New Year's Eve 5 Mile and 5k - Anniston, AL

For Details: New Year's Eve 5 Mile (19-over)and 5K (18-under)Germania Springs Park Jacksonville, Alabama

12K's of Christmas - 9 Dec 2006 - 9:00 AM - Wetumpka, AL

Trail of Legends Association in cooperation with the City of Wetumpka, presents the 12Ks of Christmas or the optional 5K through the historic streets of downtown Wetumpka and adjacent neighborhoods.

Race time is 9am and will be followed by the Wetumpka’s Annual Christmas on the Coosa activities in Gold Star Park.

Race Categories: Men/Women 20 & under, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51+
Trophies to overall top 3 and 1 deep in age categories

Mail-in Registration Form: $20. Must be received by 8 Dec 2006.
Day of Race Registration: $25

Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis - Dec 2

Details:
Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis 2006
Huntingdon College in Montgomery, AL

December 2nd, 2006
Registration Opens at 7:15 am
5K Begins at 8:30 a.m. and 1-Mile at 9:30 a.m.
5K: $25.00
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk: $25.00

Register at the website
http://2006montgomeryjbr.kintera.org
Point of Contact
lhemphill@arthritis.org
Tel: 334-244-1179

Turkey Burner 5k - Nov 25, 8:00 AM

Date: Saturday, November 25, 2006

Times:

Registration 6:30 a.m.

5K 8:00 a.m.

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk 8:45 a.m.

Awards ceremony 9:30 a.m. (approximately)

Place: MetroFitness, 7150 Halcyon Park Drive, Montgomery, AL

Entry Fees:

Each participant is asked to bring a can of food to be donated to the Montgomery Area Food Bank.

$20 – Race day for 5K

$12 – Race day for 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Second Village Coffee

The new Village Coffee shop has opened near Vaughn and Taylor, practically across the street from where I live. Perfect place for the morning rehydration stop. The new Coffee shop will be roasting their own beans starting in January.

Village Coffee is a locally owned Alabama business. Support local business!

Free Weekend

No organized run for today. I will run two 5 miles runs, then do a straight 10 miler tomorrow.

MDA 5K Fun Run - EastChase - 11 Nov, 08:00 AM

Three Decades. Two Partners. One Great Cause.
The Inaugural ERA Weeks & Browning Realty, Inc. MDA 5K Fun Run

Here at ERA Weeks & Browning we like to give back to the community that has supported us for so long. That is why we have been one of the largest supporters of the MDA for 30 years. Each year we attend many MDA fundraisers and show our support for a great cause.

This year we want to take our support up a level so we are hosting the first ever ERA MDA 5K Fun Run. This is a great opportunity for those who love to run or those who just want to come out and support a great cause and get together to make an impact on someone’s life.

Thanks to the Montgomery Track Club we have laid out a great course that will be challenging and fun. The run will be clocked and scored; also we are in the early stages of getting the course certified.

The festivities will take place on Saturday, November 11th at ERA Weeks & Browning Realty, Inc. located in East Chase behind Gold’s Gym. You have two options for registration; you can pre-register on Friday, November 10th at ERA Weeks & Browning from 5pm to 7:30pm or you can wait till race day.

Race day registration will begin at 6:30am and go until 7:45am. If you pre-register it is only a $22 fee, if you wait till race day it will be $25. To give you an idea of the impact you will be making it takes $25 to pay for one flu shot for someone suffering from muscular dystrophy.

Y102 will be on hand doing a remote broadcast from the event and will be providing pizza and Pepsi after the run. Everyone who signs up will receive a T-shirt and the winners of each age category will receive a sweatshirt.

There will also be a brief kid’s fun run after the 5K.

We look forward to seeing you there so we can “HOME IN ON A CURE”.

If you have any questions please contact J.C. Schulte the run coordinator at (334) 220-6675 or you can e-mail him at jc.schulte@era.com.

The MTRC has been asked to participate with course measurement, timing and tabulation.

The course is rolling , to flat, meandering into the Halcyon neighborhood, turns near Metro-Fitness and back to EastChase Chantilly, finishing at ERA. To volunteer or more info Contact : West Marcus 263-2424 Grahare@peoplepc.com

Running with the Band - Nov 4 - Beulah, Alabama

RUNNING WITH THE BAND IN BEULAH LAND

SATURDAY, November 4, 2006

Come run/walk a mile, 5K, 10.5K, or all three in Beulah, Alabama.

