“Go The Distance” for Boston

On November 23, 2013 By The Running GriffinLeave a comment

Please join Bits of Health Inc. and ENERGYbits® in their “Go the Distance” promotion to raise funds for The One Fund established by Thomas Menino, Mayor of Boston and Deval Patrick, Governor of Massachusetts. The One Fund supports those affected by the bombings at the 2013 Boston Marathon. To “Go the Distance” with ENERGYbits and The Running Griffin, just enter the promotional code BOSTONSTRONG into the coupon box when you check out at any of our websites including www.energybits.com. This will give you a 10% discount on your purchase and they will donate $26.20 from each bag sold to The One Fund (26.2 miles is the distance of a marathon). We hope you will join us by helping Boston and anyone affected by this tragedy, get back on their feet and be strong again. BOSTON STRONG.

On behalf of the Boston team at Bits of Health Inc. and ENERGYbits® thank you for allowing them to support Boston and those affected by this tragedy. Thanks to your purchase, ENERGYbits will be sharing bits of love with them and with you too. If you have any questions, you can reach out to ENERGYbits at hello@energybits.com, @energybits, http://www.facebook.com/energybits or their Boston office 617-886-5106. Be strong. BostonStrong.

Myles Standard Marathon Relay

On November 17, 2013 By The Running GriffinLeave a comment

This morning it was an early ride down to Plymouth, Massachusetts for the Myles Standish Marathon Relay. As part of Team A from the Thirsty Irish Runners three teams Rosie, Fitzy, Jimmy, Jamie and I packed into a car and made our way to Myles Standish State Forest for the starting line. We had already planned our legs and I was up fourth for a 6.0 mile leg that some noted was “probably the most hilly, difficult leg of the course.” Awesome.

My leg started in the Myles Standish State Forest and the first two miles had me climbing up and then running back down rolling hills that just did not quit. As I made my way out of the forest it was then onto another hilly road that led me back toward Route 3 before making a right hand turn into a residential neighborhood that was full of, yes you guessed it, some more hills. After crossing over a main road, I ran toward the mile 19 marker which was outside of the Pine Hills section of Plymouth. A left hand turn then had the last mile of running take me through a dirt road through the woods into the transition point on the back side of Rye Tavern, which is located within Pine Hills.

The last stretch of running within the woods was hands down the best part of my run, and not just because it was the only flat part. Something about running on dirt through the woods really gave an autumn feel to this section of the run.

The course was certainly not for the faint of heart and every single runner had a good chunk of hill work mixed into their leg of the run.

Proud to say that Team A from the Thirsty Irish Runners lived up to the hype and took first place amongst the three TIR teams. I felt really strong on the course today even while climbing all the hills I was tasked with and was proud to pick off some other teams along the way!

(Photo Credit: Random person using Anne’s phone)

Register Today for the Hogeye Marathon

On November 11, 2013November 11, 2013 By The Running GriffinLeave a comment

The Running Griffin is proud to be partnering with the team from Hogeye Marathon and is happy to announce discounted race entries for readers of The Running Griffin.

The Hogeye Marathon, Half-Marathon, Relay and 5K will be held on March 30, 2014 in Fayeteville, Arkansas. This year will be the 38th running of the Hogeye.

The Hogeye Marathon & Relays, Inc. is a non-profit organization. The event is put on by volunteers and has always had the mission to give back to the NW Arkansas community, while promoting healthy lifestyles through running. In 1977, the first marathon started at the University of Arkansas and went to the small town of Hogeye where it turned around and came back, making the 26.2 miles. The course has since been changed to be more runner-friendly and covers the most scenic parts of Fayetteville. The Hogeye has a reputation and gives participants a pride which is unmatched in Arkansas and beyond.

