Are we skipping spring?

This was my son’s question the other day.  Between cold and rain he wondered if we are just going to magically enter into summer and skip spring all together.  Now in light of that the weather forecast for group this weekend is looking nice, so plan to join us for a few or more than a few miles.  I keep telling myself that warmer weather will eventually come, and it wont be long before shorts and long sleeves will be the attire for each run.

New mailing list: Each spring we update our mailing list, which makes sure that those who want to get our emails are kept in the loop, and that we have a waiver signed for each runner for our group.  Please sign up for our 2019 mailing list to make sure that you keep getting these weekly updates.  We will begin using the new mailing list June 10th, so please be sure you are signed up for the 2019 mailing list to be sure you keep getting these messages.

Group Run: We will meet at the Community Gym in Cedarburg 7am Saturday morning, and head out on the “Cedar Creek Route.”  You can see the full route if you follow the group run link to our website.  There will be water and Gatorade on the route, but feel free to carry what you need also.

Per usual, hang around after our run for a cup of coffee at Fiddleheads!!!

Bill@Run Ozaukee

Racing is Fun

This past weekend I worked at a water stop at the Deer Run, and cheered as Rosa, Linda, and Wanda all ran past (nice work by the way).  As I handed out water and cheered for the runners this much was clear to me: racing is fun.  The atmosphere, the adrenaline, the bibs, it’s a unique atmosphere that is hard to replicate in any other context. I share this as I watched a 5k/10k race past.  This incredible atmosphere to me is not based on number or runners or distance of race, or even the venue, but just that you are racing.
Group Run: We will meet at the Community Gym in Cedarburg 7am Saturday morning, and head out on the “Cedarburg to WI Lutheran Seminary Route.”  You can see the full route if you follow the group run link to our website.  There will be water and Gatorade on the route, but feel free to carry what you need also.

Per usual, hang around after our run for a cup of coffee at Fiddleheads!!!

Bill@Run Ozaukee

What motivates you?

The other day I was talking with a friend who recently signed up for their first 10k, and another who signed up for their first marathon, and when I asked what lead them to that decision both said the same: motivation.  They both shared that to have a race on the calendar gave them the motivation and accountability to get out there every week, to stay with it on days they are sore or tired, and to celebrate a tangible victory.  I wonder for you as the weather turns, what will motivate you this spring?  Do you need to get race on the calendar?  Commit to being a regular at our Saturday runs? Or something else?

Group Run: We will meet at the Community Gym in Cedarburg 7am Saturday morning, and head out on the “Fire Ridge Route.”  With the weather forecast being questionable, this route allows for us to adapt the length we run easily if needed due to weather.  You can see the full route if you follow the group run link to our website.  There will be water and Gatorade on the route, but feel free to carry what you need also.

Per usual, hang around after our run for a cup of coffee at Fiddleheads!!!

Bill@Run Ozaukee

Run fast to run fast

A coach shared this simple but profound tip with me two years ago.  Her point, for me to get faster, I would need to not surprisingly run faster during my training runs.  I share this to say if you have not integrated speed work into your training, I would highly encourage it, not just to get faster, but for some variety, to keep things fresh.  Here is one example of an intro to speedwork.  Just something to try as the weather warms, and we no longer have to worry about ice and poor footing.

Group Run: We will meet at the Community Gym in Cedarburg 7am Saturday morning, and head out on the “Grafton Route.”  You can see the full route if you follow the group run link to our website.  There will be water and Gatorade on the route, but feel free to carry what you need also.  I am so excited to be joining you all this weekend, after has seemed like far too long.  Hope to catch up with many of you Saturday morning.

Per usual, hang around after our run for a cup of coffee at Fiddleheads!!!

Bill@Run Ozaukee

Race time

Congrats to all who ran the Southshore Half, and both full and half Milwaukee Marathon last weekend!  Also good luck to Nikki and Natalie as they take on a Ultra marathon this weekend, and Doug and Juan as tey head to Illinois for the BQ.2 in Geneva, IL.  As always let us know when you are racing so we can cheer you on at your races.