1 Mile: 12:15 p.m. central time /1:15 p.m. eastern time
5K: 12:45 p.m. central time /1:45 p.m. eastern time
10.5K: 1:30 p.m. central time /2:30 p.m. eastern time

1 Mile Awards: Top Male/Female: Overall, Master, Grandmaster, Beulah Elementary and Beulah High Student.

Top Male/Female in these age divisions: 6 & under, 7-8, 9-11, 12-14, 15-17, 18-20,
21-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over.
5K & 10.5K: Top Male/Female: Overall, Master, Grandmaster and Senior Grandmaster.

Top three in these age divisions: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34,
35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over.

Entry Fee: $12.00 for one race if received by 10/26/06. Mail check & entry form to:
$22.00 for two races if received by 10/26/06. Beulah Band 5K
$32.00 for all three races if received by 10/26/06. 2519 Lee Road 375
$15.00 after 10/26/06 & day of race per race Valley, Alabama 36854

Registration Form

From Atlanta: Travel south on I-85 to the Georgia-Alabama State Line. The first exit in Alabama (Valley, AL) will be exit #79. Exit here and take a left on Highway 29. Travel 5 miles to where the 4 lane runs out and turn left on road 380 at the red light. Go 5.5 miles and turn right on road 270. The school is 2.3 miles on the left.

From Columbus: Travel west on highway 280 towards Opelika. Turn right on road 379. Travel 11 miles and turn left on road 372. Go 1.7 miles and turn left on road 270. The school is ½ mile on the left.

From Montgomery: Travel north on I-85 to exit #64. Turn right on Highway 29, then take the next left continuing on Highway 29. Travel 6.5 miles and turn right on road 270. The school is 3.5 miles on the right.

Location: Beulah High School is located at 4848 Lee Road 270 Valley, AL 36854
Questions? Call: Roger Keel at 706-645-4443 (days), 334-745-5955 (nights) E-Mail: rkeel@mindspring.com

Spinner's Great Pumpkin 8k - Oct 28, 8:00 AM- Prattville Alabama

There will be an 8k race (8:00 am) and 1 mile fun run/walk (9 am) in Prattville, AL to benefit the community.

Contact person for the race is Carol Risher, 334-365-8004, email rishert@charter.net.
Please join us for this fun run. See you there.
This is an MTRC recommended Run.

WHERE: Lower Kingston Rd between 5th & 6th Street, Prattville, Alabama. - Map it.
Day of race entry fee: $15

Catch the Wind Race - Sat, Oct 21 - 8:00 AM - Saint James UMC

Catch the Wind Race - Sat, Oct 21 - 8:00 AM
St. James run at St. James UMC, Ryan Rd at East Vaughn Rd.
9045 Vaughn Road, Montgomery Alabama, 36117

4 mile, 1 mile, Kids dash

Day of Race registration $20.

Contact Peggy McLendon Lanier at 277-4963.

Applications at McLendons Athletics Center (MAC) on Wares Ferry Rd

Run for LIFE - October 14th at 8:00 a.m. - EastChase

3rd Annual Run for LIFE is a 5K run and 1 mile race for the fleet of feet and a Tot Trot for the little ones.

3rd Annual Run for LIFE is a 5K run on a relatively flat course through the Halcyon neighborhood, Eastchase Office Park and Eastchase Shopping Center in east Montgomery. Additionally there is a 1 mile race for the fleet of feet and a Tot Trot for the little ones.

Online registration is available at www.land-mark.org.

Race Starts October 14th at 8:00 a.m.

Registration forms avaliable at Sneakers on Atlanta Hwy.
Registration Fee is $15, Day of Race it will be $18.

Claybank 5K Trail Run/Walk - Ozark, AL - Oct 7, 08:00 AM

Claybank 5K Trail Run/Walk - Ozark, AL.

Oct 7, 8am.

From Montgomery, Take 231 South of Troy to Roy Parker Rd, Left on Myrtle Dr to Ed Lisenby Lake. Approximately 75 miles from Montgomery.

Info: Cathy Outlaw 334-774-8511.

*** Grand Prix Race ***

Police Memorial Run - October 5, 6:15 PM

The Montgomery Track & Running Club (MTRC) will have a sunset run/walk this week to raise money for the account set up by the family of slain Montgomery Police Officer Keith E. Houts.

The run/walk of between two and three miles will be Thursday, October 5, 6:15 p.m., Blount Cultural Park. It will start and finish near the Alabama Shakespeare Festival Theatre in the parking area adjacent to the thatched-roof restrooms.

This will be a donations-only event.

