Races and Adventures
Me, Myself, and I
Alternatively: Me, Madonna, and Hybrid… at the Seneca Creek 50K.
So, WAY back when, IGGY had started the theme of Spring 50Ks, and I expanded her theme by listing an exhaustive compilation of spring races, from Holiday Lake in February, all the way to Pineland Farms at the end of May. Seneca Creek seemed to fit our collective Bimble sensibilities due to the “low key” nature of the race, although several griped at the lack of shirts. [Read more...]
A Beautiful Day in Colchester
On the drive up to the Colchester Half Marathon this weekend, I realized that I hadn’t run a road race in exactly a year–since last year’s Colchester. In some respects, it is about as close to being a trail run as a non-trail run can be. Lots of wildlife (mostly bovine) and several sections on narrow, muddy dirt roads–snow-covered this year–keep you entertained. [Read more...]
Mission Accomplished…
And after a while it seemed just that… a mission. I am told the going was much better this year, but after the first slippery climb came the SNOW! Drifts that were deep enough to go beyond my waist. I tried to remain in the steps of those in front of me but could not decide if sinking to my own depth was worse or better than stepping into their depth. There was fun to be had out there along with the frozen feet. [Read more...]
Run Locations
Bash Course Revised Map
The course is unchanged but the map view now identifies the color blaze you should be following. [Read more...]
Featured Video
Quote of the Day
Quote of the Day
“Always do what you are afraid to do”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Bimbler's Bash 10k
Confirmed Bimblers Bash Entries
Confirmed entries as of March 12, 2010 for the Bimbler’s Bash 10k(ish) which will take place on April 11, 2010. Please note that entries will be capped at 250 and race day registration will only allowed if this number isn’t reached in advance.
Registration is available on-line at Active.com or by mailing an entry form. [Read more...]
Bash Trail Day
This is the 4th year for the Bimbler’s Bash 10k (ish) and each year proceeds from the event have been donated to the Guilford Land Conservation Trust who preserve many local open space properties, including Westwoods where the race takes place. This year as well as the event itself we propose to hold a Trails Day on Sunday March 14th after the second Bite of the Bash, and hope that as many runners as possible will contribute a few hours of their time to help with this project. [Read more...]
Bites of the Bash
Want to sample the Bash course ahead of race day? There shall be 2 pre-race day training runs, on February 14th and March 14th at 8:00 am starting from the Dunk Rock Rd trail head. Participation is free and pre-registration is not required. Anyone needing directions should email me at: jerry(at)mrbimble(dot)com. [Read more...]
Bimblers Bash 10k(ish) Registration
The 4th Bimbler’s Bash is scheduled to take place on Sunday April 11th, 2010 and run through Westwoods, Guilford. Registration is now open via mail or on-line at Active.com. This race is a 10k event but runners should be aware that “… at the end it isn’t over …”
Race entries will be limited to 250. Depending on how many advance entries received, race day registrations may be limited. Please check the web site for details on registrations as they are received. [Read more...]
News
Bash Update
For those still sitting on the fence as to whether to sign up for the Bash, you may be interested to know that this year’s race shirt will be a wicking technical fabric not cotton. Don’t want to give away too much, but those wearing this years race shirt will definitely get noticed. Can’t say too much more – you’ll have to be there!
Anecdotes
Work, or Play?
If you are finding yourself working TOO early or TOO late TOO often to get your trail runs done, I submit the following advice from a man much, much wiser, and infinitely more eloquent than I: [Read more...]
Equipment
Tick Key
It’s hard to imagine that it won’t be too long before running in the woods will have to be followed with a tick check afterwards. If you have a dog, you may even have to be on the lookout for the little critters even sooner. Removing ticks is sometimes tricky but the Tick Key is a neat gadget that was designed and manufactured here in Connecticut. [Read more...]
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