Hiatus

The runners of Tinley Track & Trail and this blog-site will be taking a break until mid January.

If you have any questions about the team or joining when we start up please feel to e-mail me at

richm259@comcast.net

Happy Holidays.

Wednesday Practice 11/15

Wednesday's Practice will be our last official one of 2006. We will start back again in January 2007. Enjoy your time off stay active, cross train and get ready for 2007.

Practice Wednesday- meet in the Train station in Orland Park off 153rd street. Park in the far southeast corner. The run will start at 6:30.

Join some of your team-mates on Thanksgiving morning at the Orland Park Turkey Trot. It's a 2.5 mile race mixing up some roads and trails.

Announcement

If there are any new runners that ran with TT&T in 06 but have been using the blog vs. e-mail to get practice info, please send me an e-mail to richm259@comcast.net . Thanks

Wednesday Practice 11/8

Let's meet in the train station parking lot in Centential Park in Orland off of 153rd.

Park at the far southern end. We will start our workout at 6:30. We will do a few things to prepare our runners for some upcoming turkey trots.

A few good races that are usually run by several TT&T Members

Tinley Turkey Trot 5K Sunday November 12th
Orland Park Turkey Trot 2.5 Miles (Part cross country) Thursday Thanksgiving Morning.

Come on out and finish off the 2006 season.

Practice Wednesday Nov 1st

Meet at Centenial Park in Orland - Park at the far southern end of the train station parking lot off of 153rd Street. Start your warm-up at 6:30 and meet back in the parking lot.

I may not be there until 6:40 so I'll be back after you get back from your warm-up. We will be doing a tempo run through and around the park.

Practice Saturday October 28th

The trails will probably suck. so we'll hit the roads

Meet at 40 Acre Woods at 8:30. We'll run over and do the Palos Road Runners tempo course. Here is a map of the course. Be there by 8:30

http://www.runningforkicks.com/trainingcenter/courseMap.asp?g=1&o=69093&c=1&b=&u=

Post Marathon Practice

Our Marathoners ran well on Sunday despite challenging conditions.
Jim Raymond - 3:12:51 PR, now known as the Lincoln Continental
Carrie - 3:17:58 - wasn't feeling too hip
Spannuth 3:29:24 - leading that 3:30 pace group
Karen - 3:31:09 - a PR?
Tim Hansen - 3:32:34 - a PR?
Rachel - does anyone know her last name -

Practice Wednesday October 25th - Meet a Tinley Park High School. We will depart at 6:30 and run to mile park. Recovering marathoners will get a chance to get in some easy miles?
We will continue to run speedwork for the next several weeks to prepare ourselves for the upcoming Turkey Trots.

Whatever happened to Jim Sz, Brian Gleich, Charlene etc. Send me an e-mail and let me know what's up.

Good Luck Marathoners

There is no formal run scheduled on Saturday. If anyone is interested in running tomorrow at around 8:30 e-mail me richm259@comcast.net

Good Luck Marathoners continue hydrating and keep thinking positive thoughts. The pre-race meeting spot is in the Hilton off of Michigan on that main entrance stairway going to the second floor. Be there at 6:15. Do not follow Jim Raymond's pre-race ritual he has a habit of getting to the line late. Good Luck and may the wind be at your back.

Practice Wednesday October 18th

Meet at Tinley High School Track

We'll have a special workout for the marathoners and something different for our 5 & 10Kers.
Try to have your warm-up done by 6:40 so we can get started.

Practice Saturday October 14th

Meet at Little Red School House at 8:30. Marathoners should do no more than 10. But most of that should be at their marathon race pace. 5Kers should run with the maratoners and push in the finish.

Marathoners be sure to taper - lower your mileage considerably next week. However when you do run - get some miles in at exact marathon race pace so your body knows what to expect on 10/22.

Practice Wednesday 10/11

Due to the upcoming marathon and various scheduling issues - the turnout tonight may light however if you are interested go to Tinley Park High School and run on the track. Start the workout at 6:30.
I would recoomend doing 800's - Yassos for the marathoners and general speedwork 800's for everyone else.

I will not be able to make it. So if you have any questions feel free to e-mail me at richm259@comcast.net

Last Long Run for Marathoners!!!!

Marathoners come on out. This should be your last long run. We're running Old Plank Road which repilcates the course of the Chicago Marathon. We'll do a 10 mile out and back then a 4-8 mile out & back. So you'll get a chance to hydrate. Miles are marked so it will be a good chance to work on your pacing.


