Saturday, March 26th

It was a Lucky Day for all Saturday, the rain held off, for the most part, and there was once again a good showing in the age groups, overall placing, and great runs by all who took part in the Run O' Luck, great to see this race back Downtown where it belongs. Congrats as well to those who made their presents known in Carmel for the Sam Costa Half Marathon, way to represent Southern Indiana.

The BOR showed them how it's done in Atlanta on Sunday. Congrats to the big group that made the trip South, looked like a good time was had by all and defiantly great times were ran by all, can't wait to hear about this one.

 

This weekend kicks off the Ultimate Fit Race Series with the Valhalla 5k in Poseyville, other local races include the Color Vibe 5k in Evansville, the Belize Mission 5k in Ferdinand, the Southern Illinois Spring Classic Half/5k in Lawrenceville, and on the road, the Second leg of the Triple Crown, the Papa John's 10 Miler as well as the Donut Dash 5k in Louisville. Good Luck to everyone racing this Easter weekend, except for maybe those doing the last one....no Luck needed!

Couple BOR options as well this week, some are planning to head east the 3.5mileish to meet up with the River Run training group at Yoga 101 on Lincoln Ave. and run the 7 mile run at 7:00 and then the 3.5 back to the Y.  I have also included a 16 miler on the Northside below for those wanting hills or cut them out for a shorter option. Either way, enjoy the morning and have a eggcellent Easter weekend!

See you Saturday! 

Water Stops:
4 mi. - Fulton/Ulhorn
8 mi. - 1st Ave./Concord
12 mi. - N. Main/Morgan Ave




16 mile Route from the Y ....7:00 a.m.
6th to Court
L on Court to 2nd Street
R on 2nd/Ohio to Fulton/Greenway
R onto Greenway to Franklin
L on Franklin to St. Joe
R on St. Joe to Delaware/Columbia
R on Columbia to Fulton
L on Fulton to Lohoff
R on Lohoff to 1st Ave.
L on 1st Ave. to Buena Vista
L on Buena Vista to 3rd
R on 3rd/Park/4th (backside of Northpark) to Mill Rd.
L on Mill to Norbourne
R on Norbourne to Cross Gate
R on Cross Gate to Berry
L on Berry to Koehler (street before Central High School)
R on Koehler to 1st Ave.
R on 1st Ave. to Concord
L on Concord to Stratford
R on Stratford to Buena Vista
L on Buena Vista to Stringtown
R on Stringtown to Herndon
R on Herndon to Heidelbach
L on Heidelbach to Morgan
R on Morgan to N. Main
L on N. Main to Columbia
L on Columbia to Heidlebach
R on Heidlebach to Walnut
R on Walnut to MLK
L on MLK to Mulberry
R on Mulberry to 6th
L on 6th to Washington
R on Washington to 2nd
L on 2nd to Adams/Shawnee
R on Adams/Shawnee to Greenway
R onto Greenway to Walnut
R on Walnut to 4th
L on 4th to Vine
R on Vine to 6th to Y....16.1 miles

Saturday, March 19th

A race weekend dominated by the trails, Congrats to all finishers of the Land Between the Lakes races, good to see this race return to the trails this year, looked like a lot of great runs on a tough course no matter the conditions or the distance you choose, and to those who hit the trails in New Harmony this past weekend for the Sad Panda Endurance Run, looked like a great morning for a trail run once the rain cleared out.

On the road Saturday, looked like a good group headed for Louisville for the Louisville Rodes City 10k, and Congrats to those who stayed in town and ran the St. Practice Run at Ri Ra's Saturday morning, some top finishers and age groupers and maybe a Guinness or two was spilt....

Good Luck this weekend to the group heading South for the Publix Georgia Marathon in Atlanta and to those taking part in the 16th running of the Run of Luck 7k, back downtown where this race belongs, with a 9:00 start from Ri Ra's, don't forget to wear your Green! 

The start of the NCAA Tournament on St. Patrick's Day may be the recipe for disaster, for those that survive with your brackets and yourself intact there are a couple of options below for Saturday morning. I included a short route for those wanting to get in some before the Run of Luck and a longer option for those not doing the race, as always, comment below or on Facebook to meet up early or later as needed.

See you Saturday!

Water Stops:
4 mi. - Heidelbach/Herndon



8 Mile Route from Y....7:00 a.m.
6th to Walnut
L on Walnut to Governor
L on Governor to Columbia
R on Columbia to Garvin
L on Garvin to Stringtown
R onto Stringtown to Olmstead
L on Olmstead to Heidelbach
L on Heidelbach to Morgan
R on Morgan to N. Main
L on N. Main to Columbia
R on Columbia to Fulton
L on Fulton to 2nd
L on 2nd to Cherry
L Cherry to 4th
L on 4th to Court
R on Court to 6th to Y.......8.1 mi.

