December 19, 2020

 For those counting, it's the third Saturday of December, and Christmas is fast approaching, along with the end of 2020.  Can I get a big Amen on that!  Last weekend, for BOR, the start and finish of training was at the Downtown Y.  Run Walk 812, started at Mesker, and some deferred until Sunday with the threat of rain.  The Loop Group met at Wesselmans.

This weekend, we will assemble around outside Ultimate Fit for the annual Ozanam Family Shelter Toy Trot Drive.  Run Walk 812 And the Loop Group will meet at 7 am.  Ultimate Fit will open at 8, and there are different length routes to run, and at the end, come in and shop for your running needs.  Jeff and Brad Hayden should have vehicles there at the beginning to load your Christmas gifts in.  Plan to Social Distance.  Come out and support a great cause at this time of need!

If you find mistakes in this post, sorry, experiencing battery charging issues, and rushed to get it done.

In local races, with so many up in the air, check out the sites below to confirm, or sign up for the ones that have gone virtual.

Tri State Fitness

To the Finish Timing

Rise Up and Run

https://www.arthritis.org/events/jbr

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

Goal for 2020

Not to be Better Than Anyone Else,

But to be Better Than YOU Used to Be!

Remember to shop local, and support our favorite running and fitness store. Curt, Cindi, and the Ultimate Fit team will help you get to and through your training and racing needs! They will have all of the winter layering and cold weather gear you might need. With the earlier darkness, get your illumination gear, so everyone can see you coming while running the streets!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE PAST WEEK

THIS WEEKEND ROUTES

BOR

6:30 am

From Ultimate Fit

Cross Greenriver

take Jackson

R on Burdette

R on Washington

L on Hebron

R on Bellemeade

R on Hoosier

R on Washington

L on Erie

back to 

Ultimate Fit

< 2.5 miles

Run Walk 812

7 am

8 mile add on
R on Monroe
L on Erie
R on Monroe
*L on Royal
R on Washington
R on Newburgh Rd
L on Plaza
Water
Follow plaza
Cross Lincoln
L on Wilson
*Right on Walnut
R on Meade
*L on Lincoln
L on Fuquay
R on E Walnut
Follow around Cracker Barrel
L on Eagle Crest
R on East Walnut
L on Fuquay
R on Lincoln
R on Meade
L on Walnut
L on Wilson
Follow Plaza
R on Newburgh Rd
R on Washington
L on Royal
R on Monroe
Back to Ultimate

3 or 6 mile route
R on Monroe
L on Erie
R on Monroe
*L on Royal
R on Washington
R on Newburgh Rd
L on Plaza
Water -3 mile turn around
Follow plaza
Cross Lincoln
L on Wilson
*Right on Walnut
R on Meade
R on Lincoln
R on Martin
L on Walnut
L on Wilson
Follow Plaza
R on Newburgh
L on Washington
L on Royal
R on Monroe
Back to Ultimate

The Loop Group

7 am

Ultimate Fit

Loop 1:
Right on Monroe (east)
Left on Brentwood
Right on Madison (becomes Brentwood)
Right on Washington (don't cross and watch for crazy drivers)
Right on Rosemarie until it turns to the left
Left on S Burkhardt
Left on Washington
Left on S Cullen
Right on Monroe to the car, 3.48

Loop 2:
Right on Monroe (east)
Left on Royal
Right on Washington (same caution as Loop 1)
Right on Brentwood, it joins Madison
Left on Brentwood
Right on Monroe to the car, 1.81 this loop, 5.29 total

Loop 3:
Right on Monroe (east)
Left on S Cullen
Left on Bellemeade
Left on Hebron
Right on Kenmore
Left on Bellemeade
Left on Blue Ridge, becomes S Colony
Right on Lincoln
Right on Green River to the car, 4.01 this loop, 9.3 total

November 14, 2020

It's the second weekend in November, and the crazy year is winding down.  The weather is cooling down again for the weekend, and if you are lucky Saturday, you will beat the rain.  Last weekend we started and finished at Forefront Therapy, and if you had any therapy needs, I hope you were able to get some answers.  Some of you may have ventured to the race in Bowling Green, and hoping you ran well!  Michelle Walker found another marathon not too far away in Louisville KY.  Congrats on another one for the books. (little pun there)

This weekend we will start from the Downtown Y, with Run Walk 812 starting at 7am, and BOR starting at whatever time from the Y, you want to add extra miles, or with them if you want to add to the end or somewhere in between.  Some of us are starting at 6:30 am to get a few extra, and then returning to join the 812 group at 7.  The Loop Group is starting at Old Newburgh Lock and Dam parking lot. at 7 am, for loops from there.

Don't forget to round up some canned goods and hygiene products for next weekends run from Ultimate Fit, to benefit Ozanam shelter.   Some of the items needed are canned fruit, tuna, carrot. Non Food items needed, deodorant, hair brushes, combs.

In local races, To The Finish has the, Evansville Civic Theatre Off Broadway 5K at Lamasco Park, at 9 am.  There are still some virtual races available to get in on, especially my favorite Turkey Day 5K by Goodwill Industries.  See the sites below for more information on them.  Some of the Ultra runners are heading to Tunnel Hill this weekend for some long running races.  Check with Durbin Race Management for details.

