Parks Smith http://www.runnerspace.com/profile.php?member_id=4221 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:39:46 +0000 ross@runnerspace.com (Ross) 60 Parks Smith http://www.runnerspace.com/members/avatar/1766.jpg http://www.runnerspace.com/profile.php?member_id=4221 News - Registration now open for 2009 Monument Avenue 10K Registration is open for the 2009 Monument Avenue 10K in Richmond,VA.  The race was voted the #1 road race in the Southeast and only has 35,000 spots available, so hurry up and register at RaceIt.com!

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Bay State Race Sevices: Haverhill, MA

Rock/Creek Outfitters Trail Running: Chattanooga, TN

Utah Valley Marathon: Provo, UT

Trout Lake Run: Trout Lake, WA

Ashland Railroad Run: Ashland, VA

Checkout RaceIt.com to find the latest events and races in your area today.

]]> Fri, 05 Dec 2008 18:53:00 +0000 News - November Contest Winner Congratulations to the winner of this months drawing is Tara Krempley.  Tara will be receiving a RaceIt shirt from SportsScience.  Be sure to become a fan of RaceIt so you can win next months drawing.  Thank you to everyone that has already become a fan your name will be reentered for next months drawing.

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]]> Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:36:00 +0000 Comment - Parks Smith Thanks for your help Ross, let me know if I can ever help you out and what you thought about the message I sent you. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:24:52 +0000 News - New Additions to the RaceIt Family New Additions to the RaceIt Family

Many races and organization have joined our platform lately, and things are starting to blast off.

New Additions Include...

Southernmost Runners- Key West, FL

Run Downtown Greenville Road Race- Greenville, SC

KanDo Adventures- Charleston, SC

UWSP Adventure Racing Club- Stevens Point, WI

Check us out at RaceIt.com for the latest running and racing events in your area.

Don't forget to becom a fan of the RaceIt group to enter your name in our monthly drawing.

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Check us out at RaceIt.com for the latest running and racing events in your area.

Don't forget to becom a fan of the RaceIt group to enter your name in our monthly drawing.

]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:59:00 +0000 News - Last Chance for Free Shirt Giveaway Your last chance to win a free shirt from RaceIt.com for this month is coming up, the last do for you to become a fan or member of the RaceIt.com group is Friday December 5 at 2 PM (EST). The drawing and winner will be announced at 3PM that day. Become a Fan NOW!

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]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:00:00 +0000 Comment - Parks Smith sounds good, hope to make it a monthly thing Fri, 14 Nov 2008 02:21:49 +0000 Blog - Road Race Management Conference This past weekend I had a chance to attend the Road Race Management Race Directors Meeting in Hollywood, FL.  This was a great oppurtunity not only to meet other heads of the industry from companies and races around the world, but to discuss current issues in running today.  I got to meet many people from around the world including Japan, the Netherlands, Canada, and the Carribean.  I learned a lot about issues regarding racing such as event set up, new technology, greening your event, etc. (I would be willing to share my experience with anyone interested).

One of the most stirring moments of the meeting was its conclusion luncheon with accomplished race commentator and announcer Toni Reavis.  He gave a passionate speech of how running should gear more back to competition and figurehead athletes rather than its current participatory culture.  I totally disagree with Toni, participation and the thrill of event is what makes running great for participants and race directors.  Running doesn't need a Michael Phelps or Lance Armstrong, we are all doing fine with your everyday Joe.  The lack of television commericialization also makes it great.

 

Other Thoughts:  the new "D" chip is the way to go to eliminate headache for race directors, but I think Championchip will have something to say, I sat down with CEO Bas Van Rens who is inspired by the slew of ideas surrounding chip timing, the "D" chips biggest problem is its lack of "greeness", it creates a lot of trash

 

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