July 20th Run

Today's Run

In a word: HOT & HUMID.  We started out with an 80 degree temperature.  A good run to have behind us.  Turnout was a bit light—a dozen or so hearty souls.

 

Today we officially welcome Edna to the group.  She has run with us the last several weeks and is now on our distribution list.  Welcome Edna!

 

Turnout was a bit sparse at about thirteen runners.  Dylan was back after a business trip to Baltimore (my old stomping grounds) Not only did he get to do some Inner Harbor runs out to Fort McHenry—he even assisted in taking down the flag one evening (a huge one).  Inspired by this he showed up for breakfast sporting a great remembrance shirt for the 200^th Anniversary of the writing of the Star Spangled Banner.  I believe he is planning to return for the celebration on September 14.

 

Got to see Danny and ran a bit with him near mile two.  He was finishing up a 16 miler and told me he is training for the Chicago Marathon.  That one comes a bit early so he dealing with some tough hot weather training.  Good luck, Danny!!

 

Mike is back from Jackson Hole where he arrived right after I left there a week or so ago.  Here's his summation of the experience:  "I arrived Friday and ran an 18k Saturday morning - the Cache Creek 18k.  Gorgeous running with 1550 elevation change (up) the first 9k and 1600 downward the last 9k.   My lungs were pounding the first half and my quads were pounding the second half.  (Mike didn't mention that the starting altitude was about 7000 feet!!)

 

Cheryl and Brita are scheduled for a Fall race in Austin.  Cheryl, would you let me know the details.  My feeble brain did not retain the info!

 

I've attached an updated long race schedule for the fall.  Please check it for completeness and accuracy.  It has been difficult to maintain!!

 

ORC Awards Banquet

Takes place next Saturday evening at Azalea Park.  Hope to see some of you there!

 

Have a great week!

 

Jack