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South Milwaukee Middle School Native Plant Sale May 9th

By Greg Janisch
Friday, Apr 24 2009, 07:47 PM

Here comes the sun ---- it's been a long, cold, lonely winter ! ("Here Comes the Sun" from Abby Road by the Beatles). Are you sick and tired of winter? Are your thoughts turning to summer and gardening? If yes, then you are in luck because the South Milwaukee Middle School will be holding a Native Plant Sale on Saturday, May 9th. The sale will start at 9 am and end around noon. The location is  Door 49 at South Milwaukee Middle School.

Mother's Day is just around the corner and plants make great Mother's Day gifts! The cost starts at only $1.00 per plant so even if you are on a limited budget there is something here for you. Many of the plants actually cost less than if you purchased them at a Garden Store so make sure to mark this date on your calendar.

Many native plants will be available for purchase. These plants are attractive, hardy, low-maintenance and thrive in our Wisconsin weather extremes. Further, many are perennials which means they come up every year. This is a great opportunity to get some quality plants at great prices.

Some of the plants include Nodding Onion, Wild Columbine, Smooth Blue Astor, Shooting Star, Purple Coneflower ( I believe this is the "echinacea" plant) and many others. Tomatoes, peppers and herbs will also be available. If you would like more info on this awesome plant sale, contact Chris Bosetti at (414) 766-5890. Pre-order sales are recommended.

I know I will definitely be there to check it out.


 

Patrick Cudahy Park Friends to Host Events in Parks

By Greg Janisch
Friday, Apr 17 2009, 08:49 PM

The Patrick Cudahy Park Friends is busy at work and involved in several events for this spring. First, the Friends Group will be having a clean-up of Cudahy Park on Saturday, April 18th from 9 am to noon. (Ok, I know I'm a little late with this news, but it has been a super-busy week and I was late checking my mail). This clean-up will be held in conjunction with the Great American Clean-up.

Secondly, on Sunday, May 17th, The Park People will be hosting a Sunday Fun-day Membership Recruitment Event from 1-5 pm. Admission is $10. The admission price includes four beers, a Collectors Glass and a tour of the brewery. Musical entertainment will be provided by our home-town favorite Celtic band The Garlic Mustard Pickers. Raffle tickets will be sold to help raise money for this worthy cause. Sounds like a fun time!

Third, on Thursday, June 18th, the Patrick Cudahy Park Friends, in cooperation with the Parks Dept., will be hosting the Bluegrass Allstars as part of the "Jazz in the Parks" series. For the first time, the concert will be held in Sheridan Park. The concert will be held from 6-8 pm. This sounds like a great time! I love bluegrass music and the influence it has had on so many artists. I am definitely looking forward to this!

 If you would like more info about any or all of these events contact Tina Dondajeski at (414) 881-8494. And thank you, Tina, for stepping up to the plate and going to bat for our priceless County Parks.


 

Runners Complete Half-Marathon in County Parks

By Greg Janisch
Saturday, Apr 11 2009, 11:42 AM

No fewer than 638 local runners completed the Badgerland Striders South Shore Half-Marathon on Saturday, April 11th. My son came home from college for the weekend and ran the race with me. I should say he ran the first half of the race with me. After the half-way point, youthful energy beat out middle-aged wisdom and I did not see him again until the finish line! My son finished in 2:01:30 (two hours, one minute and 30 seconds) and I finished in about 2:16. This was a great father-son activity and I really enjoyed the opportunity to spend some quality time running with my son.

The weather was perfect. I have done this race for the past four years and this year had the best weather by far. In every prior race it was cold, windy and wet. There was standing water and mud on the course which meant after a certain point you were running with wet feet. Not optimal conditions for a 13.1-mile run! This year, however, the course was dry with no standing water or mud. The temperature was in the 30's but it was sunny and the wind chill was not nearly as severe as prior years.

