Here are the medal winners for our 2009 Royal Run:
5K Male Medal Winners
1st - Gold - Jay Welp (107) - Marcus - 19:09.98
2nd - Silver - Mick Hoffman (90) - Battle Creek - 19:54.60
3rd - Bronze - Brian Kelly (130) - Omaha - 19:57.589
5K Female Medal Winners
1st - Gold - Mandi Hare (87) - Ida Grove - 25:48.54
2nd - SIlver - Marissa Hare (88) - Ida Grove - 26:42.46
3rd - Bronze - Bailey Hare (86) - Ida Grove - 27:12.48
10K Male Medal Winners
1st - Gold - Greg Swynar (120) - Ida Grove - 40:45.19
2nd - Silver - Jaime Dodge (130) - Ida Grove - 41:28.81
3rd - Bronze - Kipp Gebel (131) - Ida Grove - 42:22.83
10K Female Medal Winners
1st - Gold - Caitie Taylor (121) - 48:55.42
2nd - Silver - Shannon Wingrove (124) - 51:54.24
3rd - Bronze - Erica Thompson (122) - 52:06.17
We think anyone who participates wins... that's Royal... he's that way. We'll post all participants - except those that came in with their bib bottoms already torn off (we had a couple) - by the end of this week.
Stay tuned!
Monday, June 29, 2009
Sunday, June 28, 2009
We Want Your Royal Run Pictures!
Calling all participants and their fans! We want your digital pics for our Facebook presence. Do you have pictures of the start, finish, or anywhere in between? Send them to us and we'll post them on Facebook for all of our friends to see. Please send your pics to director@igroyalrun.com! We'll give you credit for the pics that we post.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Bring Your Raving Fans!
Royal LOVES it when you bring your adoring fans... make sure your family and friends come along to give you all the inspiration you need when the perspiration starts to flow.
Your personal "groupies" can cheer you on at the start and finish from Godbersen Park at the corner of 2nd and Main. Take time to look at our course map at www.igroyalrun.com to see other places your raving fans can cheer you on!
Your personal "groupies" can cheer you on at the start and finish from Godbersen Park at the corner of 2nd and Main. Take time to look at our course map at www.igroyalrun.com to see other places your raving fans can cheer you on!
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Important Times and Places
Here's the scoop on where to be and when for this weekend's premier event, our Royal Run!
Choose one of two packet pick up times!
EARLY Packet Pick-up: Friday, June 26 - 7 -9 p.m. - Ida Grove Rec Center for ALL races, including 1K
RACE DAY Packet Pick-up: Saturday, June 27, 7 - 7:30 a.m. - Ida Grove Rec Center for ALL races, including 1K
All participants have a racing bib, including the 1K participants, that will need to be worn on the front of clothing. This will be used for timing participants as well as to be entered for prize drawings and to present to rec center employees to use facilities for the day. Please remember that only 5K and 10K entrants are eligible for the prize drawings.
Saturday, June 27th - Race Day! Corner of 2nd and Main - Godbersen Park is Meeting Place for both the start and finish
8 a.m. National Anthem
1K runners starts immediately after National Anthem
5K and 10K runners start immediately after 1K finish
5K walkers are released immediately after runners
10 a.m. Recognition of top finishers followed by prize drawings at Godbersen Park; in case of rain this will be held at the rec center
Looking forward to seeing you this weekend!
Choose one of two packet pick up times!
EARLY Packet Pick-up: Friday, June 26 - 7 -9 p.m. - Ida Grove Rec Center for ALL races, including 1K
RACE DAY Packet Pick-up: Saturday, June 27, 7 - 7:30 a.m. - Ida Grove Rec Center for ALL races, including 1K
All participants have a racing bib, including the 1K participants, that will need to be worn on the front of clothing. This will be used for timing participants as well as to be entered for prize drawings and to present to rec center employees to use facilities for the day. Please remember that only 5K and 10K entrants are eligible for the prize drawings.
Saturday, June 27th - Race Day! Corner of 2nd and Main - Godbersen Park is Meeting Place for both the start and finish
8 a.m. National Anthem
1K runners starts immediately after National Anthem
5K and 10K runners start immediately after 1K finish
5K walkers are released immediately after runners
10 a.m. Recognition of top finishers followed by prize drawings at Godbersen Park; in case of rain this will be held at the rec center
Looking forward to seeing you this weekend!
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Bathroom anyone?
Here's a topic that everyone want to know about... portable toilets! We are working with the Heritage Days' Committee to see if we can get some spot-a-pots in the start/finish area... but at this point there are no guarantees. There are bathrooms available at the Ida Grove Rec Center which is about 3 blocks away from race start. The lesson? Watch the coffee intake and do your "best" to take care of any "issues" before getting the starting area! Sorry for the inconvenience.
It's Happenin' at Godbersen Park!
