Saturday, May 28th

It was hard to ask for much better conditions for the 2016 River Run and it showed in the great times posted by everyone. So great to see such a large group of runners and walkers getting together to make the trek across the bridge, smiles and high fives were a common theme in the finish area, for some it's the longest they have ever run and others it was a warm up or part of a training run for a bigger race ahead.  Whatever the case, Congratulations to everyone!

The always entertaining recap show on Channel 44 was even more enjoyable this year due to the BOR's own Jen Metcalf lending her commentary skills to the broadcast, still available for viewing online. Great job Jen!

Of course the River Run wasn't the  only game this weekend, Congrats to those who went further South than Henderson for the Horse Capital Marathon in Lexington, KY and the triple eventers on the Half Ironman in Chattanooga.

Now for some, one race is never enough, Congrats to those who finished the River Run and then headed South to Oak Ridge, TN for the Run Under the Stars endurance race Saturday night, and Congrats to our own Cathy D. on her 50th marathon/ultra and the women's win!

Lots of local racing action this weekend, Good Luck to everyone teeing it up, or toeing it up for the Run Victoria 5k, those running the Hog Roast & Poker Run 5k and everyone hitting the trails for the Harmonie Trail Runs. Rest up Sunday for Monday's Memorial Day madness with the Evansville Memorial Day 5k and the Red Hawks Memorial Day 5k, have a great run!

To continue the bridge theme for the month of May, we will head East Saturday morning, below is a 16 mile route with options a plenty to cut short and head back. Have a Great Memorial Day!

See you Saturday!

NON RUNNING EVENTS:

Water Stops:
4 mi. - Alvord/Lincoln
8 mi. - Vogel/Royal
12 mi. - Chandler/Alvord


16 mile Route from the Y ....7:00 a.m.
6th to Vine
L on Vine to MLK
R on MLK to Walnut
L on Walnut to 41
Cross Hwy 41 and take left onto paved trail
Take trail to Pedestrian Bridge at Lloyd
As you come down hill from bridge take a Right
into the Culvasac (Indiana St.)
Indiana to Harlan
R on Harlan to Division
L on Division to Rotherwood
L on Rotherwood to Illinois
R on Illinois to Weinbach
R on Weinbach to Division
L on Division to Alvord
Take Pedestrian Bridge across Lloyd
Alvord to Lincoln
L on Lincoln to State Hospital
Enter State Hospital and take first Right around Lake
Right at Stop sign, take path up to Boy Scout Building
Take Pedestrian Bridge across to Division
R on Division to Congress
L on Congress to Vogel
R on Vogel to Royal
R on Royal to Indiana
R on Indiana to Division
R on Division to Pedestrian Bridge
Take bridge across to Cullen
Cullen to Bellemeade
R on Bellemeade to Walnut Ln
L on Walnut Ln to Chandler
R on Chandler to Alvord
L on Alvord to Blackford
R on Blackford to Washington Ave
R on Washington to 2nd
L on 2nd to Adams
R on AdamsShawnee to Greenway
Greenway to Court
R on Court to 6th to Y....16.2 Miles

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Saturday, May 21st

This Saturday brings what I consider to be one of the premiere running events in the tri-state, The River Run.  This year their are several options making the event even more appealing for a wider audience, the 5 mile, Classic 12k, Bike the Bridge and the most popular 10 Mile run across the bridge. This year the start moves back to Henderson with the finish on the Evansville Riverfront, the most desirable route of the two in my opinion, although both have their own challenges and appeal. So if you haven't signed up yet do so, and if you can't run volunteer, if you can't volunteer come out and cheer!

The River Run Training wrapped up with a huge group at Lamasco on a chilly, windy morning and I was determined to get in at least one group photo this year, great to see everyone.

Well....she made that look easy! I mean seriously, Congrats to our newest IronMan Martha Klueh who killed it on Saturday!

Congrats to everyone who Rocked the Run and the Ride on a Fall like day Saturday, and to Ellen who Rocked her 29th State in the Shipyard Maine Coast Marathon...closing in on 50!

If your running is needing a Jump Start, it started this week, Tuesday night brought a big crowd to brave the rain and cool temps, keep an eye on the Team 13 Facebook page for updates.

