Membership
Austin Runners Club is open to all. We keep membership rates very low and provide an ever-growing spectrum of benefits, so there is a good value for all.
Joining is easy!
Two ways to join: Online or Mail-in membership Application (PDF format).
Membership Benefits
Our dues are exceptionally low and are one of the best deals in town. For only $30/year or $120/5 years (individuals) or $40/year or $160/5 years (family), here's what you get:
- Discounts on many running-related businesses around Austin with your personalized ARC membership card:
- 15% off purchases at Runtex.
- 10% off purchases at Rogue Equipment.
- 10% off purchases at Hill Country Running Company.
- 10% off purchases at Texas Running Company
- 15% off at Max Muscle sport nutrition shop
- 10% off at Lane Four, Round Rock
- 10% of initial consultation OR initial package at Marquette Nutrition & Fitness
- 10% off any single service at Spa Réveil at the Domain. Also, Special ARC package priced exclusively for ARC members, which includes massage, hydrotherapy and day use of the steam room.
- Discounts on select Rogue Training and Gilbert´s Gazelles Training Programs.
- 20% off all Chiropractic and Acupuncture Services at Motion Chiropractic. Dr. Manger and Dr. Hamburger treat conditions of all sorts, especially those related to running and various athletic activities. For an appointment, call 512-258-8880.
- 10% discount at ALaVie Fitness. Certified personal trainers who lead a four-week program where they will challenge you and provide the support you need to sustain your commitment to your fitness.
- 10% off Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, and Massage Services at Dynamic Health Center.
- 15% off soft orthotics at Foot Dynamics, Georgetown´s Running Store
- 10% off training with Over The Edge Fitness
- 10% off food/beverages at Lift Cafe
- 10% off all remodeling and handyman services at Case Handyman & Remodeling.
- $10 off any service of at least 60 minutes every Sunday-Thursday at MYO Massage
- $10 off every hour massage at The Austin Bodyworker
- Year-long subscription to Inside Texas Running.
- Club sponsored and organized races Daisy 5K and Decker Challenge with special discounts and perks for ARC members.
- Free admission to ARC hosted parties and social events throughout the year.
- Support and motivation toward achieving your personal fitness goals.
- Opportunities to meet others with a common interest in fitness.
- Knowing that ARC is the official sponsor of the Zero Mile Marker of the Town Lake Hike and Bike Trail.
- Official club runs almost every day of the week for all paces and distances.
- ARC Happy Hour on the fourth Sunday of each month at North By Northwest Restaurant and Brewery.
- Club sponsored Sprint race series.
- Discounts on an assortment of Central Texas race application fees. Check out our events calendar listings for races offering discounts.
What a deal! Where else can you pay $30 and get more than that in cash discounts?
Contact the Austin Runners Club
You can also contact us via snail mail at
Austin Runners Club
P.O. Box 160683
Austin, TX 78716-0683
Per IRS regulation section 6104: As a non profit organization, Austin Runners Club Federal tax is available for public review. This information is available by postal mail via the contact information above, or by e-mail at treasurer@austinrunners.org
Directory of Board Members
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Director of Member Services
Director of Volunteer Services
Director of Information Services
Training Programs
Austin is home to some of the best training programs in the country. We are lucky to have such a great community devoted to health and fitness. Because the ARC is a social running group, we do not offer coached training groups. However some of the following programs may suite your needs for your next big race. Feel free to contact the program(s) of your choice.
Rogue Training Systems
Programs Offered: Many programs including Marathon Training, Triathlon Training, 10k Training.
Coaches: Steve Sisson, Ruth England, many others.
Cost: See website below for details.
ARC Discount?: YES. Contact Ruth England for info.
Contact: ruth@roguerunning.com.com, 512.536.6990
WebLink: www.roguerunning.com
Gilbert´s Gazelles
Programs Offered: Many running programs including Marathon Training, Beginning Runners, High School, Elite.
Coaches: Gilbert Tuhabonye.
Cost: See website below for details
ARC Discount?: YES. Contact Gilbert for info.
Contact: gilbert@gilbertsgazelles.com, 512.247.8980
WebLink: www.gilbertsgazelles.com
Galloway Austin Training Programs
Programs Offered: Getting Started In Running, Marathon and Half Marathon Training Programs.
Coaches: Will Carlson and Bob Stephens 20 years plus Austin, Texas Running. Over 70 marathons combined.
Cost: See website below for details. Marathon Program $159.
ARC Discount?: No, Returning members discount.