Take LaGrange South Past Route 30 Go under the Arrowhead bridge. Turn left on Nebraska and pull into the park district parking lot. This is the parking lot we meet at for the Short Run on a Long Day in Frankfort. We'll start at 8:19

Practice Wednesday 10/4

Meet at Tinley Park High School Track. Have your warm-up completed by 6:40.

We'll be doing 400s.

No Offical Practice Saturday 9/30

Due to a lot of members racing this weekend there will be no offical practice. If marathoners want to get together they can use the blog to set something up.

We will be back at the track on Wednesday October 4th.

Good Luck to Keith,Rachel, Carrie, Jamie and the other half marathoners.

Practice Wednesday Sept 27

We're doing ladders and you can bet the marathoners ladder will be higher!

Meet at Tinley Park High School Track 175 & 2 blocks east of Ridgeland. Get your warm-up in and be ready to run by 6:40

Practice Saturday Sept 23rd

Meet at Waterfall Glen at 8:15. Waterfall Glen is on Cass Ave about 2 blocks South of I-55. It looks the run will be an uptempo loop. Marathoners will have a chance to add on as needed.

The crushed limestone surface will be great for the marathoner's aches & pains.

Practice Wed Sept 20th

Meet at the Tinley Park High School Track at 6:30. We will run over to half mile park.Meet in the parking lot. Tinley Park High School is on 171st Street about 2 blocks east of Ridgeland.

We will be leaving promptly at 6:30 so try to be on time.

If you are running late you can drive directly to the park and meet us there.

http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?addtohistory=&address=174th%20St%20%26%20Odell%20Ave&city=Tinley%20Park&state=IL&zipcode=60477&country=US&location=JHRrbo5JfVQzQk38cS2UvPkJlxva%2bXqNZedc1k8O0b8Sr1tYwLytXx8%2fqJvafS84mNtqXTNxZ%2fUwGGvLZnTibfCRgnk92lC%2fiWvxBG%2fsQRQLfJjfpI20wqcZN8hOAvhtzf577dg99cGabuUIbemSRA%3d%3d&ambiguity=1

Practice Saturday Set 16th

We are going to meet at Lake Catherine in Palos Heights to do a long run at 7:30 a.m. We will heads south towards Yankee Woods.

So far it's me Karen and Carrie anyone is welcome to join. The girls are doing 18+, I'm doing an hour. Everyone else is welcome.

Palos Heights is a southwest suburb of Chicago. Take Route 83
(also known as West College Drive or West Cal-Sag Road). The
entrance is 0.4 miles west of Harlem Avenue. Turn north onto
Lake Katherine Drive (also known as 75th Avenue). Turn right at
the “T” intersection. See map. Park to the right of the t.

http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/cook/downloads/132.pdf#search=%22lake%20katherine%20palos%22

Carl may arrange a later workout- check the blog tomorrow for details.

Practice Wed September 13th

It's a track week. Meet at Tinley Park High school Track 175th & 2 blocks east of Ridgeland. Have your warmups complete by 6:40. You can do them on the track.

We will be doing 600s, 500s and a little something extra at the end.

See you there.
6 weeks till the marathon........ Get those long runs in....

Practice Wednesday 9/6

Congrats to all those that raced the Scenic 10!

Practice Wednesday - meet at Tinley High School Track. We will depart for mile park at 6:30
Those who raced Monday will - do 3 easy miles
Everyone else will do 4-5 depending on their Fall Race aspirations.

Practice Saturday 9/2

Meet at Little Red Schoolhouse at 8:15.

Our workout will be perfect for those running the Park Forest Scenic 10 on Monday. It will be slightly modified if you are not.

It even comes with a money-back guarantee.

Practice August 30

Back to the Track.

Meet at Tinley Park High School Track (175th St. two blocks east of Ridgeland)
Start warming up on the track or the surrounding neighborhood after 6:15. Be ready to start practice by 6:40p.m.

We'll be doing 800's.

Afterwards join the team for a bite to eat or drink. Location to be determined.

If you haven't been there for a while stop by - it will only make you faster!!!

Practice Saturday 8/26

Great job to those that finished the grueling 3-week hill program - you will reap the benefits in your fall races.

