RUNNING NEWS by MARSHA
Current Weekly Training Run Schedule
Mondays - 5:00 P.M. Shelby County Fairgrounds 3 miles
Wednesdays - 5:00 P.M. Sunrise Park 3 miles
Saturdays - 7:30 A.M. Circle in Shelbyville 3-7 miles
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Hi Runners! It was a cloudy overcast week in more ways than one. A dozen runners started the week together Monday night at the fairgrounds. Ethan and I tried to beat the freezing rain Wednesday evening but got caught in it, and everyone who showed up got wet or pelted with a little ice. Saturday morning we woke to a dusting of snow that made the roads a little wet and slick in spots. Several Roadrunners went to Arsenal Tech High School for the Legacy Loop 5K. It was a well-attended and fun event, but it sure was windy! The highlight of my race was finding a commemorative Super Bowl football along the route. Mike was sure that I’d find one given my ability to often spot money along our running routes!
I do want to take a moment to extend our deepest sympathy to our dear friends Gretchen and Roy in the passing of Gretchen’s son Dean on Wednesday last week. I know that all of the thoughts and gestures extended to them this week and in the days ahead are much appreciated. The visitation and services are Monday evening at Glenn George funeral home in Shelbyville from 4:00PM-7:00PM. For more information on how you can help or donate as part of our running group, please contact me.
Training: Monday at Fairgrounds at 5:00PM. Wednesday at Sunrise Park at 5:00PM. Saturday morning on the circle at 7:30. Additional group runs will be held at 11:30AM at Starbucks on Tuesday. 5:30PM on the circle on Thursday. 5:00PM at Elaine’s house on Friday. These additional meeting times are for our Winter Run Challenge Week. No attendance will be taken, but you are welcome to attend any or all of these fun events!
Racing: Don’t see anything on this weekend’s calendar. On February 11, Energy2Action will be hosting a Ladies First 5K at the Intelliplex. Check out the information online and get registered for this fun Saturday evening Valentine event!
Run Challenge: It starts TODAY!!!! It’s not too late to sign up, but you need to do it NOW! All the information is online. If you still have questions, email me. You will get reminders throughout the week so you don’t miss out on any of the extra fun and excitement. Hope you can make it out a few extra times this week! Today’s run begins at 2:00PM from the parking lot of the Shelby County Athletic Club. We’ll go over to Shane’s house afterwards for snacks.
Happy 1st Birthday next Sunday to our little C.J.!
Gotta Run!
Marsha
Mike’s Running Tip: You don’t have to be super to bowl over the competition.
