July 1 Run

Eyes on Colorado Springs

The attention of three of our group has been focused on the Waldo Canyon Colorado wildfire over the past week.  Jack Ramsey, our newest member, returned home a few weeks back to Manitou Springs, a near-in suburb of Colorado Springs.  He and his wife were soon evacuated when the wildfire began to threaten their neighborhood.  Meanwhile, Leslie and her family bought a home in Monument near Colorado Springs and will shortly be relocating.  Finally, I have been following the news very closely because Mary and I plan to vacation in CS at the end of the month.

 

The good news is that Jack sent me an e-mail yesterday indicating that he is now back in his home and has had no fire or smoke damage.  Amen!  Firefighters have gotten the blaze 30% contained as of Saturday and have beefed up resources to continue that trend.  The bad news is that about 350 homes have burned and several people have lost their lives.

 

So it looks like Leslie has no need for worry and that the Gallaghers will execute their vacation plans!  Hopefully the three of us will be able to orchestrate a run together.  I am at a total disadvantage because I am by far the slowest of the group and don't know any shortcuts out there.

 

Pictures from Jack.  I believe the picture on the right is Jack's house, which sustained no damage.  Amen!

 

 

Today's Turnout

We had a baker's dozen show up today, with the ladies in the majority. We welcomed Ed back after a long absence.  The temp was in the mid 70's at the start and it did feel like the start of summer.

 

Long run training plans

Known Half & Full Marathon Plans for the group.  Let me know if you wish to be on the schedule.  It may help in finding company for the long runs:

					Space
			Disney		Coast	Chicago
		Marathon	1/2 Mar.	Goofy	Marathon	Marathon	OUC Half
Helene		x
Debbie		x
Kristi		x
Christine		x
Liz V.			x
Wendy		x
Jeff					x
Dylan					x
Leslie				x
Jack							x
Danny						x

 

My apologies to Christine for missing her name last week!

 

Fourth of July Fun Run

Hope to see some of you at the Watermelon race Wednesday morning!

 

Have a great week!

 

Jack