The Bimbler's Sound
Truth lies within
“I’m never doing that again” how many times have I said that after a marathon? Fourteen including this last Boston.
The weekend was a great time, from the train ride to hotel room to the great restaurant for dinner; we really did enjoy ourselves in Boston this year. [Read more…] about Never say never
Rarely has my enjoyment of a race surpassed its legend in Bimbler lore and mythology. But that is exactly what happened when I ran Northern Nipmuck for the first (and possibly last) time last weekend.
Several descriptions had made me think I would love the race. I had heard Forrest describe NN as ‘very much like a long Bash.’ Of course this alone was more than enough for me to sign up for last year’s race; unfortunately I was unable to go due to problems with child care. But I had also read Nadia’s account of the beauty and intense challenges of the course in her race report from last year. Then at this year’s Bash I worked the aid station with John Agosto. He told me the race was almost like a ‘trick race’ He said one tends to feel strong going up and down the big, often technical rolling hills during the outbound portion of the race (the race is 16 miles – 8 miles out and back). But then, eventually, on the way back runners begin to discover the enormous toll those big rollers were taking, and realize, with great dread, that they must face them all again before the finish. So he cautioned me to save something for the second half of the race. Naturally, this mix of fun, beauty, and challenge had me really looking forward to the race. [Read more…] about Northern Nipmuck Nirvana
As those preparing for Boston begin their taper and others with marathons later in the season press on with their training, the focus is probably simply to cross the line and achieve the goal of being able to say, “I ran a marathon!”. But then there are others with a time in mind, sub 5 hours, sub 4 hours or maybe sub 3 hours. Could you possible every imagine running under two? [Read more…] about Marathon Running
The snow had long since melted, the sun shone and the runners ventured from their cabins to bash the westwoods trails. The occasion was the fifth Bimblers Bash, allegedly 10 kilometers of technical single track trails through preserved woodland, but those in the know will tell you it might be a little longer. In just five years the event has doubled in size, in the grand scheme of things it isn’t a huge race, but with a field of just over 200 runners it is able to host a friendly intimate atmosphere while at the same time provide a competitive and challenging race. [Read more…] about After the party
It was the biggest Bash yet! Thank you to everyone who turned out either to run, volunteer or support the event. Congratulations to William Hawkins and Marie Arnesson our overall winners. [Read more…] about Bimbler’s Bash Results 2011
Last November, I was on my way to the New York City marathon when I got word that my father had two clots on his brain and needed emergency surgery. My family urged me to go ahead and run anyway.
