Did anyone run Passavant?

How did you do?
Click on link for results.
http://www.fleetfeetstl.com/racetiming/raceresults.htm

This humid weather sure is a change from last Tuesday! Remember to HYDRATE.

The Sticks~

The Sticks have had their blog up and running prior to our first work-out.
http://abesarmy2008.blogspot.com/

Check out this great article that they have posted.
"20 Ways to "Stick" to your workout".
http://www.active.com/fitness/Articles/20_Ways_to_Stick_to_Your_Workout.htm?act=EMC-eNews_Ins_0508&link=3

Our first blog award goes to Lucky Number 7~

Group 7 has created the first blog! Feel free to check it out and see what your fellow Army Privates and leaders are doing.





http://abesarmygroup7.blogspot.com/





Let me know of any blogs that are developed and I will post your link.


Hey, we could even have a contest! The Best 2008 Abe's Army Blog Award. Just think...Bragging rights!

If you are ready?

The Passavant Powerade 5k/10k is this Saturday, May 31st.
Click link for more information.


http://www.passavanthospital.com/index.cfm?pageID=164

Master Sergeant Jan Speaks~

Don't forget to use your Springfield Running Center coupons before
May 31. It's a great chance to get those good shoes that you'll be
needing not to mention shorts and socks.


Also, please remember that you can switch groups if you feel the need. You can move up or move down. There's no shame to move down!! Better to move down and be comfortable and complete the program than to try to go too fast, be miserable and end up quitting. NO QUITTING - just adjust! It'll work, I promise. We're in this together and if I can do it, you can do it!!

Very important info to always remember when running on Tuesday nights~

We are NOT to enter the cemetery when running on Tuesday nights. We MUST find alternate routes! An electronic map of the original Abe's Amble course will be provided soon. If looking for hills, there are plenty of hills around Lincoln Park. The cemetery holds their flag lowering ceremony every Tuesday evening and we are not to disrupt this event by running through their area. We will run the entire course when we do our practice run in July. You may run through the cemetery on any other night and/or weekend. It would be great to meet your group at some point on another night/day to do this part of the course.

Thanks!

Click on link for first night pictures~

http://www.flickr.com/photos/27074480@N07/sets/72157605292268458/

The first step is over!

Congratulations on completing your first night!

How about that weather. Just think~ pretty soon we will be complaining that it's too hot.

Any thoughts/comments? We would really appreciate any feedback (negative or positive) as we strive to make this a great experience for you.

Recap for group placement~

What happens tomorrow?

The first night, the privates will run, run/walk, or walk two small loops in Lincoln park. Each loop is approximately 8/10 of a mile (1.6 miles total). The first loop is to get you warmed up so don't go out to fast (save some for the next loop). After the first loop, we will regroup and do it again. When you finish the second loop, you must enter the finish line shoot and receive a numbered, color coded, Popsicle stick. Stay in line in the shoot so that you are assigned into the correct group. Once you receive your Popsicle stick, look for the sergeant/ leader that is holding a sign that has your correct number/color. There will be 10 privates per group with 2-4 leaders.



Anyone that does not enter the finish line shoot or can not complete the second loop will be entered into the last/slowest assigned group.



If you want to run with your friends/family, You MUST enter the finish line TOGETHER. This means that the faster runner/walker must stay with the slower runner/walker.



The corporals will meet and run 3.1 miles as an organized large group at the fairgrounds.

Week One Training Plan~

Tuesday: 5/27/08
P-2 small loops around Lincoln Park (1.6 miles)for group placement.
C-3.1 mile run at Fairgrounds

Wednesday: 5/28/08
P-15 min walk/run
C-3.5-4 miles(Speed work or hills)

Track workout at Sacred Heart Griffin's Track-5:30 PM- All welcome! You run at your own pace. There will be someone that also runs your pace!

Thursday: 5/29/08
P-Run/Walk 15 min (1.5-2 miles)
C-Run easy 4 miles

Friday: 5/30/08
P-Cross train
C-Cross train

Saturday: 5/31/08
P-Run/walk 1.5-2 miles
C-4-5 mile run

Passavant PowerAde 5K and 10K
Jacksonville, Il.

Sunday: 6/1/08
P-Run/walk 2 miles
C-3 miles easy

*Avoid the State fairgrounds when training May 30th-June 1st (Hot-Rod Super Nationals).

Sergeant Assignments

For all Sergeants that did not receive this email from Linda.

Please click on link to view sergeant assignments.

