East Nasty is partnering with the ‘PR Bandits’ again in 2017 who are hosting supported long runs on Saturday mornings. Everyone loves Shelby Bottoms so much it's easier to find a 5k here than a weekend without. Fingers crossed! With or without a race to interfere, this Saturday, July 29th, starting at the Nature Center at 6:00a, you'll have several options with the mileage of your choosing with the greenway providing an out and back run. Hydration will be provided at the start/finish but not along the route so please come prepared.

8mi -http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/723520923 14mi - http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/604682932

RSVP here and join the PR Bandits Facebook Group for more info, get run invites, and to link up with other runners. Saturday supported runs will be held at various favorite running routes across Nashville.

Route #6

It’s hot out. Real hot. We might see a heat index around 100° this evening. Be sure to hydrate today. We have coolers of water, but often run out during the hotter weeks. So, be sure to bring your own fluids with you to the run. Look out for each other and keep an eye open for anyone who may be struggling with the heat.

This week is Route #6: Riverside. 99% percent of the time we need you to run on the left side of the road against traffic, but on this route there is one section in Shelby Park where that changes. After passing the lake, as you are going up that hill out of Shelby Park, stay on the RIGHT side of the road. Stay alert as the hill and curve in the road make it difficult to see and be seen by cars. (This is the same hill we run DOWN after Mt Nasty on Route #12). When you reach the top, turn right and go under the train bridge, then turn left onto Riverside. Stay on the left side of Riverside in the bike lane. Remember - we share those roads with walkers, cyclists, and cars.

We meet at the corner of 11th & Holly at 6pm. We run every Wednesday – rain or shine. You can READ HERE for more details on how our Wednesday night runs work.

If you are a run/walker, check out our Lasty Nasty group on Facebook to see if anyone is meeting early to run/walk. Most of that group is participating in, or volunteer coaching, our P2T Couch-to-5K program. You may see them when we run through the park. We're so proud of the work they have put in the past 6 weeks!

Tomato 5K

Be sure to sign up for our ‘homecoming’ race – the YMCA Tomato 5K on August 12th. Hundreds of Nasties run this race each year and it kicks off one of the best days of the summer – the annual East Nashville Tomato Fest!

Calling for Volunteers! East Nasty Tomato Fest ‘Water Tent' Booth!

From 9:00 am to 6:00 pm on Saturday Aug 12th. East Nasty will have a booth set up right in front of 3 Crow Bar and we will be serving free water to anyone who is thirsty during the Tomato Festival. It is our way of giving back to the community as a thanks for letting us run on the neighborhood streets. We need volunteers to work in 2 hour shifts. The volunteers will be passing out water, selling shirts, refilling coolers, getting ice, and spreading the East Nasty cheer. Sign up for a shift here! Be sure to wear your East Nasty shirt. Contact Sarah Brown for more details: skbrown@gmail.com.

Route #5

This Wednesday is one of our most popular runs: Route #5: Walking Bridge. It’s always fun to run across the bridge and through downtown. We're in the thick of summer - it's hot.  We have coolers of water, but often run out during the hotter weeks. So, be sure to bring some fluids with you and hydrate before and after the run. Keep an eye on each other for anyone who may be struggling with the heat.

We meet at the corner of 11th & Holly at 6pm. We run every Wednesday – rain or shine. You can READ HERE for more details on how our Wednesday night runs work.

If you are a run/walker, check out our Lasty Nasty group on facebook to see if anyone is meeting early to run/walk. Most of that group is participating in, or volunteer coaching, our P2T Couch-to-5K program.

Tomato 5K & Fest

Be sure to sign up for our ‘homecoming’ race – the YMCA Tomato 5K on August 12th. Hundreds of Nasties run this race each year and it kicks off one of the best days of the summer - the annual East Nashville Tomato Fest! Mark it on your calendar! Once again this year we will have a booth at the fest with water and merch and we will need some volunteers. Keep an eye out for details soon.

Weekend Long Runs

We’ve got 2 options for you for free weekend long runs this summer and fall.

PR Bandits – Saturdays. East Nasty is partnering with the ‘PR Bandits’ again in 2017 who are hosting supported long runs on Saturday mornings. Check them out on Facebook HERE and watch for their posts here on this blog. This Saturday’s run starts at 6:o0am at Bicentennial Park.

