Upcoming Races

"Perseverance is not a long race: it is many short races, one after another." -- Walter Elliot
Oh how true that is. If you have not ever signed up and participated in an organized race, please seriously consider it. For me races are about having something to work toward not winning, I am not and have never been fast, but I can finish and that is all I expect of myself. I have improved my time in almost every race I have participated in -- that is my goal and it keeps me running! Set your own goal and join us for one or all of the following races. And for the newbies a 5K is about 3.1 mi.

January 24, 2009 at 9 am
Polar Bear Run 5K put on by our own Warrensburg Park and Rec
for more information and to sign up visit the Warrensburg Community Center or go to the website http://www.warrensburg-mo.com
This race is low pressure, and you get to run close to home. The cost is $10 and will include a t-shirt. WPR provides water for the event.

January 25, 2009 at 9 am (5K) and 10 am (10K)
Children's TLC Groundhog Run 5K/10K
Hunt Midwest Subtropolis, Kansas City, MO
Believed to be the only 5k/10k race in the nation that is totally underground this venue provides a consistent temperature of 65 to 68 degrees year-round. Runner’s World has ranked the Groundhog Run as one of the top 65 races in America. All proceeds raised by the Groundhog Run support Children’s TLC programs and services, directly benefiting more than 500 students throughout Kansas City. Runners are also eligible for a prize drawing for raising sponsor funds. One entry for every $25 raised. All funds raised are tax deductible.
Learn more and enter the race at http://www.active.com (and check this site out for more races)


February 14, 2009 at 8 am
Love to Run 4 mile couples run
KC Downtown Airport
more information and register at http://www.sportkc.org


March 15, 2009 at 10 am
St. Patrick’s Day Run - 4 miles
KC Westport
More information at http://www.kctrack.org

April 5, 2009 at 8 am
Panther Prowl 5K
Cross Country Raymore Peculiar HS
more information at PeculPetes@aol.com

April 19, 2009 at 8 am
Tortoise and the Hare 5K
Excelsior Springs
more information at http://www.goodsamaritancenter.com

April 20, 2009 at 8 am
Broadway Bridge Run for Special Olympics 5K/10K
City Market
more information at http://www.bridgerun@kcpd.org

April 27, 2009 at 7:45 am
Trolley Run 4 miles
KC Wornall
I hear this run is a must do! Yes it is a little longer than a 5K, but I have heard it is all downhill!!!! What can beat that? Not the hills in Cave Hollow!!!
more information at http://www.trolleyrun.org

I will post more races in the future, this just covers the ones Teri and I were looking at up until April. Please mark your calendars for the St. Louis and KC Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure events June 13th and August 10th respectively. It is a site to see so much pink and so many remarkably strong women who are not just survivors, but fighters!!! We know that many of you have been touched by breast cancer and if you have not experienced this event you need to -- you will not forget it! There is nothing like running along up Hospital Hill (look it up, it's a doosie) and thinking you'll never make it until a woman with no hair and a pink shirt runs past and you realize that the little hill that you are facing is really nothing. It is inspiring!

When you are looking at these races you will notice that many are benefits for charities. You can't lose, except for maybe pounds (if that's your aim) -- you get fit and you get to contribute to a charity at the same time!!! What a great thing to do for you and others!!!

I hope to see you at a few races!!!
Macae