Papa John's 10 Mile course

Go ahead and describe the course Alan (like you have on here fifty time already)

Alan Tobin: congratulations in the Rodes 10k this past weekend!

And I am referring to the runner from southern Indiana and not the Irish singer.

http://www.alantobin.com/

It's very simple: from the start line, follow the course markings for about 9.5 miles, then cross the finish line.

Just a note: Mike Wickiser, who's the chair of USATF/RRTC, went down there a few weeks ago to pre-validate the course. Assuming the organizers put the start line in the right place (and after the sh*tstorm after last year, they'd be idiots not to) everything should be accurate.

200 meters short. not a half mile.

but close. (600 meters off)

I'm going to hijack this thread since its about the Kentuckiana area. I just moved down to Louisville... where's the best place to do long runs? I'm looking for some place that will be easy on the legs.. with mile markers, preferably.

Better yet, any predictions on the race. With Dan Browne out, should be a good race. I am thinking Matt Lane or Graff with Julian as my dark horse. I am assuming that Shay won't run; if he does, I think it'll be him going away. Who else?

Sorry, Abdi for the win.

Didn't notice him at first glance to that start list.

JimG wrote:

... Assuming the organizers put the start line in the right place ... everything should be accurate.

I ran the Iroquois Park part yesterday. There are some tiny new markers about 100ft or so before the old ones, which weren't painted over. I guess the change in the start had to move the other mile markers.

Best place for a long run is along the Riverwalk. Start at the 4th street warf on the river. Follow the asphalt path west along the river. You'll see a lot of markings. The NAIA marathon was run there so you'll see those. Also, starting about 2 miles down the path is marked every tenth of a mile. Fat chance running the whole thing after a small flood or a significant rise in the Ohio. It gets pretty covered with sediment during the winter. Usually takes them till April to clear it off. Best bet if it's covered is to run the path until you can't run on it anymore, then hop on Shawnee golf course until you can get on the path again. You could always just run the over direction and head down River Road. Traffic can get kinda hairy though. Another good long run option is to run across the 2nd street bridge into Indiana and follow Market St/Utica Pike until you feel like turning around. If you feel like driving go up to Indiana University Southeast. Start there and head toward the knobs (hills). Have fun.

Thanks Hillbilly. The time wasn't great but it was even paced and the first 5k was just about as fast as I ran in the Anthem 5k two weeks ago. Now if I can run the first 10k at Papa Johns in the same time that would be something.

Alan

Any info on this years NAIA marathon course? is it going to be held on the course originally designed for last years race?

Rodes 10k, where is this race? What did you run Alan

Is there a link to the start list? Thanks.

The course has been corrected. Still, miles 4, 5, and 6 are rolling hills. Pretty much everything else is slight incline (going to park) or slight decline (away from park). Overpass at mile 9 that is tough, into the stadium on turfgrass that feels a little funny after the roads. The course has been "pre-certified". You can link to the event website off usatf.org and see the elite athlete list.

I would expect Abdi to win overall with Mutuse winning the local race.

will Mutuse beat Nic Crider?

will the winner break 47:00 (on the new legit course)?

I think so. Nic has not run anyhwere near the times he had last year and he could only manage 24:24 at the 8k champs last weekend.

Nic seems to be improving with each race. I'd say it will be a good race for the local 'title' between the two of them