Saturday Practice Meet at the I&M Canal Bike Trail in Willow Springs at 8:15
There is an an 8 and and 11 mile loop so there is plenty of opportunity to get in some long miles if you're running Chicago or Park Forest or the 1/2. To get to the Bike Trail take 104th Ave (Willow Springs Road) North to Archer Avenue. At Archer Avenue turn left. Go one block and make a quick right past the gas station. Then follow the signs down to the bike trail.

http://www.fpdcc.com/downloads/im_trailmap.pdf

Save the date after Wednesdays practice back at the track we will go out for food after practice.

Don't Miss this One - Wed 8/23

The Classic Ramsgate Workout (hills & tempo)- The perfect workout for marathoners, 1/2 marathoners and those running the Scenic 10. Without having this workout under your belt going into the Fall racing season is like going to a gun fight with a knife or wearing a Shaun Cassidy shirt to an Iron Maiden concert or riding a Huffy at the Tour De France. Sensible runners won't do it.

Here are directions to the meeting place. It's 5 minutes from 40 Acres. From LaGrange Rd. take 123rd/McCartney Road west to Wolf Road (2 miles) . Turn Right on Wolf go two blocks past the Shadow Ridge subdivision and pull into the parking lot on the west side of Wolf.

We'll start the warm-up at 6:30. Be there or regret it as you get passed in your next race.

e-mail if you have any questions - richm259@comcast.net

Saturday Practice August 19th

Meet at Little Red Schoolhouse (9700 South on 104th Ave.) for a long run.

Practice will start at 8:15

Practice Wednesday and a Plan for the Fall

Wednesday 8/16 - We're going to have our last evening workout in the woods due to the ever-decreasing amount of daylight. Meet at the top of Bullfrog Lake. Take 95th Street West past 104th Ave. Turn Left when you hit Wolf Road. Go down to the second grove on your right - It's called Pulaski Woods. Pull into the last parking lot. We need to start promptly at 6:30 to get the workout in. So please be on time.

http://www.fpdcc.com/downloads/MapleLakeWoodsAndBullfrogLake.pdf

Here is the plan for the Fall. We will continue the hillwork phase we began last week. This is perfect for marathoners and 5K specialists alike. You can't run a quad-turbocharged 16-cylinder engine on a Prius frame and cheap tires so this phase is very important. We will then alternate between the track and neighborhood courses for the rest of the season.

8/16 Bullfrog Workout ( Hills) Strength Building
8/23 Ramsgate Workout (Hills) Strength Building
8/30 Tinley Track Anaerobic Development Phase Begins
9/6 Mile Park
9/13 Tinley Track
9/20 Neighborhood Speedwork
9/27 Tinley Track
10/4 Neighborhood Speedwork

Saturdays will be a combination of Tempo and Longer runs.

The rest of the plan will be announced later in September

Practice Saturday August 12th

Venue is 40 Acres (on 119th 2 blocks east of LaGrange Road) - Please read carefully

Marathoners - Meet at 6:50 for a 7:00am start. You will do the 8 mile loop together then meet up with the rest of the team at 8:00 in the parking lot of 40 acres for another loop.

Other Runners - Show up and be ready to run at 8:00 a.m you could do 6, 8 or more.

Welcome to our new runners - Jim, Karen and Bridget

www.provena.org/stjoesjoliet/scoop

Wednesday Practice 8/9

Run for the hills - Time to build some strength to get ready for the upcoming fall racing and marathon season.

Meet at Hickory Creek Preserve LaPorte Road Access in Mokena on Laporte Road. The preserve is on the South Side of the Street between LaGrange and Wolf Road.
Laporte is about 2 miles south of 191st street. Park in the lot right as you turn in off LaPorte Road. We have run this hill workout before in the winter. If you remember it starts by the bridge and steadily climbs up.

We will start at 6:30

http://www.fpdwc.org/hickorylaporte.cfm


Looking for a good race www.provena.org/stjoesjoliet/scoot I'm the race director.

Practice Saturday Aug 5th

Nothing fancy tomorrow - just a long run. Meet at 40 Acres at 8:00 am. Marathoners work together. I will not be there.


Check this out. I'm one of the race directors for this race.
www.provena.org/stjoesjoliet/scoot

Wednesday Practice Aug. 2

Meet/park at Joe's Pond. It's along 104th ave. just south of Little Red. This will be a great workout for everyone regardless of ability. If you are new, or unsure if others will be there of your ability, do not hesitate to come out. No one will be alone or get lost on this confined loop. I'll have a cooler with ice for everyone to use. Meet at 6:15, practice starts at 6:30 sharp.

