In spite of the
heat, the "Run With Us" Mobile Running Lab had a lot of participants last night
at the Friends U. Track. It was kind of fun to test drive the various new shoes
that the Lab People brought with them. The participants received a pair of new
socks when the test shoes were returned. Quite a bargain considering the sweaty
shoes that they got back from me.
One local race this weekend. The HEEL 2 Heal 2
Mile Race is at 8:00 am at St. Mark UMC. If you would like a short race in the
heat, this is a good one.
Next week on Saturday (31st) is the Colt Stampede 10k
& 2 Mile at Colt Stadium in Haysville. A rare 10k that gets underway at 9:00
am. Nice to see a new race with a distance other than a 5k. The Summer Biathlon
5k run & shoot is the next day on Sunday, August 1, at Lake Afton. This is a
unique opportunity for those who like run and shoot. The only one of its kind in
our region. Larry, Tim, & Carol always do a nice job with this race and
nobody can beat the handcrafted awards.
On Saturday, August 14, is the
Clearwater 5k Summer Scorcher and a very rare summer half marathon in Marion,
"Run for your Momma." More info about these races at www.runwichita.org.
In spite of the heat,
we've been having good groups at Health Strategies on Saturday Mornings at 7:00
am. You're welcome to join the group that meets in the parking lot at 551 N.
Hillside. A hot or cold run never seems as bad when you have others to run with
you.
The Sunday Derby Group will meet at the corner of Madison & Woodlawn in
downtown Derby at 6:30 am for a 10 miler. All are welcome to join the group,
water at the 5 mile mark.
The First Gear Racing Team will have their weekly
track workout at the Friends U. Track at 6:30 pm on Wed.
The Thu Nite Group will
meet at 5:45 pm at the Chisholm Creek Park/Nature Center 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 & K-96 and follow the park road to the big parking
lot. Plenty of ice cold water after the run.
