Saturday, November 5th

Congrats to all who ran the Survive Alive 5k, Chilly Hilly 5k, Tecumseh Trail Marathon and to Sarah and Baja on their finish in the Howl-O-Ween run and to those on the road, a big Congrats to those who ran the Marine Corp Marathon in DC and to the ladies on a successful trip to Greenville S.C. for the Spinx Run Fest Marathon, adding another state and some age group awards to the resume.

Best of Luck this week to everyone heading to Indianapolis for the Monumental Marathon and Half Marathon and the Rock N Roll Savannah in Georgia on Saturday, and to those heading to the Big Apple for the NYC Marathon and Bowling Green Marathon on Sunday, and to Lindsey and Skip heading to Disney for Wine and Dine weekend!

Staying home? Good Luck Sunday if you’re holding off on the razor and running the Stach Dash

With the clocks falling back and less daylight and less to do outside it’s a great time to pick up a new read, and there have been some good lists floating around and some interesting new releases, here are a few I have added to my reading list…

The Road to Sparta is the story of the 153-mile run from Athens to Sparta that inspired the marathon and saved democracy, as told―and experienced―by ultramarathoner and New York Times bestselling author Dean Karnazes.

Boston Bound  Elizabeth Clor wanted nothing more than to qualify for the prestigious Boston Marathon. Dead set on achieving this goal, she found herself bound up in a vicious cycle of perfectionism and anxiety that thwarted her at every turn, despite making significant gains in her physical abilities over seven years. Boston Bound is the story of how Elizabeth discovered that her own brain was the culprit, and explains the steps she took to completely overhaul her mindset about her running and her life.

The River Road  is an evocative novel of becoming a runner in 1972. Filled with compelling stories of runners, running, history, the 1972 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials and the Munich Olympics, it brings to life an era in which the U.S. competed for gold in nearly every distance running event. As many of the sport’s icons dominate their events in Eugene and prepare for Munich, fifteen-year-old Lenny prepares for his first season of varsity cross country. Inspired by Jim Ryun, Frank Shorter and Steve Prefontaine, Lenny also learns that Olympic distance runners have come from Minnesota and trained on the same River Road on which he runs.

Surfacing  is the inspiring story of Siri Lindley, one of the world’s best triathlon coaches and a world champion. But before Siri came to dominate the sport of triathlon, she was controlled by deep-seated insecurity that sabotaged her races and forced her to hide her sexuality.

Running Man: A Memoir  A compulsively readable, remarkably candid memoir from world class ultra-marathon runner Charlie Engle chronicling his globe-spanning races, his record-breaking run across the Sahara Desert, and how running helped him overcome drug addiction…and an unjust stint in federal prison.





The Born Again Runner  As a drug-addled young man, Pete Magill once found himself in the ER, with his body telling him to give up. Taking up running seemed impossible—but he willed himself to do it anyway.  Magill went on to become one of the fastest masters runners ever, and a sought-after coach. Over a glowing (albeit hard-won) career, he has heard every excuse people use to stop running or never start—from achy knees and sore ankles, to advanced age and arthritis, to too many cigarettes or years on the couch.

Run Fast. Eat Slow. From world-class marathoner and 4-time Olympian Shalane Flanagan and chef Elyse Kopecky comes a whole foods, flavor-forward cookbook―and New York Times bestseller―that proves food can be indulgent and nourishing at the same time. Finally here's a cookbook for runners that shows fat is essential for flavor and performance and that counting calories, obsessing over protein, and restrictive dieting does more harm than good.

Last weekend didn’t feel much like Halloween weekend weather wise, but it did live up to its scariness, the best water stop award goes to Drew Miles for his Haunted Water Stop at Chandler and Alvord, Thanks Drew for the water, gummi body parts and laughs, you’re in charge of the Christmas Eve stop next month!

This week delivers us into November and starts the preparation for Thanksgiving, below is a 12 mile route North/West, add or subtract as needed, 7:00 am from the Downtown YMCA. In two weeks, in conjunction with the Can Food Drive, we will merge groups and have an optional Cracker Barrel Run from the Westside, mark the calendar, more details next week!

See you Saturday!

