Tuesday night run-Time change

I will be running at 5:30 from the Washington Park tennis courts for anyone interested. We will probably run 4-5 miles. Sorry, I had forgotten that some of you mentioned you could not make it until 5:30.
Hope to see you there!
Alyssa

Great Job!

It was wonderful to get to sit (not run) and spend time with everyone Tuesday night. I just want to thank you all again for the wonderful gift. It was definitely above and beyond. I can't wait to get my new shoe pouch ID, so I never have to worry about not getting back into my car! This summer was really a great time for me, and I can say with confidence that it was due to the people I had the pleasure of running with. I feel so lucky to have been matched with such a great group of people this year. While I enjoy running, it has always been the company that keeps me coming back and hooked me from the start. As a therapist, I must admit that running has been my own personal therapy/antidepressant over the last few years. I'm sure the physical act of running would be beneficial, but I am certain that without all the laughs and discussions that come with the running, I wouldn't feel quite the same. I hope that you will all continue to run and build on the accomplishments that you have already had. Great job to everyone on making serious improvements in time and running a great race! Don't lose touch! You should all have my cell phone number - don't hesitate to call or email if you would like to get together for a run.

Lovely Day for a Run

Karen and I will both be at Washington Park tonight at 5:45pm at the tennis courts for anyone that would like to meet up and run. We'll plan to run about 4 miles. I don't know about you guys, but I will be running in anticipation of the food I plan to eat later this week at the fair! Great job to Angie, who ran 8 miles on Saturday! Extra funnel cakes for you! Hope to see you all tonight.
-Alyssa

Tuesday Night

Sorry, my computer at home has a virus, so I have not been able to update the blog site. I am hoping that George ,Alyssa or Karen can lead tonight. The Governor called a special session at 3pm so I am sure I will be working late tonight. I was thinking the best place to meet would be Washington park by the tennis courts, two times around the big loop is 4 miles and also there is a drinking fountain by the pavillon/park. Good luck on Sunday, and email me if any last minute questions.

Saturday Run

Saturday we will be meeting out a the IDOT Trail at 7:00 am. We can not meet at the Fairgrounds and I think Lincoln Park will be too difficult to get to with all the one way streets. I will have a water stop at the 2 mile mark so we can also get water on the way back. I know the book has us running 8 miles I am game so if the group wants to run a little more we can do that. Also, the trail is marked every half mile so if you are not feeling up to running the full 8 you can easily modify your distance. Hope to see you on Saturday.

Rain, rain, go away

Well our incomplete run certainly wasn't for any lack of effort! What started off as the hottest Tuesday evening run of the summer, turned into the wettest! We will be giving the course another try on Saturday morning at 7:30am for anyone that is interested. We will meet at the starting line of Abe's Amble. You can still park in Lot 21 as usual, or you may be able to find a closer spot depending upon the amount of activity going on at the Fairgrounds in preparation for the Illinois State Fair. One bonus of running on Saturday morning is that we will be able to run the actual course through the cemetary. I will make sure there is water on the course as well. Try and get in some mileage this week and everyone should be in good shape.
Hope to see you all Saturday!
Alyssa

update

I do not think I will be at run group on Tuesday. My daughter has a manditory parents meeting for cheerleading and for some reason my husband does not want to go. Also, if anyone wants to run on Saturday morning email me at brih@casscomm.com. Good luck on Tuesday I know you can do it.