Drake Marathon / Half Marathon

No report.

A Fine Message From Sister The Goodman

“Here is tonight's route from the "Vardo Center for Performing Arts" aka City Hall.  See you all at 5:30!!  It should be great running weather!!”
http://www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=210221

A Fine Message From Natalie of The North

“Here is the route for Saturday.  Start at Stuart Smith Park corner of 4th and University.  For those wanting to do close to 9, lets meet at 7:30.  If you are wanting only to run the last half, join us around 8:00 (probably more like 8:10-8:15).  Water will be at Stuart Smith Park.”  www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=210201

Group Runs / Activities This Week

Sat/Sun:               It was  windy and 48 degrees.  And we froze our gonad(s) off.
Tuesday:              5:30 PM Group Run – Vardaman Center for the Performing Arts. 
Wednesday:      When the lilacs are bloomin’, it’s time to go ‘shroomin’.
Thursday:            5:30 Cardio-Vardio.  Tempo Run.  Meet at location TBD by The Vardo.  Come see what’s new in  the 2008 Ford Tempo!
Thursday:            I think I screwed up last week and failed to announce that Father Fencl wanted a Thursday group run.  Father, forgive me. Mother, may I, etc.
Saturday:             Your RouteMistress:   Natalie of the North, per above
Monday:              5:30 PM -  Emma McCarthy Lee Harvey Oswald Park Hill Climb.  Meet Brother Mullins at upper parking lot (near book depository)

Fresh From Nurse Franken’s Garden

This is what happens when you fertilize with something scooped from the MGMC compost heap . . . . . the one reserved for biohazards . . . . See attached. 


Tuesday’s Route

Father Fencl has finished changing the oil in the Popemobile, and now offers this:

2 Miles:  www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=208470  (5th east to duff north to 13th west to clark south to 5th back home)
 
“If anybody wants to run more, we can decide the route at the start.”  Father Fencl

(Editor’s Note:  On Tuesday night, let’s rescue the Mayor of Northeast Story City, i.e., John Q. Moran, and make him re-join The Men of Vardo.  It’s disturbing to watch him drink the purple Kool-Aid served up by The Vardo and her merry band of Team 12.4 Yearning For Zion wackos. )


A Fine Link From George J. Klotzbach:  A Tree-Hugging, Granola-Eating, Bed-Wetting NPR Listener/Addict

And proud of it, thank you very little.  Now on to the show:  Marathon Day in Boston : NPR


Group Runs / Activities This Week

Tuesday:              5:30 PM Group Run – Vardaman Center for the Performing Arts. 
Tuesday:              Holy Subway Cold Cut Trio On Wheat  – It’s Kirsten Peterson’s Birthday
Wednesday:      Miraculously, as Kori ripped off the protective wrapper, the Clif Bar began to speak.
Thursday:            5:30 Cardio-Vardio.  Meet at Colo Bogs - Bring your duck call, a 12 gauge, a box of shells, and a covered dish to share.
Thursday:            5:30 PM Group Run (?)
Saturday:             Drake Half and Full Marathon
Saturday:             Group Run for Non-Drakers? 
Monday:              5:30 PM -  The Hills Are Alive With The Sound of Brother Mullins:  Meet at Inis Grove Park (tennis court parking lot)

Aloha, Vardos. 
Welcome to the Sunshine State.  How ‘bout a fine message from Queen Schrunkarunka’koa.   Book ‘em, Dan-o:

Tuesday's Route:  From the Schmitt Factory

http://www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=164882

Pictures from the London Marathon:  From Arton d’Barton

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/7344427.stm

Professor Schultz’s Most Excellent Adventure

Keep track of Tom’s trip around the globe at  http://www.techandlearn.com/thoughtstravel


Just In Time For The Holidays

Here at Casa del Klotzbach, we are putting the final touches on a new board game we are calling ”What Color Is Your Mucus?”.   Players select from a fine array of sinus tablets, lozenges, nasal swabs, cold/flu liquid remedies, etc.  Then, after thirty minutes or so, the contestant blows into a Kleenex and describes the contents to their opponent, using a little wheel with color suggestions. We have been playing/testing this game since Saturday, and have yet to figure out how one is selected as the “winner”. Son of a biscuit, these damned colds (insert phrase that is unbecoming to an officer and a gentleman).

Group Runs / Activities This Week

Tuesday:              5:30 PM Group Run – Vardaman Center for the Performing Arts. 
Wednesday:      Tell 'em Team Vardo sent you and they'll laugh so hard, they might even cry.

Thursday:            5:30 Cardio-Vardio.  Meet at Hilton parking lot (corner of South 4th and University Blvd)
Thursday:            5:30 PM Group Run – Vardaman Center for the Performing Arts. Your hosts:  Father Fencl and Brother Mullins
Saturday:             Your RouteMaster:   Mary, Queen of 16^th Street
Monday:              5:30 PM McFarland Park Hill Climb Series.  Meet at McFarland Park for a series of hill climbs. McFarland Park. Climb hills. Repeat.

Men of Vardo:

Your attention is directed to the following message from Art the Barton.  I will grant you that the mental picture of Art nursing a calf is a bit troubling.  Nonetheless, clear the room of women and small children, and read on:

The Double Espresso 6-miler

Start – Café Diem at 7:00 AM

Turn Around – The Café (Water in bed of white Jeep truck parked behind The Café) Finish – Café Diem

Route Details: Starting at Café Diem (229 Main Street) at 7:00 AM head west on Main to Northwestern, north on Northwestern to 9th, west on 9th to Ridgewood, north on Ridgewood to 20th, east on 20th to Hayes, north on Hayes to 24th, west on 24th to Kent, north on Kent to Northridge Parkway, west on Northridge Parkway to The Café (2616 Northridge Parkway), return in reverse.

