This Saturday is the Heroes for Hope 5 mile run and the first Frost-toe gathering.
For more information, check out the following blogs...
http://www.heroesrunforhope.blogspot.com/
http://frost-toes.blogspot.com/
Per Barry's Frost-toes blog~
We will begin Saturday, October 4 by running the 5 mile Heroes Run For Hope. There's still time to register for this race; the registration fee is $20 and the event is a fund raiser for the Marrow Foundation.The Heroes Run finishes in the Chatham Community Park (aka South Park), and there will be a sign where the Frost Toes are supposed to gather after the race. Please wait for me, because I'm not going to be setting a PR that day. This will be a chance for you to sign a waiver and provide your contact information as well as an emergency contact.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Shopping and Running (two of my favorite things to do)~
The SRRC is announcing their fall/winter line. We have long sleeves men's and women's technical shirts as well as sweatshirts, beanies and headbands. The Store will be set up at the Heroes Run for Hope this Saturday in Chatham. See you there!!
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
SRRC Picnic is this Saturday~
DON'T FORGET THE SRRC PICNIC IS THIS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 AT 2 PM.
THIS WILL BE AT THE TOM MADONIA PARK, DOWN BY THE WATER (NOT THE SHELTER AREA).
EMILY DOES NEED A HEADCOUNT FOR FOOD AND YOU CAN STILL RSVP. PLEASE EMAIL HER AT klockenga1994@sbcglobal.net .
SRRC IS PROVIDING DRINKS AND MCCORMICK'S WILL BE CATERING. PLEASE BRING YOUR FAVORITE SIDE DISH OR A DESERT DISH TO PASS. DON'T FORGET YOUR ADULT BEVERAGES AND LAWN CHAIRS TOO! A $5 PER PERSON OR $10 DONATION FOR A FAMILY IS APPRECIATED. :
THIS WILL BE AT THE TOM MADONIA PARK, DOWN BY THE WATER (NOT THE SHELTER AREA).
EMILY DOES NEED A HEADCOUNT FOR FOOD AND YOU CAN STILL RSVP. PLEASE EMAIL HER AT klockenga1994@sbcglobal.net .
SRRC IS PROVIDING DRINKS AND MCCORMICK'S WILL BE CATERING. PLEASE BRING YOUR FAVORITE SIDE DISH OR A DESERT DISH TO PASS. DON'T FORGET YOUR ADULT BEVERAGES AND LAWN CHAIRS TOO! A $5 PER PERSON OR $10 DONATION FOR A FAMILY IS APPRECIATED. :
Sunday, September 21, 2008
The Shoreline race is definitely a classic.
Congratulations to all that finished the 5K/15K Shoreline Classic. What a perfect day! The course was great. Gotta love rolling hills. Everything seemed to run very smoothly. The race started on time. The course was well marked, well-staffed (times were called at every mile), and they had plenty of water stops. I can't recall ever seeing so many policemen out on a course directing traffic. Hats off to Bruce Bennett and the Decatur Running Club.
Side-note~I also saw more Springfield runners at this race then at some of our in-town Springfield races.
So lets hear how you did...
What did you think?
Who ran their first 15K today?
Now that you did 9.3 miles, it only makes sense to do an additional .7 and tackle Frostbite.
Reminder~Frost Toes will be starting on October 4th with the Heroes Run for Hope 5 miler. For all the latest news, check out the information at http://frost-toes.blogspot.com/.
Side-note~I also saw more Springfield runners at this race then at some of our in-town Springfield races.
So lets hear how you did...
What did you think?
Who ran their first 15K today?
Now that you did 9.3 miles, it only makes sense to do an additional .7 and tackle Frostbite.
Reminder~Frost Toes will be starting on October 4th with the Heroes Run for Hope 5 miler. For all the latest news, check out the information at http://frost-toes.blogspot.com/.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Anyone interested...
Anyone interested in carpooling to the Shoreline Classic? Not a bad idea with gas being $3.99! Post in the comment section if interested. The Kmart parking lot on Clear Lake is always a good meeting point. Time?