Unfortunately, I had a bad month in March. I developed a cold around the second week of March. It was just a common cold but it prevented me from working out. Around March 13th my cold evolved into the flu. I was very sick for several days and felt fatigued for a week. I started to recover from my cold and flu right around the time my sister and brother-in-law went to Tennessee for a week. I took care of their pets (dogs, cats and horses) for the week they were gone, which left virtually no time to work out. As a result, I did not work out for three weeks in March. This was, of course, not optimal preparation for a half-marathon in April. The three weeks without training set me back a little.

I did, however, thoroughly enjoy the race. At the half-way point my time was 1:03. The second half was a little more difficult. Runners had to run into the wind on the second half. Also, I felt fatigued toward the end of the race which was probably a result of my three weeks off in March. I did not meet my goal of 1:59:59 but tomorrow is a new day.

This race kicks off the 2009 running season and I am looking forward to running a few more races this spring and summer. I'm hoping we will get some warmer weather (maybe by June !!!). For more info on the Badgerland Striders running club go to www.badgerlandstriders.org .

This race was also a great use of our Milwaukee County Parks. The race ran through South Shore, Bay View, Sheridan, Warnimont and Grant Parks! I really appreciate the value of our beautiful, priceless County Parks. It would have been virtually impossible to run a race of this distance without our connected County Parks. The course is almost entirely on the Oak Leaf Trail.

Last but not least, thank you to all the volunteers who worked at this event. Without the volunteers this race would have been impossible and dangerous. In addition to organizing and planning the race, volunteers passed out water and gatorade on the course and stopped traffic so runners could cross the parkway safely. Thank you volunteers!


 

Madison Race to Benefit UW Athletics

By Greg Janisch
Thursday, Mar 12 2009, 08:48 PM

There is lots of news to report this month. Our economy is in crisis, banks are failing, the atmosphere is warming up and there is war and violence everywhere. What a crazy messed-up world we live in! At times like this there is an even greater need for a good run, walk or bike ride. Exercise may not cure the world's problems, but it will definately make you feel better.

 First and foremost, the Badgerland Striders will be hosting the South Shore Half-Marathon on Saturday, April 11th. (www.badgerlandstriders.org) This race kicks off the running season and is a great race. The 13.1-mile course starts at South Shore Park in Bay View and runs along the Oak Leaf Trail through Bay View, St. Francis, Cudahy and South Milwaukee. After reaching the half-way point in South Milwaukee the course reverses direction and runners follow the same course north back to the starting point in South Shore Park.

I have been running at the South Shore YMCA to get ready for this event. I have also been running at the Petit National Ice Center in West Allis and the Greenfield YMCA. The Petit National Ice Center is a wonderful place to run. (www.thepettit.com) The running track is a 450-meter track which surrounds the ice rink. It is cold, so bring a sweatshirt! There are both runners and walkers who use the track. This is a beautiful facility. It amazes me that there are so many people who have never been there or don't even know it exists. If you haven't seen it, it is worth the ride out to West Allis to see it and maybe even take your family ice skating during the "open skating" times.

Two weeks after the half-marathon I will be running in the CrazyLegs Classic 8k race in Madison. All proceeds from this race support UW Athletics. This is a really cool course which runs through the UW-Madison campus, through Madison and ends in Camp Randall Stadium. I ran in this race last year with my son and one of his roommates. It was an incredible experience. In terms of number of participants it was definately the largest race I have ever completed. It was also unseasonably cold with temperatures only in the 30's. I hope it is a little warmer this year. I don't run my best in cold weather. (www.crazylegsclassic.com)

Last but not least, I will once again be riding in the annual United Performing Arts Fund Miller Lite Ride for the Arts on June 7th. (www.millerliteride.com) I have rode in this event for the past five years and it is always a good time. The weather always seems to be sunny and warm for this event. I guess we have to wait until June to have really nice weather!