Fall Marathon Training – Sundays. Board member Alyce Scrivner is leading long runs on Sundays training for fall half and full marathons. These runs are supported, but less structured than our spring training program. Weekly details for these runs will be through email so you will need to contact Alyce at: a-scrivner@comcast.net if you want to get on that list

East Nasty is partnering with the ‘PR Bandits’ again in 2017 who are hosting supported long runs on Saturday mornings. Saturday, July 15th starting at 6am, we will be running one of the most classic routes in all of Nashville! Who doesn't love Bongo to Bongo? We will be meeting at The Yellow House near Bongo East and running to Bongo Nashville at Belmont. Bring a change of clothes and grab an iced coffee and breakfast sandwich with your fellow runners after the run.

10mi - http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/754971765

RSVP here and join the PR Bandits Facebook Group for more info, get run invites, and to link up with other runners. Saturday supported runs will be held at various favorite running routes across Nashville.

Route #4

This week we head back into Shelby Park for Route #4: The Big Shelby Loop. 99% percent of the time we need you to run on the left side of the road against traffic, but on this route it’s safer to run on the right side on Davidson Street once you’re in the park. When you make the right turn from Davidson to head up the Sevier/Naval hill, get back over to the left side of the road. Once again we will be running near the East Nashville Farmer’s Market – so please be courteous to the adults and kids that we share the park and greenway with. Be mindful of walkers, cyclists, and cars that we share the roads with as well.

We meet at the corner of 11th & Holly at 6pm. We run every Wednesday – rain or shine. It's gonna be hot again this week - so be sure to bring some fluids and hydrate before and after the run. You can READ HERE for more details on how our Wednesday night runs work.

If you are a run/walker, check out our Lasty Nasty group on facebook to see if anyone is meeting early to run/walk. Most of that group is participating in, or volunteer coaching, our P2T Couch-to-5K program. You may see some of those new Nasties in the park during the run - be sure to give them a good shout out! We are so proud of all the hard work they have been doing over the past few weeks!

2018 St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Nashville Kickoff Party

Registration for the 2018 St. Jude Rock 'n' Roll Nashville Marathon & 1/2 Marathon opens on Monday, July 17! Celebrate with St. Jude and Rock 'n' Roll Marathon at Soulshine Pizza for free food, drinks and prizes. Details here: http://bit.ly/2tqRUql  Raffle prizes include Rock 'n' Roll Marathon series swag and complimentary entries and VIP for the 2018 race. If you go to the event, please mention that you are with East Nasty! If 50 or more East Nasties show up, the club could win some sweet prizes including race entries and race day VIP passes! ($5 valet parking available at Soulshine)

Tomato 5K

Be sure to sign up for our ‘homecoming’ race – the YMCA Tomato 5K on August 12th. Hundreds of Nasties run this race each year and it kicks off one of the best days of the summer, the annual East Nashville Tomato Fest. You don’t wanna miss it!

Weekend Long Runs

We’ve got 2 options for you for free weekend long runs this summer and fall.

PR Bandits – Saturdays. East Nasty is partnering with the ‘PR Bandits’ again in 2017 who are hosting supported long runs on Saturday mornings. Check them out on Facebook HERE and watch for their posts here on this blog. This Saturday’s run  starts at 6:o0am at Bongo East.

Fall Marathon Training – Sundays. Board member Alyce Scrivner is leading long runs on Sundays training for fall half and full marathons. These runs are supported, but less structured than our spring training program. Weekly details for these runs will be through email so you will need to contact Alyce at: a-scrivner@comcast.net if you want to get on that list

It's raining again today. But it's Pint Night! And Drew Jones is back!

Route #3

This week is Route #3: Musica. ‘Musica’ is the name of the massive sculpture art piece at the center of the music row roundabout at the far end of the route. This is an out and back route, so you can choose your milage. It’s about 4 miles if you turn around right after crossing the pedestrian bridge. It’s about 5 miles if you turn around at Cummins Station. And it’s about 6.3 if you do the whole thing. This route is a great way to see downtown, but there are lots of downtown intersections. Please be especially careful, use crosswalks, and obey traffic signals!  We meet at the corner of 11th & Holly at 6pm. We run rain or shine - and it looks like it might be rain tonight. But as our own Mr. Price is fond of saying  "If it ain't rainin', it ain't trainin!" It will just make that post-run beer at Pint Night even sweeter.  If it's storming or lightning, then use your own best judgement. If you are new or need a reminder, READ HERE for more details about how our Wednesday night runs work.

