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February 11, 2017

April 8, 2017

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Calendar of Events CYCLING

AUGUST 2016

Jasper Strassenfest Bike RideSunday, August 7Jasper, INdcmultisport.com/events

Schweitzer Fest Bicycle Tour6, 18, 31, 62 MILESSunday, August 13Tell, City INTellCitySchweizerfest.com

Hammerfest 12 MILE Time Trial #4Monday, August 15thehammerfest.com

SEPTEMBER 2016

Sunrise Century 30, 61, 100 MILESSaturday, September 3Clarksville, TNClarksvillecentury.com

Mary Kendall FUNd Bike RideSaturday September 17Owensboro, KYplanetreg.com/MKFR2016see our ad on page 47

September EscapadeSeptember 11-15Southern IndianaTriRi.com

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Hammerfest 12 MILE Time Trial #5Monday, September 12thehammerfest.com

Ferdinand Folkfest FondoSeptember 17-18Ferdinand, INferdinandfolkfestival.com

OCTOBER 2016

Take a Kid Mountain DaySaturday, October 1EMBA-mtb.org

Great Pumpkin Metric16, 31, or 62 MILESSunday, October 2Evansville, INEvansvilleBicycleClub.orgsee our ad on page 17

Hilly Hundred 57 MILESOctober 21-23Ellettsville, INhillyhundred.org

VISIT: USI.EDU/RUNNINGCALL 812-464-1709


TRIATHALON AUGUST 2016YMCA Spirit, Mind, & BodyTriathlon/DuathlonSaturday, August 27Boonville, INevansvilleymcatriathlon.org/spirit-mind-body-triathlonsee our ad on page 3

Columbus Challenge Spr/OlySaturday, August 6Columbus, INFoundationforyouth.com

Mid-August MeltdownSaturday, August 20Effingham, ILcuttingedgeevents.net/mam10.html

Bowling Green Sprint TriSunday, August 21Bowling Green, KYgravesgilbert.com/triathalon

SEPT-OCT 2016

MonsterMan TriathalonSaturday, September 17Bloomington, IN Cross-Roads-Events.com

IronMan ChattanoogaSunday, September 25Chattanooga, TNIronman.com

IronMan LouisvilleSunday, October 9Louisville, KYironmanlouisville.com

FEBRUARY 2017

iTri & iTri Harder Indoor TriSpinathon- iSpinSaturday, February 4Bob's Gym, Evansville, INbobsgym.com

Calender of Events

Make sure to pick up our SPRING 2017

GET ACTIVE GUIDE for the complete 2017 race calendar, and keep checking on getactiveguide.com for

up-to-date racing information.


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Community YOGAEvansville Power Yoga4814 Tippecanoe DriveEvansville, IN 47715(812) 449-2239evansvillepoweryoga.com

Yoga 1012800 Lincoln AvenueEvansville, IN 47714(812) 893-1320evvyoga101.com

Evansville Yoga Center1421 N. Main Street #103Evansville, IN 47711(812) 746-0116evvyogacenter.com

Bliss Yoga600 N. Weinbach Street, Ste. 110Evansville, IN 47711(812) 250-YOGAblissyogaevansville.com

Tri-State Yoga Studio555 Tennis LaneEvansville, IN 47715(812) 479-3111tristateathleticclub.com

Livewell Flex 151300 W. Jennings StreetNewburgh, IN 47630(812) 449-2239mylivewellonline.com

The Yoga Loft1722A Sweeney St.Henderson, KY 42420(270) 685-3162

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St. Mary’s 3700 Washington AvenueEvansville, IN 47750(812) 485-4000stmarys.org/yoga

Bodyworks Massage Institute2809 Lincoln Ave. STE. #110Evansville, IN 47714(812) 490-9009bwmassage.co

Yes! Power Yoga412 East 4th StreetHuntingburg, IN 47542(571)-331-9997ypoweryoga.com

