Abe's Army

2009-10-23T13:19:00.000-05:00

"Trick or Eat" but please don't smell our feet!

2009-10-23T10:38:00.002-05:00

Help SRRC give back to help Central Illinois Food Bank!

When: Saturday October 31st.
Time: 7-9 am.
Where: CMT (Crawford, Murry, & Tilly) Parking Lot corner of Durkin Drive and Washington.

*The site is where the Frost Toes are meeting for their Saturday morning 9 mile run. Feel free to join the run that morning (which starts at 7:00 am) or just drop off your non perishable food item.

SRRC is promoting the "Trick or Eat" Campaign for the Central Illinois Foodbank, by encouraging members, friends and families to come out and bring a canned good or non-perishable food item on Halloween morning to be donated to the cause. If you stop and think that the average pair of running shoes cost $80-100, the same amount could feed a family of four for 2 weeks.

*Don't forget about the 2 mile Halloween Hustle and Trail Trot which will be held this Sunday, October 25th! See post below.

Halloween Hustle & Trail Trot

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For more information check out www.halloweenhustle.blogspot.com

Attention Shoreliners:

2009-09-22T16:23:00.000-05:00

Great job out on the course this last weekend. Congratulations on going the distance!

Results are available at the Shoreline Classic website (www.shorelineclassic.com).

For some of you - this was your longest race - how was it? Now what? Gear up to go even longer! The annual Frost Toes training group begins October 3rd, lead by Head Toe himself Barry House! Go to www.frost-toes.blogspot.com for further information.

Next SRRC race is October 3rd - it's the Heroes Run for Hope 5 Mile Race in Chatham and is new to the SRRC points series!

http://www.sprrc.net/Heroes/Heroes_Home.html is where you'll find more information about running for a really great cause.

Not running this race? Then let's sign you up to be a volunteer! Contact Mary Rogers if you can help. (SRRCMembership@gmail.com)

See you on the roads!
Mary

Shoreline Class Race Information:

2009-09-17T12:43:00.003-05:00

Important Information for Sunday's 20th Annual Shoreline Classic!

* 20th Shoreline Classic, Sunday September 20, 2009
15K @ 7:30 am
5K @ 8:00 am
Tot Trots @ 9:15

*5K and 15K start and finish at Nelson Park. *

Early Race packet pick up is Friday from 5-7 pm at Nelson Park Pavilion #1 (Strongly Recommended due to large numbers this year). No Saturday Pick-up. Sunday packet pick available prior to race.

* Race Day Registration & packet pick up begins at 6:30 a.m. at Nelson Park Pavilion #1. Registration is $30 through race day. Online registration is closes Wednesday at 6PM. Entries on race day accepted through 10 min prior to race starts.

* Timing is Everything is the official timer of the Shoreline Classic and will be using CHIP TIMING for the race. Timing tags will be available at Friday packet pick up as well as on race morning. All participants will receive an envelope containing your corresponding timing tag. It is a very quick process. Attach it to your shoe with the enclosed zip tie and you will be ready to race. No tag = no time, so make sure to pick up your tag and get it on your shoe! Lost or unreturned tags will result in a $30 fee so please do not get a chip if not running.

* Race Day parking: Free parking available in Lower Pavilion parking lot and along right side of street into Nelson Park. After full - look for signs to Upper Pavilion parking (near swimming pool) at park entrance.

* Race Day Street Closures following start of race:
West Bound Lost Bridge Road across bridge
East Bound William street across bridge
Traffic on Route 36 will be stopped by city police for runners
5K course will be closed to thru traffic

* Port-a-potties will be near the start line. Restroom facilities are also available at Nelson Park Pavilion.

* Hydration stops. Water will be available at the 2, 4, 6, and 8 mile marks (approx) on 15K course and the ½ way point of 5K. Both finish lines will also offer water.

* Awards Ceremony: 9:30 am (approx) at the Pavilion
Hall of Fame and High School Donation program awards

* 5k Awards (both female/male):
Top 5 Overall
Top One Masters
Top Three in Age Groups (10 & under, five years through 65+)

* 15k Awards (both female/male):
Top 10 Overall ($500/$300/$200/$100/$50),
$1000 for course records
Top One Masters
Top Three in Age Groups (24 & under, five years through 65+)

Sunday's weather from StormCenter 17.