NON RUNNING EVENTS:

EVANSVILLE EMPTY BOWL 2016

Saturday, November 5th 11;00am-2:00pm

Sauced located in Haynie's Corner

Water Stops:
4 mi. - Columbia/Wabash
8 mi. - Claremont/Barker



12 Mile Run from Y....7:00 a.m.
Court to MLK
L on MLK/Mary to Franklin
R on Franklin to Heidlebach
L on Heidlebach to Morgan Ave.
L on Morgan to 1st Ave.
R on 1st Ave to Ulhorn
L on Ulhorn to Fulton
L on Fulton to Columbia
R on Columbia/Delaware to Wessel (dead end)
L on Wessel (curves around) to Helefrich
L on Helefrich to Mt. Vernon
R on Mt. Vernon to Tekoppel
L on Tekoppel to Broadway
L on Broadway to Barker
L on Barker to Franklin
R on Franklin to 9th
R on 9th to Ohio St.
L on Ohio/2nd to Main St.
L on Main to 6th

L on 6th to the Y......12 mi.

Saturday, October 29th

The cooler temperatures and the changing leaves have made for some very enjoyable runs in Southern Indiana lately, it's hard to believe we will soon exit October, change the clocks and head towards the holidays.

I took the bait on a recent email from Competitor.com last week where it listed the 20 Best Cities to train for a marathon, this was decided on a few variables, a walk score (a measurement of how easy it is to get around without a car), number of parks per square mile, average daily temperature and amount of sunlight for each city, the list was topped by San Francisco followed closely by New York, New Jersey and Boston.

Evansville did not make the list. Even with the addition/renovation of a couple of pedestrian bridges (see route below), the addition of bike lanes and our new bike share program Zagster in several locations around the city and our ever growing greenway and trail system along with the may parks we frequently run through, we still fell short.

Well you may not be able to pick the city in which you train for a marathon in, but you can pick the people you train with wherever it is you may live. With our many running and tri groups to provide companionship, our Team 13 and River Run training groups providing support and inspiration, our two local running stores and their very active role in the running community and the city’s continuing effort to provide the means to be a more active place to live, I for one feel we have it pretty good.

Congrats to everyone that ran the LBL Road Marathon and Half Marathon and the Shawnee Marathon this past weekend, some great race weather conditions which was evident in the times and awards brought home.

Good Luck to everyone running the Survive Alive 5k, Hope for Uganda 5k, Boonville Now Jailbreak 5k, the Monster Dash 5k in Ferdinand, Halloween Hill Challenge in Rockport and the Columbia Chilly Hilly 5k in Henderson, and to those on the road running the Tecumseh Trail Marathon and the Marine Corps Marathon in DC!

Alright, below is a 16 miler with a few bridges for the New York bound  to get some last minute training, for those in the thick of the taper feel free to head back when needed, a right instead of a left at the first water stop will get you close to an 8 miler, and I hope to see some costumes this close to Halloween.

See You Saturday!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

November 19th will be the date for the Annual 5 k(an) run, no bib, no shirt, no entry fee, just bring some can goods or other non perishable items to be donated to a local food pantry and go for a run....it's not even 3.1 miles.

Upcoming Running Events (Sort of):

Stache Dash Website

Sunday, November 6th

The Haynie’s Corner Phantom Run is a 5K that doesn’t actually exist.

It doesn’t block off any streets, and you don’t need to be in shape, because there isn’t really a run at all. That’s right: it is a run that it not a run.

“Less run, more fun” is what we say.

Only $20 to sign up! Register today for your shirt, come to the finish line party on November 4th at the Haynie’s Corner Fountain and the Parrett Street Walkway, and know that all proceeds will benefit the Haynie’s Corner Art District Association and help fund beautification efforts at Haynie’s Corner.
Friday, November 4th

NOVEMBER 12th

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

Just A Reminder......

Tuesday night River Run kick off at Ultimate Fit!

There will will be group kick offs at 4:30 and 5:30. Any runners, walkers welcomed! All ages and speeds welcomed!! 3-4 mile route from Ultimate fit out and back.

Tuesday October 25th!! $25.00 River Run kick off with lots of give a ways...should be fun!