Deaconess Center for Life Balance445 Cross Pointe BoulevardSuite 230/240Evansville, IN 47715(812) 476-5173

Ashbys Yoga915 Sweeney StreetOwensboro, KY 42303(270) 264-1925

Garden Aikido of Owensboro3201 Alvey Park Drive WestOwensboro, KY 42303(270) 231-6915aikidoofowensboro.com/yoga.php

Pure Barre2680 Frederica St.270-240-4661purebarre.com/ky-owensboro

Stay Fit502 N. Green St.Henderson, KY 42420(270) 826-0085Stayfit24.com

Anytime Fitness2480 US-41 #180Henderson, KY 42420(270) 631-0500

1918 N. Newton St.Jasper, IN(812) 482-2209Anytimefitness.com

Yoga Alternative317 1st St. Henderson, KY 42420(270) 724-6955yogaalternative.net

Princeton Fitness115 N. Hart St.Princeton, IN(812) 386-6666princetonfitness.net

Various Health ClubsBob’s Gymbobsgym.com

YMCAwww.ymcaswin.org

Nitro Fitnesswww.gymevansvillein.com

5K/10K/15K/ HALF MARATHON TRAIL


Community ACTIVE KIDS

Our region has many great options to get kids moving. Sports teams, dance groups, and just plain outdoor play keeps kids active and moving. This section will feature events for kids and highlight groups built around moving. As always, please let us know your thoughts on who we should highlight in the future at [email protected]

EVENTS FOR KIDSYMCA Kids’ Half MarathonFriday, September 30Kids will run or walk 12 miles (1 mile per day) lead-ing up to the event and complete their thirteenth mile on the Half Marathon course, finishing at the “official” finish line. Kids will track their mileage in a running log for the days and weeks leading up the Half Marathon. On race day, kids will gather at Riverside Drive and Vine Street near Vectren Head-quarters to run the final 1.1 mile to the finish. All participants will receive a running log, a t-shirt, and a kid’s half marathon medal. Visit the website at www.evansvillehalfmarathon.org/kidsrun

YMCA Kids TriathlonMay 2017The YMCA of Southwestern Indiana is very excited to announce the 5th Annual YMCA Kids Triathlon! This triathlon will be for kids ages 5-14 and consist of swimming, biking and running. It is the goal of the YMCA of Southwestern Indiana to offer this ex-citing opportunity for our youth in Evansville and the surrounding area. Visit the website at evansvilleymcatriathlon.org

FREE KIDS FUN RUNSThere are more events for kids to get involved in then most people know about. Many of our local races include free kids fun runs. It is a great oppor-tunity to get kids involved in the joy of fitness and participate in the camaraderie and sence of accom-plishment that happens in events. Keep an eye on local races for Kid's fun run options.

CLUBSNewburgh Sea Creatures - SwimmingA superior community-based aquatics program that provides an opportunity for all swimmers, regardless of age or ability, to reach their highest personal potential as both a person and athlete, emphasizing well trained and supportive professional coaches, individual progress, team unity and family participation. Visit SwimNSC.com for more information.

Evansville Speedsters - Track ClubThe Evansville Speedsters Track Club exists to pro-mote the sport of Track & Field and Cross-Country among the youth of Evansville and the surrounding area. Visit facebook: EvansvilleSpeedsters for more information.

Green River Triathlon - Multi SportsGreen River Triathlon is dedicated to promoting and developing the sport of triathlon and multisports for youth of all ages and ability levels in the Owensboro area by providing certified personal coaching, fun group workouts, informative education sessions on youth fitness/ nutrition, and enjoyable race events. Visit GreenRiverTri.org for more information.

Boonville Bike Club Inc. - Bike Clubis a non-profit group with 501c3 tax-exempt status. We specialize in after-school activities for students of Boonville Middle School and Boonville High School which include weekly rides, bike mainte-nance, and trail work. We also host bike safety events in our community and an annual mountain bike race at Scales Lake Park, called the Red Dome FreeCross. Find them on FB at Boonville Bike Club.