 

March Schedule for Garlic Mustard Pickers

By Greg Janisch
Wednesday, Feb 25 2009, 08:39 PM

 The Garlic Mustard Pickers have announced their performance schedule for March 2009. All of these are smoke-free: 

Saturday, March 14th
Sheridan's Cafe
5133 S. Lake Drive, Cudahy
www.sheridanhouseandcafe.com/TheCafe.htm
Reservations are recommended:  414-747-9800
Band performs from 6:30 to 9:30 pm

Sunday, March 15th
The 5th annual "Pullin' O' the Green" Party
Grant Park Golf Course Clubhouse
100 Hawthorne Ave, South Milwaukee
Band plays from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
This event is the primary fundraiser for Friends of Grant Park.  Admission is $10 for adults, $3 for kids.
The party features a new menu.

Tuesday, March 17th (St. Pat's Day)
Carlton Grange Pub
3807 S. Packard Avenue, St. Francis (just north of Howard Ave)
www.carletongrange.com

The band plays from 6 to 8 pm

The band also has a new CD out featuring live music recorded at the Jan. 31st gig in Minocqua.

I can't wait to see this band perform live again and to hear the new CD !


 

Wheel & Sprocket Bike Expo to be held April 2-5

By Greg Janisch
Thursday, Feb 19 2009, 11:17 PM

Wheel and Sprocket will be holding their annual bike expo April 2nd through April 5th. This is a great opportunity to get a great deal on some awesome bikes. I bought my Giant there a few years ago and have had nothing but good luck with it. Additionally, you can receive a $5 discount if you sign up for the 2009 Miller Lite Ride for the Arts at the Bike Expo. You can also get the discount by registering online before March 1st.

 For info on the Bike Expo go to www.wheelandsprocket.com . For more details on the 2009 UPAF Miller Lite Ride for the Arts go to www.MillerLiteRide.com or call (414) 276-RIDE (7433).

 I have done this ride for the past four years and definately plan on doing it again this year. Riders have their choice of a 15, 25, 50 or 75 mile ride. I have done the 25, 50 and 75 mile rides in the past.

 I can't wait for the weather to warm up so I can start riding my bike again!


 

Economic Turmoil may lead to Better Buses

By Greg Janisch
Saturday, Feb 7 2009, 12:52 PM

According to an article in the Saturday, Feb. 7th, Business section of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Transit Television Network LLC has filed for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and plans to liquidate its assets. (The article also references an article in the Wall Street Journal).

If you use the Milwaukee County Transit System you are familiar with this company. For those who do not use the bus, this company operates the TV's that are installed on almost every County bus.

I worked downtown Milwaukee for eleven years and I rode the bus to and from work every day. (I used either the route 15 or the route 48 freeway flyer). I always enjoyed riding the bus --- until the TV's were installed. Prior to the installation of these loud, obnoxious and unbelievably annoying TV's I would use my time on the bus to read. I would read a good sci-fi novel, a political commentary or the newspaper. Riding the bus was relaxing, allowed me to avoid the hassle of rush-hour traffic and I saved a considerable amount of money. Parking was $100 per month or more. I was able to avoid that cost by taking the bus to work.

Then the TV's were installed. I hated them! The content was completely obnoxious and absurd. Moreover, the volume was set so loud that it was impossible for me to concentrate on what I was reading. In response, I purchased a portable CD player. If I can't read, I thought, I'll listen to music. Anything to drown out the annoying, offensive prattle I was being subjected to. Unfortunately, the Transit TV's were so loud I could hear the TV over my headphones, even with my CD player on maximum volume!

I complained about this several times to both the drivers and to the management at the Milwaukee County Transit System. I was told there was nothing they could do. The installation and operation of the TV's was approved by the County Supervisors and was a source of revenue to the County. Like it or not, they were here to stay.

I asked if the volume could at least be turned down. I explained that the TV's were so loud I could hear them over my headphones, even when I had my headphones on the highest volume setting. The drivers told me they could not adjust the volume. Some of the drivers told me they also hated the TV's and wished they had never been installed. When I made my request to the Transit System management, I was told they had received numerous complaints about the volume, and about the TV's in general, and they would look into it.

I ultimately decided to give up riding the bus. The Transit TV's were a major reason why I decided to stop taking the bus and drive to work. Did anyone ever stop to consider that the TV's might drive people away from riding the bus? I now drive to work every day, although I did take the bus recently when I could not remove my car from the garage due to the amount of snow in the alley.

