Mid-Week Runs for Everyone
We have the mid-week runs going now and they're not just for the Galloway members, they're for everyone. Invite your friend, neighbors and a co-worker. Let's get you out there and moving during the week. Morning runs are on Tue and Thu and the evening run is on Mon. We're open to more afternoon runs if you're willing to lead it. Let me know if you have a suggestion at runwalkphx@msn.com . Check out the run details on the left side bar on the home page.
Saturday, 2/24 Group Run
We'll be at Vista Canyon Park this Saturday, 7:30am. We'll be working on that speed and getting you ready for the May 19th 8k in Scottsdale. Our entire Spring group run schedule can be found at http://runwalkphx.blogspot.com/2007/02/2007-spring-session-schedule.html.
Lost Dutchman 8k-10k-1/2 Marathon - Feb. 18th
Windy conditions greeted the runners at the start but quickly calmed down to become a very nice day to run the hills of Apache Junction. The food was good and scenery spectacular. Just another day in the winter paradise known as Phoenix.
Congrats to our 8k finishers, Paul Rhodes and Robyn Doukas. Also congrats to our 10k finishers, Jim Seibel, Susan Morris, Allison Snyder and Joanne Stroud. Susan took home 2nd in her age group and Joanne finished first in her group. Way to go ladies! Nice bling!
The 1/2 marathon had it's share of drama as the event director forgot to mark the course between miles 2 and 3. To make things worse, the bicyclist who was showing the lead runners where to go didn't know the course and took everyone down the wrong road...oops! After a 1-2 mile detour, the runners where back on track, all the way to the top of the hills at the turn around. This race had it all, wind, hills and extra mileage. Congrats to all our finishers, Maryanne Henderson, Charlie Leight, Chris Koehn, Jeff Grout, Greg Nelson, Linda Rhodes, Doug Diehl, Lisa Roger, Kim Leight, Happy Durnin, Dan Roger, Kim Wall, Shanna Droessler and Julie Armbrecht. Greg posted a top 25 finish...nice job Greg!
The Lost Dutchman race directors feeling embarrassed by leading the runners off course, have offered an apology on their website. You can read it at http://www.lostdutchmanmarathon.org/halfmarapolo07a.pdf.
An interesting trend has been developing over the past few years and seemed to be in full swing this weekend. Women are out numbering men in most races! The 8k was 61% women and 39% men. It was a 59%/41% for the 10k and 53%/47% in the 1/2 marathon. You go girls!!!
Congrats to our 8k finishers, Paul Rhodes and Robyn Doukas. Also congrats to our 10k finishers, Jim Seibel, Susan Morris, Allison Snyder and Joanne Stroud. Susan took home 2nd in her age group and Joanne finished first in her group. Way to go ladies! Nice bling!
The 1/2 marathon had it's share of drama as the event director forgot to mark the course between miles 2 and 3. To make things worse, the bicyclist who was showing the lead runners where to go didn't know the course and took everyone down the wrong road...oops! After a 1-2 mile detour, the runners where back on track, all the way to the top of the hills at the turn around. This race had it all, wind, hills and extra mileage. Congrats to all our finishers, Maryanne Henderson, Charlie Leight, Chris Koehn, Jeff Grout, Greg Nelson, Linda Rhodes, Doug Diehl, Lisa Roger, Kim Leight, Happy Durnin, Dan Roger, Kim Wall, Shanna Droessler and Julie Armbrecht. Greg posted a top 25 finish...nice job Greg!The Lost Dutchman race directors feeling embarrassed by leading the runners off course, have offered an apology on their website. You can read it at http://www.lostdutchmanmarathon.org/halfmarapolo07a.pdf.
An interesting trend has been developing over the past few years and seemed to be in full swing this weekend. Women are out numbering men in most races! The 8k was 61% women and 39% men. It was a 59%/41% for the 10k and 53%/47% in the 1/2 marathon. You go girls!!!
This Weekend
Our group will be running this Sunday, 2/18, at the Lost Dutchman in Apache Junction. There is an 8k trail run, 10k road run, 1/2 marathon and marathon. Signup today at www.lostdutchmanmarathon.org.
No official run on Saturday. There will be a few people meeting at 7:30am at Vista Canyon Park for a run.
See you at the races.
No official run on Saturday. There will be a few people meeting at 7:30am at Vista Canyon Park for a run.
See you at the races.
Mid Week Runs
Monday's 5:15pm - Vista Canyon Park - Awhatukee
Lisa and Dan Roger invite anyone in the Ahwatukee area to come and run with them on Monday's evenings at 5:15pm. They meet at Vista Canyon Park on the corner of 30th St and Mountain Vista Dr. Meet by the restrooms. Contact Dan or Lisa at kagen31@msn.com.