Saturday Practice July 29th

Meet at Little Red Schoolhouse we'll start at 8:00 due to the heat. We'll do a 8-9 mile run with some up tempo work.

Wednesday Practice

Let's get some of our Lincoln Way Residents out to practice this week.

Meet at Hickory Creek Junction -
http://www.fpdwc.org/hickoryplank.cfm

Hickory Creek Junction is located on Route 30, approximately 1.0 miles west of Wolf Road, in Mokena. Pull all the way into the back parking lot. We will do some hilly repeats on grass trails. A great strength builder. We've done this practice the past two years. Bring some water it's going to be hot.

Practice starts at 6:30.

P.S. Jim Raymond & Tim Hansen tackled the Waterfall Glen course this weekend in a 10 mile race

Practice Saturday July 22nd

Hola,
It's about 13 weeks until the Marathon. That means the M'ers should be doing a long run of about 15-16 miles. Let's meet at Waterfall Glen(the trailhead is on Cass Ave. about 2 blocks south of I-55) tomorrow at 8:15. Marathoners can start earlier and jump in with us at 8:15 or they can add on some extra miles afterwards.

In either case those running at 8:15 be on time so the marathoners don't need to wait for us on their second loop.

Go Floyd!

Wednesday July 19th Practice

Wednesday will be nice and hot for everyone. Come on out and determine where your heat exhaustion threshold is. I may or may not be there due to grad school commitments. But the workout will be easy to follow for all who attend. It's a TTT classic. Meet 6:30 at the forest preserve just West of 151st and Harlem. It is on the North side of 151st. This is where we will start. We'll be doing our "Bridge to Bridge" workout. Warmup to the bridge at Oak Park Ave, and do 3 one way runs with a full 5 minute recovery. The length of each from one bridge to the other is 1.5 miles. Try to group up and stay consistant on each one and HYDRATE.

Saturday July 15 Practice

It's likely we will have a small turnout this Saturday as most regulars are traveling or racing. For those who want to come out and do a loop, meet at 40 acres at 8:30 AM. You might want to check with a teammate of your ability to ensure a running partner. We can mix in some tempo hills or modify depending on who shows (if anyone). But Wednesday promises to be a good turnout again. E-mail Eva if you're interested in the Monday run.

Practice Wednesday July 12th

Meet at Tinley Track 175th & Ridgeland- however we won't be running on the track.
The run starts at 6:30.

Practice Saturday July 8th

Ye Fleet of Foot,

Practice will be at Little Red School House at 8:30. I may not be there but I would do a steady 7-8 mile run. Not tempo but a good steady pace. Followed by one (very fast) 1200 on White Oak trail.

If you would like to move subsequent practices up to 8:00 for the next 7 weeks of summer drop me a line. Majority rules - but you have to show up regularly to vote.

Practice Wed July 5th.

Meet at 40 Acre Woods (119th & one block east of LaGrange) at 6:30.

We will run 2 x 2 miles. Using the (start at the parking lot, run the flats, run the rollers, down the big hill, cross the street, up Big Bertha, flush the lactic acid out and finish course).

BBQ and practice Wednesday June 28th

Tinley Track & Trail and Short run/Long day runners,

Meet at 6:30 on Wednesday June 28th at 9800 Avenida Del Norte St. This will be the site of our BBQ following a short but effective workout. It's strategically located about a half mile north of The Human Race Sports store in Orland. See map link below:
http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?addr=9800+Avenida+Del+Norte+St&csz=60462&country=us&new=1&name=&qty=

If you have been thinking about coming out to a workout, this is the time. If you know someone who wants to run with us, or if you were at the Short Run on a Long Day, it behooves you to come out and meet the infamous Tinley Track & Trail team.

Bringing a side dish is optional, but appreciated (bag of chips, etc). Bringing a spouse or significant other is optional; have them arrive at 7:30. Bringing a suit for the pool or hot tub is optional as well. If you have any questions/comments, please post to the blog, and either Rich or Carl will answer so that everyone knows. If you know what side dish you’re bringing, you can post that as well so that there aren’t any repeats. Please note that parking is only on one side of the streets, watch for signs. Hope to see you all soon!