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Gary Greetings~
We had another good crowd on Saturday for the Advanced Abe's training. The weather was a little warmer but it was at least dry. I would like to thank everyone who helped out the last 4 weeks to make the Advance Abe’s training a huge success.
I would especially like to thank Holly Dahlquist. She is the one that posted all the interesting articles and my routes each week.
Everyone did a great job in their training! Good Luck to all those participating in the Decatur Shoreline Classic 15k
Gary Wessel
I would especially like to thank Holly Dahlquist. She is the one that posted all the interesting articles and my routes each week.
Everyone did a great job in their training! Good Luck to all those participating in the Decatur Shoreline Classic 15k
Gary Wessel
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Good Luck...
to everyone running the St. Charles Lewis and Clark Half Marathon and full Marathon. We wish you fun, success, and great weather. 
Special wishes going out to Bobbie and Gary. Bobbie is running her first half EVER and Gary is hoping to finish with a Boston qualifying time.
"Just as I always dreamed in secret. I raised my arms, I smiled and I crossed the finish line."
-Josy Barthel of Luxembourg describing his 1952 1500 win.
Special wishes going out to Bobbie and Gary. Bobbie is running her first half EVER and Gary is hoping to finish with a Boston qualifying time. "Just as I always dreamed in secret. I raised my arms, I smiled and I crossed the finish line."
-Josy Barthel of Luxembourg describing his 1952 1500 win.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Saturday Run~
The route for Saturday is the Abe's Amble Course, 6.2 miles. We will be meeting in front of the Grandstand area.
Abe's Amble--1ok
Distance:
6.2 km
Start:
Illinois State Fairgrounds--Grandstand- Springfield, IL, US
Attributes:
out & back, mostly hills, roads
Description:
Course starts on the Illinois State Fairgrounds, adjacent to Grandstand and continues out of the fairgrounds near Main Gate, west on Sangamon Avenue, into Lincoln Park, through adjacent neighborhood to Oak Ridge Cemetery, through Oak Ridge to War Memorials area and then back to start.
Abe's Amble--1ok
Distance:
6.2 km
Start:
Illinois State Fairgrounds--Grandstand- Springfield, IL, US
Attributes:
out & back, mostly hills, roads
Description:
Course starts on the Illinois State Fairgrounds, adjacent to Grandstand and continues out of the fairgrounds near Main Gate, west on Sangamon Avenue, into Lincoln Park, through adjacent neighborhood to Oak Ridge Cemetery, through Oak Ridge to War Memorials area and then back to start.
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
2nd Annual Athens Heritage Days 4 Mile Race and 1 Mile Fun Run.
When: Saturday, September 27th, 2008 8:00am.
Where: Start/Finish Athens Community Park.
Course: This is a flat course.
Entry: $13.00 thru 09/12/08.
After 09/12/08 $16.00.
Pick up: Friday, 09/26/08 Athens Park 5 - 7:00pm or
Race day 7 - 7:45am Under the Pavilion.
T-Shirts: Guaranteed to the 1st 100 Registrants.
Awards: 4 Mile - Top 3 overall male and female finishers and the top 2 male and female in the following age groups: 13 - 19, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - over.
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk untimed and overall awards to top 3 finishers.
Proceeds go to the Athens Food Pantry.
Race Directors: Kim Jeanblanc/ 309-854-3053 or
Michelle Kinney/ 341-1126
Applications can be picked up at the City Hall or Emailed to you at tbaker@athens-il.net.
Mail checks and registration to:
Heritage Days Road Race Committee
24299 Brierwood, Athens, IL 62613
Where: Start/Finish Athens Community Park.
Course: This is a flat course.
Entry: $13.00 thru 09/12/08.
After 09/12/08 $16.00.
Pick up: Friday, 09/26/08 Athens Park 5 - 7:00pm or
Race day 7 - 7:45am Under the Pavilion.
T-Shirts: Guaranteed to the 1st 100 Registrants.