Tuesday's 5:00am - Tempe YMCA- Tempe
Charlie, Kim and Jeff invite anyone in the Tempe area to come and run with them on Tuesday mornings at 5:00am before work. They meet at the Tempe YMCA, Rural Rd at Divot Drive (just south of the canal between Guadalupe & Eliott). Contact Charlie at cdleight@mac.com.
Thursday's 5:30am - Snedigar Sports Complex - S. Chandler
Anyone in the Chandler area is welcome to come and run on Thursday's at 5:30am. They meet at Snedigar Sports Complex on Alma School Rd just south of Ocotillo Rd. Meet by the restrooms. Contact Julie at armbrechts@yahoo.com.
Lisa and Dan Roger invite anyone in the Ahwatukee area to come and run with them on Monday's evenings at 5:15pm. They meet at Vista Canyon Park on the corner of 30th St and Mountain Vista Dr. Meet by the restrooms. Contact Dan or Lisa at kagen31@msn.com.
Tuesday's 5:00am - Tempe YMCA- Tempe
Charlie, Kim and Jeff invite anyone in the Tempe area to come and run with them on Tuesday mornings at 5:00am before work. They meet at the Tempe YMCA, Rural Rd at Divot Drive (just south of the canal between Guadalupe & Eliott). Contact Charlie at cdleight@mac.com.
Thursday's 5:30am - Snedigar Sports Complex - S. Chandler
Anyone in the Chandler area is welcome to come and run on Thursday's at 5:30am. They meet at Snedigar Sports Complex on Alma School Rd just south of Ocotillo Rd. Meet by the restrooms. Contact Julie at armbrechts@yahoo.com.
2007 Spring Session Schedule
2007 Spring Session Group Run Calendar and Meeting Location
(revised 4/13/07)
10-Feb Vista Canyon Park 7:30am
18-Feb Lost Dutchman 8k & 10k & Half Marathon / 7:30am
(Apache Junction - Prospector Park - Tomahawk Rd & Lost Dutchnman Blvd.)
24-Feb Vista Canyon Park 7:30am
3-Mar Kiwanis Park North 7:00am
10-Mar Vista Canyon Park 7:00am
18-Mar Run For Life at DC Ranch 5k & 10k / 7:30am
(Scottsdale - Market Street Shopping Center - Thompson Peak Pkwy and Pima Rd)
24-Mar Kiwanis Park North / 6:30am
31-Mar Vista Canyon Park / 6:30am
7-Apr Pat's Run 4.2 miles / 8:00am
(Tempe - SunDevil Stadium - Rural Rd north of University)
14-Apr Kiwanis Park North 6:30am
21-Apr Run for the Cheetah 5k / 7:30am
(Phoenix - Papago Park - Galvin Pkwy at The Zoo Entrance)
28-Apr Vista Canyon Park / 6:30am
5-May Vista Canyon Park / 6:30am
13-May ARR Rio Vista Luck of the Draw 8K / 7:30am
(Glendale - Rio Vista Park - 101 & T-Bird)
Cancelled
19-May Night Run For The Arts 8k / 8:00pm
(Scottsdale - Civic Center - Drinkwater and 2nd St Parking Garage)
(revised 4/13/07)
10-Feb Vista Canyon Park 7:30am
18-Feb Lost Dutchman 8k & 10k & Half Marathon / 7:30am
(Apache Junction - Prospector Park - Tomahawk Rd & Lost Dutchnman Blvd.)
24-Feb Vista Canyon Park 7:30am
3-Mar Kiwanis Park North 7:00am
10-Mar Vista Canyon Park 7:00am
18-Mar Run For Life at DC Ranch 5k & 10k / 7:30am
(Scottsdale - Market Street Shopping Center - Thompson Peak Pkwy and Pima Rd)
24-Mar Kiwanis Park North / 6:30am
31-Mar Vista Canyon Park / 6:30am
7-Apr Pat's Run 4.2 miles / 8:00am
(Tempe - SunDevil Stadium - Rural Rd north of University)
14-Apr Kiwanis Park North 6:30am
21-Apr Run for the Cheetah 5k / 7:30am
(Phoenix - Papago Park - Galvin Pkwy at The Zoo Entrance)
28-Apr Vista Canyon Park / 6:30am
5-May Vista Canyon Park / 6:30am
13-May ARR Rio Vista Luck of the Draw 8K / 7:30am
(Glendale - Rio Vista Park - 101 & T-Bird)
Cancelled
19-May Night Run For The Arts 8k / 8:00pm
(Scottsdale - Civic Center - Drinkwater and 2nd St Parking Garage)
Spring Session Begins Saturday - 7:30am
If you're just getting started, want to keep that fitness going or are a veteran runner, we have a fun running program just for you! Starting this Saturday, 2/10, we'll continue our morning workouts, some distance, some track and speed sessions. All designed to keep you in the game, meet some interesting people and have a lot of fun. We are beginner friendly so don't forget to bring a friend.
