Runner Joe Danyliw wrote about his experience at this year’s Bimbler’s Bluff on his blog From Joe to Ironman. Looks like the Bluff was not quite what he had originally expected!
A Beautiful day in Bimbledom
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This report is not really about my run today but more about the day itself. It was perfect! Of course we all know the weather was spectacular and the course was certainly a Bimbler course. Translation? Hard! What made me smile the most had nothing to do with running. [Read more…] about A Beautiful day in Bimbledom
Final Pre-Race Update
To all registered runners, I hope your training has gone well and you are prepared for the challenge of the Bluff. The wet / windy weather this past weekend couldn’t have provided better race conditions, the course will be covered with a fresh blanket of damp leaves – it is going to be slick and in places the trail underfoot might be hard to see! [Read more…] about Final Pre-Race Update
Bites of the Bluff
I am planning to do 3 bites of the Bluff course in the months building up to the race. [Read more…] about Bites of the Bluff
Bimblers Bluff 50k Info
The 2009 Bimblers Bluff 50k will be held on October 25th, 2009.
The Bimblers Bluff 50k is an off road foot race through several inter-connected woodland preserves in southern Connecticut. Consisting entirely of rolling forest roads or single track that can be extremely rocky, the course will provide a true test of the runner’s fitness and mental stamina. You should only consider entering this race if you are confident you have sufficient running experience such as having completed a recent road or trail marathon. If you have any questions or concerns about your ability to complete this race but would still like to enter, please contact the race director.
The course inter-connects seven woodland properties and offers access to the Genesse Preserve where entry is normally restricted to Regional Water Authority permit holders. Aid station locations are limited to places with easy road access and the distance between stops varies. Runners are strongly advised to carry a drink bottle and their preferred choice of snack. The aid stations will be stocked with a variety of snacks typical of an event of this kind. Water and the electrolyte drink Heed by Hammer will be available at all stations
All entrants will receive a goodie bag containing their race number, cotton shirt and information about the course. Finishers within the 10 hours time limit will receive a unique finisher award to acknowledge their achievement. There will be additional awards for the overall male and female finishers. The race is sanctioned by the USA Track and Field Association.
The Bimbler’s Bluff has been established to promote access to the woodland trails in southern Connecticut and in doing so the organizers wish to acknowledge the support of:
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Featured gallery picture by Chris Renda Photography
Bimblers Bluff 50k Course Maps
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The Bimblers Bluff 50k is an off road foot race through several woodland preserves in southern Connecticut. Consisting entirely of single track or forest roads, the course will provide a true test of the runner’s fitness and mental stamina. You should only consider entering this race if you are confident you have sufficient running experience such as having completed a recent road or trail marathon. [Read more…] about Bimblers Bluff 50k Course Maps