It Don't Mean A Thing if You Don't Win Some Bling

Short Run on A Long Day - All Tinley Racers Medaled!

Carrie Forystek was the first women finisher.
However she was dissed by the Frankfort Running Company. They gave shoes to the 1st male finisher but not her. Show your support for everyone's favorite daisy-wearing runner by sending the Frankfort Running Company an e-mail rebeccastigrn@sbcglobal.net and show them your outrage.

Thanks to the Sommers for throwing another excellent post-race party.

Practice on Saturday is at 8:30 at Little Red Schoolhouse. There will be an easier option for those racing on Sunday.

Don't forget the team barbecue on Wednesday 6/28. Address to follow next week.

Short Run On a Long Day

No practice on Wednesday - much of the team will be running the Short Run On A Long Day in Frankfort on Thursday. Afterwards Mike Sommer will be having a party at his house which is a few blocks from the race. We will provide directions to those attending. He has a pool and hot tub so bring your swim suits. The race starts at 7:00: It's at Main Park

http://www.frankfortparks.org/parks/main.htm

If you're not racing come out and watch-------
If Jim Raymond can run as well on Illinois soil?
If triathlon training has helped Brian Gleich?
If Carrie will win the overall team title?
If Rachel will be hampered by her broken rib?
If Kevin will get to the start on time?
If Dave will break his two year drought and race?

Plus much more drama.......... see you there...

www.tinleytrack.blogspot.com

Saturday Practice 6/17

Sat - Be at Little Red Schoolhouse at 8:30. There will be a tempo component of the run.

Monday 6/19 Meet at 40 Acres (119th & LlaGrange) at 6:15

Wednesday 6/21 - No Practice

Thursday 6/22 - TEAM RACE - LONG RUN ON A SHORT DAY (FRANKFORT)

Wed 6/28 -The Tinley Track & Trail BBQ. We will have a very easy practice beginning at 6:30 followed by a BBQ at my house. Bring a towel if you want to cool off in the pool or soothe your muscles in the hot tub. If you know anyone who is considering coming out to run with us, please invite them along. This is a perfect opportunity for a run and social event to get to know the rest of the group. We will have chicken and hot dogs and a variety of drinks. It’s up to you if you want to bring something. Park in the vicinity of 9800 Avenida Del Norte in Orland. It’s very close to Human Race Sports. If you have any questions, let me or Rich know. Hope to see you all then!

Everyone's Favorite Workout - Wed June 14th

Meet at the Top of Bullfrog Lake at 6:30.

Take 95th street West. Just past Maple Lake turn left on Wolf Road. Go down to the 2nd Forest Preserve Entrance on your right hand side. It's called Pulaski Woods. Park down at the end of the parking lot. The workout is 2 X 2 mile tempo runs finishing up Bullfrog Hill.

E-mail me if you need more detailed directions.

Saturday Practice June 10th

Meet at 40 Acre Woods at 8:30 a.m.
40 Acres is 1 block east of LaGrange Road on 119th street.

Note on Wed June 14th we will be have a TT&T signature workout at Bullfrog Lake. This is a team favorite so let's get some of you that haven't been showing up lately.

Practice Wed 6/7

If a host of demons do not cause the demise of civilization on Tuesday - we will have practice on Wednesday.

Meet at Human Race Sports (153rd LaGrange Rd.) - Practice will start at 6:30 with a warm-up. Then some repeat 1200's.

Practice Saturday June 3rd

We'll run at Waterfall Glen which is on Cass Avenue 2 blocks south of 1-55.

The run will start at 8:30 a.m.

We'll be doing a long run. If you want stash some water near the ranger house on Bluff Road.

Wednesday May 31st.

Meet at the;

Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center
8125 W. 171st StreetTinley Park, IL 60477
708-342-4200

Practice will start at 6:30.

Meet in the parking lot outside the main entrance.

Saturday Practice May 27th

This practice will be a little easier to keep everyone fresh for Memorial Day races.

Meet at little Red Schoolhouse - practice will start at 8:30.

We will do a 3 mile tempo run.

Practice Wednesday May 24th

Meet at Tinley Park High School on 175th Street - a few blocks east of Ridgeland. We'll be doing shorter intervals on the track- Intervals will start at 6:45. Do your warm-up on the track or in the neighborhood before that.

This is a good workout for newcomers to come out to!

Saturday Practice May 20th

Meet at Little Red School House. It's on 104th Ave. and about 9900 South.
Practice will start at 9:00 am.

