The 27th running of the Nipmuck Marathon was Nipmuck Dave’s last one as race director. True to form his last pre-race briefing was unique in that it contained just a few words regarding the trails and the hazards of running them. Instead he positioned six volunteers (myself amongst them) around the assembled runners with boom boxes. [Read more…] about Changing of the guard at Nipmuck
Ultra running
Ultras are like potato chips, you can’t stop at just one.
Bounce
There Is Nothing Like Your First Ultra!
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Last fall, after the Bluff Relay, I decided that it was time to challenge myself and push myself to do a longer trail race. Many were talking about a Spring 50K and I found myself interested in the conversation. It was finally decided that Pineland Farms was the race and many Bimblers were going to participate. What a great way to do my first ultra race, in the company of friends! I gave in and registered. There was no turning back once I saw my name on the official list of runners. I was committed. [Read more…] about There Is Nothing Like Your First Ultra!
The power of one
First, now I know why NO ONE will tell you exactly what to expect at Seven Sisters; they don’t want to scare you off! Had I known the extent of the climbs, the steepness of the downhills or the sharpness of the rocks, I might have thought twice about signing up (NOT). [Read more…] about The power of one
Green exercise
As if a bunch of runners need to hear this, details of research published in the Environmental Science and Technology Journal says there is growing evidence that exercise in green spaces such as parks, and one would presume woodland habitats, is good for you.
Run For Rescue
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Downhill and Ultra lead Sammie and Chase (or was that the other way around) to the finish line at the Run For Rescue, 2 mile run with dog, on April 24 [Read more…] about Run For Rescue