Sarah goes to Tivoli

Atlantic Trojann Golfers ROCK!

Congratulations to the Atlantic girls golf team, (Sierra Worth, Kristen Schuler, Pammy Fixmer, (my daughter!) Kaitlyn Walter, Bailey Walter, Brooke Flecher) which will be competing in the state golf meet Tuesday and Wednesday in Adel!
The girls finished undefeated in conference play, (the only Atlantic team to do so this year!) and placed second in districts and regionals to advance to the two-day championship. Atlantic's Sierra Worth also qualified as an individual by shooting an 87 at the regional meet!
No matter how you slice it, that's an awesome season!
The meet kicks off around 9:30 a.m. ( I think) at the River Valley Golf Course in Adel.

Below are the state's class 3A teams that will be competing with their scores from regionals:

Spirit Lake – 372 – State Qualifier
MOC-Floyd Valley – 398 – State Qualifier
ADM – 364 – State Qualifier
Atlantic – 383 – State Qualifier
Clear Lake – 343 – State Qualifier
Charles City – 351 – State Qualifier
Dubuque Wahlert – 343 – State Qualifier
Grinnell – 356 – State Qualifier

Take a virtual tour of the course here:
http://www.rivervalleygolf.com/hole_by_hole.php

Map to Golf Course

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Just wondering... So why did the school district pop for hotel rooms for the boys and girls track teams last week, but refused to do so for the girls golf team....... curious.

Running Update
The Dam to Dam race is next Saturday and tomorrow I plan on running my first double digits run of the year (maybe longer?). Despite the setbacks I think I will be ready to at least complete the race ... though I doubt a PR is in the picture.
Initially I was concerned about doing 12 miles in the Vibrams, which I've gone to now exclusively, but I think they will be fine. Tomorrow will be the real test.
Plantar fasciitis sucks! But the minimalist shoe thing seem to be working. Wearing regular shoes usually results in foot pain by the end of the day. Occasionally I wear the Vibrams to work, but they are not really work appropriate.
My runs are definitely slower in them, but at least I can run. And I think if I could lose some weight that will help boost the speed. All in good time.
BTW - If you happened to see the 5/26, a deckhand on one of the boats was driven to tears by Plantar Fasciitis and had to leave the deck. OUCH!

The plantar fascia is a very thick band of tissue that connects the heel bone to the toes. This band of tissue is what creates the arch of the foot. When the fascia is overstretched or overused, it can become inflamed. When the fascia is inflamed, it can be painful and make walking more difficult.

A familiar face takes over P&R
Congratulations Roger Herring on being named the new Atlantic Parks and Rec director! A good man who will do a good job. So much for retirement .....