If you are a run/walker it’s not too late to join up with our free P2T Group! You can also check out our Lasty Nasty Group on Facebook to see if anyone is run/walking tonight (most of those guys are participating in or volunteering at P2T on Wednesday evenings).

Pint Night!

It’s the first Wednesday of the Month – which means it’s Pint Night at Nashville Running Company after the run! Free beer, 10% discount on everything in the store (NRC offers 10% off to East Nasties every day!), and TriggerPoint will be there to demo some new gear!

Tomato 5K

Be sure to sign up for our ‘homecoming’ race – the YMCA Tomato 5K on August 12th. Hundreds of Nasties run this race each year and it kicks off one of the best days of the summer, the annual East Nashville Tomato Fest. You don’t wanna miss it!

Weekend Long Runs

We’ve got 2 options for you for free weekend long runs this summer and fall.

PR Bandits – Saturdays. East Nasty is partnering with the ‘PR Bandits’ again in 2017 who are hosting supported long runs on Saturday mornings. Check them out on Facebook HERE and watch for their posts here on this blog. This Saturday’s run starts at 6:30am at the Percy Warner Golf Course Clubhouse.

Fall Marathon Training – Sundays. Board member Alyce Scrivner will once again be leading long runs on Sundays (Beginning July 9th) with an eye towards fall half and full marathons. These runs are supported, but a less structured than our spring training program. Email Alyce to get on the list at: a-scrivner@comcast.net

Nashville Running Company Trail Running

Wanna get off the road this summer and into some shady, hilly, and muddy trail running fun? Check out NRC’s 14-week Summer ‘RunWILD’ Trail Training Program. It starts up this Saturday July 8th. Use code ‘2NASTY’ for $10 off the registration price. The Bowie Park 6 Miler trail race is coming up on July 16th and is a great beginner trail race in one of Middle Tennessee’s most beautiful parks. There is alse a kid’s fun run too! 

 

Route #2

This week we continue our 12 week cycle with Route #2: ‘Round the Bird.  We meet at the corner of 11th & Holly at 6pm. We run every Wednesday – rain or shine, hot or cold.  You can READ HERE for more details on how our Wednesday night runs work. Should be an absolutely gorgeous evening for a run! We will have water after the run, but be sure to bring your own as well. Our group grows in the summer and sometimes we can run low. Head over to 3 Crow for some post run hydration.

This run takes us into Shelby Park and is a figure-8 route that crosses over itself. Be sure to high five each other at the intersection! Shelby Park is our local treasure and it gets pretty busy in the summer with lots of groups and events making use of it. We will be running right past the East Nashville Farmers Market - please be extra courteous and share the roads and greenway. It is important for us to be good neighbors so we can continue to use the park. Also, our own 'Potato-to-Tomato' couch to 5k training group with be out there. If you see any of those runners, give them a big shout out! They are training hard to run their very first 5k and we are super proud of all of them! If you are a run/walker it's not too late to join up with our free P2T Group! You can also check out our Lasty Nasty Group on Facebook to see if anyone is run/walking tonight.

Tomato 5K

Speaking of running a 5K - be sure to sign up for our 'homecoming' race - the YMCA Tomato 5K. Hundreds of Nasties run this race each year and it kicks off one of the best days of the summer, the annual East Nashville Tomato Fest. You don't wanna miss it!

Weekend Long Runs

We've got 2 options for you for free weekend long runs this summer and fall.

PR Bandits - Saturdays. East Nasty is partnering with the ‘PR Bandits’ again in 2017 who are hosting supported long runs on Saturday mornings. Check them out on Facebook HERE and watch for their posts here on this blog. This Saturday's run starts at 6:30am at the McCabe Park / Richland Creek Greenway.

Fall Marathon Training - Sundays. Board member Alyce Scrivner will once again be leading long runs on Sundays (Beginning July 9th) with an eye towards fall half and full marathons. These runs are supported, but a less structured than our spring training program. Watch for details here and email Alyce to get on the list at: a-scrivner@comcast.net

Nashville Running Company Trail Running

Wanna get off the road this summer and onto some shady hilly trails? Check out NRC's 14-week Summer 'RunWILD' Trail Training Program. It starts up on July 8th. Use code '2NASTY' for $10 off the registration price. The Bowie Park 6 Miler trail race is coming up next month on July 16th and is a great beginner trail race in one of Middle Tennessee's most beautiful parks. There is alse a kid's fun run too!

