Saturday, July 26th

Exciting night on the Riverfront Saturday, the BOR was very well represented in many forms, all female teams, co-ed teams, co-ed pair and female pairs. Good to see so many out taking advantage of some great July weather.

 

 

 

 

The Loonie Marathon Friday night sounded like a wash-out, and I think all post race photos have been banned from the Internet...you know, I'm not even sure if I want a race report from this one. Congrats to those who finished and age group placed, and a few dried out and even made it out to run the relay, always amazed!

It was a big Tri weekend as well, we had one finish her first tri in the Indy Sprint and several did the 1/2 Ironman distance here at home in the Tri put on by the Southern Indiana Tri Team. Congratulations to everyone on a major accomplishment!
 

Good Luck to all doing the Dash for Donna 5k in the am and the Night Flight races in the pm on Saturday!
Below is more of the same for Saturday, a couple of options for those wanting to head back early to run with the Team 13 group. Next week I plan to incorporate an early run out to Central to meet up with Team 13, run the 5 miles and head back Downtown for those interested and needing the mileage.


See you next Saturday!

July Pizza: Stan's Una Pizza

 

Can't begin to tell you how many times we have run by the July pizza choice. After many an evening running up Harmony Way, tempted by the smells of fresh baked pizzas, we finally gave it a try, and was not disappointed.

This month we went the delivery route, tomato, green pepper and mushroom were our topping choices and it was loaded on top of a very good sauce and a crispy cracker crust which stood up well during the delivery process. This one was an age group winner in my book.

 

Seven months, seven new pizzas.......this is proving to be the easiest resolution to stick to yet, and I highly recommend for 2015.

 

Shoe Rating: 4.2

Water Stops:
3 mi. - Bayard Park/Weinbach
6 mi. - Monroe/Greenriver Road (Ultimate Fit Lot)
9 mi. - Lincoln/Newburgh Road
12 mi. - Franklin/Alvord
15 mi. - Walnut/9th



16 Mile Route - 6:00 a.m. at the Y
6th to Sycamore
L on Sycamore to Garvin
R on Garvin to Bellemeade
L on Bellemeade to Rotherwood
R on Rotherwood to Bayard Park
L on Bayard Park to Vann
R on Vann to Covert
L on Covert to Green River Rd.
L on Green River to Monroe (along the side of Wash. Mall)
Continue on Monroe/Erie to Washington Ave.
R on Washington Ave. to Newburgh Rd.
R on Newburgh Rd. to Plaza Drive
L on Plaza Dr. to Lincoln Ave.
L on Lincoln to Cullen
L on Cullen to Bellemeade
R on Bellemeade to St. James
R on St. James to Walnut
L on Walnut to Boeke
R on Boeke to Franklin
L on Franklin to Alvord
L on Alvord to Walnut
R on Walnut to 2nd St.
R on 2nd to Court
R on Court to 6th...16.1 mi.




14 Mile Route:
6th to Sycamore
L on Sycamore to Garvin
R on Garvin to Bellemeade
L on Bellemeade to Rotherwood
R on Rotherwood to Bayard Park
L on Bayard Park to Vann
R on Vann to Covert
L on Covert to Green River Rd.
L on Green River to Monroe (along the side of Wash. Mall)
Continue on Monroe/Erie to Washington Ave.
R on Washington Ave. to Newburgh Rd.
R on Newburgh Rd. to Plaza Drive
L on Plaza Dr. to Lincoln Ave.
L on Lincoln to Cullen
L on Cullen to Bellemeade
R on Bellemeade to St. James
R on St. James to Walnut
R on Walnut to 6thSt.
R on 6th to the Y...14.1 mi.




12 Mile Route:
6th to Sycamore
L on Sycamore to Garvin
R on Garvin to Bellemeade
L on Bellemeade to Rotherwood
R on Rotherwood to Bayard Park
L on Bayard Park to Vann
R on Vann to Covert
L on Covert to Professional Blvd.
L on Professional Blvd. to Washington Ave.
Cross Washington Ave. to Meadow (just to the left)
Meadow to Bellemeade
L on Bellemeade to St. James
R on St. James to Walnut
L on Walnut to Boeke
R on Boeke to Franklin
L on Franklin to Alvord
L on Alvord to Walnut
R on Walnut to 2nd St.
R on 2nd to Court
R on Court to 6th...12.1 mi.

