Maybe, our spring
weather has arrived---maybe. For those of us who have lived in Kansas most of
our life know that there will be at least one more blast of winter before the
true arrival of spring.
One race in the area this weekend, the Shamrock Shuffle
5k in Haysville on Saturday (March 6). Check details at www.runwichita.org. Note: I haven't been
able to access the website today (no problems with other sites) so I'm not sure
if its down or not.
A trio of St. Pat's Events next week on Saturday, March 13.
Several have asked which was the best race. The answer is the one that you like
the best. If you want a well organized race with competitive runners with good
food and drink afterwards, you should go Hammer down with Dave at Rock Road
& Central. If you love hitting the stairs and raising money for charity, you
should head for the Intrust Bank Arena. If you want a low key event to have fun
and not worry about being competitive, head to Delano. It is nice to have a
choice, right? Of course, there are others outside the Wichita Area. The most
notable one is in Manhattan which is a very good race with a long tradition. The
fur should be settled by race day.
A danger with this sudden advent of great
weather is that the temptation is to run more miles with greater intensity to
try to make up the miles lost due to cold weather and snowy paths. Just remember
that your body needs some time to adjust, you won't want to be laid up with a
strained muscle.
Like last week, I would expect a large group at Health
Strategies at 7:00 am on Saturday Morning. Some are preparing for a spring
marathon with long runs, others are trying to get in shape for the shorter
spring races. You're welcome to join the group in the parking lot at 551 N.
Hillside.
The Sunday Derby Group meets at 7:30 am at the corner of Madison &
Woodlawn in downtown Derby for a 10 miler. All are welcome to join Ken and his
group, he always has an interesting course and water at the 5 mile mark.
The Wed
Nite Group meets at First Gear at 6:00 pm for a run through the downtown area
and the river paths. You are welcome to join the group.
The Thu Nite Group meets
at 5:45 pm at the North Chisholm Creek Park for a 5 miler on the K-96 path. You
are welcome to join the group, the park is north of K-96 & Woodlawn on the
west side of Woodlawn.
For those who have forgotten, Daylight Savings Time
arrives again on Sunday, March 14. Have some good runs.