As far as I'm concerned, if the company that operates these TV's is going out of business, that is GOOD NEWS! A bus with no TV is a better bus. Maybe some good has come from our economic turmoil. I hope our County Supervisors and the Transit System management will consider permanently removing these TV's from all buses.

Here is the article from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: http://www.jsonline.com/business/39197862.html


 

How Has Running Changed Your Life?

By Greg Janisch
Tuesday, Feb 3 2009, 08:50 PM

How has running changed your life?

I have decided to introduce a new feature to my blog. I am going to write a series of stories about local Cudahy runners and how running has changed their life. If you would like to participate in this series, e-mail me with your story of how running had changed or improved your life.

What led you to run? Did you run in high school? What was your motivation to start? Who was your greatest running mentor? What has been your most memorable running experience? These are some of the questions that can be explored.

I have been running off and on for 30 years and I have found that, in general, runners are extremely positive people. Runners seem to have an inner fire that keeps them motivated and keeps them running even under the most difficult circumstances. I don't know how to explain it scientifically, but runners seem to be a positive, fun group of people. The runners I know struggle with the same problems and difficulties that we all face in life, yet seem to somehow retain a positive attitude and an almost childlike enthusiasm for life and its many challenges. How does one explain this? Is there a relationship between running and attitude? The simple habit of running seems to improve a person's mental outlook on life. It's hard to feel negative when you are constantly feeling the positive effects of running.

I have been truly inspired by the bio's of famous athletes on the www.usatf.org site. For just one example, read the following story at http://www.usatf.org/athletes/bios/MountainUltraTrail/Terjesen_Siri.asp

The runners I know have truly inspired me and are some of the most positive, motivated people I have met. What is your story?


 

Running Club to Host Half-Marathon April 11

By Greg Janisch
Sunday, Jan 18 2009, 09:12 AM

The Badgerland Striders will kick off the outdoor racing season with their annual South Shore Half-Marathon on Saturday, April 11th. The race starts at the South Shore Pavilion at 2900 S Shore Dr in South Shore Park. The race starts at 8:30 am with registration starting at 7 am. Runners can also register by mail or online at www.badgerlandstriders.org .

I have run this race for the past several years. It is always fun and almost always very wet and cold. There is often standing water and mud on the course. Everyone seems to enjoy this race; however, even with the water, mud, wind and cold. This race also gives people a motivation to run during the winter months so they are prepared for the half-marathon in April.

This race makes extensive use of our priceless Milwaukee County Parks. In fact, the 13.1-mile course runs through no less than five of our beautiful County Parks. Starting in South Shore Park in Bay View, the course runs south through Bay View Park, Sheridan Park, Warnimont Park and into Grant Park in South Milwaukee. The turning point is in Grant Park. Participants then turn around and head north back to the starting point in South Shore Park. The course takes runners through Bay View, St. Francis, Cudahy and South Milwaukee. It would be difficult or impossible to run an event like this without our Milwaukee County Parks.

It really makes me appreciate the priceless resource we have in our Parks. Every time I hear or read about someone who wants to reduce funding for our Parks I think about this race and how difficult it would be to run this course on crowded city streets.

Here are photos of last year's race from the club's website: http://www.kodakgallery.com/Slideshow.jsp?Uc=66ztegu.cpp43k02&Uy=-osrrs5&Upost_signin=Slideshow.jsp%3Fmode%3Dfromshare&Ux=0&mode=fromshare&conn_speed=1


 

Avoiding Injury While Training

By Greg Janisch
Friday, Dec 5 2008, 07:08 PM

A reader wrote to me and asked about the relationship between athletic training and injury. The question was, "I tried running and my knees and ankles hurt every day. How can I run without suffering some type of injury?"

