South Shore Half-Marathon April 7th
The Badgerland Striders will be hosting its annual South Shore Half-Marathon on Sunday, April 7, 2013. This year the race is on Sunday instead of Saturday. The 13.1-mile course starts at the South Shore Pavilion in South Shore Park at 2900 S. Shore Dr in Bay View. The course winds through Bay View Park, Sheridan Park, Warnimont Park, turns around in Grant Park and then returns along the same course to its starting point in South Shore Park. Start time is 8:30 am.
April 7th Half-marathon in Local County Parks
The Badgerland Striders Running Club will once again be hosting its annual South Shore Half-marathon on Saturday, April 7th. The race starts at 8:30 am with registration starting at 7 am. As always, the race starts at the South Shore Pavilion at 2900 S. Shore Drive ( South Shore Park in Bay View). Pre-registration is $10 for Striders members or $12 for non-members. Race-day registration is $20 for both members and non-membrs. In this race you get a pair of gloves instead of a t-shirt.
Blogger to drink Pint of Guiness on St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner! Although I am not Irish I always make it a tradition to drink a pint of Guiness on St. Patrick's Day. Guiness is my favorite beer and I love the festive traditions associated with St. Patrick's Day.
J/S Article Promotes Drug Abuse to Relieve Anxiety, Discomfort
According to an article in the Dec. 13 Journal Sentinel cue section it is ok to start taking mind-altering drugs again. ( "Turn On, Tune In and Get Better?", by Melissa Healy of the Los Angeles Times.) I have never used these drugs (and never will) but I felt compelled to set the record straight. These drugs are extremely dangerous and have no medical value. Rather than offering legitimacy to their use, the Journal Sentinel should be warning the public about how dangerous these drugs are.
Family-Friendly New Year's Eve at Mitchell Park Domes
