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JP Morgan Corporate Challenge

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Last Tuesday evening, eight of my co-workers and I took place in the JP Morgan Corporate Challenge in downtown Boston. The race is a jam packed 3.5 mile course that takes runners away from Boston Common, down Massachusetts Avenue, through Kenmore Square and then back down toward the Common where the finish line is located. The run is not really a race as packing 12,000 runners on such a short and narrow course is near impossible but rather serves as a fun way for Boston area businesses to show their corporate pride and compete against one another.

The Corporate Challenge allows both walkers and runners to take place in the event and for several participants the race is either their first foray into running or serves as an annual event to keep the joints honest. For those looking to PR the race, this is probably not the one for you as there are significant course bottlenecks along the way preventing you from running your true pace.

The weather on Tuesday night was perfect with the sun beginning to set around the post-7PM start time but there still being some heat in the air to help you burn a few extra calories. The course itself is pancake flat and brings runner along a historic and scenic boulevard in downtown Boston before runners make a u-turn at the iconic Citgo sign and head back toward Boston Common. The post-race amenities are always quite good with a fan favorite this year being the Yasso Frozen Green Yogurt bars that helped us all cool down.

I completed the JP Morgan Corporate Challenge with a time of 30:32 which was good for 8:43/miles. Thanks to my company teammates for joining this year and I look forward to having more co-workers join in 2015!

Register Today for Pam’s Run

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ImageThe Running Griffin will once again be participating in Pam’s Run which will be held in Wayland, Massachusetts on Saturday, October 18th and I hope to see you there! This run features both a 5K and 10K option and has racers run through a remarkably scenic residential section of Wayland.

Pam’s Run raises funds for The Neighbor Brigade. Neighbor Brigade establishes and mobilizes networks of community-specific volunteers ready to help immediately and effectively when a crisis strikes due to illness, surgery, or tragedy. Services are currently available in 35 communities in eastern Massachusetts.

Pam’s Run is dedicated to the memory and legacy of Pam Manikas Washek, founder of Neighbor Brigade and a tireless champion for families facing sudden crisis. She founded Neighbor Brigade to help those in crisis manage both emergency and routine needs, with services provided by fellow community members.

Last year I ran the 5 mile option at Pam’s Run and the race recap can be found here. To register for this year’s race, please click here.

This Week’s Dewpie’s Dash

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This Monday night was absolutely perfect running conditions for the weekly Dewpie’s Dash 3.25 mile race in Raynham, Massachusetts. Race time at 7PM allowed for nice summer temperatures, low humidity and the sun beginning to head in for the night. Having race in the McKeon Post Road Race the day before, my legs were feeling a little rubbery but I ran the weekly Dewpie’s Dash course with an extra oomph in my step and finished with a strong time of 23:40, good for 7:17/miles.

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.

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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!