Bimblers Sound Race Info

My 1st Ultra, the Bimble way

October 25, 2011 By Super Mudder 8 Comments

It’s over. And it hurts so good….

My first official ultra is complete and all the training and preparation paid off. The day before the race I did everything to keep my mind off the race so as to not psych myself out: worked on the car for a few hrs, mass amounts of laundry, etc…). Thankfully it worked and I went on to prepare my list of medical supplies, food and gear for the race. I wanted to be over prepared since I didn’t quite know what to expect my body to do. Once that was done I felt much better about toeing the line the next day (I realized once there, the “line” was more like “stand over here”). I also woke up with a pinched nerve in my neck and I couldn’t look left which put me in the dumps a bit about my condition for the race. [Read more...]

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The List

October 24, 2011 By Mr Bimble 1 Comment

Bimbler’s Bluff two time finisher, Dana Spencer blogs about his impression of the event in a post called simply The List.

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That Rabbit Died!!

October 24, 2011 By Mr Bimble 7 Comments

Long before most of the Bimblers Bluff runners had woken up a lone runner headed out from the start. Phil Markovich, a local runner, wanted to run the race but a family party meant he wouldn’t be able to do it at the published time. “Don’t worry,” Said the race director, “You can start early!”

And he did……………….. [Read more...]

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2011 Bimblers Bluff 50k Results

October 24, 2011 By Mr Bimble Leave a Comment

Results for the Bimbler’s Bluff 50k are below please use the contact form if you have any questions regarding them. Thank you to everyone who took part for making the day a success.

Thanks to Poron Performance Cushioning, Hammer Nutrition, KC’s Pub, photographer Chris Renda and all the volunteers for their support.

If you wish to post a race report on this web site or link to a blog please send you text or blog link via the contact form.

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Bites of the Bluff

August 10, 2011 By Mr Bimble 1 Comment

Bite 1 participants

Whether you are a novice or glutten for punishment, fear not the Bites are back by popular demand. Don’t be shy, each one will cover separate sections of the entire Bluff 50k course so if you run all three you’ll have a pretty good idea of what’s to come on race day.

Bite 1: September 11 @ 8:00 am. Meet at the Guilford Lakes School, Maupas Rd, Guilford. This will be an out and back route to Race Hill Rd that is dog friendly and about 8 miles in total.

Bite 2: September 25 @ 8:00 am. Meet opposite the monestary off Race Hill Rd, Guilford. This is another out and back route that sadly isn’t dog friendly. There is a good chance you will get wet feet on this section which will turn at the intersection with the Mattabasset Trail. The distance is approximately 12 miles, but I have been known to misjudge these things!

Bite 3: October 9 @ 8:00 am. The flagship bite over Bluff Head itself! A gentle 12 miles starting at the Rockland Preserve entrance off Renee’s Way, Madison. The route is a dog friendly loop that will include Bluff Head, Northwoods and the Rockland Preserve, lots of rocks, roots and ‘gentle’ undulations. Trust me!

Participation in all or any of these runs is free and at your own risk. No pre-registration is necessary, if you need directions please request them via the Contact Form. Bite 2 passes through Regional Water Authroity property that requires a recreation permit. If you don’t have one, there are usually enough guest passes to go around, please try to let me know in advance if you need one.

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Confirmed Bluff 50k 2011 Entries

June 8, 2011 By Mr Bimble Leave a Comment

The list below contains confirmed entries, as of Oct 17, to the Bimbler’s Bluff 50k which will take place on October 23, 2011. Registration is now closed as the race is over subscribed.

This year’s race is a USATF Connecticut Ultra Championship event. You must have CT USATF card to be scored in the team championship.

Click here for detailed course information and event schedule.

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Bluff 50k 2011 Registration

May 3, 2011 By Mr Bimble Leave a Comment

The 2011 Bimbler’s Bluff 50k, will take place on October 23rd, at 8:00 am and registration is now closed. If you have questions regarding the event please direct them via the contact form. This year’s race is a USATF Connecticut Ultra Championship event. You must have CT USATF card to be scored in the team championship.

The Bimbler’s Bluff 50k is an off road foot race through several woodland preserves in southern Connecticut. Consisting entirely of single track or forest roads, the course will provide a true test of the runner’s fitness and mental stamina. You should only consider entering this race if you are confident you have sufficient running experience such as having previously completed a recent road or trail half marathon.
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Bash Race Day Photos

April 4, 2011 By iggy Leave a Comment

Bimbler’s Bash trail race photos are available on line at C and D Studios… thanks! What a great day it was!!

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After the party

April 4, 2011 By Mr Bimble 3 Comments

The snow had long since melted, the sun shone and the runners ventured from their cabins to bash the westwoods trails. The occasion was the fifth Bimblers Bash, allegedly 10 kilometers of technical single track trails through preserved woodland, but those in the know will tell you it might be a little longer. In just five years the event has doubled in size, in the grand scheme of things it isn’t a huge race, but with a field of just over 200 runners it is able to host a friendly intimate atmosphere while at the same time provide a competitive and challenging race. [Read more...]