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Category: Races
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2014 by the numbers
Goals for 2014 My goal was to run 1,000 miles in 2014. I was off the road for about six weeks in January-February and had to work on my rehab. Part of my rehab was using the elliptical in my gym. Many people use the elliptical for cross training so I’m going to include the…
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Assault on Mt Hood XC Race
Melrose Running Club held Assault on Mt Hood The 10th annual 3.5 mile cross-country race was hosted by the Melrose Fish and Game Club. The race itself is run on the Mount Hood golf course. How’s this for a crazy ass course? I included the topographical map so you could see the hills. If I…
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Winter Classic 5K
My First 5K for December was the Winter Classic 5K 2,690 runners finished this frosty race in Cambridge, MA. Racewire.com has full searchable results. I managed to get to the race early enough to get free on-street parking on Mass Ave. I was a bit hesitant to park on the street as I always seem to…
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My First 5K December
My First 5K for December is Cambridge Winter Classic 5K on Sunday December 7th. This will be the second year in a row that I’ve run this race. Last year a group from my office and several friends from the Melrose Running Club ran the race. It was a freezing cold day. The great thing…
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Thanksgiving Races 2014
Thanksgiving races began a week before the holiday My first holiday themed race was the 25th ANNUAL BREAKHEART TURKEY TROT at Breakheart Reservation in Saugus, Mass. This was a free race put on by the Mass DCR and staff at the Saugus park on November 23rd. I’m not sure if this would qualify as a…
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Turkey Trots
It’s that time of year again. The holiday themed races are here! For most people these races are for fun and an excuse to get a little exercise in before the Thanksgiving feast, or to work off the cookies and eggnog. Quite often people dress up and finish times are of no concern. You can…