40 Acre Woods - 119th 1 block east of LaGrange.
8:00 am - There will be a one loop (8 miles) and two loop (16 miles) option.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Wednesday Night Run
Meet at the Human Race Sports - 152nd & LaGrange (North of Borders)
We'll depart promptly at 6:30 -the run will be from 50-60 minutes - but there is also a shorter route for those faint of heart.
Pub Crawl 11/14.
We'll depart promptly at 6:30 -the run will be from 50-60 minutes - but there is also a shorter route for those faint of heart.
Pub Crawl 11/14.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Tuesday Practice:
We will be meeting at Lincolnway East High School for the Tuesday night run. Lincolnway is S. LaGrange on the East side of the street...we will meet in the lobby
of the indoor track @ 6 pm. Please dress accordingly...we will be running outside.
The run will be a 5 mile run in the neighborhood and we will follow the run with some plyo's.
of the indoor track @ 6 pm. Please dress accordingly...we will be running outside.
The run will be a 5 mile run in the neighborhood and we will follow the run with some plyo's.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Saturday Practice - Venue Change
Due to the expected swamplike conditions on the trails - we'll meet at Yankee Woods - 165th & Central Ave in Oak Forest - there is a large parking lot meet there at 8:15.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Great Turnout Last Night!
We had 25 people out last night for relay night!
Congratulations to Ted & Francisco for their win.
Even though we're off the track for a while we'll still be running on Wednesday nights. We'll do a steady paced run through the streets of Orland starting at 6:15. More details to follow soon.
Saturday - we'll be at Little Red Schoolhouse at 8:15 for a long run.
Congratulations to Ted & Francisco for their win.
Even though we're off the track for a while we'll still be running on Wednesday nights. We'll do a steady paced run through the streets of Orland starting at 6:15. More details to follow soon.
Saturday - we'll be at Little Red Schoolhouse at 8:15 for a long run.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Wednesday Night Relays
Be warmed up and ready to go by 6:35.
There will be two person relay teams. I will assign to create parity.
Each person on the relay team will run an 800, 400, 1200, 200 and 600. In whatever strategic order they choose. They can workout the details with their teammate.
BE SURE TO BRING A RUNNING T-SHIRT THAT YOU ARE WILLING TO PART WITH.
It's going to be a beautiful night so don't miss.
If you can't make the run come for the grilled cheese. We're going to Baileys - approximately 179th & Oak Park Avenue - on the east side of the street.
There will be two person relay teams. I will assign to create parity.
Each person on the relay team will run an 800, 400, 1200, 200 and 600. In whatever strategic order they choose. They can workout the details with their teammate.
BE SURE TO BRING A RUNNING T-SHIRT THAT YOU ARE WILLING TO PART WITH.
It's going to be a beautiful night so don't miss.
If you can't make the run come for the grilled cheese. We're going to Baileys - approximately 179th & Oak Park Avenue - on the east side of the street.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Wednesday - last track practice of the year!
Wednesday - last track practice of the year!
Plus it might be the last 70 degree day of the year.
We are going to do a fun relay to finish off the track season with a flourish.
Everyone needs to bring an old race t-shirt they are willing to give away.
We need a big turnout to make this work -
Marathoners - Francisco, Sarah, Heather, Kim, Diane, Ashley, Cathy
5Kers - Jerry, Steve, Chris, Gary, Carol
Triathletes - Ed, Jerry, Dennis, John
Those that come out twice/month - you know who you are
Those that want to come out more often. - Mary B, Rick, Carrie, Becky
Those that got hurt. - Jeff, Raymond, Mike
Those that plan to come out next year. - Darcy, Tim Hansen, Tyler???
We'll go out to Baileys afterwards for drinks and grilled cheese. You have all worked so hard this year - come out and celebrate the fruits of your labor. Even if you don't run join us.
Plus it might be the last 70 degree day of the year.
We are going to do a fun relay to finish off the track season with a flourish.
Everyone needs to bring an old race t-shirt they are willing to give away.
We need a big turnout to make this work -
Marathoners - Francisco, Sarah, Heather, Kim, Diane, Ashley, Cathy
5Kers - Jerry, Steve, Chris, Gary, Carol
Triathletes - Ed, Jerry, Dennis, John
Those that come out twice/month - you know who you are
Those that want to come out more often. - Mary B, Rick, Carrie, Becky
Those that got hurt. - Jeff, Raymond, Mike
Those that plan to come out next year. - Darcy, Tim Hansen, Tyler???