 This is an excellent question. Thousands of scientists, doctors, coaches and athletic trainers all over the world have done extensive research on how to avoid injury. I am not an expert; however, I can speak from personal experience: I have never had a joint-related injury during my entire lifetime. I have never injured my knees, hips or ankles and I have never had back pain. I did suffer from pain after running my first marathon; however, the pain subsided after 48 hours and I had no permanent injury and no joint problems.

Recently, researchers have done extensive research on the benefits of stretching. This research has shown that stretching before running is not as necessary or as beneficial as was commonly believed. In fact, the research has shown that stretching can actually contribute to injury. The likelihood of injury is actually increased with vigorous stretching prior to running.

Research has shown that it is more important to warm up prior to running. An adequate "warm-up" is more beneficial than pre-run stretching. On the other hand, moderate stretching has been found to be helpful after the day's run is completed. 

I have greatly reduced my pre-run stretching, and I have not noticed any difference. I made the decision to reduce pre-run stretching after speaking to Olympian Jeff Galloway ( www.runinjuryfree.com ). I explained some of the stretches that I was doing, and Jeff stated that while they were not harmful, they were probably doing little or nothing to prepare my body for running. I tried stretching less, on a trial basis, and it honestly did not have any impact one way or the other.

I still stretch, but not as vigorously as in the past, and I stretch primarily after the run.

I also believe that in order to avoid injury it is important to not run every day. It is very easy to become addicted to exercise and to run too much. Running every day, however, is simply too great a strain. Muscle tissue needs to recover and running every day prevents the tissue from having adequate time to recover. I get some type of exercise nearly every day, even if it is only walking, but I limit serious running to only three days per week. I only do one "long run" per week.

 By following these steps in moderation I have been able to run for 30 years without injury. I hope I can run for another 30 years -- or more!


 

Garlic Mustard Pickers to perform Nov. 23, 30

By Greg Janisch
Sunday, Nov 16 2008, 09:25 AM

The Garlic Mustard Pickers are performing Sunday, Nov. 23rd at the Folk Fair Int'l 2008 at State Fair Park in West Allis. The band will play at 2 pm at the Coffeehouse Stage at the Food Court.

If you're not able to attend that day you can see them on Sunday, Nov. 30th at South Milwaukee City Hall located at 2415 15th Avenue in South Milwaukee. The band will perform Renaissance and Celtic Christmas Music from 2:10 to 3 pm. Other bands will be performing as well.

The band has a website at www.thegarlicmustardpickers.org


 

I Support Obama for President

By Greg Janisch
Friday, Oct 31 2008, 08:39 PM

If you have been reading my blog for any length of time you know I write primarily about running, bicycling and issues affecting our beautiful County Parks. I feel compelled, however, to deviate from my primary focus at this historic time in our nation's history to state my support for Barack Obama.

 My reasons are personal and emotional. I do not follow politics closely ( I am more interested in local politics and news than in national or international affairs) but I do have strong feelings about the upcoming election. My reasons are as follows:

I strongly believe in the "Just War" doctrine. ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Just_War). I do not believe the war in Iraq satisfied the requirements of the "Just War" doctrine. I strongly believe that war is the most destructive and evil thing in human history and it is something that should be avoided if at all possible. In particular, I believe nations should only go to war as a last resort when no other viable option exists. On the other hand, I am not a pacifist and I believe that the war in Afghanistan was justified in light of the 9/11 attacks. The war in Iraq, however, was an enormous mistake. Ultimately, history will be the judge.

Secondly, I strongly believe that torture is morally unconscionable and cannot be accepted under any circumstances whatsoever. While McCain has spoken against torture, the Republican party has to a large extent supported it. (And yes, waterboarding is torture). I strongly believe that if our nation advocates torture of "political detainees" then we have seriously lost our way and have to question our most basic fundamental motives.

The 9/11 attacks were cowardly, evil acts by men who were completely corrupted by religious fanaticism and political extremism. These attacks brought our nation together as we all joined together to fight a common foe. From that point, however, we have become divided by the war in Iraq even while most Americans supported our nation's efforts in Afghanistan.

