February

Congratulations to all participants at the Try Melon Indoor Triathlon at the Muscatine YMCA on January 31 (Sunday). Thanks to all the volunteers. Brett Olson said there may be 2 added heats next year (starting an hour earlier) if they can get enough volunteers. I told him I would ask the Running Friends to help out if necessary. Well, what do you think? Are you willing to time a heat or two?

I hope to have a large group of Running Friends go with me to Des Moines on June 5th (Saturday) for Dam to Dam (Iowa's Distance Classic). They offer a 5k and 20k. We will get together sometime in May to discuss carpooling and hotel reservations. (Teri).

I am also hoping to get a large group of Running Friends to go back to Danville, IL. in August for the Howl at the Moon (8 hour run). A message from Joe Timmsen:
hola,
fyi : I emailed Kennekuk.com the other day in regards to Howl at the Moon registration. It opens on April 24th.
have fun,
joe

Anyone wishing to carpool to the Chili Chase, meet at Farm and Fleet @ 11:45 a.m.
Anyone wishing to carpool to the St. Patrick's Day Run, meet at Farm and Fleet @ 8:45 a.m.

Running Friends that have already registered for the Green Bay Marathon : (Sunday, May 16)
FULL                                                     HALF
Nancy Shell                                            Vikki Curry
Chuck Prill w/ wife Diane                        Paula Gillespie
Daphne Donald                                      Lisa Hughes
Mike Donald                                          Dave Hughes
Terry Curry                                            Lavene Payne
Charles Potter                                        Carlos Rondon
Ernesto Venzor w/ wife Cheryl               Beth Thomas
Bill Ryan
Noel Spencer
Mike Thomas
Teri Lyon
* Remember to let me know once you are registered so I can add your name to the list. We will have a
meeting sometime in late March to discuss hotel reservations and carpooling. Thank you !

A message from Connie Mann : (Thanks, Connie !)
In case you are wondering, there will not be a “Swing into Spring” Duathlon this year. (See email below.)
FYI - There are two races that have increased registration cost as of March 1st – Pigman Sprint Triathlon and Bluff Creek Triathlon. Pigman Long Course Triathlon registration cost increases on March 6th. Hope that helps. Here are the web sites.
http://www.pigmantri.com/
http://bluffcreektri.com/ (sprint triathlon and olympic distance triathlon)
- Connie

"Sorry to say we will not be putting it on as Jeff's timing business is really busy during that month. Our numbers were not enough to really support that race and my pool of volunteers has been maxed out with do putting on 4 races for the past 2 years."
Amy Castro

A message from Laurel Darren :
Hey Teri,
You guys got a mention in my column today in the Rock Island Argus/Dispatch. You can also view at www.qconline.com then type in Laurel Darren and click GO.
It is under RAGBRAI and TOMRV routes announced. I do a weekely column on the TRI, RUN, bike communities.
Check it out!!

Sincerely,
Laurel :)

Here is what Laurel wrote in her column about us : (Thanks, Laurel !)
—Muscatine group: As we continue through the winter weather, many runners are still outside pounding the pavement or snow. Among them is a very loyal group in Muscatine called the Running Friends. Their runs start at the Muscatine YMCA on Wednesdays at 5 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays at 8 a.m. The latter is their long run day.
If you live closer to Muscatine and want to get involved with them, make an effort just to show up. Trust me, the group is filled with amazing, super sweet people who enjoy running.

                                              Lots of winter running going on!!

The FAB FIVE!!

Carlos Rondon

Wednesday Winter Running

BRRRY SCURRY