Hi Runners,
We are officially 10 days away from the Grand Rapids Marathon! Remember the next 10 days are part of your marathon taper. Rest, recover and relax. All the hard work is behind you. Use your free time, now that you are not running as much, to get excited about the marathon. It is almost here!
Saturday October 13– Riley Trails, 7am
We will NOT be running the trails at Riley Trails on Saturday. We are just using the park as a meeting spot.
Saturday will be your last long run of the season. Take it easy and be relaxed, it is taper time.
Upcoming Events-
Pasta Dinner– October 17th
Come one! Come all! Wednesday, October 17 is the Semi Annual Pasta Dinner at Bill’s Clubhouse. This is an amazing event for us to share our celebrations and talk out the jitters. We’ve worked hard….records are going to be made on Sunday. Let’s take some time to enjoy the fruits of our labor. Plus we want to hear war stories from Park 2 Park.
6-6:30: Drinks and fellowship (feel free to bring wine or beer to share)
6:15: Announcements regarding carpooling, packet pick up and general Q and A.
6:30ish Dinner will start being served
If you are interested in bringing a dish, please contact Amy-Lynn at alhalverson@hotmail.com. We’ll need pasta dishes, cold salads or dinner rolls. There is no need to RSVP….running group members are welcome! We are always in need of people to stay late and help with cleanup. Consider contributing in that way!
Here are directions to Bill’s Clubhouse.
For mapping devices, the address is 11414 East Lake Dr, Holland.
For those that don’t need electronic mapping devices, the clubhouse is located off of 112th St. between James and Riley. When coming from James St., it is the second condo complex on the left—not the first—going north on 112th. From Riley St., it is the first street on the right. The condo complex is called Pointe Lake Village Condominiums, and the entrance is marked with signs and a white, rail fence. Proceed into the complex, towards the clubhouse, which sits in the middle of it all.
The parking lot is a small parking lot. The first people to arrive should park in the circular driveway right in front of the clubhouse, and close to one side to allow easy access. This gives us about a half-dozen more spaces. You may park along the street next to the clubhouse, but . . . .Please do not park on the grass! Bill’s cell is 616-430-9880 if you get lost.
End of the Season Celebration– Noveber 7th
Save the date: Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Summer Safari End of the Season Celebration
Come runners and their significant other
Fellowship and cash bar: 6pm * Family Style Fest: 6:30pm
$20/person (adults only)
Beechwood Restaurant, Ottawa Beach Road Holland, MI 49423
RSVP by dropping exact cash or checks made out to Amy-Lynn at Gazelle Sports by October 29.
Menu details are fourth coming!
I’ll see you out there running!
Allison
Gazelle Sports - Holland 