A man who set out to run 66 ultra-marathons in 66 days has completed his challenge in York, England. Andy McMenemy from Harrogate crossed the final finish line at York racecourse on Friday in six hours, 15 minutes and 12 seconds. He ran 50km (31 miles) in 66 UK cities, for the Soldiers’ Charity. He has so far raised more than £60,000 for the charity and celebrated completing the challenge with a pint of beer on the finish line.

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A Big Bimbler Welcome to our newest Bimbler. Trail Name To Be Determined [Read more...]

As those preparing for Boston begin their taper and others with marathons later in the season press on with their training, the focus is probably simply to cross the line and achieve the goal of being able to say, “I ran a marathon!”. But then there are others with a time in mind, sub 5 hours, sub 4 hours or maybe sub 3 hours. Could you possible every imagine running under two? [Read more...]

Please see this IMPORTANT notice. You can make a difference, and help keep our trails open!

Act NOW to keep Municipal Lands like the MDC OPEN for Recreation   Dear Friends of Connecticut’s Natural Resources,   Thanks to the hundreds of people like you who either showed up or submitted testimony at the Judiciary Committee on Monday (4/4)!  Your involvement gives us a fighting chance. However, if H.B. 6557 — An Act Concerning Liability for the Recreational Use of Lands — is not voted on by the Judiciary Committee before the Committee’s April 15thdeadline, it will die.   To keep this effort alive, please contact your State Representative and Senator and ask them to do the following: Make contact with the Co-Chairs of the Judiciary Committee – Senator Eric Coleman (D-Bloomfield, Windsor) and Representative Gerald Fox (D-Stamford); and Ask the Co-Chairs to hold a vote on H.B. 6557 — An Act Concerning Liability for the Recreational Use of Lands — before the upcoming Committee “JF deadline” ofApril 15th. If your State Representative or Senator serves on the Judiciary Committee, your action may be even more valuable.  For the full list of Judiciary Committee Members with emails and the towns they represent, click here.   If you want talking points on why we think this issue is so critical, here are a few: Municipalities (including municipal agencies such as the MDC, municipal water companies, etc.) need to be protected from frivolous lawsuits or they will close recreational lands or start charging fees to cover their potential liability and legal expenses; Healthy outdoor recreation is good for everyone, good for our communities and good for our state. It reduces healthcare costs and promotes all around well-being; and The current law is inconsistent: if one hikes, runs or bicycles on a trail that passes through various private, municipal, and state landowners, it makes no sense for only private and state landowners to be protected from liability. All landowners, including municipalities, should have the same protections and encouragement under the law. If you have questions, please feel free to contact me.  For more information about recreational liability or other priorities on CFPA’s conservation agenda for 2011, pleasevisit our website. All the best,   Eric Hammerling CFPA Executive Director CFPA 16 Meriden Road Rockfall, Connecticut 06481 (860) 346-2372 Take a hike on the New England Trail! This National Scenic Trail is now easier to find. Just click on the new interactive map.

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Hey everyone!

I know it’s been a while since I’ve seen most of you but time seems to be flying by for me. This first year of medical school has been really fun, but fun in a retrospective way. It’s a ton of work and a lot to learn, but I really enjoy it and I’m amazed at how far I’ve come since I started. I still manage to run but of course not as much as I’d like, plus no group runs OR coffee after – just solo runs with lectures after (other things I miss: Ultra’s woo woo woo’s, Loopy’s giant smile, and Iggy’s quotes). [Read more...]

Kathleen Castles hadn’t run a marathon since 2008 until she decided to train for Myrtle Beach’s. But anybody who saw her performance Saturday in the 14th Bi-Lo Myrtle Beach Marathon would be hard-pressed to believe it. [Read more...]

What actually produces that feeling of euphoria?

By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS
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The Boston Marathon has made a new registration process.  The faster you beat your qualifying time the earlier you get to register.  They are also lowering the times to qualify by 5 minutes across the board.  Translating into, its going to be harder to get in.  See link below for the news release:

http://www.baa.org/news-and-press/news-listing/2011/february/boston-athletic-association-announces-new-registration-process.aspx

Finally, the moment many of us who frequent the trail through Supply Pond, have been waiting for. The opening of the trail corridor between the sections known as the Wagon Wheel and the Gorge. [Read more...]