I have thought how our nation has changed since 9/11; for example, prior to 9/11 most US citizens would have been horrified to hear that our nation was using torture to interrogate political prisoners. After 9/11, a large percentage of US citizens support it.

We are supposed to be better than that. We have to be better than that. Moreover, torturing political prisoners tarnishes our image. People read of it and ask themselves if we are really the shining beacon of hope and freedom in the world.

Third, I believe Obama is better prepared to deal with our ongoing financial crisis. Neither candidate will be able to quickly solve our economic problems. I do believe, however, that Obama will carefully consider all options and make the most intelligent decisions that will help our economy recover and restore faith in the banking system.

Our nation needs a change and that change is Barack Obama. He is not the more experienced candidate, but I believe he is the most qualified and the most able to guide our nation in this terrible time. I hope you will consider voting for him and for the change he will bring at this critical juncture in our history.

And, if you disagree with me, I do respect your opinion and your convictions.


 

"Park Place" Offers Commentary on Parks

By Greg Janisch
Sunday, Oct 26 2008, 12:12 PM

I hope everyone has a chance to read the "Park Place" blog written by The Park People. There is lots of information and commentary on various issues affecting our Milwaukee County Parks. There is a link on this site or go to http://blogs.mycommunitynow.com/park%5Fplace/ .


 

Celtic Halloween Party on Oct. 25th

By Greg Janisch
Friday, Oct 17 2008, 06:53 PM

On Saturday, Oct. 25th, The Garlic Mustard Pickers will be helping Friends of Grant Park with a family event. The event is the "Celtic Halloween" party! There will be a costume parade for kids followed by a performance of Irish and Scottish music featuring songs about Halloween.

This fun-filled event will be held at the Grant Park Golf Course Clubhouse (at the east end of Hawthorne Ave. in South Milwaukee). Doors open at 6 pm. A kids' costume parade will be held at 6:30 pm and the music starts in earnest at 7 pm. Admission is $5 for adults or $2 for kids. The Invisible Man is free (only if completely invisible). Admission includes a dessert and a beverage (soda or hot cider, etc.). There will be lots of really cool music you'll never hear anywhere else.
 
This event is only held every other year, so if you miss it you will have to wait until 2010.

More info is available at www.garlicmustardpickers.org

 Mark your calendars NOW !


 

Supervisor Jursik to hold Town Hall Meetings

By Greg Janisch
Monday, Oct 13 2008, 06:53 PM

County supervisor Pat Jursik will be holding Town Hall Meetings every Tuesday in October. The meetings will offer citizens the opportunity to discuss the transit crisis, deterioration of our parks, cuts to paramedic funding and other relevant topics of interest to County residents.

I'm a little late on getting this info out; one of the meetings has already passed. There are, however, three more meetings scheduled for this month:

Tuesday, Oct. 14th  6:30-7:30 pm Oak Creek Public Library, 8620 S. Howell Ave.

Tuesday, Oct. 21st  6:30-7:30 pm Cudahy Family Library

Tuesday, Oct. 28th 6:30-7:30 pm St. Francis Public Library, 4230 S. Nicholson Ave.

These should be interesting and informative meetings. On Nov. 4th a non-binding referendum will ask voters if certain County services should be funded in a different way. This is bound to be a controversial issue with strong opinions on all sides.

In other news, mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 25th, for the Celtic Halloween. Celtic Halloween is being sponsored by Friends of Grant Park and by my favorite local Celtic band The Garlic Mustard Pickers. For more info go to www.garlicmustardpickers.org.


 

Friends of Grant Park to create Park Watch Group

By Greg Janisch
Wednesday, Oct 1 2008, 07:08 PM

The Friends of Grant Park will be holding an informational meeting and training session on Tuesday, Oct. 14th. The meeting will start at 7 pm and will be held in the Grant Park Golf Course Clubhouse at 100 E. Hawthorne Ave., South Milwaukee.

The Friends of Grant Park are interested in forming a Park Watch Group. There will be a one-hour training session at the meeting provided by the Milwaukee County Sheriff's office. Some of the topics to be covered include security techniques, park regulations, communication and park safety.