Contact: Will Carlson, carlsonwill@prodigy.net, 512.255.2989
Bob Stephens, mxwrench@austin.rr.com, 512.918.3397
WebLink: www.jeffgalloway.com/training_groups/austin.html
Austin Fit
Programs Offered: Get in better shape by running or walking, 10K, Half Marathon and Marathon training
Coaches: 63 coaches total. Seven head coaches, with years and years of experience, all certified as USA Fit Head Coaches.
Cost: See website below for details.
ARC Discount?: no discounts available at this time, except for returning Austin Fit Members.
Contact: runaustinfit@aol.com, 512.867.3778
WebLink: www.austinfit.com
Texas Iron Multisport Training
Programs Offered: Triathlon Programs, Swimming Programs, Marathon Programs, Individual Training.
Coaches: Jamie Cleveland, Andrea Fisher.
Cost: See website below for details.
ARC Discount?: no
Contact: ironmanfishy@hotmail.com, 512.282.0401
WebLink: www.texasiron.net
Twenty Six Two Marathon Club
Programs Offered: Marathon training for members, Weekly group workouts for members, Free training for women first-time marathoners each spring (application required).
Coaches: Paul Carmona, Loretta Gray.
Cost: Club membership is $26.20.
ARC Discount?: no
Contact: paulruns@gmail.com
WebLink: www.twentysixtwo.org
Tri Zones Training
Programs Offered: Triathlon training for beginners and intermediates, based on heart zone training. Running programs, including marathon and half marathon training.
Coaches: Tracy Nelson, Gina Lardon.
Cost: See website below for details.
ARC Discount?: no
Contact: coaches@trizones.com
WebLink: www.trizones.com
Dick Beardsley Online Coaching
Programs Offered: Personalized Online coaching.
Coaches: Dick Beardsley.
Cost: See website below for details.
ARC Discount?: no
Contact: dick@dickbeardsleyfoundation.org
WebLink: www.dickbeardsley.com
Club Merchandise
Custom order an ARC singlet or t-shirt from RunningBanana.com
ARC provides club gear (technical t-shirts, singlets, hats, mugs, and water bottles) available at club events. All gear is priced at or below cost to the club.
Custom shirts from Running Banana are available online. .
Order your Club Wear.
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ARC Sponsorship Opportunities
Become an ARC sponsor. When you sponsor the club and our events, you will be recognized online on our club website or our race websites as well as on event shirts and literature.
The club will also promote events in exchange for a member discount to the event.
Contact Director of Sponsorship & Marketing: sponsorship@austinrunners.org
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Austin Runners Club Bylaws
Download the Austin Runners Club Bylaws (pdf).
Austin Runners Club Board Members
President
Megan Baker
The job: The President leads, manages, motivates and supports the Board of Directors and the ARC, represents the ARC to the general public, establishes annual goals and policies and procedures, and presides at all meetings.
The person: Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, Megan has been running since the 4th grade. She ran the 50 and 100 meter in an elementary school track meet and placed first in both. From that moment on, she has been hooked on running.
After moving to Austin in 2001, Megan decided to fulfill a lifelong goal of completing a marathon. After finishing her first, she knew she could improve and now has 8 marathons under her belt including the Disney, Boston, Chicago, NYC, Pittsburgh, and (of course) Austin. Megan is running the Nike Women's Marathon in San Francisco in October 2010, and will then take on her 10th marathon at home in Austin in February 2011. Megan plans on continuing running marathons for as long as her body allows her to, but has also started dabbling in triathlons with the idea that maybe someday she will complete an Ironman triathlon.
Megan started volunteering for ARC with the hope of meeting fellow runners, marathon addicts, and crazy people like herself. She considers this mission accomplished. If you wish to find her, check the trails on Town Lake. She's the one with the incredibly handsome running buddy, Rudy 'Sause' Baker.
Contact: president@austinrunners.org
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Vice President
Al Cumming
The job: The Vice President serves in the absence of the President, plans the monthly programs for the general meetings, assists in public relations efforts, and recruits race directors for ARC events.
The person: Profile coming soon.
Contact: vicepresident@austinrunners.org
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Secretary, Happy Hour Coordinator
Chrissy Blaicher
The job: The Secretary is responsible for keeping records and minutes of all meetings, makes announcements of upcoming meetings and activities, and maintains internal and external correspondence.
The person: Chrissy has lived in Austin for the majority of her life. Her family relocated to the Austin area from New Jersey when she was 7 years old. As a result, she affectionately refers to herself as a born again Texan. After completing her undergraduate degree in 2007, Chrissy decided that she needed a new goal. She started running in January of 2008 with hopes of completing her first half marathon, The White Rock in Dallas, TX in December of the same year. Before the year was over she was hooked, having since completed numerous 5K's, 10K's and half marathons. The 10K is her favorite event with half marathons being a close second. She plans on completing her first marathon early next year.