All runners and walkers, both MTRC members and non-members, are encouraged to come out and show support for the Houts family and the Montgomery Police Department. Please help us spread the word throughout the local community about this run/walk.

We will post the participants in the order of finish on the MTRC website.

For further information, contact West Marcus, MTRC, 334-263-2424; or Grahare@peoplepc.com.

Senator Stampede Runs - AUM - 30 Sep, 08:30 AM

Senator Stampede Runs 2006

Details:
Auburn University Montgomery (AUM) 5K and 1 Mile race - 30 Sep 2006.
5K Race starts at 8:30 a.m.
1 Mile starts at 9:30 a.m. at the AUM Baseball Complex
Campus Map available at www.aum.edu
Registration is $12 before 26 September
Day of Race is $15 or $8 for no shirt option.

3rd Annual SISTA's Celebrate Life 5k - Sept 23 - ASU

The race starts and finishes at the Alabama State Univ. Acadome. 5k / 1 mile walk. This is in conjunction with the Community Care Health Network. Proceeds to the cancer society.

REGISTRATION: 6:30 am at the Acadome , Saturday Sept. 23rd ,

The course is flat and fast, meandering through shaded old Cloverdale.
Timing and results by The Montgomery Track and Running club, MTRCCASH

prizes for 1st- 3rd Overall m/f, Other special awards to:1st Masters m/f, Grandmasters m/f, Senior Masters m/f. 1st clysdale, children's awards and age divisions.

Contact : CARRIE NELSON @ carriejnelson@charter.net 334-312-6774

Maxwell AFB - Air University 60th - 22 Sept

Ran the 5K out at Maxwell AFB this morning. Weather was perfect, route was easy and scenic. Time was 24:52.

Hiking, Sheehan, and EastChase Chili's

No run again this weekend. I'll be hiking up North of here, in the Appalachia foothills. Temps are comfortable enough for hiking, another distraction of mine.

I'm also adding a link for George Sheehan M.D., running philosopher.

WARNING: The new Chili's at EastChase is dreadful. Food is the same boring, bland trash that all the others chains serve; cheap american food and fries, over-sized portions, greasy, salty, and not much creativity on the menu. The service is poor. Waited 45 minutes for 5 lunches and they got 3 out of 5 orders wrong.

Cooler Mornings

The morning temps have finally cooled off and it feels good to run in the mornings, before sunrise, again. I went out for a six-mile run this morning around Halcyon and Sturbridge, cool temperature, nice breeze, almost perfect. Can't wait until the temps drop below 50 in the morning. AAAHHHHH, so nice.

They conveniently put a new coffee shop in in front of the Publix on Vaughn and Taylor. So its Starbucks, but its in a great location to end my run where I can get some coffee. Coming soon, Village Coffee (locally owned) to the same location, just around the corner.

No run this weekend, just jogging around the nieghborhood.

Golden Eagle 5K - Jacksonville, Alabama - Sep 9, 7:30am

Golden Eagle 5K
Sept. 9, 2006 - 7:30 AM
Jacksonville High School
Jacksonville, Alabama

River Run 5k - Article and Results

Montgomery Advertiser Article and Results

1st River Run - Labor Day - Downtown Montgomery

Labor Day Chick-fil-A/Sneakers 5K/1-Mile River Run

Inaugural event that starts and ends at Union Train Station, downtown Montgomery. Challenging and scenic course.

Lots of big door prizes, including over a dozen pairs of running shoes and gift certificates for local area restaurants.

Registration:
-- August 28th - September 2nd, $15.00 all
-- Day of race, $25.00 all
-- Day of race registration times, 6:45 am - 7:15 am
-- Packet pickup, Saturday, September 2nd at Sneakers, 6085 Atlanta Hwy between 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
-- T-shirts are guaranteed for first 200 registered participants
-- For a registration form, go by Sneakers, Chick-fil-A, or call 263-2424 or email jacobs2508@aol.com
-- Register online at Active.com by September 2nd, 7:59 pm,

Midnight Express - Summer Misery

No runs this next weekend for me, work commitments. But if I could run, I would be doing the Country's Midnight Express in Columbus, GA. The run starts just before midnight Saturday, Aug 26. The route is lit by candles. Proceeds benefit the local visually impaired through scholarship funds at Columbus State University. Here's the link for the run:

http://www.countrysbarbecue.com/express.cfm

The oppressive, miserable heat continues here without a break. It has been above 90 everyday since the beginning of May. It makes running a chore. The only choice I have is too run in the heat, or the boredom of a treadmill. I've been doing the treadmill lately, if this was my only option, I'd quit running. I'm really looking forward to the cooler temperatures, but the way this year is going, it's won't cool down till October. DAMN! The HOT summer nights don't really bother me, I can run forever as long as I can get some water, but it's the sun that really bothers me. As soon as that sun hits me, I feel drained, like "hitting the wall". Does the sun raise body temperature that much.

