The race organizers sent me this email that I thought I'd share...
The first 4,000 registered participants or all participants registered by July 10th for this year's CVS Caremark Downtown 5K to be held Sunday, September 20, will receive a high quality technical race t-shirt.
Click register now or for additional CVS Caremark Downtown 5K information, please visit the event web site at www.cvsdowntown5k.com
Team registration for corporations, police, firefighters, colleges and health clubs is also available online! Click here for details on how to create a team.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Monday, June 22, 2009
Congrats to Jog New London!
JogNewLondon.com (our second favorite running website, next to RunRhody of course)was recognized by the Connecticut Art Directors Club (CADC) with a Silver Award at their annual award show held at the Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration on June 18th. The panel of judges consisted of acclaimed photographers and designes from New York and Boston.
Jog New London was designed and developed by our friends at Brown Bear Creative.
And if you still haven't had a chance to check out the site - you really need to!
Jog New London was designed and developed by our friends at Brown Bear Creative.
And if you still haven't had a chance to check out the site - you really need to!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Grog & Dog Jog Race Report
We didn't get to run this, but a Run Rhody reader named Doug did --- here's what he had to say about the race!
This race definitely is a lot of fun. The 1.25 loop is flat and fast, just make sure you walk the course first if you haven’t run it before as people have gone the wrong way in the past.
One of the great things about this race is you can see the runners over half the time by standing across the street from The Wild Colonial, and watching them on the other side of the river. This also helps your next runner get an idea of how long before they need to run.
Eating the hotdog and drinking the beer after sprinting is definitely the challenging part of this course. The “eating area” is well marked, as well as the beer keg path leading up to the eating area and plenty of helpers are there recording times and releasing the next wave of runners.
This was the 4th running of this race (1 time in 07, twice in 08) and the 3rd running for my team (we missed the first year) and I recognized many of the participants from last year. There were close to 40 teams (a record) but we still managed to three-peat in the Coed Sub-Master Class with a new team record (39 minutes flat).
The skill levels range from a few Elite teams (the Wild Colonial team is anchored by Keith Kelly from the Irish National team) down to average skilled runners out for a fun run. No matter your level or finish time everyone enjoys this race.
They'll be running the race again on October 11th.
Doug also sent a link to the photos!
Thank you, Doug!!
This race definitely is a lot of fun. The 1.25 loop is flat and fast, just make sure you walk the course first if you haven’t run it before as people have gone the wrong way in the past.
One of the great things about this race is you can see the runners over half the time by standing across the street from The Wild Colonial, and watching them on the other side of the river. This also helps your next runner get an idea of how long before they need to run.
Eating the hotdog and drinking the beer after sprinting is definitely the challenging part of this course. The “eating area” is well marked, as well as the beer keg path leading up to the eating area and plenty of helpers are there recording times and releasing the next wave of runners.
This was the 4th running of this race (1 time in 07, twice in 08) and the 3rd running for my team (we missed the first year) and I recognized many of the participants from last year. There were close to 40 teams (a record) but we still managed to three-peat in the Coed Sub-Master Class with a new team record (39 minutes flat).
The skill levels range from a few Elite teams (the Wild Colonial team is anchored by Keith Kelly from the Irish National team) down to average skilled runners out for a fun run. No matter your level or finish time everyone enjoys this race.
They'll be running the race again on October 11th.
Doug also sent a link to the photos!
Thank you, Doug!!
Monday, June 15, 2009
Niantic Bay 10k Race Report
This weekend we ran the Niantic Bay 10k, which is in its 11th year and runs along some beautiful coastal roads in Niantic, CT. It benefits the Alliance for Living in New London, CT.
I had run it last year, but this was Ryan's first time doing the race.
First off, I do have to say that SNERRO race management runs some of the best races in the RI/CT area and this was no different. They are so upbeat, positive and clearly love the sport and it's just a pleasure to be around them. Things run on time, efficiently and with a smile.