Tri State Fitness

To the Finish Timing

Rise up and Run

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

Goal for 2020

Not to be Better Than Anyone Else,

But to be Better Than YOU Used to Be!

Remember to shop local, and support our favorite running and fitness store. Curt, Cindi, and the Ultimate Fit team will help you get to and through your training and racing needs! They will have all of the winter layering and cold weather gear you might need. With the earlier darkness, get your illumination gear, so everyone can see you coming while running the streets!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE PAST WEEK

UPCOMING RACES

TO THE FINISH

Evansville Civic Theatre Off Broadway 5K

Lamasco Park

W Iowa St & N 7th Ave

Evansville, IN

Nov 14, 9am

Columbia Hilly Trail 5K

Audubon State Park

3100 US Hwy 41 North

Henderson, KY

Nov 21, 8:30

First wave start

Downtown Jasper Turkey Trot 5K

Downtown Fitness & Running

331 Mill St,

Jasper, IN

Nov 26, 8 am EST

Winter Blues 5K

Sandy Watkins Park

16040 KY-351,

Henderson, KY

Dec 12, 9 am

Evansville Resolution Run

Wesselman's Park

Jan 2, 9 am

TRI-STATE FITNESS

BE HAPPY PIE COMPANY VIRTUAL RACE

ORANGETHEORY FITNESS VIRTUAL 5K

Indiana Covered Bridge

Virtual Run/Walk Tour

Sept 1 to Feb 28

RIVER CITY 5 & 10 MILER

Garvin Park

Nov 22, 1 pm

RISE UP AND RUN

Turkey Day Virtual 5K

Nov 1 - 26

Abominable Snowman Run

Angel Mounds

Dec 5, 8 am

Day 1 Run

Garvin Park

Jan 1, 9 am

Other Local Races

Rescue Mission

Drumstick Dash

Downtown Evansville

Nov. 26, 7 am

Virtual Jingle Bell Run

Jingle Bell race Website

THIS WEEKEND ROUTES

BOR

Y 6:30 

Court to 

L on MLK/Mary

R on Virginia

L on Main

Turn around at 1.5 miles

Main to 

R on Vine

L on 6th to Y

R W 812

Y 7 am

4 mile
Leaving the Y
R on 6th
R on Vine
L on 3rd
L on Walnut
L on Heidelbach
L on Virginia
L on Fulton
L on Franklin
R on Mary
R on Court
Back to Y

7 mile
Leaving the Y
R on 6th
R on Vine
L on 3rd
L on Walnut
L on Heidelbach
L on Virginia
*R on Fulton
L on Columbia
L on Wabash
Water
R on Franklin
L on 12th
L on Indiana
L on Wabash
R on Columbia
R on Fulton
L on Franklin
R on Mary
R on Court
Back to Y

8.75 mile
Leaving the Y
R on 6th
R on Vine
L on 3rd
L on Walnut
L on Heidelbach
L on Virginia
*R on Fulton
L on Columbia
L on Wabash
Water
R on Franklin
L on 12th
L on Indiana
L on Wabash
R on Columbia
R on Fulton
L on Virginia
R on Heidelbach
R on Walnut
R on 3rd
R on Vine
Back to Y

The Loop Group

Old Newburgh Lock and Dam parking lot. 7 am
Loop 1
West on path
Go beyond where Water St. ends onto path
Turn right where path T’s
Go over bridge to parking lot
Turn left to newest section of path off Yorkshire Drive
Follow this path to the end at North Pollack Ave
Return back to the car. 3.7

Loop 2
East on path to current Locks & Dam
Turn around at parking lot
Back to car 3.5, 7.2 total

Loop 3
West on Water St.
R at Y onto Jennings
R on State St.
R on Sharon
R on Hillcrest
R on Gray
L on State St.
L on Jennings
Slight right onto Water St.
Back to car 2.3, 9.5 total

Loop 4
West on Water St.
R on Jefferson
R on 4th
R on Monroe
R on 1st
L on Jefferson
L on Water back to car 2.3, 11.8 total

November 7, 2020

Here we are, into the first Saturday of November, and the weather went from cool to warm again, so if you are one that likes the warm, this is for you!  Last weekend we had a nice route on the east side, and except for that one big hill both ways on Lincoln, it wasn't too bad.  Some were really into the Halloween spirit, and in full dress for the occasion!  Thanks Shari!  There were also a couple of local races, and I hope some of you got to test out your speed for the short distances.  Mom O Six, Michelle Walker found another marathon, this time in Michigan, and pulled another good time, in more ways than just running, with good sights, and friends.  The best part of running out of town races.  Congrats Michelle!

This weekend, Shari is leading the 812 group from Forefront Therapy, at 7 am.  She will have 3.25, 5.5, and 8 miles for your running pleasure.  For those that want a few more, Start out at the Y at 6:50 am, and run to Forefront on First St.  Then at Walnut and Kentucky, head east in the middle of the route to add more miles. Turn around where you want and get the miles you need.  The Loop Group will start at Garvin Park at 7 am, and run their loops from there.  Lots of options for miles you want.  Have fun!

