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Louisville loves zombies: 5k zombie survival run tremendous success [Fitness & Health]

Louisville loves zombies: 5k zombie survival run tremendous success [Fitness & H
Zombies chased 5k runners and confused other park participants in the 5k race to raise funds for Alley Theater.

It's said that Louisville loves zombies, and the great turnout for the first annual 5k zombie survival run was further evidence. Over 500 people turned out to run the race, while about an 8th of that turned up as zombies. All proceeds benefit The Alley Theater. 

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Snowman Shuffle 4 Mile Run/Walk this Saturday in Cherokee Park [Fitness & Health]

Snowman Shuffle 4 Miler is this Saturday in Cherokee Park [Fitness & Health]
Considering what you plan to do to your body on Super Bowl Sunday, maybe running in the Snowman Shuffle 4 Miler on Saturday might be a good idea.

Fitness is awesome.  And by awesome, I mean essential to not dying.  So why not start not dying this weekend by running in the Snowman Shuffle 4 Miler?

Sponsored by River City Races, the Snowman Shuffle 4 Miler will be held this Saturday, February 4th at 9:00 a.m. at Hogan’s Fountain in Cherokee Park.  It is the final leg of the Polar Bear Grand Prix.  The first leg, the Reindeer Romp 4k, was held December 10th.  The second leg, the Frostbite 5k, was held January 7th.

Frostbite 5k Run/Walk this weekend in Cherokee Park [Fitness & Health]

Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a newbie armed with a New Year’s resolution, or someone who is just really interested in learning how easily certain parts of their body chafe, the Frostbite 5k is the perfect opportunity to get out there and run around like the raving lunatic you know you are deep down inside.

Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a newbie armed with a New Year’s resolution, or someone who is just really interested in learning how easily certain parts of their body chafe, the Frostbite 5k is the perfect opportunity to get out there and run around like the raving lunatic you know you are deep down inside.

The groin pull before Christmas: a runner's diary [Humor]

An idiot and his daughter decide to run in the Reindeer Romp 4k. Here is their story.

On Saturday, December 10, the first leg of the Polar Bear Grand Prix was held in Cherokee Park.  At 2.4 miles, the Reindeer Romp 4k was just short enough to get a body all worked up, but not long enough to cause anyone’s bowels to triumphantly evacuate upon reaching the finish line.

 

Polar Bear Grand Prix gets you running in the cold [Fitness & Health]

Running outside in December? Why that's just crazy talk! No wait...that's just AWESOME talk!

Because nothing says "What the hell am I doing?" like getting up really early on a cold winter's day and running through Cherokee Park like a raving lunatic, River City Races will be sponsoring the Polar Bear Grand Prix Racing series.

Designed to encourage people to get out and run, the three races are the perfect way to challenge your body without the added pressure of something unfortunate slipping out of the bottom of those too-short running shorts, an all too common occurrence during the warmer months.

Tornado warnings catch Louisvillians by surprise; dinner gets cold [News]

Damage initially seems to lie through the middle of Jefferson County with Churchill Downs reportedly suffering severe damage to horse barns.

What started out as an average summer day with a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms, quickly turned into an atypical summer day with an unusual and seemingly unannounced tornado outbreak with very little lead time.

Initially, a very small thunderstorm turned tornadic, crossing the county from west to east. Several witnesses reported funnel clouds as the storm traveled across the county.

Kentucky Derby parties: A rundown [Kentucky Derby]

Derby Week is marked by an impressive slate of extremely festive social events ranging from campouts like the Hillbilly Infield, to the most celebrated party of them all, the Barnstable Brown Gala.

Derby Week is marked by an impressive slate of extremely festive social events ranging from campouts like the Hillbilly Infield, to the most celebrated party of them all, the Barnstable Brown Gala.

Most Derby parties function as a fundraiser for different animal friendly charities, but some are just a pay-at-the-door affair. In either case, the atmosphere should be festive and the drinks a bit on the strong side . . . Derby only comes once a year.

Frostbite 5K road closures to affect traffic flow Saturday [Highlands]

The latest River City Race shuts down parts of Cherokee Park this weekend.

I am a runner, but I haven't quite mastered making good time in bad weather. There are plenty who aren't afraid of a little nip during their workout and it is these folks who get to cash in on the latest River City Race this weekend - The Frostbite 5K.

The fun starts January 15th at 9:00 a.m.

Louisville news: Beshear puts faith in Noah's Ark theme park feasibility study he never read edition [News]

Local news for Dec. 20, 2010
  • "When Gov. Steve Beshear held a Capitol news conference to announce potential state tax incentives for an amusement park built around a life-size Noah’s Ark earlier this month, he cited a feasibility study that predicted the park would attract 1.6 million visitors in its first year.
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