2014 Correctional Officers 5K Memorial Race

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ImageAfter the Boston Marathon we will all be looking for the next race to sign up for and the 2014 Correctional Officers 5K Memorial Race in Billerica looks to be a great one to register for today!

This race includes both a 5K run and walk as well as a kids race! The race starts at the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Memorial Wall on April 27, 2014 and all proceeds from the race go to benefit the Middlesex Corrections Officer Memorial Fund. All race participants will receive a T-Shirt with their registration if pre-registered before April 20, 2014.

The race kicks off at 10:30 AM and there will be events for the kids both before, during and after the race and food, refreshments and a DJ will be some of the added amenities for this race.

To register for the 2014 Correctional Officers 5K Memorial Race, please download a race application by clicking here.

Register for the Race to Cooperstown

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Registration is now open for the Race to Cooperstown which will be held on Sunday, April 13th in Worcester, Massachusetts. This is a 5k race from Worcester State University. This event is a fundraiser for the Central Mass. Spartans Baseball Team to play in Cooperstown, N.Y. in 2014. 

Awards will be presented to the top two Male and Female winners in each division. T-Shirts will be provided to all race participants. One (1) water stop and mile markers along the course route

To register for this race, please click here.

TR Performance & Fitness

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ImageIf you are a runner in the Brooklyn, New York area you must check out our friends at TR Performance & Fitness to help you train for your next race.

Whether you are just starting to work out or are training for your third Ironman, TR Performance & Fitness can help you reach your goals. They specialize in creating flexible programs that cater to your busy life. Founded by Tom Reynolds who has worked with some of the best athletes in the nation, TR Performance & Fitness will create a plan that overcomes the biggest hurdle in any training goal: life. Your life is constantly changing, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up on your fitness goals. 

Proper goal setting, Needs Analysis, and Body/Movement Assessments, are a few tools that provides Tom the information he needs to build your program. This is the foundation for a specific and individualized program tailored to you. With his education, professional experience, and nationally recognized certifications, Tom has the expertise to assist you in attaining your goals.

So if you are in need of a trainer and are located in the Brooklyn area, please check out TR Performance & Fitness and your fitness goals will be right around the corner!

Hitting the Road in the Bluegrass? Check out Run Lexington.

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Most people know Lexington, Kentucky, as home to the UK Wildcats and a ton of horses. What they may not be aware of is that Lexington is also home to a vibrant running community. Because of that, a new website, RunLexington.com, just launched to provide those runners a resource devoted entirely to their city.

 Lexington has plenty of activity going on and lots of beautiful spots for that activity to take place, and that’s where RunLexington.com comes into play. Whether you’re a runner or a race director, this brand new website provides the Lexington scene with many valuable resources. Local runners can find races, results, and more all in one location. Race directors can post and control their race information, manage registrations, and post results … all for free.

Get in on the conversation by following @run_lexington on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. And be sure to tag your posts with the #runlex hashtag. If you’re an RD, get your free race listings up right away.

And if you’re just visiting Lexington, enjoy the spacious horse farms, tour the Bourbon Trail, and maybe take in a Cats game. Just don’t forget to go running and let Run Lexington be your guide.

Weary Traveler Winter Run in Bourne

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ImageAn annual trip down to Bourne, Massachusetts was in the works last weekend for the Weary Traveler Winter Run. Sponsored by the Cape Cod Runners and serving as a fundraiser for the Bourne Conservation Trust, the Weary Traveler was the first Grand Prix race for the Thirsty Irish Runners this season making it a race sure not to be missed.

The race is known well for its moderately challenging 4.9 mile course that takes runners up and down some good residential hills throughout the town of Bourne. This year, between miles 2 and 3 the road was rather icy with a small one lane section safer to run on than the rest of the road. Not one looking to spend the rest of the season out due to an icy fall related injury, I dialed the pace back a little bit on this section to stay safe. The race time temperature was really borderline between a comfortable winter run and freezing but the decision to keep pants and a hat on proved to be a good one as the temperatures seemed colder out on the course.

The Weary Traveler offers runners a real Cape Cod experience complete with clam fritters and clam chowder post-race. The large club hall upstairs was jam-packed with runners from various clubs including the TIRs, Colonial Road Runners, Wampanoag Running Club and Cape Cod Road Runners to name a few.

I finished the Weary Traveler with a time of 40:27 which was good for 8:15/miles.