2008 Race Reports

HEAT/Malibu Fitness Holiday Ham Run 12/20

feeds@yuku.com (orbeachic) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 03:31:51 GMT

On Saturday December 20th at 2 pm, Malibu Fitness in Farmington will be co-sponsoring the Holiday Ham Raffle Run.

Please join us for the inaugural Malibu Fitness and HEAT Holiday Ham Raffle Run. Run a 0.7 mile loop starting from Malibu Fitness. Each time you pass the start/finish line, you'll receive a raffle ticket. Run as many loops as you can in 40 minutes and then turn those raffle tickets in for a chance to win prizes. The more loops you run, the more chances you'll...

USATF Cross country 8K and Dreamcatcher Thanksgiving 5

feeds@yuku.com (trlrnman) — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 07:35:41 GMT

I decided to do two races in the week of Thanksgiving, starting with the USATF 8K cross country championship in the W Htfd reservoir on Saturday. When I got to the reservoir the temperature was 20 degrees with a wind chill close to 0. The good news was that all of the mud spots were frozen. The bad news was that all of the runners were too. The course is a hilly challenging mix of fire roads with a little paved and some single track. Since it is the final race in the Cross Country series,...

M.R.R. report

feeds@yuku.com (nobikemike) — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:43:04 GMT

Great weather today for the Manchester road race!!! I saw fellow HEATSTER Rob toeing the line in the same corral (under 35) as myself. Janice started farther back in the over 40 min. bin. As best as I can tell (I know for myself and Janice) a good time was had by all. Haven't seen the official results yet but I finished in something like 30:50 and I think young Rob was pretty close by. Janice finished in 52 minutes or so (took her close to 2 minutes to cross the start) and was very...

JOIN HEAT for FREE "Power Yoga for Athletes" -- Monday December 8th and December 15th

feeds@yuku.com (ctvinman) — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:27:12 GMT

Designed specifically for Athletes, the Power Yoga for Athletes class series at Newington Yoga Center is held Mondays from 7 - 8:15 p.m.

Learn to breathe, so that oxygen and energy move into every cell in your body as you develop strength, endurance and flexibility. Keep your body safe and healthy and your muscles long and open. Move from your center, and...

IMFL Race report

feeds@yuku.com (ggriff) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:08:37 GMT

Here's my race report from Ironman Florida. Sorry for the length.

For the first 10 minutes of the swim I was sandwiched comfortably between two swimmers. Midway to the first turn I got my first drubbing. I swam into the pack ahead of me which allowed the pack behind me to come over the top. I stayed calm, got some clear water and settled in. As I neared the first turn buoy I got pummeled again, but it quickly dispersed and I made my way to the next turn. As I neared the beach...

HEAT member represents CT in Best of U.S. National Championship

feeds@yuku.com (Momof3) — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 07:29:42 GMT

Hi, I competed in the Best of the U.S. National Champ. in Tempe, AZ. a couple of weeks ago, and in the Toyota U.S. Open Triathlon Cup a couple of weeks before then in Dallas, TX. I was thrilled to have qualified for the first, and invited to the second based on my result in the NYC triathlon, especially since I had a back injury from December through May and couldn't do run training. I was 19th at the Best of the U.S., in which one male and one female triathlete represented each state,...

IMFL - result

feeds@yuku.com (nobikemike) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:27:17 GMT

Cathi - Nice job at FL!!!

Malibu Fitness 5k - Thanksgiving Day - 7am

feeds@yuku.com (ctvinman) — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:58:09 GMT

For those not running Manchester, or looking for a smaller local race, our new sponsor Malibu Fitness is having their 4th annual 5k.

Start time is at 7am leaving from Malibu Fitness -- 15 Executive Drive, Farmington. Actually, with the early start time, you could run both the 5k and then head over to Manchester.

Long sleeve shirts to all pre-registered...

Air Line 1/2 marathon Nov 1

feeds@yuku.com (smc67) — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:16:37 GMT

I came across this race a few years ago, but haven't been able to get there unitl this year. Is there anyone else going?

http://www.colchesterct.g...R/programs/ghostrun/index

Sean

New York City Tri

feeds@yuku.com (trlrnman) — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:42:04 GMT

I just received this note from the NYC Tri race director. I would suspect that if you are interested in this one plan on getting on the website early. If anyone has done it, give us some feedback. If the "entry email" gives us special options for entry, we'll let you know.

