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Trail Runs Growing More Popular

Growing up as part of the baby boom generation I have watched the road racing scene evolve in Iowa. From MAYBE 10 a year back in the 70's to well over300 today, Iowan's have expanded the opportunities for competing to keep pace with the running boom of the last thirty years. As more races take place it has become harder and harder to give each event an identity of it's own. For the past few years one of the fastest growing races has been the Living History Farms Race which presented the individuals with the unique setting of running a race through this state's most valuable commodity, the black earth and crops that make it so special. In the past 10 years, more and more of these "trail" races have popped up as some of the kids of this BB group grew to enjoy cross country and want to continue it into their adulthood.
This year off-road events started in May (with the Pilot Knob 15K Trail Race) and will continue through December. These are a great chance to get off the pavement and really see the Iowa countryside. In the next month trail races include;

Luther Cross Country Running Series, Decorah
Buffalo Run, La Porte City.
Prairie Fun Run/Walk, Prairie City.
The Skunk on the Dam, Humboldt.
The Grimes Farm Race,(one of the prettiest courses in the state), near Marshalltown.
Pine Lake Trail Run, Eldora, IA.

16 or more Events on the Weekend of June 26-27 & the Fourth of July


New Products

This seems to be the time of the year when the new support shoes are coming out. All of the companies are addressing this person with new techniques for controlling that little or lot of over-pronation.
Adidas - A new upper on the SuperNova Control means a better fit and greater comfort for this, their most popular shoe. Just for the ladies a new version of the Brevard that is more flexible and really focused on preventing pronation with no heel slippage.
Asics - these guys are convinced that they can stop pronation without making the shoe feel like it. Two new shoes feature their "integral guidance system" that allows your foot to go through its gate naturally but still controls pronation. The 'Empire' for the forefoot pronators (toe out runners) and the 'Evolution' for the flatter footed people.
Saucony - the Omni 3 set a standard for a great feeling yet very stable shoe and the Omni 4 only improves it.

New Products (continued)

New Balance - the 854 was a number one seller and the replacement 855 just did not work as well for the masses. The new 856 goes back to the tradition of the 851-854 series with a great fit and that natural feel that made the series such a hit.
Nike - a new version of the Air Structure Triax with individual characteristics for men and women. Smoother, less bulky feel and ride.

It's Festival Time

June is here and that means festivals in Iowa. Almost every town in Iowa has something to celebrate and summer is the best time to do it. What a great chance to tour the state, run a race and participate in your heritage. Follow that by indulging yourself with some of the best food anywhere. Iowa,

Cross Country Preparation While School is Out

This is the third year of the Fitness Sports / Asics Summer Cross Country Series for high school and younger runners. There will be 4 races this year starting in June. Dates are; June 19th (Saydel HS, north of Des Moines), July 17th (Valley Southwoods HS in West Des Moines) and July 31st (U of I course in Iowa City) and Aug 14th (ISU course in Ames). Races start at 8:30 AM and take place every half hour. Individual and team competition is included. Call Caesar Smith here at F.S for more details; 515-277-4785 or toll free 800-529-7684.

also

Again this year there will be a Luther Cross Country Series at the Luther College XC Course in Decorah, IA. Each Monday from June 7th - July 19th Matt Hughes will schedule events. Phone 563-387-1000 for details.
Clive Running Festival Back at Campbell Park
After last years excursion to show off the then new Clive Aquatic Center, this 23 year event moves back to it's popular home of Campbell Park. A new non repeating course for the second loop of the 10K should continue the tradition of improving this classic each year.Sign up now on our website; www.fitnesssports.com


33rd Midnight Madness

Madness completes a third of a century with the running this year and is still known for one of the fastest races in the state and the best post-race party. You can sign up now on our website; www.fitnesssports.com.



Race Calendar - see web calendar for more up to date info.
There are thirty entry forms online in June alone!

