Long Races & Small Victories

At 8:50PM tonight, three of our RDP members are lacing up their spikes for a fast track 5k at the Music City Distance Carnival in Nashville, TN! One of those racing, Sammy George, is coming off of a win at the Jailbreak 5k in South Carolina on May 26th. Sammy has been working diligently over the last 3 years to get to this point. There have been ups and downs but she’s ready. We can’t wait to watch her and the rest of the RDP women FLY tonight! Read on to hear Sammy’s pre-race thoughts as she prepares to get back on the track!

Race StorySammy GeorgeJune 1, 2018Raleigh Distance Project, Race Day, MCDC, RDPComment

USATF Half-Marathon Championships: A Bigger Deal than I Thought, but Less Scary than I Expected

Big road races are so much less stressful than track races. You get to start with thousands of other people who don’t even know you’re an elite, you get to pace with some of the sub-elite men, and you can zone out while bands play on the side of the road.

At least these were the thoughts going through my head while I was on my way to Pittsburgh for the USATF half marathon championships. Oh- how naive I was to think that I would be mixed in with everyday runners, hidden in the crowd, and in the perfect environment to make a million excuses to slow down and relax the pace...not the case! Read on to see!

Race StoryTristin Van OrdMay 8, 2018USATF, Race, half marathon, Raleigh Distance Project, PRComment

Marathon Monday: Go Fast Take Chances

In 2 short days our Erin Clark will be standing on the start line of the Boston Marathon. While this isn't a new sight for this 2x Boston Marathoner, this year will be like no other. Why? Because this former standout collegiate lacrosse player is primed and ready to accomplish a BIG goal. The type of goal that scares you. The kind that you mumble under your breath in hopes others won't hear you. In her first marathon in 2013 she ran a 3:54. In 2016 she ran her first Boston in 3:29. Last year she ran her second Boston in 3:21. She began working with RDP coach Phil Latter in March of 2017 and has run a PR in everything since. Her incredible progress is inspiring. So, what is her BIG goal this year? Read on and find out!