Please Join Us!

SaturdayOctober 29, 2016

75th Anniversary Celebration

and Commodore Run @ the MWR Sports Complex (outside the Crane Gate)

Saturday, 22 Oct 2016

5:45am—3:30pm Busses transporting attendees from WestGate Academy 6:30am—8:30am Packet Pick up at MWR Sports Complex (ballfield) 8:00am—3:00pm Children’s Bounce House Carnival Vendor Village (Artists/Crafters) Food Concessions 9:00am 1/2 Marathon begins 9:30am 5K Walk/Run begins 11:00am Post-race awards

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DCMultisport dcmultisport.com | f

Evansville Area Running/Walking Community | f

Evansville Bicycle Club evansvillebicycleclub.org | f

Evansville Mountain Bike Association (EMBA) | f

Evansville Weight Loss Buddies | fevansvilleweightlossbuddies.webs.

Hike it Baby Evansville, IN | f

Kentucky Mountain Bike Associationkymba.org/bowlinggreen

Owensboro Area Runners and Walkers Club (OARWC) owensbororunningclub.com

Owensboro Bicycle Club | f

Pennyrile Area Cyclists | f

River City Ramblersrivercityramblers.org

Run Henderson | f

Runners | f

Southern IndianaTriathlon Team SiTriTeam.com | f

Team Illunminatiilluninatiracing.org | f

Team Turtle | f

Team Illunminatiilluninatiracing.org | f

Tour d’Eville Cycling Group (TDE) | f

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Community GEAR GUIDE

Adventures Recreation & Gear204 Third Street, Jasper(812) 482-3757adventuresrecreation.com

Breck’s Bicycle Shop1728 Sweeney Street, Owensboro(270) 683-7200brecksbikeshop.com

Big O Bike Shop4399 Springhill Dr, Owensboro(270) 570-1712www.bigobikes.com

Dan’s Comp 2 Locations1 Competition Way, Mt. Vernon(812)838-2000

412 S Green River, Evansville(812) 477-8828danscomp.comsee our ad on inside cover

Gear Up1316 N. Greenriver Road, Evansville (812) 475-1119indianaoutfitters.com/gearup

Legends325 Park Plaza Drive, Owensboro(270) 684-9600thenextlegend.comsee our ad on page 37

Play It Again Sports5626 E Virginia Street, Evansville(812) 479-3289playitagainsportsevansville.com

Schellers5701 Vogel Road, Evansville(812) 402-4950schellers.comsee our ad on page 31

Shoe Stop4650 Fredrica Street, Owensboro(270) 686-7508shoestopky.com

Spicer Cycles3319 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville(812) 4730-4104spicercycles.com

Swift Athletics303 Main Street, Evansville (812) 401-4991SwiftAthletics.comsee our ad on page 45

Ultimate Fit1308 S. Green River Road, Evansville(812) 431-0201UltimateFit.bizsee our ad on page 43

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CommunityEVANSVILLE

Active Chiropractic 27 Pasco Avenue(812) 423-9146 | fevansvillechiro.com

Back in Balance Chiropractic 18 N. Boeke Road(812) 477-6200evansvillewellness.com

Dickinson Family Chiropractic3101 N. Green River Road, Suite 110(812) 491-7777disckinsonchiropractic.com

Evansville Family Chiropractic 2333 Washington Avenue(812) 477-5201 | f

Jones Chiropractic7525 E Virginia Street, Suite 440(812) 402-8202jones-chiro.com

The Hamilton Clinic958 Kenmore Drive(812) 477-5003evansvillechiropractor.com

Tri-State Functional Wellness12o N. Fulton Ave. STE B(812) 303-0369tristatefunctionalwellness.com

Virginia St. Chiropractic 5712 E. Virginia Street(812) 477-4444vschiro.com

Westside Chiropractic Center2222 W Franklin Street(812) 425-5686montgomerychiro.com