Awards: 4 Mile - Top 3 overall male and female finishers and the top 2 male and female in the following age groups: 13 - 19, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - over.
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk untimed and overall awards to top 3 finishers.
Proceeds go to the Athens Food Pantry.
Race Directors: Kim Jeanblanc/ 309-854-3053 or
Michelle Kinney/ 341-1126
Applications can be picked up at the City Hall or Emailed to you at tbaker@athens-il.net.
Mail checks and registration to:
Heritage Days Road Race Committee
24299 Brierwood, Athens, IL 62613
Monday, September 08, 2008
Memorial's Fourth Annual 5K Run/Walk~
When: The fourth annual 5K Transplant Run/Walk to benefit kidney and pancreas transplant patients will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, in Washington Park in Springfield.
Registration: begins at 7 a.m.
The registration fee is $20.
Where: Participants will meet at the Washington Park picnic shelter area near the tennis courts and playground.
Memorial Medical Center's Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Program is the event's host. Proceeds benefit the transplant patient assistance fund at Memorial, which provides patients with medication and other medical needs that may arise during or after a transplant.
The transplant program is a cooperative initiative between Memorial Medical Center and the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. Since its founding in 1972, the program has completed more than 740 kidney and pancreas transplants. More than 200 patients are on the Memorial Medical Center kidney/pancreas transplant waiting list, and another 100 patients are being evaluated. The transplant team follows and manages the care of more than 300 post-transplant patients. More than 200 people participated in last year's event. The three previous runs raised a combined total of $45,000.
https://www.memorialmedical.com/Documents/TransplantWalk2008_Registration.pdf
Registration: begins at 7 a.m.
The registration fee is $20.
Where: Participants will meet at the Washington Park picnic shelter area near the tennis courts and playground.
Memorial Medical Center's Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Program is the event's host. Proceeds benefit the transplant patient assistance fund at Memorial, which provides patients with medication and other medical needs that may arise during or after a transplant.
The transplant program is a cooperative initiative between Memorial Medical Center and the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. Since its founding in 1972, the program has completed more than 740 kidney and pancreas transplants. More than 200 patients are on the Memorial Medical Center kidney/pancreas transplant waiting list, and another 100 patients are being evaluated. The transplant team follows and manages the care of more than 300 post-transplant patients. More than 200 people participated in last year's event. The three previous runs raised a combined total of $45,000.
https://www.memorialmedical.com/Documents/TransplantWalk2008_Registration.pdf
Sunday, September 07, 2008
Saturday, September 06, 2008
Gary Greetings~
Another picture perfect morning to run. We had another great turn out this morning. Runners must have thought that it was cold outside. Jackets, pants, and long sleeve shirts were out. I guess summer is over. Based on GPS, the route was more like 9.6 miles instead of 9.3.
Great job everyone!
Gary W.
Great job everyone!
Gary W.
Friday, September 05, 2008
FYI regarding the Shoreline High School Nomination Prizes~
Any high school that has a cross-country/track running program can be nominated as a write-in on the registration form. The high school does not need to be in the Decatur area. The awards can be given to any of our local Springfield high schools.
Information from the registration form~
Shoreline Supports High School Athletics-
The Shoreline Classic is giving away money to help fund high school running programs.
All pre-registrants may write-in a school as a potential recipient on their entry form. The top three schools with the most pre-registered votes wins $500 each. Entry form must be received by 9-7.
All pre-registered and race-day entry forms will be included in 2 random drawings for $250 each. Pre-register and make your vote count!
Information from the registration form~
Shoreline Supports High School Athletics-
The Shoreline Classic is giving away money to help fund high school running programs.
All pre-registrants may write-in a school as a potential recipient on their entry form. The top three schools with the most pre-registered votes wins $500 each. Entry form must be received by 9-7.
All pre-registered and race-day entry forms will be included in 2 random drawings for $250 each. Pre-register and make your vote count!
The Shoreline Classic Shirt~
Long Sleeves~100% Dri-fit~Color black. I spoke with Bruce and he states that the shirts run true to size.
