Crane Relay – Part Deux (& SOB Summer Picnic)

Crane Relay – Part Deux (& SOB Summer Picnic)

The reviews are in. Last years runners (soccer armed or not) all agreed that this race was a blast and it’s going to be even better this year. Among some other small changes, this year we are going to kick the event off with a bang and hold the Live Draft one hour before the race starts. You really don’t want to miss this.

Join your F3 brothers once again on Friday, July 26th at 9 PM in the Ballantyne Corporate Park for The Crane Relay, Part Deux. (SOB Summer Picnic to follow in the evening on July 27th — all SCLT PAX and their families invited — more details sometime in the future in another blast from another person).

The Crane Relay is a Ragnar style running race (everyone based at the same location running 3 loops), but with shorter loops run on roads/paved greenways and, most importantly, teams picked in a draft. Total distance is 12 miles over 3 loops.

If you can get through a boot camp, you can (and should) do this race. More details are below or you can jump straight to the sign-up sheet here: http://rebrand.ly/theCraneRelay.

We need all signups by June 1st, no exceptions.

What

• Teams of 5 will be selected by captains in a fantasy snake draft style in the hopes of creating a number of evenly matched teams making for better competition and 2F
• Each member of the team will run 3 loops (3, 4, and 5 miles) for a total of only 12 miles in a rotating fashion
• All loops will be on paved roads / greenways
• Each loop will start and end at the same point (a local hotel, likely the same as last year) where we will all be stationed
• Expect some great 1F while racing, but even more 2F as you will be hanging out at “camp” quite a bit

When

• The race starts on Friday, July 26, 2019 at 9 PM
• We should wrap up by 5 AM or so on Saturday morning, just in time for 2F breakfast and getting back to the family without even being missed
• SOB Summer picnic to follow later in the evening on July 27th. Full pre-blast of that to follow.

Where

• Most likely at the Hampton Inn, Ballantyne again. Subject to change to another local hotel based on rates/who will have us.
• We will have at least one conference room available to us and each team will rent a room for napping, showering, etc. (this is also a requirement of the hotel for us all to be there)

Why?

• Because it was AWESOME last year and will be even better this year with new and improved loops, better t-shirts, and maybe even some catered food
• None of the loops will be especially hard so this is perfect for PAX of all abilities — I will repeat, if you can get through a boot camp, you can (and should) do this race.
• The draft will create a number of relatively balanced teams which removes all of the pressure as you are only expected to run to your current ability level (and will be running against guys of a similar level of running ability).
• Because it’s cheap, close to home, and at a perfect time so you won’t even be missed by the family.
• Because it’s a great introduction to relay races (multiple legs, night running w/ headlamp, running tired, etc.) without the miles, expense, logistics, stinky vans, or time away from family.
• Because you don’t want to be the guy who missed it.

Now that you are convinced and ready to sign up, here’s what’s next:

1. Commit to the race by adding your F3 name to this sheet by no later than June 1st: http://rebrand.ly/theCraneRelay
2. Tell your friends. Twist their arm, make sure they sign up.
3. Once we have a head-count, we will get out all the details on accommodations, t-shirts, etc.
4. Show up on race night ready to have some fun.