Winiger Chiropractic721 N. Main Street(812) 424-8514winigerchiro.com

NEWBURGH

Gilkey Family Chiropractic4466 St. Rt. 261(812) 853-2997gilkeychiropractic.comsee our ad on page 45

Greenlee Chiropractic10622 State Road 662 W.(812) 490-9800greenleechiro.com

Chirorevolution8887 High Pointe Drive(812) 490-7386chirorevolution.net

Newburgh Chiropractic Clinic8211 W State Route 66(812) 858-1005newburghchiro.com

KENTUCKY

Momentum Chiropractic Center7350 Airline Road, Henderson(270) 844-8162hendersonkychiropractor.net

Tinius Chiropractic Center1300 Tamarack Road, Owensboro(270) 926-8042tiniuschiropractic.com

Owensboro Chiropractic Center3701 Frederica Street, Owensboro(270) 683-9551chiropractics.com

Sovar Chiropractic2816 Veach Road, Owensboro(270) 684-4101sovarchiropractic.com

Owensboro Chiropractic & Family Practice 507 E Parrish Avenue, Owensboro(270) 852-9355Owenborowellness.com

Lamar Chiropractic 1605 Scherm Road(270) 685-8308LamarChiropractic.com

TRI-STATE

Tieman Chiropractic202 S. Fourth Street, Boonville(812) 897-4616tiemanchiropractic.com

Ackerman Chiropractic & Fitness Center7125 Hwy 66, Wadesville(812) 673-4947ackermanchiropractic.com


CHIROPRACTIC

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8887 High Pointe Drive, Newburgh, IN 47630 812853-5855

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Community FITNESS CENTERSEVANSVILLE

Anytime Fitness222 S Red Bank Road Ste. #106(812) 424-7979anytimefitness.com

Bob’s Gym 3 LocationsEAST345 Bentee Wes Court(812) 471-9590

NORTH8700 N Kentucky Avenue(812) 402-4775

WEST200 Rosenberger Avenue(812) 424-2627bobsgym.com

Body Makeover 5401 Vogel Road(812) 477-7223bodymakeover.somee.com

Club Bushido1230 Heinlein Road(812) 867-6466club-bushido.com

Crossfit Bob’s301 N. Stockwell Road(812) 401-0098cf8085.com

Curves 4 Locations2333 St. George Road(812) 962-4899

1822 W Franklin Street(812) 468-9999

20 E Camp Ground Road(812) 867-3866

1523 S Green River Road(812) 962-4808curves.com

East Side Barbell3110 E Morgan Avenue(812) 473-307 7 | f

Elite Fitness Center9515 Seib Road(812) 868-8650elitefitnesscenter.net

Epic Personal Training111 South Green River Road(812) 437-2378

Evansville Cross Fit1230 Heinlein Road(812) 867-6466evansvillecrossfit.com

Fitness World1101 N Congress Avenue(812) 476-7160fitnessworldevansvillein.com

Ivy Tech Fitness Center3501 N. First Ave, Room 142 (812) 429-0585

Nitro Fitness 4904 Plaza East Boulevard(812) 402-9900gymevansvillein.com

Orangetheory Fitness3427 N. Green River Road(P): (812) 645-9712orangetheoryfitness.comsee our ad on page 3

Pit Barbell Club5221 Oak Grove Road(812) 422-0617thepitbarbellclub.com

Children’s Center for Dance Education

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Online Registration

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Every Child Should Dance

Planet Fitness860 S Green River Road(812) 477-2199planetfitness.com

M S Fitness Services 217 N Stockwell Road(812) 423-8420

Tri State Athletic Club 555 Tennis Lane(812) 479-3111tristateathleticclub.com

USI Fitness Center8600 University Boulevard(812) 461-5268usi.edu

Victory Fitness Inc.3005 N St Joseph Avenue(812) 422-4770

YMCA 2 LocationsDUNIGAN6846 Oak Grove Road(812) 401-9622

DOWNTOWN222 NW 6th Street(812) 423-9622ymcaswin.org

NEWBURGH

Anytime Fitness8887 High Pointe Drive(812) 853-5855anytimefitness.comsee our ad on the right

