Dear BLUEgrass Runners,

March is here! I am ready for spring! The last two months have been very difficult for running out doors and I commend those who have been able to keep running. I know my training has taken a hit. Plus the temp has been below normal and it seems like its snows on a daily basis.

I want to thank Rana for presiding over the January meeting. She does an excellent job as Vice President.

The annual potluck party at Tom & Kim Hackney’s home in January was a success. I want to thank Tom & Kim for opening their home and Chuck Griffis for getting the cake and the meat for the party. This has become an annual event to celebrate and say thank-you to all who helped in the Thoroughbred Classic.

Thanks to Deborah Jackson for putting together the BGR bowling function last month. I heard it was a hit. It’s nice to just get to know each other outside of running or at a meeting. Some of you are pretty good bowlers.

The Communications Committee has now grown with the addition of Matt Reno, who joins Mike Lesshafft, Shannan Gabe, and Chris Grecco. Again, as a reminder, we all need to be a part of the Communications Committee so keep submitting your news and information!

Also BGR is now on Facebook, and you can link to our fan page using the Facebook icon at the top right.  Please become a fan and send requests to your friends to become fans of BGR. I am also on Facebook — will you be my friend?

This year Relay For Life is June 4 – 5 from 5 PM – Noon at Lexington Christian Academy on Reynolds Road. Teams are being formed now. Relay is a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research and programs of the American Cancer Society. Team members take turns of running or walking laps on the track. Relay for Life represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten that those who face cancer will be supported and that one day, cancer will be eliminated. They would like each team member to raise as much funds as you can but at least $100. There are incentive prizes.  A major part of Relay is the nighttime luminaria ceremony. This is both emotional and inspirational and is a highlight of Relay for Life. Each luminaria is lit in honor or memory of someone who has faced cancer.  Contact me at the phone number or email address if you’d like more information.

The Lexington Half Marathon is in need of volunteers to help out in various jobs the weekend of March 27 and 28. Many of you are experienced race workers and your help will be very valuable, so check out the News & Events page of our website for more information about how to volunteer.

This is your club, so please get involved. The world is run by those who show up.

Martin Bess
859-361-0071
mbessky@aol.com