See you on Sept 20.

Bruce Bennett
Race Director

Look out Decatur. Here we come!

2009-09-14T07:17:00.000-05:00

There are 95 Springfield area runners currently signed up for Shoreline!
Total pre-registered-750!

Looks like SRRC will be strongly represented!

Shoreliners:

2009-09-13T10:55:00.002-05:00

1. Carpool leaves from Kmart parking lot (on Clear Lake & Dirksen) at 5:40 a.m. on Sunday, September 20. Please post a comment here if you are a runner needing a ride or a driver with room for another runner.

2. Interested in getting together next Saturday night at Olive Garden for All You Can Eat Pasta? If so, post a comment here as well, and I'll see if they'll take reservations for us. We'll plan (if possible) to eat at 5:30 or 6pm.

3. Great job out there today - keep up your running this week (probably four miles on Tuesday and 3 miles EASY on Thursday)

4. Sleep in next Saturday morning! It's been great out on the road with all of you - made me get out of bed :-) and I have met a lot of great people.

Running longer distances with a group is a lot easier than out on our own most of the time!

Have a good week and we'll see ya in Decatur!

Mary

The 4th Annual National Run @ Work Day!

2009-09-11T16:11:00.004-05:00

When: Friday, September 18, 2009

Goal: To raise awareness about the importance of daily physical activity for adults.

"The goal of National Run@Work Day is for RRCA members and individuals across the country to host community based events that encourage people to incorporate at least thirty-five minutes of walking or running into their daily lives. A Run@Work Day event can be hosted by a running club, an individual, or a corporation. Run@Work Day events should be a running or walking event lasting at least thirty-five minutes before work, during lunch, or immediately after work. A Run@Work Day event can be as simple as taking your co-workers out for a lunch time walk or a Run@Work Day event can be an afternoon fun run designed to bring out hundreds of people in a community or a company.

The RRCA encourages the American public to incorporate at least thirty-five minutes of exercise into their daily lives which can markedly improve one's overall physical health. If adults can lead by example, if companies can encourage healthy living, then together we can combat the national inactivity and obesity crisis gripping our nation and our children."
-RRCA
Road Runners Club of America

Shoreliner's Last Saturday Run!

2009-09-10T15:23:00.001-05:00

Wow - that went by quickly!

Congrats to all Shoreliners, especially for those of you continuing on from Abe's Amble and ran your longest run ever! Hope you've been having fun, meeting new people, and finding that long distance running is not only a challenge, but enjoyable as well.

Saturday's route takes us through Panther Creek Subdivision. Water is marked on the map, and thank you to fellow SRRC members Jeanne Skube for setting out water at one of the stops this week. We cut back to 8 miles (Seems like just a few months ago 3 miles sounded like a long way for some of you, huh! I certainly still remember...) You should be proud of yourself for sticking with it! Look how far you've come! You can celebrate next Saturday by sleeping in, but for THIS week, here's our route:

http://www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=322578

Race Day: Sunday, September 20th 7:30 a.m.

Interested in Carpooling to the Race? We are leaving K-Mart parking lot (Clear Lake & Dirksen Pkwy) at 5:40 a.m. SHARP. It's a 45 minute drive to Decatur, so we should have plenty of time to pick up our race packets, stretch, hit the porta potties, etc., and get ready to RUN! Please post a message if you plan on carpooling so we can get a list of who is going and who is driving, etc. There's lots of food afterward so we'll plan on enjoying the post-race party!

Suggestion: Bring a change of clothes and flip flops (no stinkin' up the cars on the way home LOL!)

After the race - get ready for the Frostbite Festival training group (AKA the Frost Toes see their training blog at frost-toes.blogspot.com) by running the Heroes Run for Hope 5 Mile Race in Chatham on October 3rd. http://www.sprrc.net/Heroes/Heroes_Home.html.

Mary Rogers

Picnic Time!

2009-09-09T05:05:00.005-05:00

Katie McAfee will be hosting an SRRC picnic on Saturday, September 26 at Lake Park Shelter 6, starting around 4:00 pm. It is a potluck, s0 please bring a dish to share and your own drink. Katie will be providing the meat (hot dogs/bratwurst) so please RSVP by emailing her at kmtice@hotmail.com. Katie's little sister and her husband raise no-hormone, no anti-biotic pork and beef, and she will be getting the meat from them.

