Category: Races
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Running the Irish American Road Race
On Labor Day I ran the Malden Irish American Road Race 10K. This was my second year running the race. Last year it was in the 90’s and it was just brutal. This year we had a tropical storm bearing down on us and it was cooler. In the morning it was around 65°, but…
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Race to the Row 5K 2016 Race Recap
The Race to the Row 5K is a celebration of running and renewal. Sponsored by the Somerville Road Runners, this race attracts runners from all over the GBA. Parents with strollers and college kids out for the win participate in this annual event held at the Assembly Row neighborhood in Somerville. Now in it’s 4th…
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5 Favorite Running Medals
Favorite Running Medals Favorite running medals can be easy to pick from the pile. One may be your first race or your first Boston Marathon. Some medals look like works of art. Looking at and holding a running medal brings a rush of memories for me. Sometimes I can recall conversations or things people said.…
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Favorite Race Shirts
Favorite Race Shirts Everyone has their favorite race shirts. Some race shirts have sentimental value, some look great and some wear well. Some runners get rid of all of their shirts and don’t seem to have any favorite race shirts! I keep all of my race shirts, much to the consternation of my wife! I…
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BAA 10K 2016
BAA 10K 2016 Recap Un-fit at any speed! This is a race that I have run since the BAA started having this race. This was the 6th Annual BAA 10K. Last year it rained buckets, cats and dogs even. I think we were surprised that a flood warning wasn’t issued that day. The rain kept…
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Is the Run to Remember Overpriced
Are you running in the Run to Remember 2016 Half-Marathon or 5 Miler? Registration is still open and you can save $5 with this coupon code: MARATHON5 Currently registration for the half-marathon is $110. I know that if you registered early it was $75 or $80, which is a bit more reasonable for a city…