Bob’s Gym8120 High Pointe Drive(812) 490-2627bobsgym.com

Curves8211 Bell Oaks Drive(812) 858-8787curves.com

Elite Fitness Center4944 State Rd. 261(812) 858-8300elitefitnesscenter.net

Flex 151300 W Jennings Street(855) 843-3539flex151.com

OWENSBORO

Anytime Fitness3332 Villa Point #107(270) 691-9199anytimefitness.comsee our ad on the right

Atlantis Health Club4101 Carter Road(270) 686-1972Facebook: Atlantis Health Club

Curves3333 Frederica St #1b(270) 683-0051curves.com

Edge Body Boot Camp3990 Frederica Street(270) 313-3205edgebodybootcamp.com

Owensboro Gym & Fitness 3239 Alvey Park Drive East(270) 926-3491 f

Community


FITNESS CENTERSCommunityJASPER225 U.S. 231(812) 481-2744curves.com

Elements For Women1055 N Main St # 7, Madisonville(270) 825-2450elementsforwomen.com

Elite Fitness Center1601 W Broadway Street, Princeton(812) 385-8400elitefitnesscenter.net

Everybody’s Gym710 Fulton Street, Tell City(812) 547-3565everbodyfitness.com

Health Pointe Fitness Center1900 Saint Charles Street, JasperHeathpointfitness.com

Maxium Fitness412 S 3rd Avenue, Haubstadt(812) 768-5355maximumfitness4u.com

New Directions Health & Fitness632 Main St, Tell City(812) 547-1200newdirectionstc.com

New DimensionsFitness & Tanning514 E 6th Street(812) 683-5934 | f

New Life Fitness Center12198 N County Rd. 600 East, Lamar(812) 529-8378newlifefitnessandpainreliefcenter.com

Totally You Dance Centre13369 North State Road, Lamar(812) 544-2187 | f

YMCA455 Madison Square DriveMadisonville, KY(270) 643-0367hopkinscountyymca.com

Zone 13604 E Illinois Street, Petersburg(812) 354-1303 | f


A PROFILE SUCCESS STORY: MICHELLE SAILING

MONTRA: Waking up each day and preparing for the next challenge – maintaining weight or accomplishing my next personal goal of my workout or run.

ROLE MODEL: Misty Wolford, a friend of many years, is the example of overcoming the struggles that distract us from exercising. She always makes sure that there is time in her schedule to exercise. She believes we have to take care of ourselves.

SNACK: Loves Mexican Food and has been able to find ways to enjoy it without all the carbs.

MOVE: Running, in the beginning it was challenging to walk for 40 minutes. Now, I look forward to runs.

SOUND TRACK: Zombie Run App – Tracks the run and provides a story that she becomes a part of and encourages her to keep up her pace and praises her achievements.

AFTER YEARS OF STRUGGLING with my weight with little success, my life began to be more stressfulin 2011. My mother passed away, my employer of 30 years left Evansville which left me in a life changing transition. Plus, a childhood friend died suddenly. All these stresses among others were all causing me to turn to food for comfort. This became the norm. Then in 2015, God blessed me with a special gift from a friend: a free membership to Profile by Sanford.

Very reluctantly I made my initial appointment. I was terrified of failure, I knew I needed help...was this gonna lift me up and out of my misery? Or, was this gonna be another unreachable goal?