All SRRC members (and spouses, children, dates, etc...) are welcome to attend the picnic!

The Lake Park is near the zoo and the Beach house: www.cwlp.com/lake_springfield/lake_map/parks_map.htm

In Agreement!

2009-09-07T06:42:00.000-05:00

"Your training partners are key to your success, and friendships based on your runs together are strong."
-Bill Rodgers

Shoreline Update:

2009-09-05T09:40:00.002-05:00

This is just a reminder that Monday - September 7 is our cut-off for pre-registration. By signing up for Shoreline, you will guarantee your shirt and avoid the $5 price increase.

Don't miss the Tot Trot this year! Upgrades to the "best tot trot in the state" include CUSTOM MEDALS for all of our young participants to help celebrate our 20th year. In addition, we will have 2 BOUNCE HOUSES set up for the kids to enjoy while they wait for the start of the races (50 yard run for 5 years and under and the 200 yard dash for ages 6-10). Face painters will also be back again to make Shoreline an event for everyone. Shirts only offered in the 5K/15K races but the tots will receive a fantastic gift pack.

See you on Sept 20.

Bruce Bennett
Race Director

*Almost 500 runners are already registered. Are you?

From the Shoreline Director:

2009-09-04T08:57:00.001-05:00

The Shoreline Classic is less then three weeks away and everything is coming together nicely.

One of the main draws to our race is the Long-Sleeve Dri-fit shirt, and this year's color is dark navy. Shirt sizing is "true to size". We currently have close to 375 signed up and guarantee shirts to the first 600. However, IF WE EXCEED 600 BY THE SEPTEMBER 7 CUT-OFF - WE WILL ORDER MORE SHIRTS TO INSURE ALL PRE-REGISTRANTS RECEIVE A SHIRT AND THE CORRECT SIZE.

So if you make the effort to sign up by September 7 - we will make the effort that you can sport this tail-kicking garment when you are pounding the pavement.

See you on Sept 20.

Bruce Bennett
Race Director

Attention Shoreliners!

2009-09-03T07:24:00.001-05:00

This Saturday marks NINE miles for the Shoreliners! For some of you, this is again the longest distance you will have run - how exciting!

Be sure to prepare for Saturday morning's run - for many of you, this information isn't news to you - but if this is the first time you've run more than an hour or so at a time, here's a few guidelines:

1. Try to eat a light dinner Friday night - nothing heavy or spicy or hard to digest. My Fridays are called DRY FRIDAYS which means I make it a rule to pass on an alcoholic beverages the night before a long run.
2. Drink plenty of fluids on Friday.
3. Get up a little early Saturday morning, try a light - easy to digest breakfast no later than an hour before we run. Waffles, 1/2 a banana, toast with a little peanut butter are all good options. Some people are coffee drinkers (to get things going or just for a wake up call!), again - the earlier the better in this regards. And of course, water and/or Gatorade will help start you out hydrated for your run.
4. Dress for 15 degrees warmer than it actually is. If you are a little chilly at the start of the run, that's okay!
5. Body glide - need I say more? (I'm still healing up from a little irritation from last week!)
6. Energy gels - some people use an energy gel after about 45 minutes into a long run. You can do the research online - they help - but it's recommended that you practice using them in a long run so you'll know if it works well on your stomach, etc.. You can buy them at the Springfield Running Center, Dicks, Bike Tek, online.... If nothing else, be sure to take water/Gatorade during the run. They typically cost about $1.00 and have about 100 calories of carbohydrates.
7. Oh, and during the run Saturday? Enjoy it. Go a little slower, relax, enjoy the scenery and being with your running partners. Work hard going up the hill and enjoy the downhill. Talk walk breaks if you need them. Cheer each other on! Stay for breakfast afterwards. The rewards of going long are very cool!

Have you signed up for the race? The shirts are long sleeve dry-release and make a great fall running shirt. For $24 bucks, you can't beat the price of this race.

