$7500 cash purse Shreveport, LA this weekend 10K

The race director is Mike Hutcheson.

You can e-mail him at

hutch262@prysm.net

He's a real cool dude!

LARunner, what part of LA are you from? M of F

LA Man,

Any word on the effects of the Hurricane and if the race will still be held if it hits Friday? Give us word.

Will do, but Shreveport is near Arkansas border and way too far north (200 miles) to be affected.....at least by winds. May have rain of course, but race will go on anyway....think they are calling for rain Thurs. and Friday.

Shreveport. Went to ULM (Louisiana-Monroe); hang there some. Where are you?

GRod:

How are things in H-town? Drew and Seb are pals of mine. Is your training going well? Just make sure Justin stays home, ha,ha,ha!

Way down south.

Will you be there LAMan?

I will be there; thing is, I've been having problems with my left hip flexor, so we'll see if I'll run or just work the race. Things were coming together until the last 2 weeks- 3 runs- sux! You coming up? It's a two-loop course through some of Shreveport's "not-so-fine" neighborhoods, but should be a cool gig. The weather, barring any major storm, looks like it should be really nice. Word is that maybe two 29ish Kenyans might be coming, but I'm not sure who they are.

I wish I could come, but already have obligations.

MH is that you in Plain Dealing?

How can I reach you by e-mail or phone?

SamHam

Yes, it is me; I'm at school right now. my e-mail (prerocked@yahoo.com) is likned here, or you can call me at 326-5737. How is your training? I had a another good chat with Coach Stanley at ULM 2 weeks ago. He's quite the story teller.

LARunner

I sent you e-mail, tell me if you did not get it.

Kind of in the fall marathon mode right now, lots of 20-22 milers, but those are about to "taper off".

That's awesome that you know Drew and Seb. Both great guys. It's a shame Drew moved to Austin, for we had some great battles (ask him about the Bayou 10K...). He's one of the toughest racers I've had the privelege of racing. And Seb, the old goat. Man, that guy can still roll. Anyway, thanks for the update on the hurricane. The race and money sure is tempting, but I've already got plans in Dallas over the weekend. How's the competition so far? I might go for it since it's the same distance as Dallas anyway. Training's going good, just dealing with my hamstring once in a while. Oh well. Let me know..

Gaby

I'd like to come in for this, but have other plans....looks like a lot of money for female side as well.

GRod:

The race should be interesting. Sammy Nyamongo (Life Alum, 28:29 guy) is on the list, along with 4 other Kenyan guys from Atlanta, according to the local paper. Also, Agnes Ngunjiri for the women's race.

Best of luck, wherever you race this weekend. Actually, "The Prize" has already told me about Bayou. He is indeed a very tough racer, lots o' sack! I think he's in a great group with Club Austin. He'll have to do very solid workouts to keep up with Mike.

peace,

Mark

Actually, the women's field is even softer than men's.

Weather is looking good, looks like hurricane is going way east, and will be clear and 62 degrees Saturday morning.

......have casinos in Shreveport?

The womens' field is always much softer than the mens'.