From the director of Shoreline~
Don’t forget that the entry fee discount for early sign up is still available through Saturday (Sept 6), and then entry fees will increase by $5. Shirts will be limited to the first 600 entrants (5K/15K), and we are getting close to 300 entries. You may sign-up online at www.signmeup.com/61509 or download your registration form at www.shorelineclassic.com. The Shoreline Classic is one of the few races that absorbs the added cost for online entry.
New this year for the Shoreline Classic:
Athleticare at St. Mary’s Hospital is this year’s Presenting Sponsor and did a fantastic job introducing our Shoreline Squad Training Program. We had 60+ participate this year, and it’s been a wonderful success thanks to Athleticare. It’s a great program to consider for 2009 if you need a little extra help with your training. Many experienced runners enjoy the group runs/training.
T-Shirts – we have upgraded to 100% Dri-fit material for our Long Sleeve Shirts - the design is awesome. The shirt color is black.
Tot Trot – we have introduced two tot trot races to broaden our reach for family participation. Info on website.
High School Donation Program – we added a 3rd $500 donation based pre-registered entry “votes”. This will be added to the other $1500/yr we’ve donated to area running programs in the past. Don’t forget to list a high school on your entry to increase their chances in the drawings. We will also have 2 X $250 donations based on race day drawings. Info on website.
As always, this event would not be possible without the help of our sponsors. Please let them know it’s appreciated and support them with your business.
See you Sunday September 21!
Bruce Bennett
Race Director
Shoreline Classic ‘08
New this year for the Shoreline Classic:
Athleticare at St. Mary’s Hospital is this year’s Presenting Sponsor and did a fantastic job introducing our Shoreline Squad Training Program. We had 60+ participate this year, and it’s been a wonderful success thanks to Athleticare. It’s a great program to consider for 2009 if you need a little extra help with your training. Many experienced runners enjoy the group runs/training.
T-Shirts – we have upgraded to 100% Dri-fit material for our Long Sleeve Shirts - the design is awesome. The shirt color is black.
Tot Trot – we have introduced two tot trot races to broaden our reach for family participation. Info on website.
High School Donation Program – we added a 3rd $500 donation based pre-registered entry “votes”. This will be added to the other $1500/yr we’ve donated to area running programs in the past. Don’t forget to list a high school on your entry to increase their chances in the drawings. We will also have 2 X $250 donations based on race day drawings. Info on website.
As always, this event would not be possible without the help of our sponsors. Please let them know it’s appreciated and support them with your business.
See you Sunday September 21!
Bruce Bennett
Race Director
Shoreline Classic ‘08
Thursday, September 04, 2008
Saturday (9/6/08) Run~
Good luck for those runners making the trip to Havana for the Polk Pace Race. For those not going to Havana, we will be running the following route on September 6:
Distance:
9.37 miles / 15.08 km
Start: Panera- Springfield, IL, US
Attributes:
out & back, mixed flat & hills, sidewalks
Description:
West across Shopko's parking lot, left on Robbins, right Progress, right on Koke Mill, right on Old Jacksonville Rd, left on Rickard to Fit Club West, left on W Lawrence, right on Mill Bank, left on Victoria Dr, right on Koke Mill, left on Washington, Turn around at Pittsburg Landing. Same way back to Old Jacksonville Road, right on Old Jacksonville Rd, left on Woodmill which runs into DevonWood, then Turning Mill, left onto Greenbriar, Right on W White Oaks Drive (by Bank One), south on West White Oaks Drive to Panera. Water will be available around the 3.25, 5.25, and 6.75 mile markers.
