News - May-June 2021
June 25
Stan Cottrell, 78, stopped in Lawrence on his 3,000 mile cross-country run from Los Angeles to Washington DC. this morning at the Union Pacific Depot. Among those who welcomed Stan to Lawrence were runLawrence members Jackie Wilson and Brenda Groskinsky as well as Dog Day's Red Dog Gardner. Lawrence, KS was the exact halfway point of his journey.
The real life Forrest Gump is on a mission to unite America with hope, health and friendship as well as raise money for multiple charities as he runs 30 miles a day, every day for 100 days.
June 21
Real life Forrest Gump coming to Lawrence on June 25th
Two-time Guinness World Record runner Stan Cottrell, 78, will be making a stop in Lawrence on his 3,000 mile cross-country run from Los Angeles to Washington DC.
Friday, June 25, 10 am Union Pacific Depot.
Local officials will welcome Stan and make a few comments. You have a chance to talk with Stan and perhaps run a few miles with him.
His mission is to unite America with hope, health and friendship as well as raise money for multiple charities as he runs 30 miles a day, every day for 100 days. Stan’s doctors and trainers are able to track Stan’s vitals every step of the way using the most advanced technology in a wearable device.
Stan began his cross-country journey on his 78th birthday, May 8th, in Los Angeles where he received an incredible send-off with community leaders, celebrities and cheerleaders wishing him well.
Video from stopover in Albuquerque
June 19
Results of friends and Lawrence area runners from the 2021 Grandma's Marathon.
| Results: Grandma's Marathon, June 19, 2021, Duluth, MN | |||||||
| Name | Sex | Age | City | St | Ovrl | DivPl | Time |
| Milton Rotich | M | 35 | Albuquerque | KEN | 1 | 1 | 2:13:04 |
| Dakotah Lindwurm | F | 26 | Eagan | MN | 21 | 1 | 2:29:04 |
| Nick Caprario | M | 32 | Kansas City | MO | 15 | 14 | 2:24:11 |
| Joe Moore | M | 37 | Manhattan | KS | 17 | 3 | 2:25:47 |
| James Wilson | M | 29 | Lawrence | KS | 32 | 25 | 2:31:51 |
| Ethan Hartzell | M | 25 | Baldwin City | KS | 56 | 39 | 2:37:23 |
| Phillip Carroll | M | 23 | Overland Park | KS | 83 | 52 | 2:45:07 |
| Raquel Rios-Reed | F | 45 | Wichita | KS | 189 | 1 | 2:57:26 |
| Matt O'Reilly | M | 36 | Lawrence | KS | 280 | 45 | 3:06:27 |
| Ashley Turpin | F | 29 | Lawrence | KS | 289 | 140 | 3:07:25 |
| Kyle Morgison | M | 33 | Lawrence | KS | 337 | 159 | 3:13:33 |
| Emily Schoenfeld | F | 26 | Lawrence | KS | 420 | 64 | 3:19:48 |
| Grant Catloth | M | 33 | Lawrence | KS | 449 | 186 | 3:21:28 |
| Chris Gilbert | M | 30 | Lawrence | KS | 545 | 210 | 3:28:46 |
| Ethan Rodenberg | M | 28 | Newton | KS | 1767 | 453 | 4:33:19 |
| And in the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon | |||||||
| Hannah Robinson | F | 26 | Shawnee | KS | 454 | 77 | 1:47:05 |
The Baldwin Connection - the runners, the coach, and some parents after Grandma’s Marathon. (Annette Pierce photo)
June 10
Coming July 24, we're hosting the River Rat 4 Mile on the levee. It's a mass start run. The separate time trial starts are so 2020. Join us and see what we've missed in 2020. Sign up
(left) Together after the start. (right) The separate individual time trial starts.
June 7
Photos of the 2021 Hospital Hill Half Marathon (and 10K and 5K) on June 5.
May 22
Scenes from the Bill Snyder Half Marathon.
May 17
Our former club president is taking on more responsibilities for the Road Runners Club of America. Last week, Brenda Groskinsky was asked by the RRCA executive team to chair the new RRCA Board Development Committee. The committee's agenda will be to determine how RRCA Board candidates are recruited, vetted, and then selected.
"This opportunity will definitely be a new challenge for me. I'm very proud to be able to serve RRCA and our running clubs in this new capacity." - Brenda
May 16
Red Dog's Dog Days (free) workouts are back starting June 7 meeting Monday through Thursday with sessions at 6 am and 6 pm at the Lawrence HS track. Saturdays runs are back at 7 am at the Lied Center parking lot. More info: Bev Gardner
Check the Group Runs page for other group workout.
May 9
Covid Pandemic safety measures limited attendance to 400 at this year's Mother's Day 5K at Corporate Woods. It was overcast and breezy but no rain. Carrie Mugridge was 4th overall. Dee Boeck was 1st in F70. Good to see several Douglas County runners at the event.
May 4 - How To Rest 23% Of The Year To Keep Getting Faster
Long-term stress cycles are important to consider in recovery and adaptation
At the end of the article, there’s a breakdown of one way to incorporate rest throughout a year for a hypothetical athlete chasing their potential. Even assuming no serious injuries or layoffs, it adds up to 86 days resting each year. That seems like a lot, right? This article breaks down why resting 23% or more of the days in a year can support long-term growth.
The exact number isn’t important (it can be higher or lower), just the general principle: Adaptation happens in the empty spaces. more
(from Trail Runner, David Roche, May 3, 2021)