Vista Cayon Park - 7:30am - Saturday, 2/10
30th St and E. Mountain Vista Dr, Ahwatukee, Just North of Desert Vista High School Stadium
Fees: $49 alumni, $79 new, $0 year round or paid for summer & fall
Bring A Friend - Have Them Try Us Out!
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Races Upcoming
Vista Cayon Park - 7:30am - Saturday, 2/10
30th St and E. Mountain Vista Dr, Ahwatukee, Just North of Desert Vista High School Stadium
Fees: $49 alumni, $79 new, $0 year round or paid for summer & fall
Bring A Friend - Have Them Try Us Out!
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Races Upcoming
- 2/17 - Lost Dutchman - Full, 1/2, 10k, 5k
- 3/17 - St. Patrick's Day Run - 4 miles
- 3/18 - Run for Life @ DC Ranch - 10k, 5k
- 3/24 - Foothills 10k - 10k, 5k
- 4/7 - Pat's Run - 4.2 mile
- 4/21 - Run for the Cheetah - 5k
- 5/19 - SRP Night Run for the Arts - 8k (Goal Race and End of Season)
End of Fall Winter Season
Here we are, officially at the end of the fall/winter season. It was last August / September and many of you where making decisions, setting goals, making promises and even dreaming a little. We spent countless hours working together to make those dreams and goals a reality. At the end of the day, there where a few injuries, a few broken egos, some pleasant surprises and a lot of fun. There where plenty of "I can't believe I Did it's", and "When's the Next One?". Some of you succeeded, some recalibrated and some fell short. What ever happened in your world, you can be proud that you even set a goal to try. Most people will never set a goal to run a ½ marathon let alone run the full 26.2. If you accomplished your goal, congrats! If you fell short, try again and don't let this change your positive outlook on life. To all of you, hold your head up knowing that you are in elite company for even having the courage to start!
If you missed Friday's party, we really missed you! Yes, we had a great time! Craig, Sue, Dan and many others went all out to make this a really fun night. Lot's of dancing to the sounds of Garland Greene, great food, awards and frivolity. I guess this qualifies as a really good party because be had the police show up at the door to have us turn down the noise...cool! Second big thanks to Craig and Sue for hosting the party and finding a really great band. Rock on Garland Greene!
Finally, take that new found fitness and motivation and keep it going. You're in control. There are lots of 5ks, 10ks and ½ marathons this spring. We have a 5k/10k program starting on February 10th that ends with the SRP Night Run for the Arts 8k on May 19th. If you'd like to are continue training with us, come on out to Vista Canyon Park on Saturday morning, Feb 10th at 7:30am. We'll get you signed up that morning, and do our first session. Fees are $79 for new members, $49 if you are an alumni and no-charge if you paid for year round. If you are doing the 5k/10k session, we are going to run the Lost Dutchman on Feb 18th. They have a 5k, 10k and ½ marathon. You can sign up for the race at http://www.lostdutchmanmarathon.org the price for the event increases after Jan 31st.
Thanks again to all and I hope to see you on the 10th.
Regards,
Brian
If you missed Friday's party, we really missed you! Yes, we had a great time! Craig, Sue, Dan and many others went all out to make this a really fun night. Lot's of dancing to the sounds of Garland Greene, great food, awards and frivolity. I guess this qualifies as a really good party because be had the police show up at the door to have us turn down the noise...cool! Second big thanks to Craig and Sue for hosting the party and finding a really great band. Rock on Garland Greene!
Finally, take that new found fitness and motivation and keep it going. You're in control. There are lots of 5ks, 10ks and ½ marathons this spring. We have a 5k/10k program starting on February 10th that ends with the SRP Night Run for the Arts 8k on May 19th. If you'd like to are continue training with us, come on out to Vista Canyon Park on Saturday morning, Feb 10th at 7:30am. We'll get you signed up that morning, and do our first session. Fees are $79 for new members, $49 if you are an alumni and no-charge if you paid for year round. If you are doing the 5k/10k session, we are going to run the Lost Dutchman on Feb 18th. They have a 5k, 10k and ½ marathon. You can sign up for the race at http://www.lostdutchmanmarathon.org the price for the event increases after Jan 31st.
Thanks again to all and I hope to see you on the 10th.
Regards,
Brian
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