeat, 7am. It's staying dark longer, it's cooler, and now you get to sleep in too!

Starting towards the dam, where there are now drinking fountains and bathrooms, we'll turn and head back towards the start. This portion is 6 miles. Grab a drink at the start/finish and head out the other way for any additional mileage you desire. Don't go too far, you can find yourself downtown Nashville needing a ride back. Several people are still going long for their fall marathon so make sure you partner up before the run starts and make those miles a little easier with some good company.

12mi Route - http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1533489457

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.

Welcome to the fall quarter of East Nasty! After crushing The Nasty last Wednesday, we start our cycle of 12 runs all over again this week with Route #1. Board members leading this quarter of Wednesday nights are President Jeremy Taylor and Rachel Lawson. Look for them each week making announcements and getting the run going. With the days growing shorter, it's time to start thinking about wearing lighted and reflective gear on our evening runs.

Route #1

Back to 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. We run every Wednesday – rain or shine. This is a great week to invite someone new! If you do, encourage them to READ HERE for info on how our Wednesday night runs work. After the run, it should be a great night to recover with...

Pint Night at VERTICITY!

Our new neighbors just around the corner, VERTICITY indoor cycling studio (on Russell between 10th and 11th) are hosting all of our runners this week for Pint Night after our run! Stop by their studio for a free beer and meet their awesome team of "Pack Leaders!" Remember, they donate a portion of the funds from their 5:00PM Wednesday ride every week to support what we do! Feel free to ask about their First Ride Free, sign up for a class, or just thank them for their support of our mission and our beloved East Nashville community.

Cup Cleaning Raffle

Congrats to Haley - our Summer Quarter Cup Cleaning Volunteer Raffle Winner! Our Fall Quarter Volunteer Raffle sign up is open and we need volunteers! Everyone that signs up for a week to clean the cups 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.

Doing Your Part

As we start a new season, It's important to remember that running with 200 people is different than running on your own. We need you to run on the sidewalks or to the far left side of the road - never in the middle of the road. We need you to cross the street only in crosswalks and intersections - never in the middle of the road. We need you to stop at stoplights and to slow down and use caution at intersections. We need you to be respectful and courteous to other runners, cyclists, and motorists that we share the road with. We need you to do these things for your safety, the safety of your fellow runners, and to help the club maintain its mission of being a positive force in the community and not a burden to it. Our club's safety, reputation, and standing in the community is a responsibility you share in. If you see someone out of line on the run - call them out on it! Veterans, remember that new people are looking to you - be mindful of that and set a good example.

East Nasty is a 100% volunteer run group. No one gets paid. We are all here for the same reasons you are. To have fun, stay active, and get in a great run with friends. We love our neighborhood, and we exist to make East Nashville a great place to live and run, and to make running accessible to everyone in our community. We must each do our part. ENFL!

East Nasty is partnering with the ‘PR Bandits’ again in 2017 who are hosting supported long runs on Saturday mornings. Why are we starting at 6am again this Saturday, September 9th? 12 South is our highest attended run time after time and we want to keep you all safe by getting out there before the traffic.

Back by popular demand, we will have Dollar Donation Day this weekend. If you enjoy running with us and the support of fluids on course, please bring a dollar to donate. It's certainly not required but is appreciated. I cover the costs of hydration, ice, cups, and garbage bags each week. One dollar from each of you goes a long way in supporting this group.

Starting and finishing at the Sevier Park Shelter, this run brings you into both Oak Hills and Green Hills, and then down Belmont Blvd and into the city for the longer run. We offer two distance options, and even though it is not an out-and-back, you can modify this run to your liking. Though there are several lots throughout the park, parking where we meet fills up fast. Show up early so you have plenty of time to park and start with the group.

8mi - http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/755024315 12mi - http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/717094933

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.

This week: run The Nasty, get the sticker, help out some 4-legged flood victims, and share a pint with your pals - can't ask for a better East Nashville night than that. Read on...

Route #12: The Nasty

Here we are once again. This week we culminate our 12 run series with our signature run: Route #12: The Nasty! 6 miles of the worst best hills in East Nashville. You get our famous bumper sticker when you complete the run! If you need a little shorter run, you can run ‘Nasty Lite’ – a 3.7 mile run – but, there’s no sticker reward.

We meet at the corner of 11th & Holly at 6pm. We run every Wednesday – rain or shine. If you are a run/walker and/or want to get a head start, meet at 5:30pm and join our Lasty Nasty Group. You can READ HERE for more details on how our Wednesday night runs work. Remember we share the roads with walkers, cyclists, and cars – please, stay on the sidewalks or to the far left on the road, obey traffic signals and stop signs, and cross only in marked crosswalks.

Upper 60s and low humidity - should be a beautiful night for a run! We will do our Cup Cleaning Raffle drawing for this quarter right before the run – thanks to all of you cup cleaning volunteers! And be sure to say thanks to East Nasty Board Members Meg, Drew, and Duane for hosting this quarter of Wednesday nights!