Here's the link to the route. It's fairly simple, and water / Gatorade will be at mile 3 & 6.http://www.usatf...org/routes/view.asp?rID=320314

Just Run!
Mary Rogers

Abe's Proclamation:

2009-09-01T19:27:00.000-05:00

"If you're starting out or trying to get to the next level, surround yourself with people who keep you motivated and energized - people who inspire you to achieve your best every day. When you do this, you can't lose."
-Anthony Famiglietti, two-time Olympian in the steeplechase and two-time national 5-K champion

Introducing the Shorleline Shirt:

2009-08-31T04:14:00.001-05:00

Navy Dri-Fit Long Sleeve – True to Fit Sizing.

Second Annual Heroes Run For Hope:

2009-08-30T19:48:00.005-05:00

5 Mile Run/2 Mile Walk

October 3rd, 2009

8:00 AM

Chatham, Illinois

http://www.sprrc.net/Heroes/Heroes_Home.html

ATTENTION SRRC MEMBERS!

This is your chance to be a hero for one day.

All proceeds benefit the Be The Match Foundation. Highlights include awards, prizes, live performances, hot soup, and a contest for the best SUPERHERO COSTUME! We will be hosting a Marrow Donor Drive at the post race party. Come by and see how easy it is to be someones hero.

Only a few days remain to get the lowest registration price for this great fall race that is now part of the SRRC Points Series!Sign up early and guarantee your custom embroidered fleece ear warmers! These will definitely come in handy for those cold Frostbite training miles.

Remember, SRRC members get to take the $1 discount!Register at www.getmeregistered.com - search for 'heros' or use this link: https://secure.getmeregistered.com/register.php?event_id=2624&c=

We have some fabulous door prizes including our grand prize - a GARMIN 310XT! Best SUPERHERO costume at the post race party wins a special prize! Come on out and help kickoff the fall season with food, music, massages, and fun! Stick around after the race for Chatham's Craft Bazaar in the square. Don't forget to stop by our donor booth and see how easy it is to be a marrow donor. Your contribution could save a life.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!Every race needs special heroes, working behind the scenes to make your event possible. Runners and non-runners alike are needed in a variety of rolls. If you are willing to help, please contact me, Jenni Gardner, at http://us.mc331.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=mobile.jennig@gmail.com to sign up. Tell her what your availability is and whether you are running the race or not, so she can assign you in a position that works for you. A few hours of your time will make a world of difference. Please consider volunteering and supporting "Be The Match" as well as your tireless running club the SRRC.

Abe's Army Finishers Medals:

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Abe’s Army Leaders:

At the conclusion of Abe’s Amble Race, Abe’s leaders were given medals to present to their recruits. In an effort to reach as many recruits as possible, some leaders may have ended up with extra medals that were not distributed. Please email me at wildrose@springnet1.com if you have extra medals. We can make arrangements for medal pick up. We would like to get the medals out to the recruits who have not received theirs for a great finish!

Thank you for all of your volunteer services. Our recruits met their goals because of your dedication.

Abe's Army Recruits:

Those of you, who have not received your Abe’s finisher’s medal, please email me at wildrose@springnet1.com so that we can get medals to you.

The Abe’s Army committee cannot be more proud of our runners, walkers, run/walkers, and race walkers who had accomplished their 13 week goal. The 13 weeks passed quickly, new friends were formed, and all the effort put forth during those training weeks was worth every bit of effort. Congratulations to each and every one of our Abe’s Army finishers. We are so proud of you!

Diana Nevitt

August 29th/Saturday Run:

2009-08-27T10:07:00.001-05:00

Training for Event Two of the Triple Crown Series begins this Saturday at Panera West at 7:00 a.m.

Come join us as we run from Panera to Washington Park and back, and enjoy breakfast afterwards. Water stops are marked on the route (Washington Park water fountain, cooler placed near BlockBuster Video). The course is slightly under 7.5 miles and you should be running at a pace in which you can carry on a conversation. Run at your own pace - relax and enjoy the run.

We run rain or shine or heat (but not in thunder/lightening).

Here's the link to the route: http://www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=198291

Mary R.

The Triple Crown:

2009-08-25T04:05:00.000-05:00

A challenge to all Abe’s Army participants…

Hey Abe’s Army participants, are you wondering what to do now that summer is coming to an end? Well, since we want you to keep on running, the SRRC Triple Crown is back for its second year! Let’s start with some Derby history before we go over our rules:

The Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing consists of three races for three-year-old thoroughbred horses. In the United States, the Triple Crown consists of the:

Kentucky Derby, run over 1 and 1/4 miles (2.01 km) at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.