Sergeant's Assignments

Well, Sergeants, it's almost here - our first night of training.

For those that did not receive this email from Jan~

Please add my cell number to your phone list. Remember, you can call
me if you need first aide. I'll be on my bike somewhere in the vicity
of the park and fair grounds. It's 414-8858.

Bruce Bennett, director of the Shoreline Classic in Decatur, has asked
if we could encourage our Abe's Army folks to participate in their race
on Sunday, September 21. The Shoreline Classic is a 5 and 15K race.
If we were to have and "Advanced Abe's" we could get our folks prepared
to do the 15K. It could encourage them to do a race out of town with
a group. I can see "Advanced Abe's" being like the Frostoes and the
Halfwits. Not really formal, but a group that gets together three times
a week for runs. It will need to be headed up by someone to plan
routes, etc. That's where you come in. Is there one or two folks out there
that would like to head this program? I'll give you any help you
need. Remember, the power of the group is fun and motivating!! Let me
know if you can help out. I'm twolazybums@mwii.net.

And please remember, a Sergeant in the front and a Sergeant in the back
- always. Even if that slow person tells you to "go ahead", please
stay. You can take turns leading and bringing up the rear if you wish.
Also, watch for shoe tags - let's have only registered folks in the
program so that we're covered by insurance.

See you Tuesday night!! Let's have FUN!!

Something to read~

In the May issue of Runner’s World, there is a great article for new runners. The article covers all the basics: shoes, eating, clothing, injury, etc. Following is a link to the article: http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-380---12595-0,00.html .

Introducing our new privates and corporals~

Wow! What a great turnout tonight. Looks like we are going to have a fabulous summer!

Please be sure and post any questions or comments.

Any feedback regarding the orientation would be greatly appreciated. Example~length of orientation, material covered, etc...

PLEASE REVIEW THE ABE'S ARMY FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)LINK!

Located at the right side of this page.

Please let us know if you have additional questions that you could not find in this section.

DON'T FORGET PRIVATE AND CORPORAL ORIENTATION THIS TUESDAY, MAY 20TH AT 6:00 PM~

Tuesday, May 20th at 6:00 p.m. – Orientation and Packet Pick Up for Privates and Corporals at Dove Conference Center. Included in the packets will be your Abe’s Army t-shirt, Smart ID tag and running log. Meet your leaders and get your questions answered in this session. Topics included will be running safety and etiquette, running apparel and shoes, communication, injury prevention and stretching, nutrition.

Leaders it would be great if you could also attend the Private/Corporal orientation session. Extensive information will be provided and packets will be distributed.

Meeting should last approximately 1 1/2 hours and is MANDATORY.

The Dove Conference Center is located in the Prairie Heart Institute, 619 E. Mason Street. Parking is available across the street in the Mason Street parking ramp at Prairie Heart Institute and on nearby streets.

Thanks Sergeants~

Thanks everyone who attended the leader orientation meeting last night. We had a great turn out! Feel free to post any additional questions.

Attention Sergeants/Leaders~

It's official!! You're a Sergeant in the 2008 Abe's Army. We
have over 400 Privates and Corporals registered and anxious to go!!

Sergeant orientation, which is mandatory, will be held Thursday, May
15, 6:00, in the Dove Converence Center at Prairie Heart Institute. It
will be informative and fast paced. Refreshments will be served. Group
assignments and t-shirts will also be distributed at this meeting.

You're in the ARMY now!

Welcome to the 2008 Abe's Army! We are very excited to meet all of you and we can't wait to take this journey with you.

Important Dates to remember as these meetings are mandatory:

• Thursday, May 15th at 6:00 p.m. - Orientation for Sergeants (leaders) at Dove Conference Center. Meeting should last approximately 1 hour. Lots of information will be reviewed. Refreshments will be provided.

• Tuesday, May 20th at 6:00 p.m. – Orientation and Packet Pick Up for Privates and Corporals at Dove Conference Center. Included in the packets will be your Abe’s Army t-shirt, Smart ID tag and running log. Meet your leaders and get your questions answered in this session. Topics included will be running safety and etiquette, running apparel and shoes, communication, injury prevention and stretching, nutrition.

Leaders it would be great if you could also attend the Private/Corporal orientation session. Extensive information will be provided and packets will be distributed.

Meeting should last approximately 1 1/2 hours.

The Dove Conference Center is located in the Prairie Heart Institute, 619 E. Mason Street. Parking is available across the street in the Mason Street parking ramp at Prairie Heart Institute and on nearby streets.

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED!