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Tri at Eagle Creek
Submitted by Kenny on Tue, 07/13/2010 - 9:33pmHi Guys,
This Saturday, the 17th, there is a tri at the park so we will be meeting at the playground parking lot.
Also, Liz and Dick plus others are doing the RAIN ride across Indiana Saturday morning. Good luck to all as they are doing around 160 miles on bikes.
Sorry about the confusion this past Saturday morning as we didn't know there was a 5K being held there.
Have a great week!
Sat. at Eagle Creek
Submitted by Kenny on Wed, 06/16/2010 - 9:22pm Just to remind you that we will be meeting at the playground as there is a Tri this weekend the 19th.
Also, cheer on your coach as he is making his debut in a sprint Tri!
Saturday AM at Eagle Creek
Submitted by Kenny on Wed, 06/02/2010 - 9:02pmJust to remind you all that were not there Tuesday nite that we will start at 7:30 AM this Saturday AM June 5th. See you then.
Mini Marathon
Submitted by Kenny on Tue, 05/11/2010 - 9:36pmAgain my congrats to all who did the Mini and Boston. Great job by all! Even with the cold temps and strong wind you all did VERY well.
Also, the Annex tent was very well received and Mary Sheilds is still a great hostess. As always it is a great pleasure to know and work with you all!
Kenny
Thanks Athletic Annex!
Submitted by royeft on Mon, 05/10/2010 - 2:48pmA huge thanks to the Annex for hosting the post-race tent at the Mini! As always, a great place to replenish and swap TALL TALES about our race experiences! Special thanks to Mary Shields for putting together all the refreshments!...and, Doug Ashton for running the gatorade stand while cheering at mile 11!
Tonight's Workout
Submitted by Matt Ebersole on Tue, 03/30/2010 - 3:48pmWe will have great running weather for the workout tonight. The plan is 2 x 800, 1 x 1600, 2 x 800. This may sound intimidating, but it is all about effort. This is not a race and you will not be competing against anyone but you. However, having others around does make it easier to do the work. I will give the specifics of effort and recovery and an alternate workout tonight at the Indianapolis Art Center lower parking lot at 5:45. I hope you will join in the fun!
Chicago Marathon
Submitted by Matt Ebersole on Tue, 03/23/2010 - 3:41pm
Registration Approaching Capacity for the 2010 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Tuesday, January 26 Workout
Submitted by Matt Ebersole on Fri, 01/22/2010 - 5:35pm![[ADD TAGS HERE - THIS IS OPTIONAL]](http://personalbesttraining.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/thumb50w/images/AWFPH_Big_Pine_in_Winter.jpg "[ADD TITLE HERE - THIS IS OPTIONAL]")
We will meet at Eagle Creek Park (Reed Road parking lot) this Tuesday at 5:30. See you there for the fun!
Jesse Davis PRs on way to 21st in US Half Marathon Champs
Submitted by Matt Ebersole on Sun, 01/17/2010 - 12:42pmJesse said he was with a group of 4 men most of the way and felt comfortable until the last mile. This is his second half marathon PR in a few months. He ran 1:06:44 in the fall on a course that had a great deal of downhill, so to come back with a big PR at the National Championships is very impressive. Going into the race it was hard to tell Jesse's fitness level because of the weather and it is hard to duplicate standard workouts from his Chicago buildup. Most impressive
Merry Christmas
Submitted by Kenny on Sun, 12/20/2009 - 2:01pmWanted to wish all of you a Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I hope that 2009 went as you wanted and your dreams come true in 2010! It has been my great pleasure to see and here of your sucesses.
Kenny
The Tuesday Workout is on the Move!
Submitted by Matt Ebersole on Mon, 12/14/2009 - 4:39pmDue to popular demand the Tuesday workout is on the move. This week (December 15) we will meet at Eagle Creek at 5:30. Please park outside the park at 56th Street and Reed Road. The park may close before the run is done and I do not want you to have to drive through the woods to get out. We will be back at the Annex on December 22. Stay tuned for new locations throughout the winter. Please call me at 317.872.0000 with any questions.
Running Club Dinner
Submitted by Matt Ebersole on Fri, 11/20/2009 - 3:13pm![[ADD TAGS HERE - THIS IS OPTIONAL]](http://personalbesttraining.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/thumb50w/images/Pizza.jpg "Nothing bonds people better than running and food!")
The Annual Fall/Winter Running Club Dinner will be held at Tomato Pie on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 6 pm. Some details are still being finalized so please check back for any updates. Tomato Pie will be closed except for our club that evening. Please RSVP so I have a solid number for their planning. All members will receive a running jacket from our generous sponsor Brooks. There may be a small
Time & Location Change for Tuesdays
Submitted by Matt Ebersole on Fri, 10/30/2009 - 12:49pmStarting this Tuesday (November 3, 2009) we will move from the Art Center to the Athletic Annex. The start time will be 15 minutes earlier at 5:30 pm. The loss of more daylight and the coming colder weather make this necessary. Stay tuned as we might rotate the location a few times this winter. Saturday runs continue to be at Eagle Creek at 8:00 am. See you soon.
Chicago 2009 Results
Submitted by Matt Ebersole on Wed, 10/14/2009 - 3:40pmHere are the results from Chicago
Jesse Davis 2:21 PR, Jon Little 2:25, John Poray, 2:25 Debut, Scott Sptiz 2:25 Debut, Art Letzler 2:59 PR, Paul Hankins 3:58 Debut. Way to go guys!
Chicago marathon
Submitted by Kenny on Mon, 10/12/2009 - 9:18pmGood job in Chicago and Evansville to all who ran them. I'm looking forward to Tuesday at the Monon to hear your stories.
Patty Villars 3:54:55!
Submitted by Matt Ebersole on Sun, 10/04/2009 - 2:35pmPatty Villars joined the sub 4 club with her new marathon personal best of 3:54:55. She placed 4th in her age group (55-59) at the Lakefront Marathon in Milwaukee. Great job!!!
No Group Run on Saturday, Sept. 19 due to Monon Madness on Sunday, Sept. 20
Submitted by Matt Ebersole on Fri, 09/18/2009 - 5:36pmMonon Madness VII
Submitted by Matt Ebersole on Fri, 09/18/2009 - 5:35pmYou are cordially invited to…
“Monon Madness VII”
Good luck marathoners
Submitted by paul on Tue, 09/15/2009 - 9:07pmGood luck in your races this weekend, Kenny, Nate and Roy. Looking forward to seeing some good race times.
Saturday, August 29
Submitted by Matt Ebersole on Thu, 08/27/2009 - 1:41pmThe last triathlon of the tuxbro schedule is this Saturday at Eagle Creek Park. Please meet at the playground parking lot midpoint between the 56th and 71st Street Entrances.
My 1st Tri
Submitted by Matt Ebersole on Mon, 08/17/2009 - 4:45pmThis is the race report I sent to Phil Carr after my first triathlon on Sunday at Tri Indy.
Tri on 22nd instead of 15th
Submitted by Kenny on Mon, 08/10/2009 - 1:07pmHi Gang,
I was wrong on the dates, this Sat. we will meet as usual in the parking lot at the start line. The sprint Tri is on the 22nd and we will meet at the playground.
Matt will make his Tri debut downtown on the 16th.
Sorry for the misinformation.
Kenny
Sat. Aug 15th at Eagle Creek
Submitted by Kenny on Sun, 08/09/2009 - 10:12pmHi Gang,
Just to remind you that this coming Sat. is another Tri at the park so we will be meeting at the playground. Also the 71st gate may be easier to enter.
Your Coach is planning on making his Tri debute there so be sure to cheer him on!
To all of you who ran the Personal Best 5 mile this past Sat., great job! We were represented very well in our presence and results!
Saturday, July 18
Submitted by Matt Ebersole on Thu, 07/16/2009 - 5:59pmThis Saturday there will be a triathlon at Eagle Creek Park so we will meet at our alternate location. I will look forward to seeing you at the playground that is midpoint on the main road between 56th and 71st Street entrances. I recomment using the 71st St entrance to avoid the bulk of the tri traffic. See you then!
5K Sat. at Eagle Creek
Submitted by Kenny on Sat, 07/11/2009 - 10:52amHi Gang,
As I didn't check my e-mail till late Sat AM I was unaware of a 5K Sat. AM at the park, thanks Patty.
Sorry for the inconvenieance and for my lack of forwarning. Hope that you all still had a good run and have a great rest of the weekend. See you all Tuesday at the Monon.
3rd Annual Personal Best 5 Coming August 8
Submitted by Matt Ebersole on Tue, 07/07/2009 - 11:08am![[ADD TAGS HERE - THIS IS OPTIONAL]](http://personalbesttraining.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/thumb50w/images/PB5 3 08_0.jpg "[ADD TITLE HERE - THIS IS OPTIONAL]"){kind=small}
The Personal Best 5 will be run on August 8, 2009 at Broad Ripple Park. Please visit www.personalbest5.com for details. Join us for a competitive race, fun run or walk or to help fund Anna's Celebration to help others in our community. Last year we netted over $20,000 for Anna's Celebration of Life.
