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.

12th Annual Christopher’s Run for Diabetes

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ImageIt is always nice when a race is nearby a and supports an important cause, as well. This morning it was just a quick skip over to West Bridgewater for the 12th Annual Christopher’s Run for Diabetes. Mrs. Running Griffin has two brothers who have  diabetes so supporting a cause that has direct impact upon one’s family is really a nice touch. This 5k race is held in honor of local resident Christopher Nelson who was diagnosed with diabetes when he was two years old and all proceeds from the race go toward the work that the American Diabetes Association is conducting to find a cure for diabetes.

The 5k is a great Memorial Day race and brings runners together from across the region for a moderately challenging 5k. The race takes off and gradually climbs for the first half of the race and then turns into a downhill grade for the second half. The course has great volunteer support along the way and a water stop is present about half-way through the race. As the course takes you through residential neighborhoods there are folks along the way cheering you along.

This morning started off rainy and overcast but for race time the sun broke free from the clouds and the race time temperature warmed up quite nicely. The heat could be felt when in the sun and summer time racing is upon us; thank goodness!

I finished today’s 12th Annual Christopher’s Run for Diabetes with a time of 23:08 or 7:24/miles.