June 11 Loop the Lakes 5K Run & Walk, 7PM, Praire Lakes/ Viking Road & Hwy 58, Cedar Falls IA. Keith 319-233-0243.
10-13 Iowa Senior Games, West Des Moines, Iowa. 50 years & up. 11 age categories. Ph. 515/226-2898
12 The Keota Fun Run, a 1mile, 5K, 10K race. Keota, IA. 8AM., PO Box 57, Keota, IA 52248. Craig 641-636-3019.
12 Quad Cities Race for the Cure 5K, 8 a.m. John Deere Commons, Moline IL. Hotline: 563-421-2873 or 1-877-921-2873.
12 Quad Cities Tri. S 600yds. B 15miles R 5K. West Lake Park, Davenport, Iowa. 7 AM. Eric Sarno @ 309/786-0040.
12 Matt's Race, 5K & 10K & 1M, 8AM. Water Works Park, Des Moines, IA. The Heart Connection Programs. 515/243-6239.
12 Marathon to Marathon, 6AM. Storm Lake, runs to Marathon, IA. Call Lois 712/289-2246.
12 Iowa AAU Track & Field Assoc. State Champs, Bettendorf HS, Bettendorf. 515-288-7844.
12 Flag Day 1 mile fun run/walk and 5K. BGM Community School at 8:00. Brooklyn, IA. Marna, 641/522-7759.
12 Jefferson Bell Tower Fest. Run, 5K, 1M, 2M Walk. 8 AM. Greene Comm Ctr. Jefferson IA. Jacque 515-386-4020 ext. 109.
13 USA T& F Prel. Junior Olympic Multi-Events Meet - 9 AM, Johnston HS, Johnston, IA. Janelle Coil at 515/276-2557.
13 Strawberry Shortcut, 1 Mile and 1/4 M. (:30 AM in Long Grove IA. Jeff Nagle