Steve Atkins
Submitted by paul on Wed, 07/01/2009 - 1:32pmFor those of you who remember Steve Atkins ... I saw him in the exercise room of our office building today. He was on the treadmill and said that he's been cleared by his doctors to begin running again. Starting off slow, as you might expect, but he was obviously eager to get going again. He said to tell everyone hello.
Nice Work Greg
Submitted by Art L. on Sun, 06/21/2009 - 1:07pmGreg M. ran an 18:51 5k (6:05/mile) at the Run for Ronald on Saturday. Nice Work!
Saturdays meeting place
Submitted by Kenny on Thu, 06/18/2009 - 7:17amHi Guys,
Just a reminder that this Sat. we will be meeting at the playground at 7:30am do to a tri going on. It is located by the 2 mile mark of the 5K. Also, you might enter the park by the 71st gate to avoid traffic backup.
Saturdays meeting site
Submitted by Kenny on Wed, 06/17/2009 - 9:46pmHi Guys,
To remind you all that we will be meeting at 7:30am the Sat. at the playground as there is a tri going on. Close to the 2 mile mark of the 5K. Also enter at the 71st St. gate has traffic should be better.
Good luck in Traverse City Liz!
Submitted by royeft on Thu, 05/21/2009 - 1:39pmHere's to a successful Boston qualifying attempt!
I hope you're feeling better by Saturday!
Mini finishers
Submitted by Kenny on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 4:45pmCongratulations to all who finished this years mini.
I hope that your times were as good or better than you expected. We were blesssed with perfect wheather, much better than predicted. Also, Mary from the Annex, did a great job as hostess at the tent again this year.
Thanks to all of you who were able to find it and stopped by. And how about those metals! They were designed by Becky's son. She works at the Annex also.
Hope to see you Tuesday at the Monon, Kenny
Mini Marathon
Submitted by Kenny on Thu, 04/30/2009 - 9:59amGood luck too all of you doing the Mini this year. And don't forget to stop by the Athletic Annex tent in the recovery area after for refreshments and to let us know how things went for you. See you Saturday!
In Through the Outdoor
Submitted by Greg Albright on Fri, 04/17/2009 - 8:35amOk, so it's an old Led Zepplin reference. It was just to get your attention. This post is a quick personal reflection on this past 5-1/2 months of training for my upcoming Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon.
This will be my sixth marathon, but the first time I have completed every single day of training, except one, 2-mile training run. And, it's because I decided this year that I wasn't going to let the Indiana snow, ice or drifts on the sidewalks keep me from training - even one day less! Yes, I joined a health club and married a treadmill!
Boston runners
Submitted by Kenny on Thu, 04/16/2009 - 8:02amGood luck in Boston, enjoy the city and the marathon! Looking forward to hearing your tails when you get back. Kenny
new site
Submitted by royeft on Wed, 04/08/2009 - 3:45pmThe new blog site looks good! I'm just kicking the tires.
Polar Intros RS300XG1
Submitted by Matt Ebersole on Thu, 03/26/2009 - 12:25pm
Polar, the recognized leader in Heart Rate monitors has launched its' long awaited HR monitor with speed and distance that utilizes GPS, the RS300XG1. Until now Polar only offered GPS on their higher end monitors and foot pods on the more basic models. The RS300X offers a choice of GPS or Footpod technology. You can learn more about the RS300X at Polar's website.
PBT places 3 men and 1 woman in the Polar Bear Run top 10
Submitted by Matt Ebersole on Sat, 02/21/2009 - 4:15pmPersonal Best Training had a solid group of runners competing at the Polar Bear 5 Mile Run today. Traditionally the Polar Bear is a very competitive race and it is a good chance to check racing fitness early in the year. We placed 3 men and 1 woman in the top 10.
Armstrong's Drug-Testing Program Scrapped
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Lance Armstrong scrapped his much-publicized plan to set up an independent drug-testing program on Wednesday because of high costs and nearly impossible logistics.
When Armstrong announced his comeback last year, the seven-time Tour de France winner said he wanted to prove he was clean, and was teaming with anti-doping expert Don Catlin, who would test him and post the results online.
But Catlin told The Associated Press that after months of negotiations, both sides realized the program wasn't workable this year.
Liz May Runs Performance of the Week
Submitted by Matt Ebersole on Sun, 02/15/2009 - 5:32pmLiz May ran 24:14 for 5K on Saturday and won her age group! No word on the drug test as of posting time. Way to go Liz!
Spring/Mini Organizational Meeting 1/25/09
Submitted by Matt Ebersole on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 8:17amOur spring organizational meeting will be Sunday, January 25 at 5:00pm at the Athletic Annex Running Centre located at 1411 W. 86thStreet in Indianapolis. Those interested in training for a distance event this spring or simply looking for a group with which to run should join us to meet the group and learn more about what Personal Best Training has to offer.