I attended the appointment and was welcomed by my coach, Leia – with her beautiful smile. There was no judging, just comforting peace and support to overcome my struggles. I joined Profile on May 16, 2015 – To my surprise, I was able to enjoy Profile Meal Replacements, bars and quickly began to feel satisfied with proper portion sizes. June 2015 – I had lost 22 pounds – I was beginning to feel a difference in my clothes. My confidence and motivation to exercise began to increase. September 2015 – Now 50 pounds lost – I continued to eat to my Profile Plan and was exercising 3-5 times a week. I began challenging myself to use a

variety of weights and cardio machines. January 2016 – It not had been 7 months and I was down 75 pounds. I had succeeded in celebrating all the Holidays without overindulging too much. I also began the C25K App and began running on the treadmill. March 2016 – Just 8 pounds from goal and I feel better than I have in many years. I continue to run using the C25K. I have built endurance and strength and I have signed up for a local 5K in April. July 2016 – 14 months after this journey began, I am down 100 pounds. I have more energy than ever. I exercise 5 days a week. I have ran four 5K races and I am registered for the Marathon Series Races. I could not have done all this without the help of my family and friends. They all have helped me stay motivated and have encouraged me when the hard days roll around. My plan for the future is to keep on moving.

AFTERBEFORE

Stay Fit 24 1212 J.R. Miller Boulevard(270) 684-7101stayfit24.com

YMCA 2 LocationsFAMILY BRANCH900 Kentucky Parkway(270) 926-9622

ATHENIAN BRANCH650 Chuck Gray Court270-926-9622 ext. 8371owensboroymca.org

HENDERSON

Henderson County Family YMCA460 Klutey Park Drive(270) 827-9622hcfymca.com

TRI-STATE

Boonville Fitness Center922 Aigner Drive(812) 897-8720boonvillefitness.com

B&B Fitness Center745 3rd Avenue, Jasper(812) 482-7917 | f

Curves 3 LocationsMT. VERNON230 College Avenue(812) 838-0999

MADISONVILLE119 N Main Street(270) 825-2300


Now in its thirteenth year, the YMCA of Southwestern Indiana will once again host the Evansville Half Marathon, sponsored by German American Bank. The race will take place on October 1st at 7:00 am on the Ohio Riverfront in Downtown Evansville. The route will be "New" again this year with North Main Street under construction. The new route will be available soon. We will still begin and end along the riverfront. We will also explore Historic Evansville, Bayard and Garvin Park, and the beautiful Pigeon Creek Greenway. The new route will be published soon.

Love the idea of participating in the Evansville Half Marathon but not sure you can be ready for

13Weeks, 13Years,

13.1Milesby Heather Lejman and Thereas Pompey

the full 13.1 miles? Now you can be part of a relay team and share the half marathon distance among a team of 2 or 3 people. Relay team members will complete specific legs of the Half Marathon course, and hand off a baton containing a timing chip to their teammate for the next leg at an exchange station. This a great opportunity to be part of the Evansville Half Marathon even if you aren't a distance runner or walker.

The discount for military service personnel is also an option again in 2016. The YMCA is partnering with locally owned company Ameriqual to offer the first 150 military athletes who register online the opportunity to participate for just $25. A special

race bib, race shirt, and special packet prepared by Ameriqual will be waiting for military registrants at their special line at packet pickup.

The YMCA encourages healthy living for all ages. To encourage an early start to a lifetime of physical activity, the Evansville YMCA Half Marathon includes a Kids’ Half Marathon, for school age children under 13. Kids will run or walk 12 leading up to the event and complete their thirteenth mile on the Half Marathon course, finishing at the “official” finish line. All participants will receive a running log, a t-shirt and a kid’s half marathon medal. The school or group with the largest number of participants will be eligible for a special prize.

Club Spotlight TEAM 13Last year the kiddos at Dexter Elementary won the school challenge with nearly 50 of its students training together after school and then showing up as a team for that final mile. They each received an official Evansville Half Marathon race medal and a pizza party during a special assembly at their school.

