Being a father has been the greatest thrill in my life. In a short time my youngest child Kathleen will be heading off to college. I will miss the bike rides and all the fun activities we share daily: so many happy moments! Childhood should be a carefree, happy time. For most children like Kathleen it is. But for youngsters challenged by a serious illness like cancer or sickle cell anemia, childhood can be very different and with this in mind, I’d like to ask for your help. [Read more…] about Letter from Clark
An Overnighter
It is hard to believe, but it has been 2 years since our last “official” Bimbler multi-day training run, the renowned Mohawk-AT Fastpack of 2006. Hence, some, particularly Ultra, were itching to recreate the experience. In an effort to cast a wider net, he planned a less aggressive and more casual run, with a minimum of running whilst wearing heavy packs, and a somewhat limited number of undulations. Still, it is the fall marathon season, and it is a Grand Slam year, etc… so it was difficult to get a large group together. In the end, there were only four of us who hit the trail: Ultra, me, Lamb, and Fruit Punch. [Read more…] about An Overnighter
QUOTE OF THE DAY…
Quote of the day from The Hammer Tri on Sunday attributed to Dorothy….
As the athletes ran from the swim up to the bike transition stations we were cheering them on. It was an uphill run – they we soaked and they were removing their wet suits and clothes as they we running towards us….. [Read more…] about QUOTE OF THE DAY…
Guthrie at Wasatch, the movies
Sights and sounds by Guthrie as she crewed at the Wasatch 100.
World runner, 61, home to cheers
A grandmother has arrived home after an epic round-the-world run she began almost five years ago. [Read more…] about World runner, 61, home to cheers
Bounce the Brewer
Carlson Craft Brewery which recently opened in Branford is owned by fellow runner Andrew (Bounce) Carlson. His beers are well worth trying and if you are interested, check out this video tour of his brewery. [Read more…] about Bounce the Brewer