Our 1K, 5K, and 10K events are all starting at 2nd and Main's Godbersen Park kitty-corner to United Bank's main office. This is the area where the races all start and finish. Remember that race day packets can be picked up Friday, June 26, from 7 - 9 p.m. at the Ida Grove Rec Center or from 7 - 7:30 a.m. the morning of our events. We highly encourage you to pick up your packet the night before so you don't have to hassle with it the night before.
Summer is here!
My early morning run along the Pleasant Valley Trail didn't seem so much like an early morning when it came to the weather. Our Iowa summer is clearly in force for this week! As my grandfather said when he was living, "That's not sweat. That's liquid sunshine!" If grandpa was right, then I was downright drenched in it.
In my own training, I carry a water belt to make sure I stay plenty hydrated. When I first started running, I would get headaches and sour stomachs at the end of such runs I had today. Hydration solves that. And while grandpa would have solved the problems brought on by the heat with a big glass of lemonade, nothing hydrates better for athletes than water.
Our Royal Run will have three water stands (one that can be used both going out and back from Moorehead Park). However, if you've got your own water belt, or plan on getting one, then you've got the control as to when and where to hydrate.
Looking forward to seeing you display your "sunshine" this weekend!
In my own training, I carry a water belt to make sure I stay plenty hydrated. When I first started running, I would get headaches and sour stomachs at the end of such runs I had today. Hydration solves that. And while grandpa would have solved the problems brought on by the heat with a big glass of lemonade, nothing hydrates better for athletes than water.
Our Royal Run will have three water stands (one that can be used both going out and back from Moorehead Park). However, if you've got your own water belt, or plan on getting one, then you've got the control as to when and where to hydrate.
Looking forward to seeing you display your "sunshine" this weekend!
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Royal Run Just One Week from Today
We're just a week away from the most scenic run in NW Iowa. We are down to a few details necessary to make this one of the best.
A note about a slight change in the route... we've had LOTS of rain in our area lately and it's caused a bit of trouble with our trail from the high school parking lot to the hospital. This segment is closed but it will have little effect on the run as we have a paved road that runs along it. All the same, you will see the trail closed for this short segment and you'll be directed to the road that parallels it. No big deal but it's something that we need to let you know about in advance. This will have little or no effect on mileage.
See you on the 27th!
A note about a slight change in the route... we've had LOTS of rain in our area lately and it's caused a bit of trouble with our trail from the high school parking lot to the hospital. This segment is closed but it will have little effect on the run as we have a paved road that runs along it. All the same, you will see the trail closed for this short segment and you'll be directed to the road that parallels it. No big deal but it's something that we need to let you know about in advance. This will have little or no effect on mileage.
See you on the 27th!
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Prize Additions
Only nine days until the second annual Royal Run. We're putting the finishing touches on this event in preparation for an excellent run. We've added a Heart Rate Wrist Monitor and sports sunglasses to our list of prizes to be drawn for at 10 AM on race day courtest of Dr. Al and Becky Veltri.
Ida Grove Pharmacy, home of one of the last true soda fountains, has donated a free single-scoop ice cream cone to all participants. It's a great way to cool down after the race.
I hope the rain hasn't stifled your training. It's been raining in many locations around the Midwest so I'm thinking your shoes have been getting soggy here and there in your training as mine have.
As always, don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Use the Contact Us section at www.igroyalrun.com to zing me a question or a comment.
Ida Grove Pharmacy, home of one of the last true soda fountains, has donated a free single-scoop ice cream cone to all participants. It's a great way to cool down after the race.
I hope the rain hasn't stifled your training. It's been raining in many locations around the Midwest so I'm thinking your shoes have been getting soggy here and there in your training as mine have.
As always, don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Use the Contact Us section at www.igroyalrun.com to zing me a question or a comment.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Prize Drawing Time & Location CHANGE
We've decided to draw for prizes at 10 AM at the park kitty-corner to United Bank of Iowa, which is the same area where the race starts and finishes. Based on committee discussions, we feel that all runners and walkers will be in by this time to take part in the prize drawing; no need to come back to the Ida Grove Rec Center at 11:45 AM! You can take time to watch the parade, eat at City Park, and enjoy the rest of Heritage Days!
Our alternate location for the drawing, in case there is inclement weather, is the Ida Grove Rec Center - 10 AM as well.
Good luck at our prize drawings!
Our alternate location for the drawing, in case there is inclement weather, is the Ida Grove Rec Center - 10 AM as well.
Good luck at our prize drawings!
Monday, June 8, 2009
A Walker-friendly 5K Event
Since our first run last year, we've billed ourselves as a walker-friendly 5K. We are that indeed. Our trail is wide enough to accommodate both our walkers and runners with this year's two-way traffic.
We will release the 5K and 10K runners first and then, shortly after, release the 5K walkers. This is to spread out the runners from the walkers for safety's sake. As you see at http://www.igroyalrun.com/course_maps.html, the 5K route goes out to Moorehead Park and then returns on the same route; this means that at some point the runners will be coming back on the very route the walkers are still going out on.
