2010 West Texas CrossRoads Marathon Is In the Books!

You can find race results posted at www.crossroadsmarathon.com.... congratulations to all the athletes and volunteers. We had over 400 registrants in the three events (full, half, and 5K), and approximately 300 volunteers. Next year, we add a 10K for an easier "step-up" between 5k and half marathon. We expect race photos on the website, soon. Thanks to all who supported the event!

Time to register!

If you have not registered for the full or half marathon, you will want to do so soon! Only 36 days left for taking advantage of early bird registration rates... www.crossroadsmarathon.com

Mission Fitness Discounts!

Register for an event at the CrossRoads Marathon and you qualify for a 65% discount at Mission Fitness in Odessa. You can bring your registration confirmation email to the center under construction at 8050 Hwy 191 in Odessa to sign-up or visit http://www.missionfitnessnow.com/ or call 432.640.6400 for more information.

2010 Race Training Opportunities

Our training runs for the 2010 race have begun! We meet at the UTPB running trail parking area near the Presidential Museum on University. Groups are forming for the Couch to 5K training and longer races..... 7:00 am every Saturday. Two water stations are set up on the trail each Saturday. See you there.

Race Updates

Important race information - updated 9/10/091...

1. Just a note of correction regarding prize awards... our brochure talks about age group awards... we will only be giving prizes to the top three male and female finishers in each race. Wished we could do more... and we certainly will as the race grows!

2. Don't forget about the kid's race at 10:00 AM.... no need to register, just come and bring two canned goods as the entry fee per runner.

3. Plan to stay for awards ceremonies: 5K and half marathon awards at 9:00 AM Full marathon awards at 11:00 AMHope your training runs are going well!

4. Registration deadline is 9/28/09... walk up registrations will be accepted after that date. But race day registrations will not receive a timing chip... not enough time to get data entered in timing contractor spreadsheet. You will receive a bib number, though.

Regards - Reggie

Training Groups

As promised, here's the blog that will help you connect with other runners in the Odessa/Midland area who are looking for a training group. Here's how we want to set it up... if you are an experienced runner that can lead a training group, call me (Reggie) at 368-2500 and let me know your training schedule, running location, distances, and pace. I'll set you up with a blog post with your name so others can communicate with you and set up some running times. For those looking for a group, just keep your eye on the blog and check for groups that fit your schedule and pace.

Hopefully we can connect runners with other runners and make for a more encouraging training cycle. If you haven't registered for the race, yet, you can do so on the West Texas CrossRoads Marathon website. You save $15.00 by registering early for the half and full marathons.

Be safe... and keep running!

Reg

Welcome

Welcome to the CrossRoads Marathon Blog site! You can check out this blog for up-to-date information about the marathon.