Group Run: We will meet at the Community Gym in Cedarburg 7am Saturday morning, and head out on a new route for our group the “Pioneer/Grandville/Bonniwell Route.”  You can see the full route if you follow the group run link to our website.  There will be water and Gatorade on the route, but feel free to carry what you need also.  Thank you to Craig Toerpe for again setting out water.  I believe this is the last weekend for a bit that my wife or I am working, so I look forward to seeing you all again soon!

Per usual, hang around after our run for a cup of coffee at Fiddleheads!!!

Bill@Run Ozaukee

Ready Set Go!!!

The beginning or race season is upon us, so good luck this weekend to those running the Southshore Half, as well as those running the Milwaukee Half or Full Marathon.  As always let us know if you are toeing the line so we can cheer you on.  Good luck to Dan, Doug, Juan, and Eric, as well as any others running this weekend!

Group Run: We will meet at the Community Gym in Cedarburg 7am Saturday morning, and head out on the “Kaehler’s Mill Route.”  You can see the full route if you follow the group run link to our website.  There will be water and Gatorade on the route, but feel free to carry what you need also.

Per usual, hang around after our run for a cup of coffee at Fiddleheads!!!

Bill@Run Ozaukee

Go Cubs Go!!!

Do I have your attention now?  Today is opening day for baseball, America’s past time, and Brewers fans are out in force tailgating, and otherwise celebrating that today actually feels like baseball weather.  We are also headed into prime running weather.  I hope you get out for a walk or run today to enjoy before a brief cold snap this weekend.  What kind of running goals and dreams do you have this year?  Staying healthy? Running more miles? Faster times? Or just having fun while doing it?

Group Run: We will meet at the Community Gym in Cedarburg 7am Saturday morning, and head out on the “Path to Grafton Pool to John Taylor Route.”  You can see the full route if you follow the group run link to our website.  There will be water and Gatorade on the route, but feel free to carry what you need also.

Welcome to Spring!

This week we began meteorological spring.  For once the weather actually looks like that is the reality.  Hoping you have enjoyed getting out in less layers, and just enjoying being outside some more in this great weather.  Spring races are around the corner, good luck to those who are in their final weeks of prep for some of the upcoming April races.  As always let us know when you are running so we can cheer you on!

Group Run: We will meet at the Community Gym in Cedarburg 7am Saturday morning, and head out on the “Cedar Creek Route.”  You can see the full route if you follow the group run link to our website.  There will be water and Gatorade on the route, but feel free to carry what you need also.  There will also be runners starting at 6am for early miles who are preparing for Spring races that you are welcome to join if you are interested in an early start or extra miles.

Per usual, hang around after our run for a cup of coffee at Fiddleheads!!!

Bill@Run Ozaukee

You can run in shorts?

Did it feel weird to anyone else to get out shorts and lighter layers to run in? It appears that at least our sub zero cold temps are numbered.  Hope that those training for spring races are doing well and staying healthy.  Hopefully a few more days over 32 and we can have some nice days to run with decent footing.

Group Run:  This week we will meet at the Cedarburg Community Gym at 7am per usual and head south on the bike path using the “Cedarburg to Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary Route.”  The route is almost 12 miles, and will have water and Gatorade along the route per usual.  There will also be a group meeting in the same starting location at 6:30am for a few extra miles early, for those interested.

We will gather at Fiddleheads afterwards for a cup off coffee, a muffin or whatever else if your post run ritual, as well as catch up on life and running.

Bill @ Run Ozaukee

One day I will run in shorts again….

It appears that this weekend we may see the weather finally turn away from bitter winter towards at least moderate temps.  Saturday will still be a cooler run, with some wind, but trying to convince myself I can suck it up a little longer.  This also means that race season is almost upon us with some members of the group already preparing for April and May races! Stick with it, the weather will improve soon.
Group Run: We will meet at the Community Gym in Cedarburg 7am Saturday morning, and head out on the “Grafton Route.”  You can see the full route if you follow the group run link to our website.  There will be water and Gatorade on the route, but feel free to carry what you need also.

Per usual, hang around after our run for a cup of coffee at Fiddleheads!!!

Bill@Run Ozaukee