An aspect of the Evansville YMCA Half Marathon that always elicits very favorable comments from race participants is the very positive and active crowd support and entertainment along the course. Past entertainment groups have included musicians, cheerleaders, teams and church groups. For the last two years the Reitz Theater group has been out promoting their fall musical with lots of energy and fun displays. I have been promised they will be back and better than ever! So look for them along the Greenway...they have already snagged their usual spot!

Don’t think that near-professional status is required to provide the support that all race participants appreciate. If you have a group that you think could make some noise, signs, or just play music and cheer for the athletes, have we got a job for you! Contact Heather Lejman at [email protected] to snag your spot. If you are participating in the race, think about who you would like to see along the way and give them a nudge!

Approximately 400 of our race participants each year train with our Team 13 training group. Team 13 was formed in 2004, the year of the first Evansville Half Marathon, as a way to help non-runners and walkers get ready for a half marathon, and train folks it did. But something even more remarkable happened. It became clear that Team 13 wasn't just about finishing miles. It was about forming a supportive community for levels of fitness. As the program grew through the years, the number of trainees and volunteers continued to grow. Iit became clear to the group that the community aspect of the training group was as important as the training program and advice. Below are some comments from current Team 13 members:

"Joining Jumpstart and Team 13 has become very important to the changes I am making in my life. I’m

feeling like a new person; a better person. You may be standing there with the weight of the world, but when that prayer is said before the run, you know it’s going to be a good run. You realize there are people that care, strangers who encourage, and friends that cheer you at the finish line." D'Ann Christian

"This year I'm training to run it. It's hard, but I want to try. I tell myself to "listen to your body." Listen to your heart over your head. Do what you can, but push yourself. Be you, but be the best you. Team 13 taught me that." Janet Daniels

"The Half Marathon is seven years from my first cancer diagnosis, the day before my 57th birthday, and exactly one year from my last cancer diagnosis. It will be a much needed personal triumph for me after the past seven years to cross that finish line. And yes, I will proudly stick that 13.1-mile sticker on my car window. " Ravonda Murphy

"One the best parts of Team 13 is the enthusiasm of the volunteers and long time members. My favorite part of training is when the runners and run/walkers are on their way back along with the volunteers and other friends I have made pass you and say ‘’good job’’. The feeling that I receive from those two words makes me feel great because even though I am not running, I am walking and giving it my all and can still participate in the half marathon and prove that I CAN DO THIS!" Cassie Smith

As always, proceeds from the Evansville Half Marathon go back into the local community by helping the YMCA impact the lives of children

" I am walking and giving it my all and can still participate in the half marathon and prove that I CAN DO THIS!" Cassie Smith

and families with after-school care, character development, teen leadership opportunities and more. The Evansville Half Marathon was founded in order to bring a first-rate racing event to the community – promoting health and well-being for all while generating funds to further the mission of the YMCA of Southwestern Indiana. The Y believes that lasting personal and social change can only come about when people work together to invest in youth, healthy living and community.

The YMCA relies on the generosity of volunteers to make a difference in the community with events like the Evansville Half Marathon. Annually, the half marathon requires over 400 volunteers. For volunteer opportunities and race information, visit www.evansvillehalfmarathon.org

Club Spotlight TEAM 13


Get Active would like to thank everyone for sharing their photos with us. This includes Terence McGinnis, Tiffany Hutchens, Linda Molinet,Yvette Wassmer, the Boonville Bike Club, Team 13, Rhonda Trail, Kim Townsend, David Novak, Bob Gober, Steve Bivens, and Jack Spencer.

