The Louisville Triple Crown of Running (LTCOR) is the first running event in the area to offer a social media messaging system that connects with the runners friends and family; so as to let them know they have accomplished a goal of theirs. Louisville—just like Disney Marathon, Army 10 Miler, and the L.A. Marathon—has decided to hope on the band wagon and embrace technology. “Gault Race Management, long-time partner with the LTCOR, is bringing XAct Text and Social Media Messaging to the three-race series.

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.

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.

You are running through a rainforest. Armed with nothing but your will, your entire cotton shirt is drenched in perspiration as if you've just been caught in a monsoon. Your features are distorted with anguish as you trip over roots, each stride bringing a new green, leafy barrier to throw yourself through. And just when you think your legs will fold under the pressure, you see a light shining through the tree, and ALAS you are on... Lexington Road.