Saturday, July 5th

Where to start this week, how about Auburn, California where our own Dave Nichols took on and conquered the oldest and most prestigious 100 mile trail race, the Western States 100. Dave certainly provided an exciting, inspiring and nail biting 29+ hours. Congratulations Dave on this major accomplishment and a big round of applause to Craig Luebke, Robert Yehling and Don Nichols who paced and encouraged to help make it happen. I’m sure everyone can’t wait to hear the stories on this one.

Now to Franklin Street, where a few brave took on the first ever Franklin Street Marathon, some solo efforts and some teams, Congrats to all who took part on a muggy June night. Saturday morning brought both more warmth and more racing, Congrats to everyone who took part and those who age grouped in the Colon Run downtown, looked like a very fast race again this year.

 

 

 

 

  And out of Africa, Congrats to Michelle Walker, another marathon another continent, this one may have had a little too much wildlife for my taste!

 

 

   In non-running news, the first stop on the BOR Wine Tour was a success! Great weather, music , wine and company. Thanks to those who were able to make it to Mystique Winery Saturday afternoon, next up Ruby Moon in Henderson, KY, date TBD.

 

 

  Good Luck to those heading down to Sebree, KY on the 4^th of July for one of the oldest races around, always hot but always a good time.

 

 

  After the ½ marathon preview last week, we’ll head West this weekend, below are a few options for Saturday morning. Everyone have a Happy and Safe 4^th of July.

See you Saturday!   

The Injuries & Recovery Seminar

Swift Athletics (303 Main St. Evansville, IN)- The Injuries & Recovery Seminar will be on Tuesday, July 8th @ 5:30 PM. It will be a fun, informative group discussion. Come pick up a tip on how to deal with your injuries & learn how to prevent them from happening the next time around! Brian Joyce (Doctor of Physical Therapy) will be one of the speakers. For additional info contact   swiftathletics@yahoo.com

June Pizza: The Vault

 

 

The best part about this pizza was the convenience factor, six floors down. A decent sauce, the crust was not awful but also not crispy. We went with tomato and mushroom for toppings which were a little light, and the cheese was slices not shredded and a little thick for my taste. Overall, I have to say ordering a pizza and taking the elevator down to pick it up makes this pizza work in a pinch and probably another try.

 

Shoes: 2 1/2

Water Stops:

3 mi. - Mt. Vernon/Barker

6 mi. - Harmony Way/Wimberg

9 mi. - Mt. Auburn/Maryland

12 mi. - Heidelbach/Virgina

16 mi. Route from the Y @ 6:00 a.m.

6th to Court

R on Court to MLK

L on MLK/Mary to Virginia

L on Virginia to Fulton

R on Fulton to Columbia

L on Columbia/Delaware to Wessel (dead end)

L on Wessel (stay left around curve) to Mt. Vernon

R on Mt. Vernon to Barker

L on Barker to Claremont

R on Claremont to Tekoppel

R on Tekoppel to Mt. Vernon

R on Mt. Vernon to Harmony Way

L on Harmony Way to Wimberg

R on Wimberg to Mesker Park Dr.

L on Mesker Park to Buchanan

R on Buchanan/Mt. Auburn to Maryland

L on Maryland to Wabash

R on Wabash to Franklin

L on Franklin to First Ave.

L on First Ave. to Columbia

R on Columbia to Heidelbach

R on Heidelbach to Walnut

R on Walnut to MLK

L on MLK to Mulberry

R on Mulberry to 6th

L on 6th to Washington Ave.

R on Washington to 2nd

L on 2nd to Adams

R on Adams/Shawnee to Greenway

R onto the Greenway to Ohio/2nd

R on 2nd to Court

L on Court to 6th

R on 6th to the Y...............16.0 mi.

12 Mile Route -

Take Columbia to N. Main

R on N. Main to Vine (under Lloyd)

Vine to 6th to Y.....12 mi.

14 Mile Route -

Take Mulberry to 4th

R on 4th to Court

R on Court to 6th to Y...14 mi.

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