First Note:  For Vardo’s anticipating they may not remember the route (symptoms of severe caffeine withdrawal) I have included an attachment that can be printed and worn like a race bib; this will readily identify your need to be pointed towards the nearest coffee shop.

Second Note: You may have noticed my absence from the group runs of late, it’s because I have been busy nursing a sore calf.  When the little fella is better I’ll be back out on the trails with you again.

Art Barton, RM for April 12, 2008

A Reminder From Father Fencl – “In the Running 5K”

Date:   This Thursday
Event Start:   4:30 PM   (Meet at 4:00 at Frederiksen Court for a 2 mile Vardo Warm-Up / Sign-in / Packet Pickup)
Fee:  $15 (pre-register) 
The 5K race will begin at Frederiksen Court, wind through Central Campus and conclude back at Frederiksen Court. VEISHEA 5k t-shirts will be given to the first 100 runners to sign up. Walk-ins will be allowed but will be charged $20 on the day of the race. Participants are encouraged to use free nearby parking in lots 120 and 29B just west of Stange and lot 114 north of 13th St.  Participants are further encouraged to remind Father Fencl to refrain from following too closely behind the young women from the I Felta Thi house.

There He Goes Again (Again)

So the sun finally comes out, the ice melts off Lake Ada-Hayda-VardaMan, and Art takes a breather from yet another snorkeling adventure (see attached).

Confirmed Sighting Of A Rare Vardo

Last night, walking home from the fine public library, noted Vardologist G. Klotzbach and NatureGurl K. Klotzbach sighted a rather fast moving creature believed to have been the Ivory-Billed Wainbird.  Ten minutes later, the identification was confirmed when the Wainbird was again sighted east of Mary Greeley Vardaman Memorial Heritage Non-Profit Medical Construction Zone Hospital.  Several calls were made to the Wainbird in an attempt to lure it closer for observation, and perhaps throw it a GU.  However, the Wainbird had its iPod earbuds so far in that it would have taken an emergency trabulectomy to extract the toxic fluids and pressure accumulating from an overexposure to The Village People’s Greatest Hits Vol. 2.

Group Runs / Activities This Week

Tuesday:              5:30 PM Group Run – Vardaman Center for the Performing Arts. 
Wednesday:      This is the gold standard, gentleman. This is flavor country. This is Miller time.

Thursday:            5:30 Cardio-Vardio. 
Thursday:            Today is Dawn Howerton’s birthday.  Let’s go find a walnut tree and kick its .. .. tires .. . . .
Thursday:            In The Running 5K (see above)
Saturday:             Your RouteMaster:   The Art of Barton
Monday:              5:30 PM Meadowlane Hill Climb.  Meet at Inis Grove Park, E 24^th Street (tennis court parking lot)

George,
Can you please forward this to the group!!  Thanks!!

Mike Clayton <m.clayton@mchsi.com> wrote:

editor's note:
 
the veishea road race is on the provided link (in the VardoGram) under THURS. APRIL 10 and it's
called IN THE RUNNING-5K.
 
Please send out.  Thanks.
 
ff

An important message from The Bishop:

Hey George:

Please forward tonight’s route. It’s 3.5 (double for 7). Holy Water and Gatorade in my SUV.

http://www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=203214

Bishop Sacco

Hey Look:  Here’s Margaret With Saturday’s Route Already!

Here are the routes.  Meet in the northwest corner of HyVee West parking lot.  Everyone can have breakfast at HyVee on return.

HyVee West 12 miler begins at 7:30 a.m.   http://www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=203293

Water located close to sop sign on corner of Ash and Mortenson, and at the exit of the trail onto 13th street.

I’ll have the water out, but won’t be at HyVee for start.

HyVee West 6 miler begin at 8:30  http://www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=203288

Water located close to stop sign on corner of Ash and Mortenson. Kathy and I will be at start.

HyVee West 4 miler begin at 8:30 http://www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=203283 (No water)

See you Saturday,   Margaret

From Last Sunday’s Our Lady Of Vardo Church Bulletin:  A Message From Father Fencl

“See the following link to register for the VEESHAW road race. Brother Mullins and I did the race last year and it's a grand old time, w/plenty of catered digs at the end. 15 bucks online registration.  So if you want to feel old (cuz most of the runners are college kids) and slow, this is the race for you.”  Father F.
http://www.veishea.iastate.edu/?p=tournaments&s=schedule


There He Goes Again . . . 

For the love of Pete, or for that matter, Bill (either one), would somebody please take that damned snorkel and mask away from Art?   I can’t tell if that’s Jeff Bradshaw or Tim Rasmussen belaying.  Doesn’t matter. We’re all guilty of contributing to the delinquency of a Moose.  (see attached)

Group Runs / Activities This Week

Tuesday:              5:30 PM Group Run – Vardaman Center for the Performing Arts. 
Wednesday:      Where's our crack legal team when we need them? Probably out ice fishing in Missouri again.

Thursday:            5:30 Cardio-Vardio.  I believe the meeting point is the Hilton Coliseum parking lot (SE Corner, across from Stuart Smith Park)
Saturday:             Yet another birthday of a Founding Aunt of Team Vardo:  Our good friend, the long lost Kimberly Donner
Saturday:             Your RouteMaster:   Margaret (per above) 
Monday:              5:30 PM Hyland Hill Climb.  Meet at Emma McCarthy Tommy Lee Park on Ross Road (upper parking lot) 4.75 miles