Tag Archives for pettit center
orange sled
while out on an easy noon hour run, i spotted an abandoned sled left lying at the foot of a small snow covered hill. as i approached it, a thought rolled through my head that i should step off the … Continue reading
easy does it
i volunteered on sunday the 24th at the InStep Icebreaker Indoor Marathon and didn’t fit in a run for the day. i got to work the race registration table, handing out the timing chips. during the race i was asked … Continue reading
Instep Icebreaker Indoor Half Marathon
The Instep Icebreaker Indoor Half Marathon is held at the Pettit Center in West Allis,WI. The Pettit Center has been designated an Olympic training site and one of only 12 indoor Olympic speedskating ovals in the world. A two-lane rubberized … Continue reading
443 meters
the pettit center is a refuge for local runners seeking relative warmth and sure footing. today was much like last saturday morning with many folks paying their $4 for the opportunity to navigate round and round the 443 meter track. … Continue reading
pettit patience
the temperature and wind this morning were down in a range that makes it awful uncomfortable to run outside. my dad & i decided to head over to the nearby Pettit Center to run rather than brave the elements. we … Continue reading
left turn running
i met up with my friend dana at the pettit center at 6AM this morning – – right when it opens. temps were in the low single digits outside with wind chills well into the negative range. conditions like that … Continue reading
back on the wagon
admittedly my motivation took a dive with my decision not to run Boston this year. add on an arctic blast of weather and i ended up with a week of no exercise. i did have the opportunity to volunteer at … Continue reading
