Saturday, February 12, 2011

What You Need to Succeed

As the NRRL enters its second month of existence and prospective teams consider how they'll fit into the league, remember that a big roster is the secret to success

Runners do not have to compete in every race on the schedule, nor do we expect a runner to be available for every race, and that is where teammates come into play.  Each team may only enter 7 runners in its official race lineup, so the team captain (or coach) will have to factor the availability of each runner for each race, along with the ability of each team member to do well at particular race distances (5k through Half Marathon).

There are no age-groups in the NRRL, nor any age-graded times.  This does not imply younger runners somehow have an advantage, as race and training experience and the ability to stay healthy over the whole season will play a large part of your team's success.

There are no professional ("elite") runners in the NRRL, so don't let the Elite Division discourage you from participating.  There is a Weekend Warrior Division for those that wish to keep the competitive drive to a minimum, but most runners in the NRRL will be the same runners you see on the trails on the weekend.

Finally, the NRRL adds a new element to your group's training and weekly running social gatherings.  You can now compete as a team on a more regular basis and encourage each other to attempt races in new parts of the DC area, or perhaps pushing harder at a new race distance.

This is the future of team racing!  Consider registering today!

Mike

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