I forgot to mention that the annual Ozanam Food Drive is coming up on November 21, at Ultimate Fit, at 7 am.  Some of the items needed are canned fruit, tuna, carrot.  Non Food items needed, deodorant, hair brushes, combs.

In local racing, Saturday, there is the, Relay Worship 4-Miler at Ethram White Park, in Bowling Green, KY.  There are still some of the virtual races to get in on, so find one you want, and get your race on!  See the sites below for info to sign up.

Tri State Fitness

To the Finish Timing

Rise up and Run

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

Goal for 2020

Not to be Better Than Anyone Else,

But to be Better Than YOU Used to Be!

Remember to shop local, and support our favorite running and fitness store. Curt, Cindi, and the Ultimate Fit team will help you get to and through your training and racing needs! They will have all of the winter layering and cold weather gear you might need. With the earlier darkness, get your illumination gear, so everyone can see you coming while running the streets!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE PAST WEEK

UPCOMING RACES

TO THE FINISH

***Virtual 5K ***

Grant G. Talbott Memorial 5K Road Race

Legion Park

3047 Legion Park Dr

Owensboro, KY

Nov, 5, 6, 7, 8

Relay Worship 4-Miler

Ethram White Park

885 Mt Olivet Rd

Bowling Green, KY

Nov 7, 8 am

Evansville Civic Theatre Off Broadway 5K

Lamasco Park

W Iowa St & N 7th Ave

Evansville, IN

Nov 14, 9am

Columbia Hilly Trail 5K

Audubon State Park

3100 US Hwy 41 North

Henderson, KY

Nov 21, 8:30

First wave start

Downtown Jasper Turkey Trot 5K

Downtown Fitness & Running

331 Mill St,

Jasper, IN

Nov 26, 8 am EST

Winter Blues 5K

Sandy Watkins Park

16040 KY-351,

Henderson, KY

Dec 12, 9 am

Evansville Resolution Run

Wesselman's Park

Jan 2, 9 am

TRI-STATE FITNESS

BE HAPPY PIE COMPANY VIRTUAL RACE

ORANGETHEORY FITNESS VIRTUAL 5K

Indiana Covered Bridge

Virtual Run/Walk Tour

Sept 1 to Feb 28

RIVER CITY 5 & 10 MILER

Garvin Park

Nov 22, 1 pm

RISE UP AND RUN

Peace Run Harmony

Murphy Park

New Harmony

Nov 7, 8 am

Turkey Day Virtual 5K

Nov 1 - 26

Abominable Snowman Run

Angel Mounds

Dec 5, 8 am

Day 1 Run

Garvin Park

Jan 1, 9 am

Other Local Races

Rescue Mission

Drumstick Dash

Downtown Evansville

Nov. 26, 7 am

Virtual Jingle Bell Run

Jingle Bell race Website

THIS WEEKEND ROUTES

BOR

Y at 6:50 am

R on Vine

L on 1st 

to Forefront Therapy

8 miles
L on 1st
L on Sycamore
R on S Kentucky
R on E Powell
R on Morton
R on Bayard Park
L on Kentucky

for added mileage

R on Walnut

Turn around when you want

1 mile to Weinbach

2 miles to Vann

R on Kentucky
L on Sycamore
R on Heidelbach
L on Morgan
L on Main st
R on W Virginia
L on Mary
R on Sycamore
R on 1st
Back to Forefront

13 miles if to Vann

R W 812

Forefront Therapy

7 am

8 miles
L on 1st
L on Sycamore
R on S Kentucky
R on E Powell
R on Morton
R on Bayard Park
L on Kentucky
L on Sycamore
R on Heidelbach
L on Morgan
L on Main st
R on W Virginia
L on Mary
R on Sycamore
R on 1st
Back to Forefront

5.5 miles
L on 1st
L on Sycamore
R on S Kentucky
R on E Powell
R on Morton
R on Bayard Park
L on Kentucky
L on Sycamore
R on 1st
Back to Forefront

3.25 mi
L on 1st st
L on Sycamore
Turn around
S Kentucky
Go back same way

The Loop Group

Garvin Park

7 am

Loop 1
W around fountain
Exit onto Greenway at back of park
Continue N on Greenway
Exit Greenway at boat ramp
L on Olmstead
R on Evans
Take overpass across Diamond
W on Diamond
L on Stringtown
R on Richardt into Garvin
L into park around lake to car 3.4

Loop 2
Exit park at N Main
R on Morgan
R on First Ave.
L on Uhlhorn
R on Fulton
Merge R onto Greenway (past school)
R on Greenway
Exit Greenway into Garvin
L into park around lake to car 6.9

Loop 3
Exit park at N Main
S on Main
L on Sycamore
L on Heidelbach
L on Morgan
R on Main into park to car 9.9

Loop 4
Exit park at N Main
R on Virginia
R on First Ave.
R on Morgan
L on Main into park to car 12.8