CONGRATULATIONS!! YOU DID IT!!

We had a beautiful day to run Abe's. Everyone did a fantastic job. We have had so much fun with this group. You don't realize that you all helped us as well as us helping you. I hope you all continue to run and take advantage of the great area fall races. Polka 5K and Decatur Shoreline are coming up in September. You can continue your training and stay in shape. It would be a shame to stop running now!!

Tues. August 12th

Our group will be meeting at Washington Park at 5:45 at the Playground/Shelter area. We are planning on running 4 miles. Important thing this week - get plenty of rest, fluids (beer doesn't count!) and eat healthy!!

No rain in the forecast for Tuesday! Yet, anyway!!

TUES. - MEET AT GATE 11- 8TH STREET

JAN WILSON'S POST

With Fair set-up being in full swing, we've decided that the Corporals should meet at gate 11. Some people call it the 8th Street gate it's by the Ag Building, across the street from Franny's. I think you'll be able to park on the grounds or on the streets in the neighborhood. Linda will have water in her vehicle and well have water at the Abe's Amble stops. Remember to stay to the left when entering the Cemetery and leave the same way. We're avoiding going past the Tomb because of the Flag lowering ceremony. Remember rules of the road. Pedestrians stay to the LEFT at all times. However, during the race, when the roads are closed to vehicular traffic, we stay to the RIGHT. Please, no more than two abreast.

See everyone on Tuesday!!

DRINK!! DRINK!!! PLENTY OF FLUIDS

We may have a heat index up to 100 on Tuesday. Make sure to drink plenty of fluids all day. Would be a good idea to stay away from too much caffeine. We may slow our pace down if it does get that hot. Remember to dress cool as well.

See you all on Tuesday!

Tuesday July 29th - Practicing Abe's Course

Tuesday we are practicing the Abe's Course. Hard to believe it's only a couple of weeks away. For those of you who haven't ran the course before, there is only the part in the cemetary that you haven't ran. Now you get to put it all together! This will be a fun night, hopefully the rain will stay away.

Running the Course Saturday

Please feel free to join us this Saturday to run the Abe's Course. We will be meeting at the Fairgrounds at 7:30. Some of us are getting 10 miles in that morning, so we will be starting at 7:00 but will be back by 7:30 to lead the group. I will be setting out water/gatorade. Any questions, please feel free to post or email.

Good run tonight everyone! It was a hot one, but we are on the home stretch. It will be race day before you know it.

Women's Distance Festival Pictures

Congratulations to everyone who ran the Women's Distance Fesitval over the weekend at Washington Park. It was a very humid day, but we conquered it! Thanks to Susan Helm and her many volunteers for putting on a great event!

Premier Bank 5K - Jacksonville

The Hillions Group kicked booty today as all 4 Sargents received awards!! It was a perfect morning to run, nice and cool. This is very unusual as this race usually brings hot temps and humid conditions. Rick 1st, Madalyn 1st, Janet 2nd Female Master (and no this is not the old farts!)this is a very high honor, and I got 1st in our respective age groups.

This Tuesday is just 5 miles at the fairgrounds. This will be a piece a cake!!

Be safe!!

HALFWAY 5K

Tuesday was a very hot and humid night for racing, but everyone did a great job. This gives you an idea where you are with your training. Just remember, follow your training log, and come day to run Abe's Amble, you'll be ready.

Don't forget, there is a 5K in Jacksonville at 8:00 on the 4th if you are looking for racing experience.

Have a safe and fun 4th of July holiday. We'll see everyone on Tuesday at the fairgrounds.

HILLIONS ROCK!!!

Change in Mileage for Tuesday!

The 5K run has been changed for next Tuesday. We will 6 miles for our schedule on Tuesday. Don't forget, we are meeting at Washington Park by the playground equipment.

See you at 5:45!

Tuesday Run 6/24

Don't forget, we will be back at Washington Park to run 3.1 miles. Please remember, everyone should show up with the ID on your shoes.

Hope you have a great weekend. Run strong!!

Weekend Runs

I missed you all on Tuesday. I did get a 5 mile run in at a really neat park area, "Ty Warner Park", in Westmont, IL. The running/walking/biking trail had a small water park, soccer field, baseball diamonds, playground and picnic area built around it. The hotel had a workout room, so I got my weights and crosstraining in. It's not the same as running with the group though.

Don't forget there is a 5K on Saturday, Goldman's scholastic race. I'm not sure if I'll be running that yet. But if so, I will do that Saturday and do my long run on Sunday. The 5K would be great for those of you who have raced before or it's been awhile.

What's everyone planning on running this weekend?

Rick Takes Home More Hardware from Steamboat!

Rick got third place in his age group at Steamboat. Sorry I don't have his time, it's not posted and I don't remember it. Rick - please post it. This is his 3rd year for placing. This is a big honor as there is some very tough competition at this race. It was a great time, and perfect weather conditions.

Weekend Run Plans

Where and when is everyone planning on running this weekend?? I'm doing the 4 miles at Steamboat in Peoria. A well organize race with a great postrace party!!

Share your plans on where and when you're running if you would like to have people join you.

Everyone have a great run. Also, Happy Father's Day!

What a nice looking group! Congratulations everyone, you did a great job tonight.

Pictures!!

I plan on bringing the camera Tuesday night! We need a picture of group for our blog. We will take the picture before we run, good idea???


We are meeting at the Fairgrounds Tuesday evening. The Training Log is a little confusing as the pages are not in the right order and it states do not go to the fairgrounds. IGNORE!!

Tuesday, June 3rd

We have 4 miles for Tuesday. It's going to be hot and humid, so drink up!! Stay away from alot of caffeine drinks. There is rain in the forecast, but we will meet anyway and decide at that point whether to run or not. We will not run in lightening, at least I won't!!



I see you Tuesday!