DESTINATIONS

Adkisson GreenbeltOwensboro, KYPaved Trail around the City

Bike EVV MapsEvansville, IN Bicycle MapProvided by Upgrade

Evansville Regional Trail MapEvansville, IN Bicycle MapOverview of city trails

Pigeon Creek GreenwayEvansville, INPaved Walking, Running, and Cycling

Scales Lake Park800 W. Tennyson, Boonville, INHiking and Mountain Biking

USI TrailsUniversity of Southern IndianaPaved, dirt and grass trail options

Walk EVVEvansville, INWalking map of downtown

Henderson RiverwalkHenderson, KYPaved trail along the Ohio River

New Harmonie State ParkNew Harmony, INHiking and Mountain Biking

Newburgh River TrailNewburgh INPaved trail along the Newburgh Riverfront

Bluegrass Fish & Wildlife AreaElberfeld, INRoad Cycling Bicycle Routes

Burdette Park Discovery TrailsEvansville, INRoad Cycling, Walking, and Running

Evansville in MotionFree Guide with over 40 mapsEvansville Walking and Running

Angel Mounds State Historic Site8215 Pollack Ave, Evansville, INWooded Walking, Biking, and Running Trails

John James Audubon State Park3100 HWY 41 North, Henderson, KYWalking and Hiking Trails

Rudy Mines Trails/Ben Hawes Park5687 W. HWY 60, Owensboro, KYHiking and Mountain Biking Trails

AREA MAPS

LINkS to aLl maps can BE FOunD at GEtactIvEGUIdE.com/trail-maps

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56 GET ACTIVE FALL/WINTER 2016

FINAL THOUGHTS

WHERE'S THE LOVE?

SHARE THE ROAD.During this crazy presidential election cycle, I can think of only one issue that draws a bigger line in the sand: Cyclist and Drivers Sharing the Road. Look at social media posts, or read comments on a news story about a vehicle/bicycle accident and you will see the anger. Each side is quick to raise their torches and pitchforks.

I am a driver AND I am a cyclist. Sharing the Road goes both ways. Drivers need to understand that cyclists have the right to use the road and cyclists need to know that they are required to follow the rules of the road.If everybody would read, understand and follow the advice on pages 17 and 18 of this guide, the roads would be a safer and happier place for all.

Over the last few years there seems to be a growing tension between cars and cyclist. Some of it is a gut feeling, an almost palpable sense of tension I can feel when out on a ride. Other times it takes a very literal form. I have been spit on, passed with only an inch to spare, had a bottle thrown at me, run off the road, and screamed at.

When reading reports, online comments, and speaking to non-cyclist drivers, I see some crazy reasons for disliking cyclists. However, there are two reoccurring reasons that I actually understand a drivers aggravation with. First, that cyclists can slow down drivers down and second that sometimes cyclists do not follow the rules of road. I understand the frustration, but will never understand the aggression.

Looking at those two commonly cited driver complaints, I think it is normal not to like being slowed down until you have a safe and legal place to pass a bike. I get it. One of my own pet peeves is the person in my checkout lane that waits all of their groceries to be wrung up, and then and only then, decides to dig around to find their checkbook, and then search for a pen (hopefully no coupons).

Does this bother me? YES. Does this slow me down? YES. Do I feel like this person should be more aware of those around them? YES! Do I spit on this person? Throw a bottle of jalapenos from my cart at them? Get in my car to clip their shopping cart in the lot and send them diving for cover? NO! Why not? That would be crazy.

I also under drivers’ concerns that cyclist may not always follow the rules of the road. This is often given as a reason for anger, hate and a demand that if they don’t follow the rules they need to get off the road. Unfortunately, neither do drivers. Spend five minutes at the corner of the Lloyd Expressway and Burkhardt watching cars. You will see drivers run red lights, not wearing seatbelts, texting, and speeding. The actual number of violations is crazy. However, besides one honking horn, nobody was up in arms enough to throwing things, spit out the window and run others off the road.

If we don’t assault the checkout lane slow poke, and we don’t endanger drivers that are not following rules of the road, then why do people do this to a cyclist? A driver is protected by a seat belt, multiple air bags and two tons of vehicle. On a bike, a plastic and foam helmet and a single layer of spandex are all that protects a cyclist.

It has to stop. Peoples’ lives are on the line. Let’s all make the tri-state a safer place to ride, and help drivers and cyclist by following the rules, respecting each other, and sharing the road.

By Steve Roelle

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