Saturday's 10K felt great until the halfway mark, I was a full minute faster than usually at the 5K, but then we turned around and were facing the sun the rest of the way. It was like someone was holding me from behind. There was even a nice breeze, but the sun just sapped my strength. I must be allergic to the sun. This year the sun and temps have been brutal everyday, no cloudy days this summer. The lack of tropical storms is very noticeable. Come on fall. I don't think I can take another summer in Hell (Montgomery).

Woodland Wallahatchie Run - August 19 - Pike Road

10k, 5k & 1 Mile

Where:
Woodland United Methodist Church
4100 Wallahatchie Road
Pike Road, Alabama

10K and 5K Race start 7:15am CST
1 Mile Run/Walk start 8:30 am CST
More Info Here

Wetumpka RiverFest 5K - August 12 - 7:30 AM

Wetumpka RiverFest 5K

Details:
Fast course in downtown Wetumpka Alabama.
Race will start at Fain Memorial Park and Finish at Gold Star Park.
Following the race will be a full day of food, arts and crafts, and live entertainment.

On-Line registration at http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1319797 or pick up a registration form at Sneakers on the Atlanta Hwy in Montgomery.

Early Registration is $15 Day of race is $20.

Information about Riverfest

Woodstock 5K Run - Aug 5, 7:30 AM - Anniston

26th Annual - Woodstock 5K Run

August 5, 2006
Anniston, Alabama
Race start - 7:30 a.m.

Twilight 5K Retro Run - Sat, July 29, 6:00 PM

Birmingham Retro run for this weekend. This should be fun.

More Info Here: http://trakshak.com/

or to register online: Twilight 5K Retro Run - Saturday, July 29th, 6:10 pm.

Critter Run 5K

Saturday July 22, 6:00 PM at Westgate Park, Dothan, AL.

http://dothanrunners.com/

I'm hoping for rain (Fat Chance).

Run for the weekend.......

I won't be running due to work obligations (it's also too hot, 101 yesterday), but the run I would be running if I could is:

Chalaka Challenge - 5K / 10K / 1mi

Sylacagua, AL.
10K Run begins at 7:00 a.m. (flat/fast course)
5K Run begins at 7:30 a.m.
1 Mile Fun Run begins at 7:45 a.m.

*Runners must check in on race day at 6:00a.m.

Went to the country.......

Ate a lot of peaches. :D

I have that silly song stuck in my head because that's really what I did! The annual Peach Run 10K in Clanton Alabama, home of the Giant Peach along I-65.

It turned out to be a great "cool" summer morning, cloudy and breezy, and the temp was only 74 at 7 AM. All Alabama runners know that those a excellent running conditions for Alabama in the Summer.

Thank you to the Cornerstone Fitness & Wellness in Clanton. You know your in the country when the town's fitness center's "locker room" has no lockers, just "cubbies" for you to store your stuff while you workout. And only a single shower stall. I don't mean to insult Clanton, it is a very nice, quaint farming community. Next week is the Peach Festival.

"Going to the country, gonna eat a lot of peaches..........." That song was stuck in my head the whole run!

Peach Run 5k & 10k - June 17, 2006

The Peach Run5k & 10K are held in Clanton this Saturday, a week before the actual Peach Festival:

Peach Run (Cornerstone Fitness & Wellness)
Details: June 17, 2006. The 5K & 10K begin at 7:00a.m.
Both races will begin and end at Cornerstone Fitness & Wellness, 110 Baker Ave., Clanton, AL. Prizes awarded at 9:00 a.m.
$100 Each Top 5K Male and Female Winner
$100 Each Top 10K Male and Female Winner
Age Division Winners will be awarded for each race also.
For further information, call 205-280-6450
Cost: $20 (5K & 10K)

New

New addition to Village Coffee on the Atlanta Highway and Taylor Rd.. Live Music on Friday and Saturday evening, and wireless internet.

Dominic's out on Vaughn Road, just east of Merry (Pike Road area) has a new coffee shop, haven't tried it yet, but I will soon and let you know. Dominic's is an upscale grocery store.