June 18 Field to Food Run, 5K, 7 PM. Hy Vee Store, Johnston, IA. Dinner after race. Bus shuttle to start! Ph. 515/247-0001.
19 North Iowa Youth T& F Champs, at 9 AM., Clear Lake, IA. Kids 14 and under. Joe 641-829-3137.
19 Donna Reed Fun Run/Walk, 5M & 2 M. 8AM. Aquatic Center, Denison, IA. Scott 712/263-8376 or Larry 712/263-8825.
19 Kalona Days Fun Run/Walk 5k & 1 Mile. City Park West Parking Lot at 8 am. Kalona, IA. Michele Sieren 319-656-5137.
19 Good Egg Days, 5K RunWalk, City Park. 8AM, Stuart, IA. Andrew 515/523-2348.
19 Muscatine County 4-H 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk. Jack Shugar Memorial Park, Moscow, Iowa. 8 AM, 563/263-5701.
19-20 USA T& F State Junior Oly. Meet - 9AM Johnston High School, Johnston, IA. Janelle at 515/276-2557 or 276-2669.
19 Paul Skeffington Memorial Run, Walk Race. 8 AM Dewitt, IA. 5M & 2M. JoElla at Ph 563/659-8500.
19 Hit the Bricks 5K & 10K, 2K Fun Run/Walk. 8 AM in Williamsburg IA. Greg at 319/668-9072.
19 F.S.Summer XC Series Race at Saydel High School, High School and under. 8:30 AM. 515/277-4785 or 800/529-7684.
19 Hiawatha Hog Wild Days Squeal and Run/Walk 5K. 7 AM. Guthridge Park, Hiawatha, IA. Chuck at 319/395-9257.
19 Heritage Days Road Race, Rock Rapids, IA. 5K, 10K races, & 2 mile fun run. 8 AM. City Pool. Emilly at 605-366-6251.
19 Klemme AG DAYS 5K Race / 2MI WALK, 8AM, Klemme, IA. Mary 641/923-9900.
19 Ogdon Fun Days Road Races, 5K, 1M & 2MWalk. 7:30 AM in Ogdon, IA. at the High School. Rick @ 515/275-3226.
20 Buffalo Run (4 mile trail run), Hickory Hills Park - Lakeview Lodge, La Porte City, IA. 7:30 am.
26 Fourth of July R/W. 5 & 2 mile runs, 2 mile walk. 8 AM at North Park, Carlisle, IA. Doug at 515/281-3648 or 989-4346.
26 Party in the Park 5K Run/Walk and 1k Kids Run. 8 am, East of Riverside Park, Vinton. 319/472-4164.
26 Walford Waddle, 5K & 1M. 8 am Clover Ridge Church on Hwy. 151, Walford, IA. Ursula 319-846-2919.
26 Sauerkraut Days 5K Run/1 Mile Walk. 8AM at Prairie Bridges Park in Ackley Iowa. Ellen 641/847-3036.
26 Clive Run. Fest. 10k, 5k & 1m, Campbell Recr Area, 8AM, Clive. Catagories in 5K, family teams. Ph. 515/226-0860.
26 Clover Run, 5K run, 2 M run/walk & 1/2 mile kids run. starts at the Adair County Fairgrounds, Greenfield, IA. at 8am.
26 North English 5K Run & 1 M Walk. English Valleys H S in North English at 8 a.m. Steve at 319/664-3888.
26 Dutchman Triathlon, 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run. Pella, IA.
26 The Greg Harris Memorial 5K Run/Walk, 8 am. Eagle Grove Chamber Office, Jim Toillion Jr. at 5l5-603-3179.
26 HON Industries 5K Run/Walk, 8 AM, Pearl City Station, Muscatine, IA. Peggy Cozad @ (563) 264-7623.
26 Timber City Adventure Race . 8 M cano, 14 M bike 3 M run. Individ or 2 man & 4 man teams. Cheryl 563-652-4602.
26 Hedrick Fox Trot Road Race, 5k and 1-mile Run/Walk. 8 am, Hedrick, IA. Ph. 641/653-2294.
26 Prairie Fun Run/Walk, 8 AM, Neal Smith Refuge, Prairie City, IA. Jim_Wilkie._Box 311, Prairie City, IA 50228.
27 Sturgis Falls Half Mara. & 5K, 7AM, Cedar Falls, IA. Joe Cook 319-277-6526.
July 3 Dysart 5K Run/Walk, 7 PM. Dysart, IA. City Park. Hillary at 319-342-2493.
3 Urbandale 4th of July 5K, 7:30 AM., Kids 1M Run, 8 AM. Tot Trot, 8:15 AM. 515/457-5801 or 515/457-5804.
3 Waukee Fun Run/Walk, 1M, 2M & 5M, 8AM, City Triangle. Waukee, IA. 515/252-6623 Days or 515/987-4002 Eve.
3 Citizens for Reinbeck 5K run/walk, 8 AM, Lincoln Savings Bank, in Reinbeck, IA. Janean Skovgard, 319/788-6824.
3 Father Kuemper 1/2 Mara, 5K Run, 1 M , and Kids' races. Kuemper HS, Carroll, IA. 712/688-2821 or 712-792-2123.
