Saturday, October 1st

Congrats to those who ran the Race for Recovery on Saturday and the Race for the Cure on Sunday, great runs by all with overall finish and age group awards for many, on what was officially the last hot weekend of the year, Congrats also to those who ran the Terre Haute 1/2 Marathon last week, which I failed to mention, great to see the families in action!

Big Conrats to the Ironmen & Ironwomen! Some first timers, some repeats and PR's at both the Ironman Chattanooga and Ironman 70.3 Augusta on Sunday! Always amazing and inspiring to follow along.

This is it, Race Weekend! Good Luck to everyone running and pacing one of Evansville's premire running events, the Evansville Half Marathon on Saturday on somewhat of a new course due to contruction.

For those not running the half, below is an Eastside route with several options.

See you Saturday!

NON RUNNING EVENTS:

Water Stops:
4 mi. -Vann/Washington Ave.
8 mi. - Lincoln/Plaza Dr.
12 mi. - Franklin/Boeke (8 mi. for 12 mi. Route)

16 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
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, September 24th

The running community suffered a great loss this week, a friend, a running partner, a smiling face and encouraging voice at a race or group run as well as a daughter, sister and a mother. Janet will be truly missed by all and the loss will leave a hole in the hearts of many.

Unfortunately too often it's a tragic event such as this that puts in prospective how much we value those we spend so much time with, be it at home, work or on the roads.

I encourage those who wish to share a thought or story below to please do so.

What sounded like a rainy Saturday morning wasn't enough to stop a few determined souls, Congrats to everyone who ran the Honest Abe Trail Marathon and 14k, and to Cathy & Dave on their Barkley Fall Classic finish and to all the ladies who made the trip North for the Indy Women's Half Marathon!

Good Luck this weekend to those running the Race for Recovery 5k in Evansville and the Pumpkin Run 5k in Poseyville Saturday and he Race for the Cure on Sunday!

And Good Luck to our Tri friends this week as they head out for Ironman Chattanooga, hope for safe travels and a great race, can't wait to follow everyone on Sunday!

Saturday brings the final week of training for Team 13 and a taper week of 8 miles, the final Saturday run will begin at the Vectren building on the Riverfront, I am also going to repost the pre route from last week for those wanting or needing a few early miles.

See you Saturday!

Pre "Team 13" 5 Mile Route from YMCA 6:00am
6th to Court to MLK
L on MLK/Mary to Virginia
R on Virginia to Garvin
L on Garvin to Columbia
R on Columbia to Harlan (between 41 & Cemetery)
R on Harlan to Virginia
R on Virginia to Kentucky
L on Kentucky to Franklin
R on Franklin to Heidelbach
L on Heidelbach to Walnut
R on Walnut to 2nd
R on 2nd to Vine
L on Vine to Vectren....5.2 miles

Saturday, September 17th

Well with any Luck, this past weekend was Summer's last stand and cooler temps are ahead, congrats to everyone that finished the Team 13 10 miler and those that added mileage before and after on a tough day, you certainly earned the cookies! Congrats to those that made the trip out west for the   Marathon, some great times were posted as well as some PR's and Boston Qualifiers, great to see everyone running so well!

Saturday night brought cooler temps and made for a great evening for the Riverside Relay, Congrats to all the teams that participated in this great event which benefited several charities, looked like a fun night!

Good Luck this weekend to everyone running the Spirit Crusher Run and Honest Abe Trail Marathon & 14K and those walking in the Walk to end Alzheimer and Friends of the Poor Walk locally and to Cathy and Dave heading to the Barkley Fall Classic in Tennessee!

For those staying in town this week, Team 13 hits the 11 mile mark Saturday, I have included a 5 mile out and back for those needing a few more miles before Team 13 takes off at 7:00, have a great run.

See you Next Saturday!

UPCOMING RACING ACTION:

NON RUNNING EVENTS:

THE LAST WEEKEND!

Pre "Team 13" 5 Mile Route from YMCA 6:00am
6th to Court to MLK
L on MLK/Mary to Virginia
R on Virginia to Garvin
L on Garvin to Columbia
R on Columbia to Harlan (between 41 & Cemetery)
R on Harlan to Virginia
R on Virginia to Kentucky
L on Kentucky to Franklin
R on Franklin to Heidelbach
L on Heidelbach to Walnut
R on Walnut to 2nd
R on 2nd to Vine
L on Vine to Vectren....5.2 miles