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Weak and Strong Runs---Hawking Ed.
4 - MARCH 2010
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.
 
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