3 Mini-'Try-Athlon' 7 am Emmetsburg, Iowa. Swim .5 miles, bike 12 miles, run 5K. 712-852-5312 1-800-242-5108,ext.312.
3 Earlham Firecracker Run, 5K, Earlham, IA. 7:30AM, 515/ 758-2790.
3 Firecracker Classic 5K Fun Walk, 5K Run & 10K Run, Belmond, Ia. 8 AM. Scott Hickman at 641-444-3838.
3 Riverbend Rally 5k Run/Walk, Estes Park - Iowa Falls, IA. 8 am. Scott Bahrke, Iowa Falls HS. 641/648-6613.
3 Mercy Hospital Run 4 Independence in Tipton, IA. A 5K at 8 AM, Dave Vogelgesang at 319/354-1899.
3 Exira Road Run, 10K & 2K, Exira, IA. 8AM, kid's Firecracker Fun Run. Tom Benton 712) 268-2887.
4 Belle Plaine Rotary Club 5 k Run &Walk at 8 a.m.Belle Plaine School, Belle Plaine, IA. Marie Stratford, 319-444-3322.
4 Fifth Season 8K, also a 5K Run/Walk, Kids race 8AM in Cedar Rapids, IA. Mike Regan 319-530-2873
5 Firecracker 5K Run / Walk, Kids Run, 8AM, at Twin Parks, Webster City. Gary 515-832-1582.
5 City of Maples 5K & 1M, 8AM, Osage, IA. Reg. at Osage High School, Osage, IA. Bill @ 641/732-3762.
10 Midnight Madness, 10K, 5K the rest. Ames, Iowa. Roman at 515/232-6131 or 233/6057.
10 Crossroads Triathlon, 500m swim, 15M bike, 5k run 7:30 Start Location: Lake Killdeer, Dewitt, IA. Ph. 563 349-1136.
10 Moonlight Chase, Eldridge IA., 319/285-9965.
10 Adam Sundall Memorial Run 10K/5K, 1. Algona High School, 8 am, Algona, IA. Chad_Ahlers 515/341-7082.
10 Rollercoaster Run 10K / 5K,1 Mile Run?Walk. 8 AM. What Cheer, IA. Steve Hauschilt, Phone 641/634-2153.
10 All Comer's Track Meet, 9 am.City HS Track, Iowa City, IA. 100m to 3000m, Relays, & Field events. 319-339-1029.
10 Farmers Day 5K Run or Walk - 7:30a.m., Jesup, IA. Contact Lisa at (319) 268-1551.
11 Cornman Tri, Union Grove Lake State Park , 9 AM. Gladbrook, IA. Todd at PH. 641/473-3019.
17 Delaware County Fair 5K Run/Walk, 8AM, Manchester, Iowa. Brian Muller 563/927-3112 or Ross Snyder 563/927-6096.
17 Iowa Games Volkswalk, North of Jack Trice Stadium, Ames, IA. 8-10 AM, finish by 2 PM. Phyllis Olson 515-270-6920.
17 Pocahontas County Sprint 5K Run/Walk Against Violence. 8 a.m Pocahontas, IA.
15-18 Iowa Games, Track & Field on Sat. & Sun, Masters Swimming on Sun, Triathlon on Sat. Road Race is on Sat the 10th!
17 Hudson Pump & Run, 7 AM, Hudson, IA. Dave Lipinski 319-983-2112.
17 Ankeny Road Races, 10K & 5K. Ankeny. 7 AM. Ankeny Family YMCA, Ankeny, IA. Kristin Ph. 965-8800.
17 Okoboji Tri, Marathon, 1/2 Mara., 10K! 7 AM, 6 AM, 8 AM, 9 AM. Bob or Herman 712/262-7246 or 712/338-2424.
17 Schoolhouse 5K Fun Run/Walk, Sumner Aquatic Center, Sumner, IA Michael Schaffner 563 578-8759.
17 The Grimes Farm Race, 5K & 1.6 mile R/W's, 9am Cross country. Carrie 641/752-9778.
24 BIX 7 mile & 2M, 8AM. Davenport, Iowa. Nothing else compares! Race Hotline: 563-383-2489.
24 Elvelopet 5K- 15K Run/Walk. 7:30 AM, Decorah, IA. You must pre-register to get a T-shirt. It's got hills. Ph.563/382-3990.
30 Balloon Challenge 5K, 7 PM, East side of stadium. Indianola, IA. Hilleary_Lockard, 515-961-8415.
31 Frank Gotch 5K Memorial Run, 8 AM, Maytag Park, Newton, IA. Ph. 641 791-1517.
31 Pine Lake Trail 3.3M, Pine Lake State Park, Eldora, IA. 9 AM. Mike Teske 641/858-5620.
31 Doctors Dash, Corning IA 10K, 5K, 1-Mile walk, 5K walk 7:30 a.m. Marilea Mullen 641-322-6276.
31 Lake Pahoja Races, 8 AM. 1/2M-S, 17M-B, 3.5M-R.Triathlon, Larchwood, IA. 712-472-2217
31 Skunk on the Dam 8K race, 8 AM. Humboldt, IA. Limestone trail. Shuttle back after race. Dean Clasen 515-332-4108.
31 Delhi "Lion's Pride" Days 5K Run/Walk, 8 AM. Maquoketa Valley High School, Delhi, IA.Sara Mensen at 319-465-3925. ?


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