My name is John Korff and I organize the New York City Triathlon (

Riding for a Reason/LAF charity ride 10/19

feeds@yuku.com (fftri) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:49:49 GMT

Just got an email on this
www.ridingforareasonct.org
100,50,30 mi charity ride for Lance Armstrong Foundation out of Canton HS
Sunday 10/19 Rides start at 7:00, 8:00, 9:00 and are $30.00 ea.
Great cause, great loops, and great way to get in some miles while helping a great cause.
I just signed up for the 30 mi ride as I get out of work at 7:00 am.

Mark

Hartford 1/2 and Great River Ride

feeds@yuku.com (nanuuk70) — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:36:27 GMT

I think that I'm finally recovered from my weekend antics. I ran the Hartford 1/2 on Saturday, looking to enjoy the course and put up a respectable time of around 1:40. The day was beautiful, with temps around 60 for most of the race, but it did start to heat up by the end and I was feeling sorry for the full marathon runners out there. I ran most of the race at around 7:30-7:40 minute pace and was feeling good with some speed increases on the flat sections, but at mile 10 my glutes...

Ridgefield Pamby 1/2 Marathon 10/5/08

feeds@yuku.com (Car To The Bone) — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:22:54 GMT

This was the 35th running of the Ridgefield Pamby 1/2 Marathon in Ridgefield, CT. I have been doing this event over the last several years, given the event is usually during the peak of the foilage and the tremendous turn out of racers & the community. I was a little comprehensive this year doing this event due to a early season leg injury that had me sticking primary to short distance tri's and running races. A little background on the course. The 1st 3 miles are flat with the rest...

IM Florida - November 1

feeds@yuku.com (sissianne) — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:30:27 GMT

Heatsters,

Anyone doing IM FL? I'm driving down from Cincy and have an extra bed in my room. If anyone wants to come down to watch and sign up for next year, let me know.

Remember, IM Hawaii is on Oct 11! Watch the race online: www.ironmanlive.com

Dr. C.

Windsor Locks Duathlon 10/5

feeds@yuku.com (trlrnman) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:11:57 GMT

I heard about this race late on Friday and figured it would be a nice, low key end to a great season. Weather was predicted to be a little cold but nice otherwise and the race was close and started at 8 AM. As I rolled up the garage to head for the race I was surprised at how wet the driveway was from the overnight dew. As I started to drive I realized that the "dew" was mist and rain, and I would be doing my 4th rainy race of the year. The race is very low-key and the bike racks...

Hartford Marathon, 1/2, 5k - Saturday October 11th

feeds@yuku.com (ctvinman) — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 16:50:57 GMT

Who's in?
http://www.hartfordmarathon.com/marathonnew.htm

Windsor Locks Duathlon Sun 10/5

feeds@yuku.com (kanastas) — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 03:46:03 GMT

In case anyone is interested -- can't beat the price.

Duathalon Participants Wanted

http://www.windsorlocksct.org/news/ href="http://www.windsorlocksct.org/news/">http://www.windsorlocksct.org/news/

Army Ten Miler

feeds@yuku.com (smc67) — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:12:41 GMT

I'm headed down for the ATM this Sunday. Is anyone else headed down?

Heat member wins Women's Triathlon

feeds@yuku.com (RebeccaS) — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:48:04 GMT

The Hartford Marathon Foundation organized its second Women's Triathlon on Sunday the 14th of this month, at Winding Trails in Farmington. The race sold out several days before the event at 500 entrants. It turned out to be a rainy morning, and the eventual winner, Rebecca Stephenson, a 36-year-old mother of three young children, had qualms about whether to compete because of the slick conditions. Like the other female triathletes, she rode extra cautiously, especially on the downhills...

And yet ANOTHER half iron in CT

feeds@yuku.com (sinkrswimmer) — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:49:07 GMT

just announced. June 7. Quassy. It looks pretty cool. Check it out at rev3tri.com.

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