And did you know; the new Southern Homes and Gardens out on Vaughn, near Deer Creek, also has a cafe'. I'm glad we're finally getting choices around here.

Friday Evening Trail Runs - B'ham

XTERRA Scramble - 5K and 10K Trail Runs - June 9, 6:00 PM at Oak Mountain State Park, Birmingham, AL.

http://www.xterraplanet.com/races/race.cfm?race_id=375

Sommer's Place: One of my Favorites

Not only one of my best place to eat in Montgomery, it is within walking distance of my hovel.
Sommer's Place
From the Montgomery Advertiser: Two For Twenty: Sommer's Place.

Although it is an ugly suburban strip mall, I still manage to rate this place above any of the popular restaurant chains. The food is always good, the staff are always very friendly.

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (Need more premium beer choices)

Running in this Heat

Avoid Hyponatremia!

Hyponatremia is literally water poisoning. Most runners are not aware that they can drink too much water. Not only can you drink too much water, but it can also cause a very serious condition and has even caused some fatalities.

A low level of sodium in the blood causes Hyponatremia. When you sweat you lose approximately 2.25 to 3.4 grams of sodium per liter of sweat. During a race, you will average around 1 liter of sweat loss per hour. If you drink only water during your race, you will dilute your blood even more, which can result in hyponatremia. This condition is usually only a problem in activities lasting more than one hour, but can occur in shorter activities.

Hyponatremia can be a serious condition. If you believe you may be suffering from this illness, seek medical attention. Drinking sports drinks and eating salty foods can treat minor symptoms.

Aspirin, ibuprofen and other anti-inflammatory drugs can contribute to the development of hyponatremia. Because of the popularity of these medications among runners, this condition is becoming more prevalent, especially in the longer distances such as marathons, ultra-marathons and triathlons.

To avoid hyponatremia follow these suggestions.

· Drink sports drinks during events lasting longer than 1 hour.

· Avoid anti-inflammatory medications.

· Take in at least 1 gram of sodium per hour.

· Drink at least 6 to 12 ounces of sports drinks every 15 minutes.

· Increase you salt intake before your race.

Two Excellent Restaurants

Located next door to each other in Cloverdale, across from the Capri Theatre, these two are actually single entities that compliment each other. Both Menu's are available at either place. Forget about the chain restaurant blandness, these two restaurants are unique and very appetizing.

Cafe Louisa - Cafe and Bakery - The best place for coffee and pastries in Montgomery or surrounding area. European flavors, New England ambiance, southern charm. The crew is unpretentious and friendly. The place is cozy and comfortable. The lunch menu offers something for everyone no matter what taste, from meat lover's to vegans, from traditional to organic.

Tomatinos - Pizza and Bake Shop - The only place to get real, original style pizzas, New York Style.

I rate these two together, 5 out of 5.

There is a burrito place that is also a part of this family of restaurants. El Rey or Burrito Lounge. When I have a chance to sample this place, I will update.

This small section of Montgomery set in Cloverdale offers more offers more quality restaurants than rest of the city, and all of them being with in steps of the Capri Theatre. The only place that shows independent movies in Montgomery. So when you're tired of fighting the crowds, traffic and parking lot nightmares near the Rave, come to Cloverdale and be relaxed and enjoy yourself with something off the beaten path.

Village Coffee

Perfect for the pre-run caffiene fix. There is a new coffee shop in town which is an Alabama owned business. Village coffee started out in Troy and has just added a new shop here in Montgomery. The coffee shop is located in front of the Publix on the Atlanta Highway and Taylor Road. Coffee is better than at the popular Seattle's chain of coffee shops; it is less crowded and much, much more tidy. A dark chocolate covered espresso bean has served with each cup I've ordered. The staff is very friendly and the setting is casual and inviting. There is even a guitar in the seating area just waiting for you to play.
http://www.villagecoffee.biz/
(Click on the Menu to find a $1.00 coupon)

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 -.5 for One Minor Dissappointment. Like most coffee shops in this area, the outside seating area faces a parking lot and a busy street, BLECCHHHHHH! Who wants to sit outside with the carbon monoxide fumes and watch passing cars? It would be nice if a coffee shop would open here that has outside dining area that faces a more natural or pleasing setting. The best one of seen in Alabama is the Highland Coffee Company in Birmingham. Anyone know of others around Montgomery?

Time to load up the carbs

Recipe: CARAMELIZED CHOCOLATE, BANANA, AND MARSHMALLOW SANDWICHES

It has bananas, it must be healthy. Right?

