What's up in CT..?

feeds@yuku.com (German Tri Guy) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:39:48 GMT

Greetings from Germany! I thought i say quick hello and let you know that i had a succesfull 2009 and planing on going to Hawaii next year again.
Depending if I can make the slot in the German Ironman!
Keep on riding guys! I'm glad to see that my course record from Lichtfield Hills was not in danger this year

Best wishes..
Wolfgang

Santa's Run

feeds@yuku.com (trlrnman) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:20:47 GMT

Another Santa's Run is in the books. I have done it every year except 95 (changed due to snow) since 92 and it is always a great way to cap the year's racing. 1300 plus people, a Santa for the starter, a Christmas tree ornament for all finishers and a downhill start; what's not to like. I finished at 24:18 to keep it under 7:00 per mile but took time to talk to other runners this time. Not a lot of responses, I noticed. Don't you just hate it when some numbskull is trying to...

Ironman Hillary Biscay coming to speak at Trek Bicycle of Fairfield

feeds@yuku.com (trekbicycleoffairfield) — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 10:07:18 GMT

Customer Appreciation Night at Trek Bicycle of Fairfield with special guest Hillary Biscay, a professional triathlete from Tuscon, AZ. Come hear first-hand the epic tale of her first overall win at Ironman Wisconsin among many other top podium finishes. In addition, she was the first person to record six top 5 Ironman finishes in one year. Living an endurance athlete's dream, what is life like at the professional level? Don't miss the opportunity to meet this accomplished athlete....

Free Kids' Fun Run on Saturday, 12/5 ,at 11:30 on the Farmington High School track

feeds@yuku.com (Momof3) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:14:44 GMT

Give a child you know one of the biggest gifts you could give him/her - help him or her fall in love with running, and with setting and working towards fitness goals! The child (ren) you bring to this Valley Runners' free event can choose any of the fun events to take part in (and can take part in them all if he wishes)- a relay with batons; one of the running "varieties" races, to teach him running drills - e.g. skipping, one-leg hops, backwards running, sideways...

Swim Clinic on January 10th at the Y in Plainville

feeds@yuku.com (Momof3) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:33:17 GMT