East Nasty is partnering with the ‘PR Bandits’ again in 2017 who are hosting supported long runs on Saturday mornings. Come run with us and our new friend T. S. Cindy! Rain or shine, our run will go on! This Saturday, June 24th, we will start at the Sevier Park Shelter at 6:30 a.m.. Please note - this is always one of our largest turnouts and the lot we meet near is limited! There is plenty of parking throughout the park but don't pull in at 6:30 expecting to jump out and catch us for the start!

The run brings you into both Oak Hills and Green Hills, then down Belmont Blvd and into the city for the longer route. We offer two distance options, and even though it is not an out-and-back, you can modify this run to your liking. We will have Tailwind hydration on course thanks to Nashville Running Company and provide water at the start/finish.

8mi - http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/755024315 12mi - http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/717094933

RSVP here and join the PR Bandits Facebook Group for more info, get run invites, and to link up with other runners. Saturday supported runs will be held at various favorite running routes across Nashville.

Can you believe we are almost halfway through 2017? Welcome to the summer quarter of East Nasty! We start our cycle of 12 runs all over again this week with Route #1. Board members leading this quarter of Wednesday nights are Duane, your favorite ginger Meg, and the one and only Drew Jones. Look for them each week making announcements and getting the run going. Our typical Middle Tennessee summer has arrived - which means you need to be aware of the heat on your runs. Be sure you are hydrating before, during, and after the run. We provide water after the run, but on really hot evenings we often run low - so it's always a good idea to bring your own.

Route #1

After crushing The Nasty last week, we will start back at the beginning of our 12 week cycle with Route #1: One Hilly 5(ish)K. (It’s actually not quite a 5K, but just 3 miles. Thus the “ish”) We meet at the corner of 11th & Holly at 6pm. We run every Wednesday – rain or shine. This is a great week to invite someone new! If you do, encourage them to READ HERE for info on how our Wednesday night runs work. After the run, it should be a great night to recover with a pint at 3 Crow Bar.

Lasty Nasty & Potato to Tomato

If you are a run/walker we normally encourage you to join our Lasty Nasty group that gets a bit of a head start each week. However, our free Couch-to-5K Training Program started this week and our Lasty Nasties participate in that. If you're a run/walker, it's not too late to join them! Get details on our Potato-to-Tomato page and meet them at the Shelby Park Nature Center at 6pm.

Cup Cleaning Raffle

We will announce our Q2 Cup Cleaning Volunteer Raffle Winner at the run this week! Sign up/entry for Q3 is open and we need volunteers!

Everyone that signs up for a week to clean the cups will be entered to win $100 gift card to NRC. The more you volunteer, the more chances you get to win. We will draw a winner at the end of every quarter – so you have a 1-in-12 chance to win if you volunteer, a 2-in-12 chance if you volunteer twice, etc. Big thanks to Schaffer Law Firm for sponsoring this program! Here’s how it works: 1) Sign up on the Google doc. 2) Take the cups home. 3) Wash them. 4) Post a pic on social media showing you washed them and tag our Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. 5) Bring the cups back to the run the next week.

CycleBar Gulch Free Class

CycleBar Gulch, a new indoor cycling studio, is offering East Nasties (and their friends and family) a chance to check out the studio and ride in their own, personal ride on Monday June 26th at 6:30pm before the doors officially open in July. There are 47 slots available and will fill up fast. Feel free to invite your friends and family and take advantage of this great offer. Register here: http://thegulch.cyclebar.com/private-landing/?apptid=2567907&groupname=Media%20Preview%20Ride

Trail Running with Nashville Running Company

Ever tried trail running? Check out NRC's summer trail running training program - RunWILD: Summer Lovin'. A a 14-week training program (starting July 8th) that will get you ready for fall trail races such as: Defeated Creek Trail Half Marathon, Table Rock Ultras, and the Shelby Park 6 Miler. The program, which will be capped at 60 participants, will include a customized training plan; Saturday morning trail runs at different trails in and around Middle Tennessee; the best hill workouts you have ever had each Tuesday evening; footwear, nutrition, and apparel vendor showcases; and social events with a lot of really fun people. Register using the code '2NASTY' for a $10 discount! Register HERE.

Tomato 5k

If you haven't yet, you need to sign up for the East Nashville Tomato 5k ! Why? Because it is East Nasty’s adopted “homecoming” race, it supports our local Y, and the race is just the start of a great day in East Nashville - Tomato Fest Day! Register here. When you register put your team name as “East Nasty”! Tip: Act fast! It looks like the early registration price is still active!