The marathon begins off the Fayetteville Square and continues through several historic scenic areas of the city. It promises to be scenic as well as safe, thanks to help from the Fayetteville Police, University Police and the Washington County Sheriff’s Department. Water and aid stations will be located throughout the course. Maps will be available at the packet pick-up, or here on the website. The marathon will start at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 30, 2014. The race will begin on the Fayetteville square and finish in the Entertainment District. Timing will end 6.5 hours from the start. Participants may start early if this is not adequate time. There will be one early start at 6:30 a.m. Keep in mind you must know the course as it will be unsupported until 7:30. The 26.2 mile run is open to male and female participants 15 years of age and older. All participants under the age of 18 must have parent/guardian’s signature. No one under the age of 15 will be allowed to participate in the Full Marathon. Runners may participate as part of a 4-person relay team for additional fees.

To register for the Hogeye Marathon or Half-Marathon, please click here. The Running Griffin readers can enter code MTENOFF to receive 10% off the marathon race entry or HTENOFF to receive 10% off the half-marathon entry fee.

Be sure to also “Like” The Hogeye Marathon on Facebook by clicking here and follow them on Twitter @HogeyeMarathon.

ProDermix Joins The Running Griffin

On November 3, 2013 By The Running GriffinLeave a comment

The Running Griffin would like to welcome our newest sponsor ProDermix! As runners, we all know that athlete’s foot is a risk we take on every time we lace up our sneakers at a race or hit the showers at the gym after a day of training. The good news is that thanks to ProDermix runners need not worry about burning sprays or gooey pastes to help to try and eliminate athlete’s foot and other runner ailments such as toenail fungus.

ProDermix® is a safe, effective and powerful probiotic supplement that exceeds other probiotics in numbers of ways thanks to its advanced formula — which addresses symptoms from head to foot. This superior probiotic supplement brings results:

Eliminate athlete’s foot
Eliminate dandruff
Relieve yeast infections
Acne relief
Eradicate UTIs
And much more!

The term “probiotic” relates to the healthy, friendly bacteria in your digestive tract that you want to multiply in your gastro-intestinal tract for the well-being of your health. Everyone wants these friendly bacteria to remain alive and healthy and to multiply, hence the term “PROBIOTIC.”

I have been taking ProDermix’s Supreme product for the past month and can attest to the fact that skin health certainly is better and the fact that merely taking capsules with water and food makes the process easier than anything else on the market. This formula contains four very potent probiotic strains including L Rhamnosus and L Acidopnilus. Supreme supports your skin health, colon health and helps to fight against Candida. This formula is great for probiotic maintenance.

For more information about ProDermix, check out their website by clicking here. If you are a runner suffering from athlete’s foot or toenail fungus, throw away the sprays and cremes and use ProDermix today!

Cause for Paws 5K

On October 29, 2013October 29, 2013 By The Running GriffinLeave a comment

Pictured here are local politicians Margaret Laforest, Rep. Bruce J. Ayers, Rep. Tackey Chan, Fox 25 morning
anchor Sorboni Banerjee & Bourne Officer Lee Desrosiers with Quincy Animal Shelter Alum, Bourne K9 Officer, Dutch!

Hey there readers! It is Mrs. Running Griffin checking in with a race recap of the Cause for Paws 5K. As many of you know, The Running Griffin ended up in a walking boot after the Hartford Marathon therefore it was up to me to run the previously scheduled Cause for Paws 5K.

The race started in beautiful Marina Bay in Quincy. Before the race started most of the parking lot was filled with dogs and cats with everyone’s pets dressed up in their Halloween costumes. The race started in Marina Bay and went out of the residential complex and into the Squantum Point section of Quincy. For the most part the race was relatively flat with a couple of rolling hills mixed into the course. The weather was probably the most difficult part of the race as there was substantial winds rolling off the Atlantic harbor that morning which certainly added an autumn feel to the race and made the post-race latte all the better!

The race benefited the Quincy Animal Shelter. The race raised $27,000 for the Quincy Animal Shelter. For more information about the work the Quincy Animal Shelter does, please visit their website by clicking here.

I finished the race with a time of 31:04, which is good for 10:01 per mile.