Come Join Us Tuesday June 2

We have the green light to participate in Summer Swing 5K runs. Due to Covid-19 precautions, runners won't be handling forms, pens, money, or a common cooler - so be sure to bring whatever water or sports drink you will need. Main thing is, just show up at the Denson Drive Recreation Center by 6pm, and the run starts at 6:15pm. We will time the runs and post results for those interested in seeing their progress. Please practice social distancing and other precautions that you consider appropriate. Give me a call or text at 334-524-5021, or email at durunforfun@yahoo.com if you have any questions. Hope to see you next week! Doug

Looks Promising......YOYO Runs

Looks like we have a plan that will work - to enable us to salvage the rest of the Summer Swing 5K runs. We are 95% "go" as of today. I'm waiting for one more piece to fall into place. I should be able to give you a complete "full speed ahead" next week. Here's the plan. We will minimize any person-to-person contact and maintain suggested social distancing. Let's call them our "YOYO" runs - essentially each runner is on their own ("You're On Your Own"). Each runner should bring their own water/sports drink and anything else you might need. Just show up at 6pm on Tuesdays at the Denson Drive Rec Center, as we always have. The run series will be free. No registration, no water or GatorAde coolers provided, no hamburgers/hot dogs. And sadly, no cold washcloths at the finishing line (bummer). I will still time races and keep results posted on this blog site for anyone interested in tracking their times this summer. Restrooms are available across the street at Monkey Park. I am hopeful that Rec Center restrooms will be available in June (currently not available). First run - Tuesday June 2. So here's the good news - we can still get together to run - and see friends and have fun - with some structure - and it will be free! I'm hoping for good turnouts - I miss my running friends. If you have any questions you can reach me at durunforfun@yahoo.com, or call me at 334-524-5021. I think this will work! Look forward to seeing you June 2. There will be more information coming next week. I'll also plan to send out email reminders for contact information that I have from last year. Get Ready!

So......now what?

As we all know, the answer to so many questions these days is "Let's wait and see". As of today (May 3), Opelika Parks and Recreation facilities have not been reopened. Since the SS 5K series meets on P&R properties and uses their facilities, we are on hold. I have stayed in touch with P&R, and will be checking back with them in mid-May, when Governor Ivey's "Safer at Home" order expires. So, will we have any of our Summer Swing 5K runs this year? Hard to say at this point in time. I hope that we can, and will keep working towards that end. Stay tuned, stay safe, and stay fit! Doug