East Nasty is partnering with the ‘PR Bandits’ again in 2017 who are hosting supported long runs on Saturday mornings. This Saturday, June 17th, we will be running one of our most scenic routes, assuming you like rolling hills across beautiful horse farms. We will be starting from the Grassland Middle School parking lot off of Hillsboro Rd at 6:30am.

This route is an out and back with the water located at 3 miles, and church with bathrooms at 5 miles! Some people may choose to go long and and do the 10 miles before turning back, but 6, 8, 10, 12 mile options are just as beautiful. Paces of all speeds are welcome, and we will have groups of varying distance so no one should have to run alone! If, you have not run this route, this is a run you should not miss!

Up to 20mi - http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/710563785

RSVP here and join the PR Bandits Facebook Group for more info, get run invites, and to link up with other runners. Saturday supported runs will be held at various favorite running routes across Nashville.

Route #12: The Nasty

It's that time once again! This week we culminate our 12 run series with our signature run: Route #12: The Nasty! 6 miles of the worst best hills in East Nashville. You get our famous bumper sticker when you complete the run! If you need a little shorter run, you can run ‘Nasty Lite’ – a 3.7 mile run – but, there’s no sticker reward.

We meet at the corner of 11th & Holly at 6pm. We run every Wednesday – rain or shine, hot or cold. If you are a run/walker and want to get a head start, meet at 5:30pm and join our Lasty Nasty Group. You can READ HERE for more details on how our Wednesday night runs work. Remember we share the roads with walkers, cyclists, and cars – please, stay on the sidewalks or to the far left on the road, obey traffic signals and stop signs, and cross only in marked crosswalks. Help us be good neighbors and reflect our club well to the community!

We have 12 different routes that we cycle through on Wednesdays, which means that we run each one around 4 times per year. So it works out that we get to experience each route in each season (more or less). That makes this is the ‘summer’ Nasty – which means it's gonna be hot. So, be sure to hydrate well tomorrow before, during, and after the run.

After you finish, grab your sticker and come down to 3 Crow Bar to celebrate completing the run with all your peeps! And be sure to say thanks to East Nasty Board Members Beth, Sarah, and Alyce for hosting this quarter of Wednesday nights! We will do our Cup Cleaning raffle drawing for this quarter next week - thanks to all of you cup cleaning volunteers!

Potato to Tomato

You say potato, we say tomato! Our free summer Couch to 5k program is starts this Saturday morning - 7am at Shelby Bottom Nature Center! It's not too late to join! Get info and register HERE. For details specifically about this Saturday read THIS. And join the P2T Facebook page HERE. Invite your friends, family, and co-workers to get moving on a new fitness journey with us!

Route #11

June 7th is Global Running Day! Join the world as we celebrate running! Visit https://globalrunningday.org/ to log your miles and find out more. Tonight we will run Route #11 – The Church Run. It's a great week to invite new runners and beginners – because you can easily stop after just 2 miles of the first loop of the figure 8.

We meet at the corner of 11th & Holly at 6pm. We run every Wednesday – rain or shine, hot or cold. If you are a run/walker and want to get a head start, meet at 5:45pm and join our Lasty Nasty Group. You can READ HERE for more details on how our Wednesday night runs work. Remember we share the roads with walkers, cyclists, and cars – please, stay on the sidewalks or to the far left on the road, obey traffic signals and stop signs, and cross only in marked crosswalks. Help us be good neighbors and reflect our club well to the community!

Pint Night - wear your Preds gear! Mizuno and Rock n Roll giveaways!

It's the first Wednesday of the Month - which means it's Pint Night at Nashville Running Company after the run! Free beer, 10% discount on everything in the store (NRC offers 10% off to East Nasties every day!), and NRC will be giving away a FREE pair of Mizuno Running shoes to one male and one female runner who show up in their best Nashville Predators outfit! So bust out your Preds gold, catfish, and fang fingers! Competitor Group will be there too with Rock n Roll raffle prizes!

Potato to Tomato

You say potato, we say tomato! Our free summer Couch to 5k program is starting in just a couple weeks! Get info and register HERE. Invite your friends, family, and co-workers to get moving on a new fitness journey with us! There is an information meeting this Thursday at 6:30pm at The Margaret Maddox Y in East Nashville. (You don't have to be at the meeting to join the program).