The Zombie Run…An Awesome Race

CHARLOTTE ZOMBIE RUN
Run at Freedom Park

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THE ZOMBIE RUN
A shipment of C-894 has made its way to Charlotte.

Date: Sunday, May 19, 2013
Time:12:30 PM
Location: Freedom Park

Packet Pick-Up: May 18th Charlotte Running Company (1412 East Boulevard, Charlotte, NC)

Age Limit: None! If you’re old enough to run, then you’re old enough to run from zombies!
We hope you like to run, because the post apocalyptic playground you’re about to brave offers no protection. At the starting line, you’ll come across a flipped tanker, the source of the toxic compound. After the first kilometer, you’ll enter into a military-controlled apocalypse zone. Beware, this is where your dash from zombies will begin. Around kilometer 3, you’ll make it to a vaccination hydration center. The vaccine will fail, and you’ll have to continue to sprint from zombies. The last 2 kilometers are a free-for-all, as you charge towards freedom. Zombies are everywhere. Helicopters circle overhead and military personnel distribute facemasks for safety during your final steps.

Runners have the option of wearing a custom, latex free “life-balloon”. Our brain hungry zombies will try to pop your balloon and take your life before your reach the finish line. But if you’re not fast, don’t worry! Our course is designed like a zombie movie set, so if you don’t wear your balloon or survive the race, you’ll still have a spooky run. Dead or alive, all runners get to complete the entire course and attend the Quarantine Party.

THE HUMANS
Are you ready to run? Register as an individual for $45 or as part of a team of 4+ humans for $40 per runner. In addition to the full-out apocalypse, runners will receive:

Official Zombie Run t-shirt
Zombie Run eco-water bottle
Admission to the Quarantine Party
THE ZOMBIES
Don’t want to run from them? Become one. For $25, you can register to be an Official Zombie Run zombie and receive:

Gory, movie-quality zombie makeover
Exclusive zombie gear
Admittance to the Survivor Party
THE QUARANTINE PARTY
After you make it through the infestation of zombies during the race, you’ll enter the Quarantine Party. There will be a local DJ, food trucks, a zombie makeover station, photo stations to take pictures with our scariest zombies, and a store to pick up some merchandise.

GET INVOLVED
Putting on the zombie apocalypse is hard work. So, we’re always seeking ambitious humans to help spread the word of the impending apocalypse, to volunteer in our apocalypse zone on race day, and to help bring our event to life. We also have charitable partnership programs available to eligible non-profit organizations. For information about how you or your non-profit can get involved with The Zombie Run, contact our race team at info@thezombierun.com.

WHAT’S NEXT?
Think you’re up to the challenge? Then register for The Zombie Run as a human, zombie, or volunteer. If you can round up a team of four or more brave humans, then sign-up as a team and receive a special group rate. Then, just sit back, relax, and wait for the apocalypse. Once race day gets closer, we’ll email you with the details about race packet pickup and other logistics. This will be the most exhilarating 3.1 miles of your life. Let’s get ready to run, Charlotte!

REGISTER FOR THIS RACE

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25th Annual Elizabeth 8K

http://www.elizabeth8k.com/

This race is a lot of fun. Check out the link. This year my sister and I will run it together and then hang out for music and food.

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Elizabeth 8K Road Race

24^th Annual Elizabeth 8K

Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 8:00am

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My “PR”

I am registered for the Jingle Jog 5K in Charlotte and have two weeks to train. I actually dont need much training because I can complete 5K races with ease.  However, I am feeling the need to give myself a true challenge since it is the last race that I will run in 2009. I need to push myself to beat my PR for this next 5K. My goal is  between 24-25 minutes. The key factors in determining  if this goal would be realistic for me is the course. I dont know the course, have never run the terrain and have no idea what the weather will be on that day. So, when I talk about 2 weeks to train, I know I need to run lots of hilly routes, run every day that it is windy and/or raining, pace myself and always focus on finding my rhythm. By training in this manner, I believe that it will get my body and mind in a place to beat my PR and set a new one for 2010…..I think I can, I think I can, I think I can,,,,I know I can, I know I can  I KNOW I CAN!!!

