Celebration with Wine

A huge thank you to the team for the great cake, wine and gifts for your leaders. I plan to return to It's All About Wine for more Wednesday and Friday night fun. Thanks for being such a great team. Your Leader! Maria

Anyone wanting to run on Sunday morning is welcome to join us. . . Melanie, Christi and myself at 630am at Lost Bridge Trail. . . Distance determined that morning. FYI we covered 7.45 miles last Sunday.

Celebration with Team Sticks

Next Wednesday Aug. 27 at 5:45 stop by It's All About Wine for a Team Sticks celebration.
Flights by the glass or bottle. Bring your 10% discount card and lets celebrate one last time as a team.

If you can make it drop Vera a note at the email listed below.

mtcookie57@comcast.net

The Team Photo

Less than 24 hours to go!

Hello Sticks!
Less than 24 hours to go. I hope you are relaxing today. Don't forget to drink your water and watch what you eat. No heavy greasy food. Try pasta or rice dishes and maybe some lean protein. Please eat in the morning at least one hour before the race, preferably 2 hours before. We will meet you at the restrooms for a group photo and any last minute questions. Don't forget to pick up your packet today 12-5pm at Athleticare South Sixth Street.
Maria

Picnic Head Count Needed

Abe's Army needs a head count from our group regarding who might be attending the final picnic next Tuesday at 5:45 (same place in Lincoln Park). It will be catered by Turasky's and there is no cost involved. Adult beverages may be brought as well as long as people are discreet. Obviously, us STICKS would sit together. Please let Susan know if you'll be able to attend by the end of today or first thing tomorrow. Remember, we're meeting at the bathrooms just south of the pork patio area at 7 ayem on Sunday for a group huddle and photo. Go, STICKS!! Sergeant Stick

Walk in the Park

Way to go everyone. Great times tonight and loved the Popsicles. Thank you Jill. Things to remember. Don't over do it on Thursday, 2 miles is enough. Eat right and rest. Sunday will be an awesome day for everyone. You have trained hard and we can't wait to see what you will do.

We will meet everyone Sunday morning at 7am in front of the bathrooms. We will take a team photo and then talk about race strategy. Please eat in the morning but no later than 6:30am.

Your Leaders,
Susan, Melanie, Christi and Maria

Shirts

Team Sticks shirts are ready. $10 each. We will have them tonight (Tuesday, Aug 12th) at Washington Park Tennis Courts at 5:45 pm for anyone interested in purchasing.

Last Tuesday

Tuesday night we will be meeting at Washington Park by the tennis courts at 545pm. We will be talking about Race Day Strategy, Packet Pick Up, Hydration, pre race Food.

The shirts should be finished and anyone wishing to buy one can that night. We should have them with us and know the total for each shirt. They are a sleeveless white dri release shirt with the Team Sticks Logo. Hope you plan to wear your shirt on race day.

Go TEAM STICKS!

JJ on Thursday

Jill and Jasmine hit the trail tonight for 5 miles. Way to go ladies. Times are looking very good for both of you. I loved the enthusiasm to tackle the hill at the end.

The shirts should be ready for Tuesday night. We should know the final cost by then too.

Notes for the week

Thursday night (Aug 7th) - IDOT Lost Bridge Trail 4-5 miles with Susan & Maria @ 545pm

Saturday morning 730am with Maria, IDOT Washington Park Picnic Pavilion (start of WDF 2008) 5-6 miles - I have a confirmation. Way to go Jasmine, I will see you there!

Sunday morning 630am with Melanie and Christi, IDOT Lost Bridge Trail 6 miles.

Don't pass up these opportunities to get this distance in. Next week we will be cutting back to prepare ourselves for the race on Sunday.

TeamShirts are going to the shop for imprinting. They are a sleeveless non fitted dry wicking shirt. White with the logo shown previously on the blog. Hope you plan to wear them on race day. We do!

Please be thinking about next Saturday. There will be packet pick up on Saturday from Noon -5pm at Athleticare on South 6th Street and you will receive another shirt for Abe's Amble and you need to start thinking about your pre race supper for Saturday night. Maybe consider pasta as a main dish. For tips on breakfast for Sunday see a posting earlier on this site. Drink plenty of water all day Saturday and Sunday morning too. We are nearing the end of your training and we are excited to see what everyone can do. We are proud of our TEAM STICKS!

Finishing

The finish line at last years Abe's Amble.

This was when Melanie was crossing the line.

Remember, We will be there for you. Whether we are behind you, next to you or meeting you at the milkshake stand for the last run in.

Melanie and Christie coming out of the Cemetery.

Saturday update

Congrats to Angie P., Karen, Vera and Jill for finishing the Abe's Amble course this morning. The weather wasn't bad...all things considered. Angie learned something the hard way but I"ll let her share her story on Tuesday. Which brings me to Tuesday - let's meet at the IDOT Lost Bridge Trail at 5:45 for 6 miles of shade. I'll have water at the 2 and 3 mile marks. I'm going to ask that you all pay more attention to pace and attempt to buddy up with a running/walking partner that evening. Also, STICKS shirts are in the making so we'll talk about those more on Tuesday as well. Remember, cotton is rotten....:-) Sergeant Stick and Maria
It's not too late to see the course - join Mel and Cristie Sunday ayem.