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by paulward
Wed Jun 18, 2014 4:36 pm
Forum: Running Forum
Topic: Frances Barger
Replies: 0
Views: 5690

Frances Barger

The Ark. Times has a feature on local legend and ARK member Frances Barger:

http://www.arktimes.com/arkansas/france ... id=3350335
by paulward
Fri Jul 06, 2012 4:40 pm
Forum: Running Forum
Topic: Good newsletter
Replies: 0
Views: 3515

Good newsletter

I enjoyed reading the inaugural columns from our new president, president-elect, and secretary. Thank you, Becky, Nick, and Jenny. :hat
by paulward
Wed Jan 18, 2012 1:45 pm
Forum: Running Forum
Topic: VALENTINE'S DAY 5K FEB 11TH 2012
Replies: 34
Views: 22166

I remember all those guys too, but I think it wasn't Fred Bilitnikof who used the "stick-em". A later Raiders defensive back, Lester Hays, was noted for his heavy use of "stick-em" that helped him make several interceptions. Blanda was a starter as QB for years and did the kickin...
by paulward
Sat Aug 20, 2011 2:11 pm
Forum: Running Forum
Topic: Badwater 135
Replies: 3
Views: 2465

Today's Washington Post has a feature article on this race, although I didn't see any reference to Tammy. Congratulations TW!
I hope this link works. If not, I found it near the bottom of the home page.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle ... story.html
by paulward
Sat May 28, 2011 3:34 pm
Forum: Running Forum
Topic: Run in Little Rock tomorrow
Replies: 2
Views: 2257

Yes. The Sunday Heights Run starts at 9:00am from the U.S. Pizza on Kavanaugh and Taylor Streets in LR. If you want a course description, search this site for a "Sunday Heights Run Course Description" post. The course is 10 miles. Some of the regulars can give you help if you want to add s...
by paulward
Fri Feb 25, 2011 8:23 pm
Forum: Running Forum
Topic: LT, Edgehill,more in Ark. Life
Replies: 0
Views: 2039

LT, Edgehill,more in Ark. Life

The newly issued March issue of "Arkansas Life" has an article on Leah Thorvilson, the Edgehill neighborhood in LR (which is part of the Sunday Heights run course, miles 5+ through 6+), and Steve Straessle's recounting of his first marathon. This is available at some commercial locations a...
by paulward
Tue Jan 04, 2011 3:42 pm
Forum: Running Forum
Topic: Runner's World
Replies: 6
Views: 5102

Ben is on the cover of this week's Sync paper. Haven't read the article yet, just got a copy this afternoon. It might be available on the web for those unable to get a paper copy.
Congratulations, Ben.
by paulward
Mon Dec 20, 2010 12:17 pm
Forum: Running Forum
Topic: Christmas Eve Fun Run
Replies: 0
Views: 2137

Christmas Eve Fun Run

The LRRC will have another holiday fun run. Meet this Friday, Dec. 24th, at 7:00am at the Big Dam Bridge Little Rock-side parking lot by the porta-potties. We'll head over the bridge and down the NLR river trail. Mileage options are endless. The bridge is 8/10 of a mile, so run to the 7.0 mile marke...
by paulward
Wed Nov 10, 2010 12:27 pm
Forum: Running Forum
Topic: LRRC Thanksgiving Day Fun Run
Replies: 0
Views: 3836

LRRC Thanksgiving Day Fun Run

Continuing an annual Thanksgiving Day tradition, the Little Rock Roadrunners Club will have its morning "Shake Your Giblets" fun run again this year. We'll start at 7:00am from the parking lot in front of The Full Moon on Kavanaugh Blvd, between Evergreen and L Streets. Runners and walkers...
by paulward
Fri Aug 21, 2009 11:10 am
Forum: Running Forum
Topic: Quest for 50 States
Replies: 108
Views: 68760

The Y Man was in South America and Africa in the past year or two. Had the shirt accompanied him, we'd have all continents except Antarctica visited after the upcoming Australia and Asia visits occur. That last continent will be difficult.
by paulward
Thu Aug 20, 2009 11:04 am
Forum: Running Forum
Topic: Quest for 50 States
Replies: 108
Views: 68760

I thought it would be difficult to get a picture of the shirt in Hawaii and we'd have to substitute LR Roadrunners wearing Hawaiian shirts here. The states are dropping like flies.
At this pace, the shirt will visit the 7 continents by next year.