Now for those not doing the River Run or if you need a long run on Sunday, below is an Eastside run for you to enjoy.

See you Saturday!

UPCOMING RACING ACTION:

NON RUNNING EVENTS:

Water Stops:

4 mi. -Bayard Park/Weinbach

8 mi. - Vann/Walnut

12 mi. - Virginia/N. Main

16 Mile Run from YMCA…7:00 am

6^th to Main

R on Main to 2^nd

L on 2^nd to Mulberry

L on Mulberry to 4^th

R on 4^th to Washington Ave.

L on Washington to Lodge

R on Lodge to Ravenswood

L on Ravenswood to Weinbach

L on Weinbach to Bayard Park

R on Bayard Park to Vann

L on Vann to Bellemeade

R on Bellemeade to Cullen

L on Cullen to Lincoln Ave.

L on Lincoln to Vann

R on Vann to Walnut

L on Walnut to Boeke

R on Boeke to Vogel

L on Vogel to Oak Hill

L on Oak Hill/Virginia to N. Main

R on N. Main to Columbia

L on Columbia to Fulton

L on Fulton to Franklin

L on Franklin to Heidelbach

R on Heidlebach to Walnut

R on Walnut to 3^rd

R on 3^rd to Court

R on Court to 6^th to Y………..16 miles

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Saturday, May 14th

First off, Congrats goes out this week to the Mothers, for all you do, you encourage, comfort, cheer, run, console, motivate, amaze and raise with no finish line in site or a medal at the end of your day, hope you had a great weekend..Thank You!

In other racing action, Congrats to everyone who headed up I69 for the Indy Mini (somehow left out of last weeks post despite being one of the biggest half marathons in the country), those who took the SWAT Challenge on the riverfront and to the the crazy's who took on the hills at Strolling Jim, and if Madonna was right it must have been just like running at home for Michelle W. running the Prague Marathon..great running everyone! 

Good Luck to those taking on the GRIT Obstacle Challenge and the Rockin River City Run at home, the Let's Glow Crazy 5k in Henderson and the International Bar-B-Q 5k in Owensboro.  Safe travels and Good Luck to those heading to Maine for the Sugarloaf Marathon and to Cleveland for the Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon.

And for those doing an Ironman this weekend....okay, Martha....Good Luck! You are a true inspiration to us all, you have trained so hard, now go out and have a great day, we will be thinking of you and the others on Saturday!

This Saturday wraps up the River Run Training with a run start from Lamasco Bar & Grill on Franklin Street, always a popular start/finish location. Come out and get in on the last week of giveaways and last minute race details, 8 miles starting at 7:00am.

Huge Crowd at Yoga 101 Last Saturday

I'm sure a few might head out from the Y and make the mile plus prerun to Lamasco, comment below or on Facebook if interested. For those wanting something else, below is a Westsider for your running pleasure.


See you Saturday!


UPCOMING RUNNING STUFF:

NON RUNNING EVENTS:

RUNNERS NIGHT OUT
June 9th at AMC Evansville 16
Film Info & Registration

Link to Trailer

Water Stops:

4 mi. - Columbia/Fulton

8 mi. - Tekopple/Mt. Vernon

12 mi. - Franklin/N. Main

14 Mile Route from the Y....7:00 a.m.

6th to Vine
L on Vine to N. Main
N. Main to Garvin Park
Loop around to the right as you enter the park and continue to Greenway entrance.
L onto the Greenway to Ulhorn (Animal Shelter)
R on Ulhorn to Fulton
L on Fulton to Columbia
R on Columbia to Wabash
R on Wabash to Maryland
L on Maryland to Mt. Auburn
R on Mt. Auburn to St. Joe
Cross St. Joe to Bement
Bement to Mesker Park
R on Mesker Park to Wimberg
L on Wimberg to Harmony Way
L on Harmony Way to Mt. Vernon
R on Mt. Vernon to Tekoppel
L on Tekoppel to Claremont
L on Claremont to Barker
L on Barker to Franklin
R on Franklin to Heidlebach
R on Heidelbach to Walnut
R on Walnut to 4th
R on 4th to Court
R on Court to 6th to Y.........14.1 miles