The Niantic Bay 10k course is an out and back that's pretty flat with a couple of small uphills at the end. It starts at McCook's Beach in Niantic and runs out to the end of Old Black Point and back. The views are beautiful (lots of marsh views) and the water stops have been manned the last couple years by some great volunteers from the high school's LEO club. The Lions Club members staff the intersections and did a great job.
I have two tiny complaints about this year's race.
First of all, the course was SO quiet. Very few spectators, almost zero banter back and forth between runners, and no one cheering each other on. Since it was an out and back, the leaders passed those of us further back in the pack. NO ONE clapped (except me) for them! We're here to support each other, people!
This was also another race where they really did a good job hiding the post race water in an obscure and far away location. Okay - so maybe it wasn't "obscure and far away" but it wasn't very convenient. You had to go by all the food (including clam chowder and pizza) to find it.
All in all, it's an awesome way to end your work week/start your weekend. I love Friday night runs and this is one of the best ones we do all year.
I had run it last year, but this was Ryan's first time doing the race.
First off, I do have to say that SNERRO race management runs some of the best races in the RI/CT area and this was no different. They are so upbeat, positive and clearly love the sport and it's just a pleasure to be around them. Things run on time, efficiently and with a smile.
The Niantic Bay 10k course is an out and back that's pretty flat with a couple of small uphills at the end. It starts at McCook's Beach in Niantic and runs out to the end of Old Black Point and back. The views are beautiful (lots of marsh views) and the water stops have been manned the last couple years by some great volunteers from the high school's LEO club. The Lions Club members staff the intersections and did a great job.
I have two tiny complaints about this year's race.
First of all, the course was SO quiet. Very few spectators, almost zero banter back and forth between runners, and no one cheering each other on. Since it was an out and back, the leaders passed those of us further back in the pack. NO ONE clapped (except me) for them! We're here to support each other, people!
This was also another race where they really did a good job hiding the post race water in an obscure and far away location. Okay - so maybe it wasn't "obscure and far away" but it wasn't very convenient. You had to go by all the food (including clam chowder and pizza) to find it.
All in all, it's an awesome way to end your work week/start your weekend. I love Friday night runs and this is one of the best ones we do all year.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
This Week
Ryan got in a nice 4 miler today with some good hills. I was running a 1 mile loop and got two in before some stomach issues sent me running to the car. (TMI?)
This weekend we're going to run the Niantic Bay 10k on Friday night. Great run, highly recommend it if you can get over there in time. Starts at 6pm. Extremely relaxed out and back with shoreline views almost the whole time.
We are also really wanting to do the Grog & Dog Jog on Sunday in Providence but can't get a 4th team member. (Come on, who DOESN'T want to chug a beer and eat a hot dog!) So, as we start begging our friends for the next few days, if any readers out there want to join us, we'd be very happy to have you! Assuming there's still room for entrants. When I emailed last week the guy said it was filling up fast. (Hoping he was fibbing.)
This weekend we're going to run the Niantic Bay 10k on Friday night. Great run, highly recommend it if you can get over there in time. Starts at 6pm. Extremely relaxed out and back with shoreline views almost the whole time.
We are also really wanting to do the Grog & Dog Jog on Sunday in Providence but can't get a 4th team member. (Come on, who DOESN'T want to chug a beer and eat a hot dog!) So, as we start begging our friends for the next few days, if any readers out there want to join us, we'd be very happy to have you! Assuming there's still room for entrants. When I emailed last week the guy said it was filling up fast. (Hoping he was fibbing.)
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
3ish Miles in Mystic
For all you Rhody runners that live close to the CT border, I highly recommend checking out Mystic for a run. If you go on the weekend, this would make a really nice run/breakfast or run/lunch day. If you don't live near the CT border, this is an awesome little staycation trip, or still worth it for the day. To check out other things to do in the area, try out MysticCountry.com.
Anyway- this is actually a great route on my way home from work, but I haven't done it in a couple years and I was psyched to have an afternoon to run it again yesterday.
Park either behind the Mystic Packer Building at 27 Roosevelt Avenue (which is actually route 1- the building is prettymuch at the intersection of route 27 and route 1) or park at the Mystic Depot Train Station and Information Center, just next door. You'll head down route 27 toward Mystic Seaport, pass the Seaport and then turn around in the big cemetery. I fudged it a bit on the map, but you'll know where you are.
