Author: The Running Griffin

If you are hoping for miracle running tips about how to go out and win the next Boston Marathon, then this website is not for you. I am in no stretch of the imagination an elite runner but then again not many of us are or they wouldn’t be called “elite.” What I am is a runner who has realized the joy of running. Whether it be a 5k race in support of a local cause or a half-marathon or full-marathon with the finish line seeming at times to never be in sight, running allows each of us the ability to sort of leave behind the rest of the world and focus on simply getting to the finish line. We might not win a trophy and we might not make a career out of running but what we are guaranteed is a certain friendship among running friends, better health and the endorphin filled pride each time we cross a finish line. This website will allow me to highlight different races that I have done, perhaps some that I plan on doing and maybe other running stories that I hope to share with runners like myself.

Sparkly Soul Joins The Running Griffin

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ImageThe Running Griffin would like to welcome Sparkly Soul to our amazing list of sponsors. Sparkly Soul was created by a marathoner and triathlete for all the women who find their strength and soul while pushing themselves to their athletic limits. As a special offer to The Running Griffin readers, Sparkly Soul is offering a 10% discount until June 21st when you use the code THERUNNINGGRIFFIN at checkout.

Sparkly Soul was created based upon the female athlete’s need to keep hair out of her face while exercising.  Now there is a fabulous headband that won’t slip, won’t cause your pretty little head to get a headache or cause hair breakage.  It is the comfortable solution for all you athletic fashionistas.  Whether you are a runner, walker, dancer, triathlete, yogi, pilates buff, cyclist, cheerleader, or ballplayer  – we believe in all you sparkly gals out there!
Sparkly Soul offers both a thin and wide headband model and their product comes in great colors like Apple Green, Kaleidoscope Pink and Robins Egg Blue along with some patterns like Red, White and Blue (perfect for your upcoming 4th of July race) and a Christmas pattern.

For more information, check out Sparkly Soul’s website by clicking here and be sure to use the code THERUNNINGGRIFFIN at checkout to receive your 10% discount. You can also like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter @SPARKLYSOULINC.

Register Today for the 4th Annual HussDog Jog

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ImageRegistration is now open for the 4th Annual HussDog Jog and I hope to see you at the race this year! The HussDog Jog takes place this year on July 12th and has a great early morning start to help runners beat the heat!

Last year I participated in the run and was completely impressed by the organization of the race and look forward to this year’s event. Here is my race recap of last year’s run so you get a feel for what the race entails.

The 4th Annual HussDog Jog will commemorate the passing of Steven R. Hussey by bringing family, friends, and the town of Pembroke together in a celebratory 5k and 2 mile walk! Proceeds to benefit local brain injury and stroke centers. This donation will help keep Steven R. Hussey’s memory alive while helping to support those living around us who are in need!

To register for the 4th Annual HussDog Jog, please click here. I look forward to seeing you at the race!

Weekly Run: Dewpie’s Dash

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This week’s Dewpie’s Dash results are in and it was a little slower going this week than last. I felt really good in the first two miles but in the third mile had a tougher time getting up the hill and coasting back down the major hill leading into the 3 mile marker. This week I finished the race with a time of 24:51 or 7:39/miles for the 3.25 mile course.

Colonial Summer Series Raynham – Dewpie’s Dash

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Monday night it was off to the neighboring town of Raynham, Massachusetts for the Colonial Summer Series Monday night fun run, more commonly known as Dewpie’s Dash. This race takes place each and every Monday and is a 3.25 mile course through residential roads of Raynham. The course is a moderately tough stretch with a little bit of uphill climbing throughout the run and a spectacular downhill stretch leading into the 3rd mile marker.

The race is sponsored by the Colonial Road Runners and each week costs you just $2. The race is timed and post-race there is water, Gatorade, watermelon and from time to time an adult beverage might even casually be available. It is a great routine to get into during the summer to race yourself each week and to catch up with the runners who make the race each week.

This week I ran Dewpie’s Dash in 24:33 or 7:33/miles. Look forward to many more this summer!

Matt Reno Logos

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If you are a race director, non-profit or business you certainly are aware that the key to being successful is to ensure your message gets out to the largest population of people possible. To have an effective marketing campaign, you need to have a message and logo that draws people into your brand and having a professional handle your marketing for you is the way to go.

The Running Griffin is proud to support Matt Reno Logos and hopes that should you need help with your marketing outreach that you support this small business entrepreneur, as well. Matt is a marketing professional and freelance logo designer based in Lexington, Kentucky. He’s created logos for businesses, non-profits, road races and more.

For more information about Matt Reno Logos, please visit the website by clicking here.