Distance:
9.37 miles / 15.08 km
Start: Panera- Springfield, IL, US
Attributes:
out & back, mixed flat & hills, sidewalks
Description:
West across Shopko's parking lot, left on Robbins, right Progress, right on Koke Mill, right on Old Jacksonville Rd, left on Rickard to Fit Club West, left on W Lawrence, right on Mill Bank, left on Victoria Dr, right on Koke Mill, left on Washington, Turn around at Pittsburg Landing. Same way back to Old Jacksonville Road, right on Old Jacksonville Rd, left on Woodmill which runs into DevonWood, then Turning Mill, left onto Greenbriar, Right on W White Oaks Drive (by Bank One), south on West White Oaks Drive to Panera. Water will be available around the 3.25, 5.25, and 6.75 mile markers.
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
More Abe's Amble Pictures~
Finishing with smiles!
Corporal Mindy and Husband Mark~
If you see Emily tell her thanks for finally uploading her pictures!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/19688621@N05/sets/72157607079074818/
Corporal Mindy and Husband Mark~
If you see Emily tell her thanks for finally uploading her pictures!http://www.flickr.com/photos/19688621@N05/sets/72157607079074818/
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
It's Time to Polka!
The 26th Annual Polka Pace 5K Race.
When: Saturday, September 6th at 8:00AM.
Where: Havana, Il.
Entry Fee: $10 before September 3rd.
$17 after September 3rd.
$1.00 discount to SRRC members.
This is a very popular race with great awards, great t-shirts, and BEER. Many PR's (personal records) by fellow club members have been set on this flat course.
http://www.scenichavana.com/images/PDF/PolkaPaceRace082.pdf
When: Saturday, September 6th at 8:00AM.
Where: Havana, Il.
Entry Fee: $10 before September 3rd.
$17 after September 3rd.
$1.00 discount to SRRC members.
This is a very popular race with great awards, great t-shirts, and BEER. Many PR's (personal records) by fellow club members have been set on this flat course.
http://www.scenichavana.com/images/PDF/PolkaPaceRace082.pdf
Monday, September 01, 2008
Register today for the...
Sherman Sesquicentennial 5k & Children's Run!
When/What/Where:
September 21st
5k Run Registration at the Sherman Athletic Club by 8:45am
5k Race Starts at 9:00AM
"Diaper Dash” for crawlers ages 1 and under.
“Toddler Trot” for ages 1- 3
“ Pre-School Sprint: for ages 4 & 5
"Fun-Race” for ages 17 and under.
Children's Fun Races Registration up to at 9:45 am at the Sherman Elementary School
Children's Events Start at 10:00AM
NOTE: BOTH REGISTRATION FORMS ARE ON THE LINK BELOW. THE 5K REGISTRATION FORM IS THE FIRST FORM THAT WILL APPEAR WHEN YOU CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW. THE CHILDREN'S REGISTRATION FORM IS FOUND AFTER THE 5K FORM ON THE 2nd PAGE. JUST SCROLL DOWN TO THE NEXT PAGE TO GET THE CHILDREN'S REGISTRATION FORM.
Sherman Sesquicentennial 5K & Children's Fun Run Registration Forms
(I could not open the above link this morning but it did open yesterday. More information is also available at http://shermanil.org).
When/What/Where:
September 21st
5k Run Registration at the Sherman Athletic Club by 8:45am
5k Race Starts at 9:00AM
"Diaper Dash” for crawlers ages 1 and under.
“Toddler Trot” for ages 1- 3
“ Pre-School Sprint: for ages 4 & 5
"Fun-Race” for ages 17 and under.
Children's Fun Races Registration up to at 9:45 am at the Sherman Elementary School
Children's Events Start at 10:00AM
NOTE: BOTH REGISTRATION FORMS ARE ON THE LINK BELOW. THE 5K REGISTRATION FORM IS THE FIRST FORM THAT WILL APPEAR WHEN YOU CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW. THE CHILDREN'S REGISTRATION FORM IS FOUND AFTER THE 5K FORM ON THE 2nd PAGE. JUST SCROLL DOWN TO THE NEXT PAGE TO GET THE CHILDREN'S REGISTRATION FORM.
Sherman Sesquicentennial 5K & Children's Fun Run Registration Forms
(I could not open the above link this morning but it did open yesterday. More information is also available at http://shermanil.org).
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