You run some past some beautiful houses, the whole length of Mystic Seaport, and get some nice views of the Mystic River as you pass Kitchen Little restaurant. If you're lucky, you'll also smell some yummy hot dogs from a summer food stand right around there too.
On the way back, it's nice to hug the Mystic River and take some of the side roads. Right now you'll find Mystic Seaport's Charles W. Morgan (huge wooden ship) out on the dry dock getting repaired-- awesome sight to see, and some more beautiful views of the river. You can see downtown Mystic and the drawbridge from this vantage point as well as you head back toward route 1. There's really no way to get lost, but your mileage will change depending on which side roads you jut in and out of.
Of course, a straightforward out and back is still pretty nice as well.
All of the roads have adequate sidewalks, and there's only one intersection that's just the slightest bit tricky. (And really, just the slightest.)
Anyway- this is actually a great route on my way home from work, but I haven't done it in a couple years and I was psyched to have an afternoon to run it again yesterday.
Park either behind the Mystic Packer Building at 27 Roosevelt Avenue (which is actually route 1- the building is prettymuch at the intersection of route 27 and route 1) or park at the Mystic Depot Train Station and Information Center, just next door. You'll head down route 27 toward Mystic Seaport, pass the Seaport and then turn around in the big cemetery. I fudged it a bit on the map, but you'll know where you are.
You run some past some beautiful houses, the whole length of Mystic Seaport, and get some nice views of the Mystic River as you pass Kitchen Little restaurant. If you're lucky, you'll also smell some yummy hot dogs from a summer food stand right around there too.
On the way back, it's nice to hug the Mystic River and take some of the side roads. Right now you'll find Mystic Seaport's Charles W. Morgan (huge wooden ship) out on the dry dock getting repaired-- awesome sight to see, and some more beautiful views of the river. You can see downtown Mystic and the drawbridge from this vantage point as well as you head back toward route 1. There's really no way to get lost, but your mileage will change depending on which side roads you jut in and out of.
Of course, a straightforward out and back is still pretty nice as well.
All of the roads have adequate sidewalks, and there's only one intersection that's just the slightest bit tricky. (And really, just the slightest.)
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Running in the Rain
If you didn't notice, yesterday it poured!!
Ryan is doing his runs internationally right now (okay, I doubt he's taking time to run during his travels) so our friend from JogNewLondon.com and I set up a much-loved Friday afternoon running date.
The good news is that these running dates have traditionally been followed by pizza, and the pizza last night did NOT disappoint. But to earn it, we trudged 5 miles in prettymuch constant downpour conditions.
We resisted the urge to overdress and headed out in shorts and t-shirts. After the initial sting of the first two minutes, it was great! Hardly even noticed the rain most of the time. DEFINITELY noticed the puddles. I suppose jumping over them and dodging around them counts as cross training!
We did the run in New London, CT. If you want to check out the area and some great routes there, head over to JogNewLondon.com.
Happy runs this weekend! We want to hear from any of you who are running some of the many great Rhody 5ks this weekend like South County Nursing & Rehab, Rhody 5k in Lincoln etc.
Ryan is doing his runs internationally right now (okay, I doubt he's taking time to run during his travels) so our friend from JogNewLondon.com and I set up a much-loved Friday afternoon running date.
The good news is that these running dates have traditionally been followed by pizza, and the pizza last night did NOT disappoint. But to earn it, we trudged 5 miles in prettymuch constant downpour conditions.
We resisted the urge to overdress and headed out in shorts and t-shirts. After the initial sting of the first two minutes, it was great! Hardly even noticed the rain most of the time. DEFINITELY noticed the puddles. I suppose jumping over them and dodging around them counts as cross training!
We did the run in New London, CT. If you want to check out the area and some great routes there, head over to JogNewLondon.com.
Happy runs this weekend! We want to hear from any of you who are running some of the many great Rhody 5ks this weekend like South County Nursing & Rehab, Rhody 5k in Lincoln etc.
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