Drink Plenty of Water

Drink Water

Stay Hydrated. The easiest way to avoid heat disorders is to keep your body hydrated. This means drinking fluids before, during and after exercise.

Good source of information: http://running.about.com/od/hotweatherrunning/tp/Tips-for-Running-in-Heat.htm

Saturday’s weather is looking pretty warm. It will be sunny and 70-75 at the race start. Please be sure to take care of yourself whether you are running or walking in this event.

Wear Light-colored, loose-fitting clothing will help your body breathe and cool itself down naturally. Don’t forget your sunscreen!

Prepare for Race Day

2010 Short 5k Race Photo

We are counting down the days to the start of the 3rd Annual Short 5K run / walk. Below is general information about the run you will need to know. Please be sure to take a look at pre-race workout and stretching guidelines. You can find these about anywhere online. Here are a few good articles…

Runners World: 8 Keys to a Great Race
LiveStrong.com: Day Before 5k Preparation
Running-World.net: Race Day Preparation

Barboursville Park
Shelter #9 – Barboursville, WV
Date: Saturday, July 9, 2011

Registration: 7:00am to 8:30am
Welcome Meeting: 8:45am
Race Start: 9:00am
Brunch and Awards: 10:00am

We are looking forward to a great 2011 event!!!

Supporting a Good Cause!!!

Golden Girl Group Home Photo

Golden Girl Group Home serves 24 girls from ages 12 to 21; with remarkable success serving dependent, neglected and predelinquent girls who are unable to make a successful adjustment in their natural homes or foster care homes.

This is a Run or Walk event to promote health and wellness and support a good cause. Proceeds from this race will benefit the Golden Girl Group Home.

“It is a privilege to support our community.” – Dr. Brett Short of Short Chiropractic

Sign up for the 2011 Short 5K Run

You can now signup for the 2011 Short 5K run online. The race will be held on Saturday, July 9th at 9am. The location will once again be at the Barboursville City Park.

Signup Online: TriStateRacer.com Online Registration

Download Printable Registration (PDF)

By Mail – Make checks payable to: Golden Girl Group Home

Mail check and completed registration form to:

Short 5K Race Registration
P.O. Box 806
Hurricane, WV 25526

You can also drop it off at the Short Chiropractic office:

99 Cracker Barrel Drive
Suite 200
Barboursville, WV 25504

Awards Groups Announced

Overall Top 3 in All Age Categories Awards will be medals with ribbons. Finishing placement and group will be etched in the medal.
Elementary 11 & under Male / Female
Middle 12 -14 Male / Female
High 15 – 18 Male / Female
19 – 24 Male / Female
25 – 29 Male / Female
30 – 34 Male / Female
35 – 39 Male / Female
40 – 44 Male / Female
45 – 49 Male / Female
50 – 54 Male / Female
55 – 59 Male / Female
60-Over Male / Female