Master Sergeant Jan Speaks~

Hi there Happy People,We're over half way there!! And from the looks of everyone at the 5K its looks like you're going to be ready for August 17!! Keep up the good work.

Let's all remember the rules of the road while we're training and when we're in races. Pedestrians (runners and walkers) stay to the LEFT side of the road. When there are racers heading out and racers heading in and they are on the same road it's important to be on opposite sides of the road. And please, no more than two abreast. Let's be considerate and thoughtful of our fellow racers.

Sorry that the 5K started late. Unforeseen circumstances made it necessary to redesign the course at the last minute. Hopefully, there weren't too many inconveniences.

Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 21. That's the date of the Decatur Shoreline 15K. Gary Wessel will be directing Advanced Abe's, a training program to prepare you to take it a step beyond Abe's Amble. Here's his training program:

We'll carry a similar Abe's workout schedule during the week but we would meet on Saturdays to do the long runs. The mileage for the long runs would be:
Aug 23 - 7 miles
Aug 30 - 8 miles
Sept 6 - 9.3 miles
Sept 13 - 6.2 miles (Gary will be gone this weekend)
Sept 21 - Race Day

Gary is an experienced runner and is currently serving as a Sergeant in Abe's Army. You'll be at a 10K on August 17 so you may as well stick with it a little longer and do the 15K. More on this later. Thanks Gary, for accepting this challenge.

Speaking of races. Be sure and go to srrc.net to sign up for the Parade Run. This is a fast and fun two mile race preceding the State Fair Parade. Lot's of spectators to cheer you on. Better do it today before you forget.

Another date to mark on your calendars is August 19. That's the Abe's Army Picnic. Let's get together and talk about the race and EAT! Sergeants will be taking a head count within the next few weeks so we won't over-buy on food. Plan to be there!!

Last, but not least. Sergeants, be aware that the Water Boy has other obligations tomorrow night so he won't be there. Water will be at the park and at Monument and Eastman and of course, at the park. Please plan your routes accordingly.

Congratulation to all who participated in the best Women's Distance Festival ever!!! Susan Helm went above and beyond. It was fantastic. Thanks to the men who volunteered. It couldn't have happened without you, guys. (Besides, I just love to see men work!!)

Thats all for now -GET UP, GET OUT, GET FIT!!!

Jan