16 mi. Route from Y

Continue on Columbia to St. Joe

L on St. Joe to Franklin

R on Franklin to Mt. Vernon

R onto Mt. Vernon to Tekoppel

L on Tekoppel to Claremont

L on Claremont to Barker

L on Barker to Mt.Vernon

L on Mt. Vernon to Harmony Way

R on New Harmony to Golfmoor

R on Golfmoor to Wessel

R on Wessel to Maryland

L on MAryland to St. Joe

R on St. Joe to Franklin

L on Franklin to Fulton

R on Fulton/Greenway to Walnut

L on Walnut to 2nd

R on 2nd to Mulberry

L on Mulberry to MLK

L on MLK to Court

L on Court to 6th to Y......16.0 mi.

Saturday, March 12th

Saturday was another great day to hit the road or the trail as a big group was on hand for the River Run Training once again which took off from Ultimate Fit and a smaller group headed to Owensboro for one last training run before LBL.

Sunday brought warm conditions and a huge @#* medal in Little Rock AR, Congrats to everyone who took part in the Marathon/Half Marathon weekend, and Michelle W. on the Inaugural Chattanooga Marathon, both looked like a lot of fun! 

Good Luck to everyone heading to Land Between the Lakes this weekend for whatever distance you choose, and those doing the Sad Panda Endurance Challenge in New Harmony. 

River Run Training this week will be the St. Practice Day Run Saturday morning starting at Ri Ra's 8:00 am, only $10.00 to register and all participants will receive a pint glass just in time for St. Patrick's Day!

Below are a few mileage options for those not racing and needing some training miles.

See You Saturday!

Water Stops:
4 mi. - Tekoppel/Lloyd
8 mi. - Franklin/Fulton
12 mi. - Boeke/Iowa
16 mi. - Walnut/Willow


18 Mile Run from the Y - 7:00 a.m.
6th to Court
L on Court to 2nd St.
R on 2nd/Ohio Street to St. Joe
R on St. Joe to Pennsylvania
L on Pennsylvania to Barker
L on Barker to Forest
L on Forest up to Dreier
Veer to the right on Dreier
Dreier to Lemcke (start of the 1/2 marathon)
R on Lemcke (around Reitz HS) turns into Austin
Austin to Barker
L on Barker to Claremont
R on Claremont to Tekoppel
R on Tekoppel to Virginia
R on Virginia to Harmony Way
L on Harmony Way to Golfmor
R on Golfmor to Wessel (Golfmor basically turns into Wessel)
Wessel to Helefrich (Cross Maryland Wessel curves around turns to Iowa and dead ends into Helefrich)
L on Helefrich to Mt. Vernon
L on Mt. Vernon to Franklin (3 way stop)
L on Franklin to Heidelbach
L on Heidlbach to Virginia (this is the 10 mile split)
R on Virginia/Oak Hill (across 41) to Vogel
R on Vogel to Boeke
R on Boeke to Iowa (across from Wesselmans entrance)
R on Iowa/Alvord to Walnut
L on Walnut to Dexter
R on Dexter to Bayard Park
R on Bayard Park to Rotherwood
R on Rotherwood to Walnut
L on Walnut to 5th
R on 5th to Vine
R on Vine to 6th to the Y...18 miles



 12 Mile Run from the YMCA
6th to Court
L on Court to 2nd St.
R on 2nd/Ohio Street to St. Joe
R on St. Joe to Pennsylvania
L on Pennsylvania to Barker
L on Barker to Forest
L on Forest up to Dreier
Veer to the right onto Dreier
Dreier to Lemcke (start area of the 1/2 marathon)
R onto Lemcke (around Reitz HS) turns into Austin
Austin to Barker
L on Barker to Claremont
R on Claremont to Tekoppel
R on Tekoppel to Virginia
R on Virginia to Harmony Way
L on Harmony Way to Golfmor
R on Golfmor to Wessel (Golfmor basically turns into Wessel)
Wessel to Helefrich (Cross Maryland Wessel curves around turns to Iowa and dead ends into Helefrich)
L on Helefrich to Mt. Vernon
L on Mt. Vernon to Franklin (3 way stop)

L on Franklin to N. Main

L on N. Main to Virginia

R on Virginia to Kentucky

R on Kentucky to Franklin

R on Franklin to Heidlbach

L on Heidlbach to Walnut

R on Walnut to ML

R on MLK to Vine

L on Vine to 6th

R on 6th to the Y....12.0 miles

 10 Mile Run from the YMCA
6th to Court
L on Court to 2nd St.
R on 2nd/Ohio Street to St. Joe
R on St. Joe to Pennsylvania
L on Pennsylvania to Barker
L on Barker to Forest
L on Forest up to Dreier
Veer to the right onto Dreier
Dreier to Lemcke (start area of the 1/2 marathon)
R onto Lemcke (around Reitz HS) turns into Austin
Austin to Barker
L on Barker to Claremont
R on Claremont to Tekoppel
R on Tekoppel to Virginia
R on Virginia to Harmony Way
L on Harmony Way to Golfmor
R on Golfmor to Wessel (Golfmor basically turns into Wessel)
Wessel to Helefrich (Cross Maryland Wessel curves around turns to Iowa and dead ends into Helefrich)
L on Helefrich to Mt. Vernon
L on Mt. Vernon to Franklin (3 way stop)

L on Franklin to Heidelbach

R on Heidelbach to Walnut

R on Walnut to MLK

R on MLK to Vine

L on Vine to 6th

R on 6th to the Y....10.3ish miles