Mid-Hudson Road Runners Club: Events

2008 Mark Abrams Firecracker 5K

5K (9 am) and 1/2 mile kids run (10 am) starts at East Fishkill Community Center, Route 82, Hopewell Junction, NY.

The Mark Abrams Firecracker 5K is a benefit to help Mark and his family pay for expenses that have occurred due to a paralyzing injury. All proceeds go to the "Friend of Mark Abrams."

For information, call John Oakes (845) 895-9982 or eamil jaoakes@yahoo.com.

Link to race flyer on MHRRC site.

You can also register on active.com

Training Run on Mother's Day

Yes, it's Mother's Day. But some of our dedicated moms want to get out for a 5-6 miler, most of which is along the Dutchess Rail Trail in Hopewell Junction. The route is flat, the part along the road is short and traffic free (for the most part); sorry, but there are no porta-potties that I know of. We will meet at 8 a.m. at Choose 2 Lose Bariatric Center, 657 Route 82 in Hopewell (it's between Palen and Lake Walton Roads, next to Oasis Beer and Soda; please park in the back of the lot). Call Polly if you have any questions -- hope to see you there!

Group Training Run - Sunday, May 11

Middletown Classic 10K and 5K

5K begins at 7:45 am and 10K begins at 8:30 am.

Link to race web site at www.classic10K.com

Can also register on active.com.

Contact Valerie Kilcoin (845) 563-9458 or email vkilcoin@lawampm.com

Lady of Lourdes Brag Rights Run

5K (10 am start) and 1 mile kids run (9:30 am start). Race directed by Pete Sanfilippo.

Link to race flyer.

Training Run for Sunday, May 4

Spring Rush Triathlon

Spring Rush Triathlon in Catskill, New York 12414 at the front of the Catskill School. The date is Saturday, June 7, 2008. Race time is 8:30 am.

It includes a 5 k run, 15 k bike and a 3 k kayak in that order following the outskirts of scenic Catskill.

Contact Gabe at baker1100rs@hotmail.com

Hudson Valley Rail Trail 8K Trail Race

Hudson Valley Rail Trail Association (Highland), and the Town of Lloyd PBA are sponsoring the Hudson Valley Rail Trail 8K trail race on July 19, 2008 at 9:00 at the Tony Williams Park on South Riverside Rd., Highland.

The course is fast and flat and mostly shaded. The cost is $15 up to July 1st and $20 thereafter. The first one hundred to enter prior to July 1st receive a gift. Awards in all categories up to and including age 80 plus. Special award for first law enforcement officer.

Timing is by Vince Veltre. Lots of refreshments at the post race party. Awards in all age categories, up to and including the 80s.

Link to race flyer.

Applications also available at Town of Lloyd Police Station (691-6623) or from Hudson Valley Rail Trail Association at (691-6623) . Directions to race available at either number.

Training Group Workout 7

The first 15 minutes of practice will be for an easy warm-up jog. If you want more time for your warm-up, plan to start before 6:00. At 6:15 we will stretch for 15 – 20 minutes. Remember to bring your stretching rope and a towel to lie on. If you are new to the group you can go to any hardware store and buy 8’ of fat, soft, nylon rope.

To get an overview of the stretching exercises we will be doing check the MHRRC web site and go to Training/Coaches Corner/Stretching.

To get an update of past practices and homemwork, go to Training/Coachs Corner/2008 Workouts.

Please email Steve Perks if you are planning on joining.

Training Group Workout 6

To get an overview of the stretching exercises we will be doing check the MHRRC web site and go to Training/Coaches Corner/Stretching.

To get an update of past practices and homemwork, go to Training/Coachs Corner/2008 Workouts.

Please email Steve Perks if you are planning on joining.

Training Group Workout 5

To get an overview of the stretching exercises we will be doing check the MHRRC web site and go to Training/Coaches Corner/Stretching.

To get an update of past practices and homemwork, go to Training/Coachs Corner/2008 Workouts.

Please email Steve Perks if you are planning on joining.

Training Group Workout 4

Training Run at Walkill Valley Rail Trail

We'll run on SATURDAY at the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail, starting in New Paltz and heading north. The trail is (as you'd expect) completely flat, and most of the surface is packed dirt. There are no mile markers, but maps at the various entrance points show mileage along the trail. (And sorry, there are no facilities except the trees!) We'll plan to do about six miles, but you can easily do more (up to 14) or less if you'd like. We'll meet at 8 a.m. at the Huguenot Street parking area (for directions, see "Starting Places" below). And bring a couple of dollars for a bagel and coffee afterwards!

Starting Places

Directions to Huguenot Street parking area (from Poughkeepsie):

Take Route 9 across Mid-Hudson Bridge to Route 9W heading north (toward Kingston).
Turn left at light onto Route 299 (just past Arteaga's Health Club).
Follow Route 299 into and through the village of New Paltz (about six miles, give or take). Eventually, you'll see a bridge straight ahead of you on the road. DO NOT CROSS! Instead, turn right onto Huguenot Street (just before the bridge - the Gilded Otter Restaurant is on the right). Proceed 2 short blocks; parking lot is on the left.
Lost? Call 702-4048.

Denning's Point 5K Trail Race

4th Annual Trail Race to benefit Beacon Community Center. Race starts 9 am, rain or shine. Prizes and raffle sponsored by Mountain Tops on Main Street, Beacon.

Course is flat. First mile is along the shore of the Hudson River on the Estuary Trail, second mile is a loop of Denning's Point, and third mile is a return along the Estuary Trail. Refreshments after the race.

Link to race flyer.

Spackenkill Teacher's Association 5K Walk/Run

The first annual Spackenkill Teacher's Association 5K Walk/Run is scheduled for Sunday, April 27th. The Walk/Run will begin and end at the high school. All proceeds will benefit the STA scholarship fund.

The 5K begins at 9 AM. There will be a half mile kids (ages 5 -12) "fun run" that begins at 8:30 AM.

Pre-registration is $20. Fun Run registration is $10. Gift bags will be given to everyone who preregisters. Race day registration is $25.

There will be gift certificates for the top 3 finishers and ribbons for age-group winners. Walkers are welcome.

Link to registration form.

Training Run with Polly Sparling

Okay, so for this weekend, let's keep it short and sweet -- I'm (Polly) not up to much yet, we've got some new faces (don't want to scare them with high mileage!), and I'm sure all you MORE people could use a break, right? Let's meet at Spratt Park at 8 a.m. for a quick out and back into Vassar Farms.

This route is about 5 miles, fairly flat, and includes a couple of miles on a dirt road. (Those who are ambitious can add on the Wilbur Blvd. hills afterwards.) We go a leisurely 11-12 minute per mile pace.

Directions to Spratt Park from Route 9:

-- Take the Spackenkill Rd. exit off Rte. 9 (near the IBM Building in Pok).

-- At second traffic light, make left onto Wilbur Blvd. -- Go about one mile; once you pass Christo's Restaurant entrance, turn right into parking area (ballfields are behind the lot). We meet here.

Westchester Medical Center Biathlon

2008 Biathlon to benefit the Joel A. Halpern Regional Trauma Center, Westchester Medical Center. Race is 2 mile run, 15 mile bike, 2 mile run for individuals and 2-person relay teams.

Link to race flyer.