We'll go out to Baileys afterwards for drinks and grilled cheese. You have all worked so hard this year - come out and celebrate the fruits of your labor. Even if you don't run join us.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Tuesday Practice:
Hope all you skulls had a great weekend:)
We will be running from the store (New Balance...16131 LaGrange Rd) on Tuesday night @ 6 pm. The run will be 4-6 miles...followed by some plyo's.
We will be running from the store (New Balance...16131 LaGrange Rd) on Tuesday night @ 6 pm. The run will be 4-6 miles...followed by some plyo's.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Nov. 14 - Pub Crawl Note
Skulls,
This is the event you've all been training for when you're not running. November 14 marks the TTT 3rd annual Fall pub crawl. This is a nice way to finish off a successful season. Everyone is welcome to participate whether you're a seasoned veteran or someone who has only been out with us a couple times. Also, spouses and significant others are welcome to participate as well. Note that while typical pub crawls in the city consist of walking from bar to bar, in true TTT fashion, we apply that concept to the suburbs and run what would be considered a warm-up pace from bar to bar (no one is left behind, no competitors in this event). Figure not much more than a 1/4 mile or so between bars, 5 bars total. More details to come.
See post below for Wednesday workout detail.
This is the event you've all been training for when you're not running. November 14 marks the TTT 3rd annual Fall pub crawl. This is a nice way to finish off a successful season. Everyone is welcome to participate whether you're a seasoned veteran or someone who has only been out with us a couple times. Also, spouses and significant others are welcome to participate as well. Note that while typical pub crawls in the city consist of walking from bar to bar, in true TTT fashion, we apply that concept to the suburbs and run what would be considered a warm-up pace from bar to bar (no one is left behind, no competitors in this event). Figure not much more than a 1/4 mile or so between bars, 5 bars total. More details to come.
See post below for Wednesday workout detail.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Pub Crawl Moved & Wed Practice
The Pub Crawl will be moved until 11/14 to accomodate the Tinley Turkey Trot racers. More details to follow.
Wednesday - last track practice of the year! We are going to do a fun relay to finish off the track season with a flourish. Everyone needs to bring an old race t-shirt they are willing to give away.
We need a big turnout to make this work -
Wednesday - last track practice of the year! We are going to do a fun relay to finish off the track season with a flourish. Everyone needs to bring an old race t-shirt they are willing to give away.
We need a big turnout to make this work -
- Marathoners
- 5Kers
- Triathletes
- Those that come out twice/month
- Those that want to come out more often.
- Those that got hurt.
- Those that plan to come out next year.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
No Saturday Practice
It seems that none of the Saturday morning regulars will be around Saturday morning so no practice.
Next Wednesday 10/21 is our final track practice 0f the year. We're going to do a fun relay. Let's all try to make it out then let's hit Baileys for some drinks and grilled cheese.
More details to follow.
Pub Crawl - November 7th.
Next Wednesday 10/21 is our final track practice 0f the year. We're going to do a fun relay. Let's all try to make it out then let's hit Baileys for some drinks and grilled cheese.
More details to follow.
Pub Crawl - November 7th.
Change in location for Tues:
Hey everyone change of plans...if interested in a run we will be @ the Lincolnway East Indoor track. I want to get off the concret...the marathoners will be only walk/jogging...however anyone else can run the neighborhood.
We will still meet at 6 pm on the indoor track...hope everyone is recovering well:)
We will still meet at 6 pm on the indoor track...hope everyone is recovering well:)
Monday, October 12, 2009
Tuesday Practice:
Wow what an AMAZING marathon weekend it was..perfect weather conditions. Congrats to everyone who ran...as Rich said we had some FAST times...GO SKULLS.
We will be meeting tomor at 6 pm @ the Orland Park store...however, marathoner will be running easy 2-3 miles of walk/jog. Its an opportunity tochat about our races:)
A special thanks to Rick, Carl, Colleen, Craig for cheering for our marathon runners!!!!
We will be meeting tomor at 6 pm @ the Orland Park store...however, marathoner will be running easy 2-3 miles of walk/jog. Its an opportunity tochat about our races:)
A special thanks to Rick, Carl, Colleen, Craig for cheering for our marathon runners!!!!
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Wanted: Shuttle Bus to Boston
Great job guys - nearly all of you qualified for Boston (BQ):
Sarah 2:59 PR BQ
Becky 3:08 BQ
Carlos V 3:09 BQ
Gerry 3:13 BQ
Francisco 3:15 BQ
Mike B 3:22 BQ
Ashley 3:24 BQ
Heather 3:39 BQ
Diane 3:43 BQ
Kim 3:47 - Great Marathon Debut!
Take it easy the next few days marathoners. Let your bodies recover - walk and EASY jogging
at least till next weekend. Ice baths are good too.