Don't forget about the Team Race on June 11th - Band on the Run.

Also Team Practice/Barbecue on June 14th. We'll have a short practice and then a barbecue at Carl Neuman's House in Orland. This is a great time for prospective members to come out and find out awhat this Tinley Track & Trail is all about.

Kudos to prospective member Katie for running with us in the pelting rain on Wednesday - she's got potential.

Practice Wednesday May 17th

It's Constitution Day in Norway. What a better way to celebrate then by doing the Bridge to Bridge Tempo Workout. Meet at the bike path on 151st street, it's about two blocks west ofHarlem. The path parking lot is on the north side of the street. Practice will start at 6:30.

Congratulations to Carrie Wojcak for winning the Explore Joliet 8K Women's Division.

Saturday Practice 5/13

It looks like most of the regular attendees will not be at practice on Saturday - so if you're planning to atend - I would call a teammate to make sure someone else will be there.

We'll be back in full force next Wednesday.

Save the date - Team Race June 11th "Band on the Run" Orland Park

Team Practice/Barbecue June 14th - Carl Neuman's House - This is a great time to bring someone out that you think might be interested in joining the team. More info to follow.

Practice Wednesday May 10th

Meet at the Tinley Park High School Track at 6:30. We will run over to half mile park.

Meet in the parking lot. Tinley Park High School is on 171st Street about 2 blocks east of Ridgeland.

Practice Saturday May 6th

Meet at Little Red Schoolhouse at 9:00. We will be doing the 4 mile tempo run.

Practice Wed May 3rd - Tres De Mayo

Meet at Joe's Pond - it's on 104th avenue approximately101st South. There is parking on the West side of the street. We'll be doing some longer intervals.

Practice starts at 6:30.

Practice April 29th

Meet at Little Red Schoolhouse at 9:00 fOR A TEMPO RUN.

Wed. April 26th Practice -Some Hills....

Meet at 40 Acres Woods on 119th and LaGrange. We'll do a medium run then some hillwork up Little Bertha. We will start at 6:30. Try to be on time so we can avoid the mean Forest Rangers.

Practice Saturday 4/22

Join us for 10 miles of fun at Waterfall Glen. The run will start at 8:30.

Waterfall Glen is a crushed limestone path located on Cass Ave 2 blocks south of I-55.

The Easter Bunny Made an Appearance on Saturday...

But what happened to John Spannuth at Boston? Did he get some bad pre-race advice?

It looks like Brian Mitchell takes the team bragging rights at Boston with a 3:39.

This Wednesday meet at the track at Tinley Park High School. Practice will start at 6:30. Do your warm-ups from 6-6:30.

We will be doing 800s.

Easter Saturday Run Sat 4/15

Meet at 40 Acres (119th & LaGarange) at 9:00. Bring your easter baskets, the Continental may surprise us with an Easter Egg hunt.

Happy Easter.

Tempo Run Wednesday

Harriers,

We are going to meet at Forest Glen Drive & 123rd Street in Palos Park, right behind the fire station. This is about 1 mile east of LaGrange Road. We will warm up then do the Palos Road Runners tempo course. Here is a map of the course. Be there by 6:30.

http://www.runningforkicks.com/trainingcenter/courseMap.asp?g=1&o=69093&c=1&b=&u=

Saturday Practice 4/8

Meet at Little Red Schoolhouse 9:00. There will be some tempo.

Saturday Practice - Note Earlier Start.

Meet at Yankee Woods at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday. The parking lot is on Central at approximately 165th Street. Just past the entrance of the George Dunne Golf Course.
http://www.fpdcc.com/images/t_bikemap_l.gif

Practice March 29th

It's warming up and hopefully so will our attendance.
Meet at the Human Race at 6:15.

Saturday March 25th - VENUE CHANGE!!!!!

The snow melted quicker than I thought and it's supposed to rain so it will be pretty soggy on the trails. - Let's meet at the bike path on 151st just west of Harlem. Still starts at 9:00.

Practice Wednesday March 22nd

Bowing to Jim Raymond's scathing e-mail barrage - we will meet at Oak Lawn Indoor Track tomorrow night. The practice will start at 6:30.

Saturday March 18th Practice

What better way to shake off those St. Patrick's Day hangovers then to do some tempo at 9:00 Saturday Morning.

