Welcome to The Ocean Running Club
The Ocean Running Club offers three key benefits for running enthusiasts. Firstly, it provides a supportive and inclusive community of fellow runners, fostering friendships and a sense of belonging. Secondly, the club organizes group runs and training sessions, allowing members to run alongside others, explore new routes, and benefit from the motivation and camaraderie of running in a group. Lastly, being part of the club grants access to races, events, and workshops, offering opportunities for personal growth, goal-setting, and learning from experienced runners. Overall, joining the Ocean Running Club enhances your running experience through community support, group running opportunities, and access to events and resources.
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Benefits of Joining Our Club
- Access to races, events, and workshops.
- A supportive and inclusive community of fellow runners.
- Member organized group runs and training sessions.
- Helps you get motivated and builds camaraderie of running in a group.
- Opportunities for personal growth, goal setting, and learning from experienced runners.
Meet Up for a Group Run
Group meet running are group runs organized by members, which offer the opportunity to explore new routes and discover scenic locations while enjoying the company of fellow runners. They are throughout Ocean County.
Running with a group provides a sense of accountability and motivation. When you commit to meeting up with a group, you’re more likely to stick to your running routine and stay consistent with your training.
TRACK IS BACK ! ! !
Time to get back on track with workouts for your 2024 running events. Join us on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM for an hour of loosely organized training workouts or run/walk according to your own plan. Meet on the “home team “ side of Toms River South High School track. Bring water, timing device and energy! Great way to improve and have fun running on this great track surface!
Ocean Running Club weekend recap
The Ocean Running Club had a bustling start to April. To kick things off, many ORC members dedicated their time to volunteering instead of racing. We collaborated with our friends from the Jersey Shore Running Club to support the Runaplooza Marathon Relay. On Friday afternoon, a group of team members diligently placed directional arrows along the course for the runners. The following morning, our team showed up in full force to assist with registration check-in, set up the starting line, and man the water stops. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone involved for making the race kickoff possible. After [...]
Cycling Season it almost here
Its almost that time, no not OWS yet but your close, time to wax up your chain, check out the brakes, put some air into those tires. Taking care of your bike and ensuring it's in good condition is definitely essential for a smooth and enjoyable ride. Getting a tune-up at Brielle Cycles sounds like a smart move to ensure everything is in top shape. And yes, keeping an eye out for posts about upcoming biking events and rides is a great way to stay informed and get involved in the ORC biking community. Starting a slower riding group for [...]
Endurance Sports . . . a family thing
Tails of an injured runner with a family who loves endurance sports ! Hanna and Chet both had scheduled races this past weekend both in NC. I am injured with a hurt hip and broken foot ! Which puts me in the RV with some views of Chet’s race. I was able to track Hanna through her Garmin app since she was on the other side of the state. Hanna’s race was Mt Mitchell Heartbreaker 55k. It started at 7am at Camp Grier which is the foot of the mountains in Old Fort, NC according to the race description itself it’s “quad busting, [...]
How to deal with leg cramps
At last club meeting we were talking about leg cramps one of the things that works for me is Hylands Leg Cramps, you can get this on Amazon here are also some cause of these painful after effects of a run, bike or a swim. Hyland's Naturals Leg Cramp Tablets, Natural Relief of Calf, Leg and Foot Cramp, Quick Dissolving Tablets Leg cramps can indeed be a nuisance, especially when they strike unexpectedly. While there are various theories about their causes, including deficiencies in magnesium or potassium, sometimes they occur despite taking these supplements. Here are some additional tips to [...]
Group Runs
At Thursdays Club meeting a discussion came up on group runs. Don it trying to get a Sunday run group going on the Seaside boardwalk, Rudy would like to start one off Monday evenings @ 6:00 pm alternating locations the River to Bay 5K and the Pine Beach 5K coarse and maybe adding some other spots. Group runs only will succeed if more than one or two runners participate. Mondays may not be the perfect day so let's hear your thoughts on day or days of the week, do you prefer mornings or evening runs ?
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