Sarah 2:59 PR BQ
Becky 3:08 BQ
Carlos V 3:09 BQ
Gerry 3:13 BQ
Francisco 3:15 BQ
Mike B 3:22 BQ
Ashley 3:24 BQ
Heather 3:39 BQ
Diane 3:43 BQ
Kim 3:47 - Great Marathon Debut!
Take it easy the next few days marathoners. Let your bodies recover - walk and EASY jogging
at least till next weekend. Ice baths are good too.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Marathon bib numbers:
Thanks again or all the support..we def have a unique team a team that supports each other thru the distance.....GO SKULLS!!!
Here are the bib numbers:
Sarah 1096
Kim 23112
Ashley 3592
Francisco (AKA Budddy) 5811
Heather 5594
Diane 7061
carlos (please post)
John (please post)
Mike B (please post)
If I forgot anyone please post your numbers...I didn't have everyones numbers to call you.
Thanks:)
Here are the bib numbers:
Sarah 1096
Kim 23112
Ashley 3592
Francisco (AKA Budddy) 5811
Heather 5594
Diane 7061
carlos (please post)
John (please post)
Mike B (please post)
If I forgot anyone please post your numbers...I didn't have everyones numbers to call you.
Thanks:)
Thursday, October 08, 2009
Time to Trust the Training
Marathoners You ARE Ready - the work has been put in - it's time to reap the dividends.
Carb Up, Hydrate Up, Follow Your Race Plan and remember by running smart- skulls don't get passed they do the passing. Enjoy the crowds and savor the moment. Good luck.
Everyone else - Let's meet at Little Red Schoolhouse on Saturday for a long run. 8:00a.m.
Rumor has it a pub crawl is scheduled for 11/7.
Carb Up, Hydrate Up, Follow Your Race Plan and remember by running smart- skulls don't get passed they do the passing. Enjoy the crowds and savor the moment. Good luck.
Everyone else - Let's meet at Little Red Schoolhouse on Saturday for a long run. 8:00a.m.
Rumor has it a pub crawl is scheduled for 11/7.
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Wednesday Practice
Meet at Tinley Park High School Track - be warmed up and ready to run by 6:40.
Marathoners will do a 3 mile run at marathon pace (their last until Sunday!)
Try to make it if you can - this workout will be good for you and you'll be done by 7:15.
Everyone else will do a workout made famous by Bill Bowerman and Steve Prefontaine.
Marathoners will do a 3 mile run at marathon pace (their last until Sunday!)
Try to make it if you can - this workout will be good for you and you'll be done by 7:15.
Everyone else will do a workout made famous by Bill Bowerman and Steve Prefontaine.
Monday, October 05, 2009
Tuesday Practice:
Marathon week is here....
We will be meeting @ the Orland Park New Balance store on 16131 LaGrange Rd @ 6 pm.
The run will be 4-6 miles...in the Orland Hills neighborhood...therefore please wear reflective gear.
Hope to see you all out:)
We will be meeting @ the Orland Park New Balance store on 16131 LaGrange Rd @ 6 pm.
The run will be 4-6 miles...in the Orland Hills neighborhood...therefore please wear reflective gear.
Hope to see you all out:)
Friday, October 02, 2009
Rich's Birthday
Skulls may get older, but they are ageless. Anyone interested in joining the group as we toast our fearless leader's birthday can meet us at Granite City on Saturday Oct. 3rd. Be there between 5:45-6:00 to get a table if you're joining us for dinner. Otherwise we'll be in the bar area anytime after 7:00 or so. Everyone is welcome...
Note: The post for the Saturday morning run is just below this one.
- Carl
Note: The post for the Saturday morning run is just below this one.
- Carl
Thursday, October 01, 2009
Saturday Practice 10/3
Meet at 40 Acre Woods (119th street 2blocks east of LaGrange) at 8:00 am. We'll do a long run with a little pick-up. Marathoners welcome -this will be good for your taper.
Marathoner tip : as you run the next week - start visualizing the different segments of your race - the start, Mile 15 and the last mile. Visualize how comfortable and smooth you'll feel at each point of the race. Continue to do a small portion of your runs at marathon race pace - lock that pace in.
We're planning an end of the year party in early December. It's also the 10th year of TT&T so we plan on inviting back all of the alumni. Does anyone have any ideas for a restaurant or hall we can have this at?
Marathoner tip : as you run the next week - start visualizing the different segments of your race - the start, Mile 15 and the last mile. Visualize how comfortable and smooth you'll feel at each point of the race. Continue to do a small portion of your runs at marathon race pace - lock that pace in.
We're planning an end of the year party in early December. It's also the 10th year of TT&T so we plan on inviting back all of the alumni. Does anyone have any ideas for a restaurant or hall we can have this at?
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