Ah, yes, another
St. Pat's Day is gone along with the green beer and now the weatherman is
promising snow on the first day of spring (Saturday). Yes, Kansas Weather is
sometimes unbearable; but, hardly ever dull. I hope nobody stored their winter
tights away yet; however, you can enjoy the sunshine today in your spring
shorts. I'm not going to comment on the jogger on the beach listening to music
that was hit by the plane and was killed or the girl in the accident down south
that was wearing a seat belt and survived when the other members of her family
weren't belted and died, you're all smart enough to figure these situations out
for yourself. Just always try to be safe and alert and remember when vehicles
encroach upon your space that you have no protection from their metal.
No races
in the area this weekend so a great time to get in some good training runs if
the snow doesn't interfere too much.
The next major race in the area is the
Easter Sun Run 10k and 2 mile. This has always been one of the best races in the
area with a good course, food, etc. It is one of the few 10k's that are held
anymore so if you like a 10k don't miss this one. Since almost all races are
5k's these days to beef up participation, its a rare treat for distance runners
to be able to run a 10k.
If the weather is decent, I would expect a large crowd
at Health Strategies at 7:00 am on Saturday. All are welcome to join the group
in the parking lot north of the building at 551 N. Hillside.
The Sunday Derby
Group will meet at 7:30 am at the corner of Madison & Woodlawn in downtown
Derby for a 10 miler. All are welcome to join the group, always water at the 5
mile mark and an interesting course.
The First Gear Racing Team will meet at
6:30 pm on Wed at the Friends U. Track for their weekly track workout. All team
members are encouraged to participate.
The Thu Nite Group will meet at the
Chisholm Creek Park/Nature Center at 5:45 pm for a 5 miler on the K-96 Path. All
are welcome to join the group. Enter the park from the east side of Oliver
between 29th St and K-96 (across the street from the new Rainbows Complex) and
continue on the park road to the big parking lot.