The public is invited to attend this meeting and training. If you are interested or would like more info call (414) 764-7262.


 

Running Until You're 100 Years Old

By Greg Janisch
Tuesday, Sep 23 2008, 07:52 PM

I recently finished reading "Running Until You're 100" by Olympic Runner Jeff Galloway. I have an autographed copy of this book. I met the author about a year-and-a-half ago when he was at Instep. (ok, I'm a slow reader). The author wrote "Greg -- You can do this -- but no guarantees after 100" on the inside cover of the book.

I am intrigued by the idea of running into old age. As a high school student at Whitnall High School I was on the Cross Country Team and I ran the half-mile in Track. Although I did not realize it at the time my running experience in High School was the beginning of a life-long interest in running. I was not one of the top runners on the team; I was just average. I did; however, continue running after high school. I have been running for 30 years starting as a High School Freshman. I sometimes wonder how long I will be able to run.

I had an experience while running in the 2000 Lakefront Marathon. I was at approximately the 22-mile mark when I was passed by a man who looked like he was in his seventies. I was thoroughly impressed that this person was still running and not only was he running -- he was passing me! I thought to myself, "I hope I am still healthy and still running at that age".

"Running Until You're 100" includes chapters on how aging effects running, the Galloway Run-Walk-Run Method, Pacing, Shoes, Food, Speedwork and Common Running Injuries. This is an excellent book for anyone who enjoys running and wants to continue running through middle age and into their senior years.

If you are interested in Jeff Galloway's books or would like more info on the Run-Walk-Run system you can find lots of valuable info at www.runinjuryfree.com .


 

Patrick Cudahy Park Friends to Meet Sept. 22nd

By Greg Janisch
Saturday, Sep 20 2008, 08:44 PM

The Patrick Cudahy Park Friends will meet on Monday, Sept. 22nd, at Patrick Cudahy Park. The meeting will begin at 6 pm. The group will be planning their Fall Festival at this meeting. Volunteers are needed. Contact Tina Dondajeski for more info.

On Saturday, Sept. 20th, the soldiers of Sydney's Angel Army completed Brigg's & Al's Run for Children's Hospital. I finished the 8k race in 43' 50". ( 8k is approximately 4.9 miles ). I finished 1,168th out of 3,325 runners overall. I finished 87th out of 164 runners in my age/sex category and I finished 853rd out of 1,879 male runners.

It was very hot and there was little wind. I enjoyed the race and I look forward to running it again next year. I would like to say "Thank You" to all the people who donated on our team's website and all the people who mailed checks to me. This event is a huge fundraiser for Children's Hospital and your donation will without question make a difference. You have made the world a better place. Thanks again!

You can read about this race in the Sunday Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=797260


 

Sydney's Angel Army to Compete in Brigg's & Al's Run/Walk

By Greg Janisch
Thursday, Sep 11 2008, 08:28 PM

Once again, the soldiers of Sydney's Angel Army are joining together to battle the pavement in Brigg's & Al's Run 2008!

The run/walk starts on the Marquette University campus on Saturday, Sept. 20th at 10 am. The course runs east through downtown Milwaukee, north through the east side and south on Lincoln Memorial Drive to the finish line just outside the Summerfest grounds. The run is an 8k course (roughly 4.95 miles). The walk is either a 3- or 5-mile course. There is also a wheelchair event for individuals who use a wheelchair.

 Approximately 16,000 runners and walkers from Wisconsin and beyond will be competing in this event. This event is a major fundraiser for Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. This event has raised $9,400,000 over the last 30 years.

I am very excited for this year's race. I'm hoping to smash last year's time.

The team has a site at http://www.firstgiving.com/angelarmy2008. General info on Al's Run is at www.alsrun.com.


 

News on US Olympic Team Track & Field Events

By Greg Janisch
Saturday, Aug 23 2008, 07:53 PM

Here is a site that shows important news regarding the US Olympic Team's Track and Field events:

http://www.usatf.org/events/2008/OlympicGames/news.asp


 
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