Harvey Relief at 3 Crow - Bottled Water and Pet Supplies

3 Crow Bar, in partnership with Fox Moving and Storage - Nashville, will be collecting donations for Lone Star Flood Relief this Wednesday and Thursday. The 3 Crow location is collecting only bottled water and pet supplies. You can drop off water and pet supplies (such as dog and cat food, cat litter, crates, blankets, toys) at the Fox Moving and Storage truck parked in the 3 Crow Bar parking lot before or after the run!

https://www.facebook.com/3CrowBar/photos/a.295975818052.144820.44850928052/10154820900023053/?type=3&theater

Pint Night at NRC

Not only is it The Nasty this week, but it's also the first Wednesday of the month - which means Pint Night at Nashville Running Company. Drop off your donation, finish the run, get your sticker, then head over to NRC for a well earned pint from Yazoo Brewing Company! Topgolf Nashville will be in store discussing their new location opening here in Nashville this Fall...plus handing out cool swag! Also on hand, Pet Community Center will be promoting their walk/run teams raising money to end pet homelessness! More info here: http://www.runforpetcommunitycenter.org/

East Nasty is partnering with the ‘PR Bandits’ again in 2017 who are hosting supported long runs on Saturday mornings. One of our most scenic routes, and with so many Bandits requesting longer options this coming Saturday, 9/2, this is the best we have. We will be starting from the Grassland Middle School parking lot off of Hillsboro Rd at 6:00am. We will continue the 6:00am starts for two more weeks given the long distance many people are going.

This route is an out and back run, offering rolling hills, horse farms and amazing 'Nashville Country' views. Hydration is located at mile 3, and a church with bathrooms at 5 miles, giving a perfect 10 mile (or maybe its 11) out and back. Some people may choose to go long and do 10 miles before turning back, but 6, 8, 10, or even additonal mile options are just as beautiful. All speeds are welcome, and we will have groups of varying distance so no one should have to run alone! If you have not run this route, this is a run you should not miss!

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.

Route #11

This week is Route #11 – The Church Run. Named so because of the dozen plus church buildings we pass on this route. Look up along the way and enjoy some of the architecture and historic buildings. It’s a great week to invite new runners and beginners – because you can easily stop after just 2 miles of the first loop of the figure 8.

We meet at the corner of 11th & Holly at 6pm. We run every Wednesday – rain or shine, hot or cold. If you are a run/walker and want to get a head start, meet at 5:45pm and join our Lasty Nasty Group. You can READ HERE for more details on how our Wednesday night runs work. Remember we share the roads with walkers, cyclists, and cars – please, stay on the sidewalks or to the far left on the road, obey traffic signals and stop signs, and cross only in marked crosswalks. Help us be good neighbors and reflect our club well to the community!

Heroes 6K

The 2017 Heroes in Recovery 6K is Saturday Sept 9th in Leiper's Fork. East Nasty has a history of supporting the Heroes 6k - both in participation and volunteering! The charity beneficiary for this race is The Next Door - an organization focused on enabling transformation in the lives of women in crisis. At The Next Door, the people, the program, and the place all contribute to helping women who are re-entering society after incarceration, rehabilitation or homelessness. For the 6th year, East Nasty coaches have been helping train the clients at The Next Door in preparation for the race! You can find out more and register (or volunteer!) for the race at their website: heroes6k.com  Use discount code ENFL2017 for $6 off registration - that makes the race cost less than $30! Finisher medals, cash awards, and a great cause! Do it!

3 Crow Bar

Did you know that we originally started running on Wednesday evenings (as opposed to another day of the week) is because 3 Crow Bar has always had a 2-for-1 special on Wednesdays? It's true! And did you know that the 3 Crow ownership has been by far our largest single donor each year? Also true! We are really grateful for that and value our continuing relationship with our favorite local bar. So, this week when you head over to 3CB for a post run pint, be patient, be extra kind to the staff, and tip well! We're a much much bigger group than when we started (with just a dozen runners in 2008), and it can get a little busy on Wednesdays right after the run - but Maha and the staff continue to welcome us and work hard for us every Wednesday night! Let's be sure to show 'em some love.

East Nasty is partnering with the ‘PR Bandits’ again in 2017 who are hosting supported long runs on Saturday mornings. Is there anything better than when you mix running and coffee (preferably in that order), well yes there is! It is running, coffee, and special deals at Nashville Running Company, which will be open early for the PR Bandits! Make sure to stop by, and pick up what you need for you’re up coming races and continued training following our run. There will be exclusive sales just for you!

Saturday, August 26th, we will be meeting at 6am at Nashville Running Company, just down the street from the normal ENFL - Yellow House meeting spot. (Please don't park at the post office or along the building!) Our run is an out and back, turning around at the Belmont Bongo, offering us 10-miles. If you want to extend, you can continue your run down Belmont and enjoy the many tree-lined streets of Nashville's SW neighborhoods. If you want a little less, turnaround at any time.

Hydration will be located at the Musica roundabout, and start/finish. We look forward to having everyone out for one of our last few 6am starts. In the coming weeks, please watch the time, as we will need to move back the start due to sunrise.

Please review the course map linked below. Look forward to seeing everyone Saturday Morning.

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.