Contact: secretary@austinrunners.org
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Treasurer
Jeff Burrus
The job: The Treasurer is responsible for keeping all monies of the ARC, records of income and expenses, collection of income and payment of receipted expenses. The Treasurer helps prepare and administer the annual budget, and makes periodic reports of the club's financial status.
The person: Jeff moved to Austin in 1999 and started running shortly thereafter. After training for and running the Austin Marathon solo in 2000 (just to check it off the life list)...he stumbled across a running group, Al’s Ship of Fools (not yet named), and hasn’t stopped since. He initially got involved with ARC by running Decker and then by volunteering for Decker while volunteering as treasurer for The Trail Foundation. When not out running the trails and streets of Austin, he can usually be found spending time with his wife, Kelley, and their son, Bailey.
Contact: treasurer@austinrunners.org
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Director of Member Services
Chris Martin
The job: The Director of Member Services is responsible for development of member benefits, recruitment of new members and development of regular club or group runs.
The person: Chris was born and raised in Austin, TX. He began his active lifestyle as a cyclist, as soon as he could walk. Chris competed in his first triathlons in 2006, and was hooked, prompting him to run more often. In 2008 Chris joined ARC and began training with Team Zen. Along the way, discovering that running is actually fun and not just an end to a tri! Chris’ favorite ARC event is happy hour (whether official or not). The most rewarding aspect of ARC has been the people he has met. Chris has competed in a “mess of” 5K’s and 10k’s as well as two half marathons and six triathlons. Chris is currently training for the ARC Sprint Series and the Texas Tri Series where he will compete in his first Half Iron. His favorite distance is the Sprint Triathlon but that may change after the Half. He also plans to one day give a marathon a shot.
Contact: membership@austinrunners.org
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Director of Volunteer Services
Vance Taylor
The job: The Director of Volunteer Services is responsible for recruitment of volunteers for club events, coordination of club social activities.
The person: Vance Taylor has lived in the Austin area for about seven years. He grew up in Southern California and moved around during his professional life, including twelve years in Houston. Vance took up running later in life than most, starting running in 2007 at age 59. He ran his first half marathon at age 60, his first marathon at 61. Having now completed seven marathons, including Boston and New York, he is hooked.
Vance can be found most Saturday mornings running around Town Lake with Al’s Ship Of Fools. When not running, Vance could be found kayaking on Lake Travis or hiking in the southwest. Asked why he has gotten involved with ARC … ” You have to support those that support your running. You get more out of the experience and you can get a chance to continue to expand the great running scene in Austin.”
Contact: volunteer@austinrunners.org
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Director of Information Services
Jim Greene
The job: The Director of Information Services is responsible for maintaining the information distributed to the ARC community. They will work closely with the newsletter editor and secretary as well as answer questions and receive feedback from the ARC community.
The person: Jim took up running when his once-reliable pool of racquetball partners dried up, and he needed something to keep fit. He did pure recreational running in the neighborhood, and entered a Thanksgiving Day 5 Mile race with the encouragement of a friend that was training for the Houston Marathon. He then paced that friend for the last 5 miles of the marathon and decided he had to try one himself. He's since completed three, and enjoys racing a lot more.
Jim came to Austin in 2004 and really got hooked on running in this great city. He joined ARC after experiencing his first Decker and has since participated in several Distance Challenges, trail races and other running adventures. He has enjoyed participating in several of the ARC race support volunteer efforts and had been a staple at the Wednesday night North group run. Jim will admit that he joined ARC for the race and gear discounts (which are cool), but that the people and spirit of the ARC are what keeps him an active member.
Contact: information@austinrunners.org
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Newsletter Editor
Thadra Vrubel
The job: The newsletter editor is responsible for the printed form of the ARC newsletter, currently included in the Inside Texas Running magazine.
The person: Thadra began running with friends as a way to manage the stress while attending graduate school in Denver, Colorado. Running also provides her a great avenue to explore the beauty of the community. She moved to Austin in 2002 and continued running along Lady Bird Lake. Being involved with Team Zen and Sweaty She has allowed her ample opportunity to meet and work out alongside other active minded individuals. Her first race was a 10k, which continues to be her favorite distance, with a long term goal of competing in a triathlon. Thadra biggest challenge in training is the changing schedule and frequent long hours.
Contact: newsletter@austinrunners.org
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