We're going to meet at Mike Sommer's house in Frankfort. He's not too far from L-W East. Here are directions from LaGrange.

Take LaGrange Rte 45 South to Route 30. Turn Right on Route 30 (W) go to Elsner Road the first stoplight. Turn left of (S). Take that about 1/2 mile south to Brook Side Lane. Turn Left on Brook Side Lane go to the end of the cul-de-sac and look for the ridicously big red truck. 621 Brook Side Lane. Mike's number is 708-373-2973.

There will be a special SKULL award for those who make it out Friday night and Saturday morning.

Wed March 15th Practice

Despite the dramatic protests of Jim Raymond, we will run outside this Wednesday.

Meet at Human Race Sports www.humanracesports.com at 6:15. We will continue our incorporation of tempo pace into our runs. Only a few more weeks until speedwork starts.

Soggy Saturday Practice 3/11

Let's meet tomorrow at the I&M Bike Trail at 9:00. We'll do the infamous GUTS tempo. There is an an 8 and and 11 mile loop so there is plenty of opportunity to get in some long miles if you're going to Boston.

To get to the Bike Trail take 104th Ave (Willow Springs Road) North to Archer Avenue. At Archer Avenue turn left. Go one block and make a quick right past the gas station. Then follow the signs down to the bike trail.

Map http://www.fpdcc.com/downloads/im_trailmap.pdf

Wednesday Practice March 8th

We had a good turnout last week at the Human Race Sports(152nd and LaGrange Road) so let's try it again. The run starts at 6:15. We will start incorporating some tempo portions into the run.

Saturday Practice 3/4

Meet at 40 Acre Woods - on 119th- 2 blocks east of LaGrange Road.

The run starts at 9:00 a.m everyone is welcome there are a variety of distance options you can run.

Rich

Practice Wednesday March 1st.

March is coming in like a lion so we'll be practicing outdoors - meet at the Human Race at 152nd & LaGrange in the Borders Plaza. The run starts at 6:15. The run usually goes for 1 hour but there are shorter options.

Practice Update for 1/18/06

Harriers,
Jeff started a new job and is unable to coach us on the indoor track.
Rich will try to talk to the school and see if we can get it but it won't be until next week at the earliest. We'll keep you posted.

In the meantime, we will be at the Human Race tomorrow. The run starts at 6:15.

Practice Update and the Disney Marathon

Practice on Wednesday Jan 11th is at 6:15 starting from the Human race.
Practice on Saturday Jan 14th will be at Little Red School House - the trails are in pretty good shape.

Jeff is coaching on the Thornwood Indoor Track! - Starting Jan 18th.
I will have indoor track workouts on Wednesday nights beginning January 18th, 2006 and ending February 22nd, 2006. Indoor workouts are at Thornwod High School in South Holland. From Orland Park, the drive is about 25-30 minutes. Time to be announced......

These workouts in the past were always fun, successful, and generally everyone stayed injury free. I think our biggest attendance was 40 runners in 2003. The workouts are moderately aggressive short/medium repetition workouts, followed by leg drills. We avoid injuries by switching directions throughout the workouts, and adding a thorough stretching routine after the warmup.

There is nothing like running once a week in in shorts and a shirt when the temps outside are 10-15 degrees. Fitness improves during these workouts also!

John Spannuth Disney Race Update

The race weekend was cold for FL standards especially on SAT for the 1/2 below freezing at the start with strong winds.

Jim Raymond did well running a superb 3:24 good enough for 4th in his age and 281st out of 10,200, this after running the 1/2 while cruising 24 hours prior in 1:34 good for 7th in his age and top 200 finish. What motivates this man? It is all about the Bling Baby! Jim had enough gold to look like he was wearing a MR. T starter kit! Count them 3 Gold medals draping this dudes neck, plus 1 in the mail for his top 5 age group in the marathon. Man this guy well need to do some neck rolls to keep his head straight.

I ran well setting a recent PR with a 3:11:11, if I could have controlled my bowels minus 2 pit stops watch time 3:08! Good enough for 119th, however only 21st in my age, and man I thought maybe top 5 in the Military Division, your tax dollars are being well spent people. 3:11 was only good enough for 11th in the military. See this war is good for something, get fit or die in combat baby!

Saturday Jan 7 Practice

Meet at the bike path on 151st Street just a few block west of Harlem. The run starts at 9:00. We wil go towards Yankee Woods.