Constantly Sweating

Just in time for Jubilee, it's officially summer. High's near 90, lows near 70's. July Temperature already in May. Time to become a O-dark thirty early morning runner. It's already in the 80's by 8:00 AM, misery!

The southern natives are still wearing sweaters in morning, I can barely breathe the heavy, sticky sweltering air. Time for summer hibernation.

High today of 92. Ouch!

Jubilee 8k

Mat Best ran Jubilee 8k last year with an egg-sized tumor in his brain. This year he'll be running after recovering from brain surgery. See story below:
Brain cancer can't stop 8K runner By Tom Ensey Montgomery Advertiser


More info: JUBILEE RUN

When: Saturday. 8K starts at 7:30 a.m.; 2-mile starts at 8:45 a.m.; fun run for kids 6 and younger begins after 2-mile race

Where: Klein Park downtown, across from the fountain on Dexter Avenue

Registration: 4 to 8 p.m. today at Sneakers on Atlanta Highway; 4 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Chamber of Commerce on Commerce Street Race day registration: Klein Park Entry fee: $20 today and Friday; $25 day of race; fun run $1

More Jubilee Buzz

Mat Best ran Jubilee 8k last year with an egg-sized tumor in his brain. This year he'll be running after recovering from brain surgery. See story below:
Brain cancer can't stop 8K runner By Tom Ensey Montgomery Advertiser


More info: JUBILEE RUN

When: Saturday. 8K starts at 7:30 a.m.; 2-mile starts at 8:45 a.m.; fun run for kids 6 and younger begins after 2-mile race

Where: Klein Park downtown, across from the fountain on Dexter Avenue

Registration: 4 to 8 p.m. today at Sneakers on Atlanta Highway; 4 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Chamber of Commerce on Commerce Street Race day registration: Klein Park Entry fee: $20 today and Friday; $25 day of race; fun run $1

Jubilee CityFest 8k Packet pick-up

Sneakers 4-8 Wed and Thur. Chamber of Commerce Fri 4-9 and race morning at 6

Thanks Grahare@aol.com, I couldn't find the info at either the MTRC or Jubilee CityFest sites.

Worthwhile Sunday activity

Being one of those few people in Montgomery who hasn't been infected with the religion meme, I have been looking for ways to improve my social life. There are not enough runs scheduled in Montgomery to keep my calendar full and smoky bars or churches are filled with unpleasant people.

There is an activity for our Sunday afternoons, and it caters to those with a running problem:

Montgomery Hash Hound Harriers meet every Sunday at 5 PM for their "Hash".

To qoute from their site:
They may be College professors or students, colonels or privates, managers or assembly line workers, doctors or plumbers... all are gathered together without concern for social status or education. They are gathered for the sport and the camaraderie and take on a new personality, for at our events we are all just Hashers ... For a Hash is NOT a competition (except to catch the Hares), but a friendly get together for people to have fun.

To find out more and for a schedule of hashes: Montgomery Hash Hound Harriers

I actually haven't tried this yet, but this group is centered around my two favorite activities, I will be trying this soon. Did someone say "Beer"

Three day weekend, Three runs

Perfect. A run for everyday, how can the weekend get any better than that?

27 May - Montgomery - Jubilee City Fest 8k & 2M
28 May - West Blocton - Cahaba River Ramble Trail Runs 10K & 5K
29 May - Huntsville - Mercedes-Benz Cotton Row Run 10k & 5K

Jubilee CityFest

Unless you're living under a rock, you must know what is going on this weekend. I'll be doing the 8k, and it's going to be a scorcher.

http://www.jubileecityfest.org/

Village Coffee now in Montgomery

There is a new coffee shop in town which is an Alabama owned business. Village coffee started out in Troy and has just added a new shop here in Montgomery. The coffee shop is located in front of the Publix on the Atlanta Highway and Taylor Road. Coffee is better than at the popular Seattle's chain of coffee shops; it is less crowded and much, much more tidy. The staff is very friendly and the setting is casual and inviting. There is even a guitar in the seating area just waiting for you to play.

http://www.villagecoffee.biz/
(Click on the Menu to find a $1.00 coupon)

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

-.5 for One Minor Dissappointment. Like most coffee shops in this area, the outside seating area faces a parking lot and a busy street, BLECCHHHHHH! Who wants to sit outside with the carbon monoxide fumes and watch passing cars? It would be nice if a coffee shop would open here that has outside dining area that faces a more natural or pleasing setting. The best one of seen in Alabama is the Highland Coffee Company in Birmingham. Anyone know of others around Montgomery?