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We Ran the Hendrick Marrow 5K

 

 Today we ran the Hendrick Marrow 5K. It was FREEZING at 7:30am. I mean freezing. But, we bundled up and hit the pavement. I was so impressed with Jordan because he didnt complain about getting up or the cold weather. He was ready to run and did a great job. His time was 2 minutes faster than his last race two weeks ago. Progress is being made. The race was fairly easy because the course was very flat. We did most of the race on the ZMAX dragway track.We ran the race, grabbed Gatorade, orange slices and bagels and came home to get back to resting. What a great morning.

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Why Hate 10Ks

So why is it that people say they hate running 10k’s???

Yes, we all know that 5ks are easier to run and so much easier to find and register for, but sometimes runners give 10ks a bad rap.

1. Could it be that they have not gotten used to having tired legs after running for 20 minutes?
2. Could it be that they get shin splints and fail to stretch or ice after the race?
3. Could it be they don’t pace themselves properly and poop out before  they are half way through the race?
4. Could it be they don’t train for the race and just jump up on that race day and start running?
5. Could it be that they are intimidated?
6. Could it be they were out drinking the night before and have a hang over?

I guess it could be any of those things, but 10k’s should not get a bad rap. There are hundreds of website, magazines and books that can help you train for a 10k and be successful at completing the race. There are even 10k training programs for the novice, intermediate and advanced runner. You just have to find the best program for you.

My suggestions for the novice:

• Train at least 4 weeks in advance
• Incorporate distance, tempo and speed work into your workouts
• Get plenty of rest the night before the race
• On race day, be sure to stretch, warm up and cool down
• On race day, pace yourself evenly
• If you are sore after the race, be sure to ice

And the most important tip is to enjoy the fact that you are participating in the race and don’t stress over your finishing time.

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Running for Marrow

Since I am on this kick of running at least one 5K per month for every month of the year, I went ahead and registered for races for the last two months of 2009.  This Sunday (Nov. 22nd), I am running the Hendrick Marrow Program 5K (www.marrow.org). The exciting thing about this race is that part of it takes place on a race track. The race goes down the zMAX Dragway, loops the perimeter of The Dirt Track, crosses the pedestrian bridge and will make a lap around the famous Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Concord, NC. Since I am all about “running for a cause”, this is yet another perfect race for me to participate in. The proceeds support the Hendrick Marrow Program to benefit the Be The Match Registry which helps patients in need of marrow transplants. Runners start your engines!

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Favorite Running Sites

http://www.runnersworld.com/

http://womensrunning.com

http://www.coolrunning.com/

http://www.runforyourlife.com/site60.aspx

http://www.runningtimes.com/

http://www.girlsontherun.org/

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I Race for the Cure!!!

 

Saturday October 3, 2009 was such an important day in my life. In fact, at this moment I can say that it was the best day that I have had this year. My family (mom, sister and son) joined me in supporting one of the most important causes to date. The Race for the Cure 5K. http://www.komencharlotte.org/ 

I usually run this 5K race each year, no matter what city I happen to live in at the time. Usually, I run alone, but one year my dad and brother ran with me. This year  the race was very special to me. Why?  Because running for “the cause” hit close to home this time. My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer early this year and has been battling the ugly demon all year long. She is now at the tail end of treatments and kicking cancer’s you know what. So, to have her, my sister and my son support her and this cause together gave me an amazing feeling.

 We all gathered in Charlotte, got up bright and early on Saturday and made our way to Tryon Street. We actually parked near Little Rock Church and walked approximately a mile to get to the race, so we certainly go in our share of exercise that day. It was a chilly morning, but by the time the race started, the sun was shining, the temperature rising and the thrill and emotion was certainly in the air. The most awesome sight to see that gave me goose bumps was looking ahead of me and behind me as I ran, to see thousands of pink attired people running and walking right along with me for the same cause; to raise money for cancer research. The day was extra special for me because I knew in my heart that I was running to help save my mom’s life.

I also felt such a great emotion as I ran beside my 12 year old son who was attempting his first 5K race. I was so elated when I saw him cross the finish line and saw his facial expression of shock and pride.  He also pushed himself extra hard because he knew he was running for his grammy. After we crossed the finish line, my son and I sat on the curb and waited for my mom and sister to complete the race. Once I heard “Dianne Logan cancer survivor crossing the finish line” announced over the loud speaker, my heart thumped so hard and all I could do was jump up and scream in joy. My mom was being acknowledged as a cancer survivor and a participant raising money  for the cause.  What a great family event. This is why I Race for the Cure!!!

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