Preakness Stakes, run over 1 and 3/16 miles (1.91 km) at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland.

Belmont Stakes, run over 1 and 1/2 miles (2.41 km) at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York.

The Triple Crown starts with The Kentucky Derby on the first Saturday of May. The Preakness follows two weeks later. The Belmont Stakes is three weeks after The Preakness in early June. Winning all three of these thoroughbred horse races is considered the greatest accomplishment of a thoroughbred racehorse.

Based on this illustrious history, the SRRC has developed its own Triple Crown.

The rules are simple...

1) You must be an Abe's Army participant. You can be a new or returning Private, Corporal, or Sergeant.

2) You must have completed the 2009 Abe's Amble (10K/6.2 miles).

3) You must complete the 2009 Shoreline Classic (15K/9.3 miles) and be running it for the first time.

4) You must complete the 2009 Frostbite Classic (10 miles) and be running it for the first time.

After completing all three races, each individual will receive an award and there will be a drawing for additional prizes.

All you need to do is let me know anytime before November 1, 2009 that you are completing or hoping to complete the above mentioned races.

Please contact me by email at dahlquist2000@yahoo.com if you’re interested in this challenge or should you have any questions.

13 runners became Triple Crown winners last year, and you can do it, too. We hope you’ll give it a try.

Holly Dahlquist

What to do next?

2009-08-24T04:07:00.000-05:00

Looking for a way to keep up your training through the fall?
Just GO!

1. Go faster: - Check out the SRRC website for upcoming races including the Havana Polka Run 5K (September 12th) and the Hero's Run for Hope 5 Mile Race (October 3rd) and the always popular Canal Connection 10K in Utica (November 1st).

2. Go longer: Train for another race in the SRRC points series. The Shoreline Classic, a 15K Race held in Decatur on September 20th, is a great way to continue on after Abe's Army.

Informal group runs will be held:

Saturday, August 29 (7.5 miles)
September 5th (if leader is available - 9 miles)
September 12th (8 miles - for those not participating in the Havana Polka Run 5K).

Training doesn't cost anything - no shirts, no groups, run at your own pace - routes and water provided - stay tuned to http://www.abesarmy.blogspot.com/ for details.

Race details and to register for the race go to http://www.shorelineclassic.com/.

Training for the Frostbite Festival 10 miler, another SRRC classic, will begin in October (http://www.frost-toes.blogspot.com/).

*I will be posting information tomorrow regarding the 2nd Annual Triple Crown Event!

Are you ready for the challenge?

Congratulations!

2009-08-23T17:37:00.002-05:00

Fabulous job out there today Army! You were awesome!

Can you believe how far you've come since orientation back in May? Many of you started with minimal or zero mileage and now you have completed 6.2 miles! You should be very proud of what you have accomplished.

It was a beautiful and perfect day for a race. Can you believe the temperature? The course was great (as always), the water stops and course marshall's were energetic and well staffed, and it was great running down Grandstand Avenue hearing the cheers of the crowd. Race director, Anne Armitage deserves a standing ovation!

This has been a great summer and I have really enjoyed seeing and meeting such fabulous people. It also was great seeing close friends become "runners". Cherish the friendships that you have made as they may be your running partners forever.

Don't stop now, it has only just begun! Take a few days off, pick another goal, and keep on running. You are now a runner and officially a member of our great running family.

Stay tuned! Tomorrow-we will offer you some new goals!

Lots of photos from Hardy Breed!

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Thanks!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hardybreed/sets/72157621995070479/

CONGRATULATIONS! YOU ARE AN ABE'S AMBLE 1OK...

2009-08-23T11:10:00.008-05:00

Click below to review the 2009 Abe's Amble results!

Wow! 1,007 finishers!

http://onlineraceresults.com/race/view_race.php?relist_record_type=result&lower_bound=0&upper_bound=1005&use_previous_sql=1&group_by=default#racetop

The Course from Above

2009-08-22T21:24:00.003-05:00

A look at the course from above. Taken today by recruit Tanya.