Spring has arrived

So I have been really busy lately and I haven't been able to blog! With spring in the air it has really gotten me thinking outside and being active. I love running and I love helping plan and attend races.

You have to be really careful when planning a race because you have to make sure you get the right help and of course the weather is always a concern. You need to make sure you have medical help available at your race just in case an emergency would come up.

I found this great website that gives you a timeline of what to do each month of your upcoming race event. The website is the RunnersEdge. Here is some tips on how to make your race successful!

8 Months before your race plan a committee and secure your sponsorships.

6 Months before- confirm your race day, design entry form for race, get permission from facilities, order bib numbers

4 Months before- publish your event and identify race course

2 Months before- order t-shirts and prizes

1 Month before- Inform the media of your event to help get a public annoucement

1 Week before- organize a meeting for the volunteers

Race Day!!!

Now depending on your size of your race some of these dates will need to change. This just gives you a good idea of what you need to start to do.

Races are best to do in the warm months (April-September). There are races during the cold months but are not as popular and people are not always in shape. If you want to have a successful race I suggest planning it in the spring or summer.

Now with all this take about running, I am going to go for a run! Good luck with your race!!