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

Bash Course Revised Map

The course is unchanged but the map view now identifies the color blaze you should be following. Read more

Quote of the Day

Wealth is the ability to fully experience life.

From last night’s Fortune Cookie.

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

Bimblers Assault on Greylock Mountain

“Friendship, of itself a holy tie, Is made more sacred by adversity”

Charles Caleb Colton

Bite of the Bash – the plan

A few questions have been asked regarding the plan for the first Bite of the Bash on Valentine’s Day. So, for those who plan to attend here is the deal. Read more

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