Saturday's Vardo Route - 1-31-09
at 1/28/2009




A fine treat from Mr. John Q. Glover.  Behold:


Here is the route for Saturday and information:

 

By way of email introduction, I look forward to FINALLY meeting many of you this Saturday for our five-miler, beginning at West HyVee. Since it is a rather large parking lot - and it is my understanding that Vardos get lost fairly easy - let's park in the east end of the lot and start from there (that would be nearest to Wallabys - I suspect Sacco will just roll out of the bar to join us for the run so it should be convenient for him).

(Editor's Note:  A photo of Bishop Sacco has been attached for reference / identification purposes. Please do not park on Bishop Sacco.)

 

Start time is 8am and here is the route:

 

 

I failed to mark a water stop, however a good location, if water is needed, would be the Molecular Biology Building along Pammel Road on campus. While there, you can pitch in on some cutting-edge research experiments going on before resuming your run.

 

As you can see, it is a fairly uneventful loop, however it does have hills, up and down. I will have water available at the end of the run ... or feel free to hit the breakfast buffet or coffee shop in HyVee when you are finished.

 

Thanks!  John


VardoGram
at 1/27/2009

Route For Tonight’s Group Run At The Vardo Coliseum
Beginning at a point lying South of Beyer Hall; thence East 16.4 chains, thence South 4.3 chains, thence West 16.4 chains, thence North 4.3 chains to point of beginning; repeating 4,934 times; all in the NW corner of the NW corner of the Upper Level of State Gym (n/k/a Vardo Coliseum).

Still Searching For That Perfect Christmas Gift?
Sure, it’s a little late.  But take a gander at this fine unit:

Icarhkuhta


What Does Kori Keep In The Medicine Cabinet For Sir Craig Walter’s Owies?





















(wonder what the free toy is . .. . .)


Group Runs / Activities This Week

Tuesday:      5:30 PM: Group Run.  Vardaman Center or Vardo Coliseum.  (Vardaman Center = City Hall  /  Vardo Coliseum = State Gym)
Wednesday:  Kick your feet up, grab a festive beverage, and tell your friend the hawksbill turtle you're never going home.
Wednesday:   Hey look - It’s Gretta Albrecht’s Birthday
Thursday:      5:30 PM Group Run – Vardo Coliseum
Friday:          Look again:  It’s Karen Klotzbach’s Birthday!  A round of fresh-brewed Burgie’s (with roasted date of 1/29/09) coffee on me! 
Saturday:       Your RouteMaster:  Sister Stacey Roberts

Saturday's Route
at 1/22/2009

We interrupt your morning coffee break with an important public service message from Diesel Dave. Behold: http://www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=267618

I'm the Vardo route master for this Saturday, January 24th. I've peeked at the weather, and it looks like we might be getting a tad bit cold by Saturday. So my route has some flexibility to it. We'll start it from Vardo Coliseum (ie Old State Gym).

We're scheduled for 4 miles and 8 miles. We'll begin at 8am. The outdoor route will start down Sheldon, past the Design Center, to Cemetery Hill, down the hill to Hyland, right on Hyland, up to Ross Road. Take Ross Rd down to Garfield, then over to Ontario. Ontario back to Stange Rd, back towards campus and then end up back at State Gym. For those brave souls who want 8, take the loop twice (2 *4=8). For the other brave souls who want to run inside, we can run laps inside Vardo Coliseum.

Enjoy.

Dave Elsenbast

VardoGram
at 1/20/2009

Mating PigsFirst Up:  A Fine Report From Father Fencl

P.F. Chang's Rock N' Roll Arizona Marathon - Ames Area Results

Beth Henriksen
3:27:57

Tim Fencl
3:43:57

Nancy Willert - BOSTON QUALIFIER
3:55:02

Kecia Goodman
4:01:08

Conditions at finish:  Approx. 100 Degrees F hotter than the Ames low Thursday and Friday morning of last week.

(Editor's Note:  Man, it was so cold here that we had to chop up the Team Vardo piano for firewood. But we only got two 'chords'.   <rimshot> )


Team Vardo Likes Bacon - Yes We Do. Team Vardo Likes Bacon - How 'Bout You?

Q:  Hey, where does Team Vardo get all that dang bacon?
A:   From the bacon factory. Du-uh.













Team Vardo Top Secret Bacon Factory (above)


Speaking Of Meat . . . How 'Bout Some Fries With That Appaloosa

Check out this lovely message from Ronn-O-Matic down at our favorite bikin' / runnin' / ski'in' store:

"George: a runner came in today to get some nutritional stuff. He runs indoors  on a treadmill now because of a dislocated shoulder. Could you please add rohan@iastate.edu  to the runner list?  His name is Rohan Fernando and he teaches in animal science--maybe he can hook Team Vardo up with a dead cow or horse for a barbeque."  Ronn Ritz - Skunk River Cycles


10th Annual Rosy Cheeks 5K Run / Walk – February 7th

Hey, Vardo's – It's time once again to head to Story City for some fine pancakes, cooked up by our favorite transvestite John "Joy" Moran, the mayor of Northeast Story City.  (See entry form attached.)    Ever had pancakes served by a bearded "lady"?  Man, it's gonna be like a circus sideshow . . .


Group Runs / Activities This Week

Tuesday:         5:30 PM: Group Run.  Vardaman Center or Vardo Coliseum. Take your pick from our wonderful buffet of tasty venues.
                        (Vardaman Center = City Hall  /  Vardo Coliseum = State Gym)
Wednesday:    Don't know why leaves change colors in the fall?  Then don't pretend to.
Thursday:        5:30 PM Group Run – Vardo Coliseum  (In the planning stages:  Thursday Night Group Feed 'n Drink at El Azteca. Input?)
Saturday:        Your RouteMaster:  Behold the Baron of Biodiesel, The Scion of Cellulosic Sushi,  Mr. Dave Elsenbast. He's a gas, man.