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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Saturday, June 28th

Congrats to all who braved the heat last Saturday at the Laufenfest 5k, looked like a few took advantage of the new age group trophies after the race, and great race to a couple of the BOR’s youngest members Evelyn and Ethan!  And great runs to those who took on and survived the Jackal Trail Marathons!

 

    She’s Back! She took a couple of years off from the marathon but she went big for her return, Congrats to Renee Sills on a great run out West in the Seattle Marathon, can’t wait to hear about this bucket list race.

  Speaking of sharing a story, if you haven’t had a chance yet, be sure to check out Martha’s recap of Rim to Rim below.

Good Luck and safe travels to Dave Nichols and Craig Lubke, as Dave sets out for the Western States 100 miler with pacer (and racer) Craig by his side, should be fun to track this one all weekend. Best of Luck also to Michelle Walker as she takes on another continent, and sounds like plenty of wildlife, at the Victoria Falls Marathon in South Africa.

 

And on the Home front, Good Luck this weekend to those toeing the line on Franklin Street Friday night and Downtown Saturday morning in the Franklin Street Marathon/Half Marathon and the Colon Run.

On to this week, rumors seem to have been correct, the Evansville ½ Marathon course will change this for 2014,this Saturday there will be a preview run at 7:00 am starting at Four Freedoms Monument with that said I am planning a preview of the preview run at 6:00 am for those interested in beating a little of the heat. The route is below as well as details for the 7:00 start, for those starting at 6:00 we may need to have a couple water stops.


See you Saturday!

Don't Forget, After the Run........

Saturday, June 28^th

The First Stop on the 2014 Southern Indiana BOR Wine Tour
Mystique Winery in Lynnville, IN
1:00 – 5:00 on the Deck (weather permitting)
Live Music and Refreshments
More Info to Come!



Water Stops:

Third & Mulberry - 3 mi.

Entrance to Garvin Park-6 mi.

Grove St. & Louisiana -9 mi.

Four Freedoms Monument - 6:00 am

·         Start at Four Freedoms Monument

·         L on Shawnee (turns into Adams)

·         L on Judson

·         R on Washington

·         L on Kentucky

·         L on E. Powell

·         R on S. Bedford

·         L on Bayard Park

·         R on S. Morton

·         L on Bellemeade (turns into Mulberry)

·         R on Third

**Aid Station at 3^rd and Mulberry** about 3.5 miles

·         R on Main

·         L on MLK

·         R on Vine (turns into N. Main)

·         Follow N. Main into Garvin Park

·         Veer right at fountain and follow outer loop of Garvin Park

**Aid Station inside park** about 6.3 miles

·         Enter on Greenway at back of park near restrooms

·         L (west) on Greenway to Ohio St.

**Aid Station at Grove & Louisiana near Fliegeltaub** about 9 miles

·         Proceed thru RR turnstile at Ohio St.

·         L on Greenway at Ohio St.

·         R on Fulton/Riverside

·         L on Court

·         R on Third

**Aid Station at 3^rd and Mulberry** about 11.5 miles

·         R on Chandler

·         L on Riverside

·         R right on Adams/Shawnee

·         Cross Veterans to Greenway

·         Finish at Vine

Link to Map:  Evansville 1/2 Route

7:00 Start

It’s finally time for the Evansville Half Marathon preview run! Thank you to all of the volunteers and participants!

The run:

-7am start

-Attached are turn-by-turn maps (I will have some maps printed, but you might bring your own just in case)

-For our purposes and safety sake, we’re going to start at the Four Freedoms Monument (vs. Riverside Dr. where the Evansville Half will start in October)

-There will be four aid stations and they are marked on the turn-by-turn map

-Stations 1 and 4 will have water and Gatorade, Station 2 will have water/Gatorade/and limited Gu, Station 3 will have water/Gatorade/limited Gu/cold sponges or towels (if the weather is extreme).

-Be prepared with your own nutrition/hydration if these stops don’t suit your needs

-There will be a finishers tent on Riverside at Vine. The finishers tent will have water/Gatorade/cookies/chocolate milk.

-There will be three people on bike support

First Aid:

-There will be limited first aid essentials with bike support and at the finishers tent

Parking:

-The start is at Four Freedoms Monument and the end is at Riverside and Vine (on the river side). Parking suggestions include: Sunset Park near tennis courts, Kids Kingdom, museum, the Y, or Vectren.

Weather:

-WE WILL RUN IN RAIN, but not a downpour or lightning