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Posted: 12/02/09 Turkey Trot 5K feeds@yuku.com (Scruffy) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:31:06 GMT On Saturday I did the 1st annual Turkey Trot in Washington Depot put on by Mandy Braverman, and I think it was the flattest course she's ever designed. It was a nice relaxed event with about 50 people running along a hard packed dirt trail that ran next to the river in Steep Rock Preserve, and the course was a simple 2.5K out to the turnaround and back so you could see how close you were to the people in front of you and behind you at the halfway point. As for the weather it was cold... National Challenge Competition 2009-2010 feeds@yuku.com (dysman) — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:40:32 GMT Do you need some added motivation to get out and swim, bike, and run this winter? USAT has a competition to help get us out there training. http://www.race-tracker.net/usat/index.cfm David Dyson has volunteered to be the club liaison and has already registered HEAT. So how about it? Competition begins Tuesday December 1st. Is anyone interested in helping HEAT go head to head against other clubs... Alcatraz 2010 Early apps from USAT feeds@yuku.com (trlrnman) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:49:20 GMT I just got an email from USAT offering early entry into this race before it opens to the general public on 11/27. I applied with the code USAT2010 and figured to get into an early lottery. Instead, I got in to the race, so I guess I'm going to Alcatraz! Now we'll see if the coaching from Rich takes by next August. Race date 8/29/10. Roxbury half and full Marathon feeds@yuku.com (choukri) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:23:35 GMT December 12th is the day of the Roxbury marathon and if you have not run this event in the past I suggest that you give it a try. It takes place in Roxbury CT (about 43 miles from Farmington) in the northwest hills of CT in Litchfield County. The marathon course consists of 2 parts: 8.1 mile out-and-back loop and 5 loops each ~3.5 miles long. All loops start and end near the parking lot; so the smart thing to do is to prepare a small bag containing water bottles, Gatorade, Gu... and... 8k trail run WH Res 11/21 feeds@yuku.com (fftri) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:35:30 GMT Anyone doing the Hartford Track Club's 8k Cross Country Challenge? 10 am Sat 11/21 at WH Res. Info at www.hartfordtrackclub.org I am planning on prerunning the course right when Res opens tomorrow/Sunday 15th at 8 am. Manchester Road Race feeds@yuku.com (Marcy Loves to Run) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:43:59 GMT Where is the best place to park and what time do I need to be at said parking spot? Thanks for the tips! Good luck to all those in IMAZ! Hawaiian Ironman Race Report feeds@yuku.com (fester7) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:09:56 GMT Jeffrey Kramer 2009 IRONMAN CHAMPIONSHIPS Race Report Wow! Where do I start? Hawaii is an amazing place and somewhere that everyone should experience at least once. So the journey began in Maui where Dena and I started our official honeymoon after getting married in June. We stayed at the Four Seasons and I can't tell you how amazing it was. The hotel itself, service and just the overall area was gorgeous. We did the touristy things like standup paddleboards, snorkeling, and zip... Selling Stuff feeds@yuku.com (fester7) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:07:56 GMT 2008 Zipp 808 Clinchers (700cc). Wheels are in excellent condition with some scratches on the decals. Not on the wheels themselves. They have less then 700 miles on them and were only raced 3 times all 3 being Ironman. $1800. 2008 Trek TTX 9.5 Full Ultegra, Raced in 4 Ironman. Frame, Fork, and Drivetrain. $2500 email me if you are interested. jefffester@aol.com Boston Marathon feeds@yuku.com (choukri) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:21:48 GMT Registration: If you intend to register for the 2010 Boston Marathon please read the following message from the BAA.org website: "Registration for the 114th Boston Marathon on April 19, 2010 is ongoing and the race is rapidly approaching its field size limit. If you met the qualifying standards and intend to register, the B.A.A. strongly advises you to register now before the field is filled" Looking at the Entry List I believe that this year's race will... Introduction to Trail Running: Bimbler's Bluff feeds@yuku.com (alphaflag) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:32:19 GMT Grab you beer. It was a long day for me and a long post too. After a washout Saturday, Sunday turned out to be a great October morning. After during the Ghost Airline trail run the past two years and missing my daughters soccer games (I'm the coach) I decided to do a Sunday event instead for my fall race.... Cyclocross Hartford Report feeds@yuku.com (LizzieMik12) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:18:16 GMT So I had never done a Cyclocross race, actually I had never even seen one and I didn't have a cross bike. But I really wanted to try it. So I took my MT bike down to Hartford today and gave it a whirl. Now see the funniest part is, is I don't know how to MT bike either. I don't have shoes or anything so I just wore sneakers and decided to give it a go. Well long story short I finished last!!!! I know that kind of isn't possible in a cross race since it is time, but I was... Winter Triathlons feeds@yuku.com (Scruffy) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:05:31 GMT Now that it's almost winter it's time to start thinking about winter triathlons. They consist of a run, bike, and nordic/skate skiing, all on the snow. Last year I did both of the triathlons and they were both 5K run, 7.5K bike, and 6K ski. There was also a duathlon that I missed that was a 4K run, 6K ski, 4K run. I used my mountain bike but a cross bike would work better and the run and bike courses were on groomed ski trails. It was definitely interesting trying to ride the... Wrentham Du feeds@yuku.com (Stone73) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:46:25 GMT Anyone planning on heading to Wrentham this weekend for the Halloween Du. I am debating whether to go. This season has been a train wreck with various injuries but I am finally healthy and would like to do at least one race this year Mark Newport Marathon feeds@yuku.com (cervelochris) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:51:57 GMT I did the Amica Newport Marathon Sunday. If you recall the weather was horrible. Temps in the low 40's, howling wind, and driving rain. I've never been in such horrible conditions in a race. I had run Hartford the week before so my legs were pretty smoked. I had this crazy notion to get in 2 marathons in 8 days to qualify me for Marathon Maniacs status. Check out their website......marathonmaniacs.coms.....Some crazy people there. Anyway I knew it would be terrible, I just...

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What's up in CT..?

Santa's Run

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Free Kids' Fun Run on Saturday, 12/5 ,at 11:30 on the Farmington High School track

Swim Clinic on January 10th at the Y in Plainville

Turkey Trot 5K

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