We encourage walkers to socialize, stop to read the trivia along the way, and enjoy the scenery along the route. We also ask that you keep a heads-up for the runners who are competing on the way back. Give them plenty of birth on half the trail. It'll be a small part of the walk but a very important part.
We appreciate your participation in this year's Royal Run!
We will release the 5K and 10K runners first and then, shortly after, release the 5K walkers. This is to spread out the runners from the walkers for safety's sake. As you see at http://www.igroyalrun.com/course_maps.html, the 5K route goes out to Moorehead Park and then returns on the same route; this means that at some point the runners will be coming back on the very route the walkers are still going out on.
We encourage walkers to socialize, stop to read the trivia along the way, and enjoy the scenery along the route. We also ask that you keep a heads-up for the runners who are competing on the way back. Give them plenty of birth on half the trail. It'll be a small part of the walk but a very important part.
We appreciate your participation in this year's Royal Run!
Starting Times for our Events
Remember that the Kids' 1K starts promptly at 8 AM. The Royal Run committee encourages you to pick up your children's packets the night before the race when we have our early packet pick-up from 7 - 9 PM at the Ida Grove Rec Center.
If you are a 5K or 10K participant, we are not starting those events until the 1K is completely over and all children are with their families.
We anticipate the 5 and 10K will start at 8:30 am at the latest but we encourage you to be in the starting area at 8 AM to make sure you are there plenty early for the start.
Remember that the Heritage Days Parade is at 10:30 AM and the grilling starts at 11 AM. We will begin prize drawing at the Ida Grove Rec Center at 11:45 AM.
There's a lot going on! Be sure to take part in as much fun as you can - see the full Heritage Days agenda at http://www.igroyalrun.com/heritage_days_events.html.
If you are a 5K or 10K participant, we are not starting those events until the 1K is completely over and all children are with their families.
We anticipate the 5 and 10K will start at 8:30 am at the latest but we encourage you to be in the starting area at 8 AM to make sure you are there plenty early for the start.
Remember that the Heritage Days Parade is at 10:30 AM and the grilling starts at 11 AM. We will begin prize drawing at the Ida Grove Rec Center at 11:45 AM.
There's a lot going on! Be sure to take part in as much fun as you can - see the full Heritage Days agenda at http://www.igroyalrun.com/heritage_days_events.html.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Early Packet Pick-up
You may pick up your packet the night before the race, June 26, at our Ida Grove Community Rec Center from 7 - 9 PM. We encourage all runners and walkers to take advantage of this offer. If you choose to do this, all you have to do the morning of the race is meet at the sitting park at the corner of main and second prior to the 1K kids' run that starts promptly at 8 AM (5K and 10K events start immediately after). You may pick up your packet from 7 - 7:30 AM at the same location if you are only going to be in town the day of the race. Just one more way we are making our race as fun and convenient as possible to take part in!
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Prize Drawings
Prize drawings will be held at noon back on race day at the Ida Grove Community Recreation Center. We've timed the prize drawings so you will be able to watch the parade after the run, eat lunch at City Park, and then make it back to the rec center for the drawings.
Our community fully supports our run and to show it, many stores are offering prizes and other savings in conjunction with our run as well as Heritage Days. Here are some samples of prizes we've acquired through our generous business community:
A 1/2 hour massage from Doreen's Therapeutic Massage
Four rounds of 9-hole golf from the Ida Grove Country Club
Carnival Ride tickets for the kids participating in the 1K kids' run
Ice Cream from Ida Grove Pharmacy's old fashioned soda fountain
Two 1/2 hour massages from Just Relax Massage Therapy
Five $10 amounts of Chamber Bucks from the Chamber of Commerce, good at any participating Ida Grove business.
United Bank of Iowa is offering coolers full of goodies, bagged chairs, and more.
Keep in touch with us through this blog... we'll have more to share soon!
Our community fully supports our run and to show it, many stores are offering prizes and other savings in conjunction with our run as well as Heritage Days. Here are some samples of prizes we've acquired through our generous business community:
A 1/2 hour massage from Doreen's Therapeutic Massage
Four rounds of 9-hole golf from the Ida Grove Country Club
Carnival Ride tickets for the kids participating in the 1K kids' run
Ice Cream from Ida Grove Pharmacy's old fashioned soda fountain
Two 1/2 hour massages from Just Relax Massage Therapy
Five $10 amounts of Chamber Bucks from the Chamber of Commerce, good at any participating Ida Grove business.
United Bank of Iowa is offering coolers full of goodies, bagged chairs, and more.
Keep in touch with us through this blog... we'll have more to share soon!
Final Route Announcement
All Royal Run routes have now been finalized. To see color-coded route maps, go to http://www.igroyalrun.com/course_maps.html. The biggest change is in the 5K run and walk route; we have steered this route into Moorehead Park so 5Kers have the enjoyment of a new route as well as the beauty of our state park. As always, feel free to contact me at director@igroyalrun.com if you have any questions.
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