December 21, 2019

Well, time is running short!  If you haven't gotten your Christmas shopping done by now, you may not have so much fun.  If you haven't been so good up to now, you may get coal in your stocking.  There were a couple of races this past weekend, and a couple of local runners traveled out of town for their marathons.  Locally, there was the Angel Run 4K, the Run with the Yeti, and on Sunday, the 12 Ks of Christmas/Jingle all the 5 Ks.  Looks like lots of good participation in these races, and some good times were had.  Congrats to Eric and Happy Pace for their 1-2 race finishes in the Half Marathon Yeti! Mary ran a tough course at the Bell Ringer Trail Run in Montgomery Bell State Park.  Congrats  to the youngsters from the Evansville Speedsters for their competition in Madison!   Angie ran the BMW Dallas Marathon, Michelle made the Kiawah Marathon in South Carolina, and Alisha went to the Rocket City Marathon to take the 1st Master Female award.  If I missed anyone, sorry, rub it in my nose on the BOR Facebook site!  Congrats to all that raced, and to all that enjoyed their training runs!

This weekend, the BOR and Run Walk 812 groups will converge on the Ultimate Fit grounds for another opportunity to help the less fortunate kiddos and men at the Ozanam Shelter enjoy their Christmas.  Bring toys and helpful gifts for men to UF to be distributed to those in need at Ozanam.  There will be routes available to run for an 8:00 am start.  I am sure that Curt and his elves at Ultimate Fit will have lots of good deals to help with your shopping.  After the run, come join the runners Christmas breakfast at the Friendship Diner, Columbia and Tudor Ln, the old Los Bravos site, off Burkhardt.  Because of the need to post early this week, I don't have the Loop Group route, so see that Facebook site later in the week for Greg's posting.  Those wanting the extra miles can start at their preferred time from the Y and get an extra 10 plus miles.

The only race I see for this weekend, is Otter Creek, in Brandenburg KY.  Looks like they have a Marathon, 16 and 8 mile race. http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=69365  I don't seen any local races for this weekend, so everyone enjoy their training, and get ready for Christmas!  Remember that it's not all about toys and goodies, but the Birth of Christ, so take some time to thank God for your blessings!  I am all out of upcoming marathons/Halfs, and Ultra races, so send me some info on dates and times, if you are planning to run one in 2020.  turbt48@aol.com

A Look ahead, on the evening of February 22, it's the 3rd annual Sweetheart Sock Hop to benefit needs at Ozanam. It will be held at the VFW post located at 110 Wabash Ave. Last year many of the runners came out to enjoy an evening of dancing for this good cause. Contact Danette Romines at, Osanam.dromines@gmail.com or 812 422 2214.

As always, be courteous and thoughtful to the drivers, while running the streets!

Goal for 2019
is Not to be Better Than Anyone Else,
But to be Better Than I Used to Be!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE PAST WEEKEND

UPCOMING RACES

Rise up and Run

Abominable Snow Run

Dec 28, 8 am

Day1 Run

Garvin Park

Jan 1, 9 am

Evansville River Run

Henderson to Evansville

May 16, 7 am

Tri State Fitness

Freekin Freezin Race

Deaconess Sports Park

Jan 19, 2 pm

Presidents Day Race

Deaconess Sports Park

Feb 16, 2 pm

To the Finish 

Evansville Resolution Run
Kids 1 mile, 5K, 10K and 15K
Wesselmans Nature Center
551 N Boeke Rd,
Evansville, IN
Jan 4, 9am

St. Mary’s School Mardi Gras
5K, 10K & Kids Fun Run
St. Mary's School
417 Chestnut St
Mt Carmel, IL
Feb 29

For race information, look to:

http://www.tothefinishtiming.com/,

http://www.tristatefit.com/,

https://www.riseupandrun.com/


ROAD TRIPPIN (Marathon/Half races)
(Need some new info)

Kool Aide Drinkers (Ultra Marathon races)
(Need some new info)

Dec. 21 Otter Creek 

TRAINING ROUTE FOR THIS WEEKEND

BOR

Y at 7 am

R on 6th  

L on Walnut

R on Vann

L on Washington

R on Greenriver 

Water at Ultimate fit

5+ miles

Run Walk 812 routes

Back to Y

R on Greenriver

L on Bellemeade

R on 6th to Y

5+ miles

Run Walk 812

to be posted on their Facebook site

The Loop Group

to be posted on their Facebook site