Ambassadors
At the MRC, it is our goal to make each new runner feel welcomed into our community. Joining a new running group can be a bit intimidating, especially if you are a new runner or are new to the area. You may not know the routes, the people, who runs at what speed, the culture, etc. That’s why the MRC is introducing the Ambassador Program!
Look for some of the folks below at your next group run. They can assist you with finding pace groups, learning routes and understanding what the MRC does in our community!
Tammy
- 2009 New Runners’ Program Graduate & 2011 Social & Events Coordinator
- Career mom of two grown children
- Former self-described couch potato who lost a LOT of weight, joined the new runners’ program to get even more active and improve personal fitness
- Now a running maniac who wants to help others change their lives!
Tabitha
- 2010 New Runners’ Program Graduate
- Former couch potato who perfected her craft over the last 6yrs.
- Joined the new runners’ program to get off the couch and improve personal fitness
- Now a running fanatic who is addicted the that oh so elusive “Runner’s High”
Courtney
- 2009 New Runners’ Program Graduate & 2011 MRC President
- Have been running sporadically since middle school – now a total addict!
- Completed several 5Ks, as well as my first half-marathon in the fall of 2010
- Book designer at UNC Press in Chapel Hill
- Married to fellow runner, Caleb
Caleb
- 2009 New Runners’ Program Graduate
- Completed several 5Ks, as well as my first half-marathon in the fall of 2010
- Proud parent of a hound dog (Grace) and cat (Picasso)
- Live in Downtown Mebane, work at UNC
- Married to fellow runner, Courtney
Caroline
- 2009 New Runners’ Program Graduate
- Rediscovering my inner athlete as runner in my 30’s. College Volleyball player that hated running, but would do anything my coach told me to
- Assistant Professor Exercise Science, Elon University
- Married with 2 boys (1½ and 3½ yrs), 2 dogs, and 3 cats
- A crazy super early morning runner in rain, sleet, and cold with fellow new MRC runners
Kathy
- Proud graduate of 2009 New Runners’ Program
- Never an athlete before completing this program – no college intramurals, high school teams, etc.
- More tortoise than hare, speed wise
- Married to a running husband and mother to a speedy toddler and a new baby
- Big fan of the sidewalks of Mebane for fitness, transportation and community
Barb
- Ran cross-country at Elizabethtown College in PA, team captain for 2 years
- Married with a four year old girl and a nine year old boy
- Certified teacher, currently a first-grade teacher assistant
- Completed four half marathons, lots of 5K and 10K races
- MRC Treasurer
Amanda
- Insurance underwriter by day and cake baker by night
- Married and proud parent of a German Shepherd and running buddy, Xena
- Found a love for running after participating in the 2009 New Runners’ Program
- Native of Mebane
- 2011 MRC Vice-President
Michelle
- Started running for overall fitness about 2.5 years ago and developed a love for it
- Have run in a dozen 5ks and 1 half-marathon…so far
- Mom of a very active 11 year old
- Not a fast paced runner, but always trying to improve
- Fitness is a passion and I love being a part of the MRC
Elaine
- Began running in her thirties, completed many 5K races, ran a half-marathon in October 2008
- Participated in 4 Breast Cancer 3-Day events from 2002 – 2008, benefitting Susan G. Komen for the Cure
- Mom to a young infant, wife to an avid cyclist, Elon MBA student, aspiring photographer, wanna-be gardener, occasional cyclist
- Mebane Running Club Founding Member & MRC Secretary / Membership Coordinator
Interested in becoming an MRC Ambassador? We are seeking 8-10 volunteers from all experience levels with the club, all speeds, all levels of involvement. Please send us an email to mebanerunning@gmail.com.
Role
- Initiate group runs – facilitate getting runs started by 5 minutes after the meeting time by suggesting routes, gaining consensus and starting to run!
- Assist new / infrequent group run attendees with:
- Introductions – to self and other runners
- Speed / distance – help match them to groups who may be at their pace and distance
- Routes – review route options
- Membership – explain the difference between running with the club vs. being a member
- Social aspect – welcome them to stay after for coffee and social time!
Requirements
- Attend MRC group runs semi-regularly – 2-3 runs per month preferably
- Be a current MRC member
- Have a working knowledge of some (not all!!!) names, speeds, etc. of members
- Have a working knowledge of routes
- Have an understanding of our club, how it works, our programs, benefits to being a member, etc. (brief talking points will be provided via email!)
- Be willing to smile and talk to strangers on an early Saturday morning or a cold Wednesday night – prior to having had your caffeine!!!!
