-- Here's a look at the Armory schedule for the indoor track in Prospect Park. Right now, while there's a discount if you're a Park Slope Y member, it doesn't look there are any other deals. From the folk I've spoken to, the track looks pretty sweet. Anyone been there? What are your thoughts?
-- New York Times has an article on one of the finishers at last Tuesday's Empire State Building Stair Climb. It's definitely one of those events runners have to do once.
-- Here's a great link for those considering trail races in the coming year. Greater New York, New England and some Pennsylvania events are covered, and, based on the races I'm aware of, it's fairly comprehensive. Thanks Chris!
-- Internet registration for the Prospect Park Track Club's Cherry Tree 10 Mile Run/3-Person Relay ends Feb. 17. (And, of course you can do race-day stuff, though note it's capped at 900). I've done the 10-mile race in year's past (not a fan of racing three loops in the park, but so be it), this year I'm doing the relay, with a bunch of friends from past running experiences. It's a lot of fun, racers have received technical, long-sleeve T-shirt in past years, and is a great way to judge your winter training in a low-key, fun experience. Oh yeah, and then there's this: "Enjoy a post-race massage courtesy of the Swedish Institute massage therapist interns!"
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Gridiron Race Results
... are here. David Nash was the top Brooklyn finisher among men, clocking a 20:59 in the frigid 17 degree temperatures this AM (and a lot colder when the wind got involved - anyone try the bridges this morning?). Among women, Kristan Lucas ran a 24:06. Congrats to everyone who ran, and go Colts! (Prediction: it's tied, Manning has the ball, and drives for winning score).
Brooklyn Bridge Park - Now in Spring?
Parts of the Brooklyn Bridge Park, which looked like they'd open in the winter (and seem to be done, if you look from the Brooklyn Bridge or the Promenade), now won't open until the spring.
Articles by the Brooklyn Paper and the New York Times spell out some of the issues.
Admittedly, it's only a small part of the run, but it'd be kind of fun to incorporate into the Brooklyn Heights/DUMBO loops.
Articles by the Brooklyn Paper and the New York Times spell out some of the issues.
Admittedly, it's only a small part of the run, but it'd be kind of fun to incorporate into the Brooklyn Heights/DUMBO loops.
Friday, February 5, 2010
NYRR Boosts Race Entry Fees
There's a statement on the NYRR Web site that explains why they are doing it:
In short:
"... We are faced with rising costs across the board. Subsequently, we have raised member pricing by $1 in the early and late registration periods, and non-member pricing by a little more. In our half-marathon series and Grete's Great Gallop, events which have grown in scope and expense, prices have increased to $25 for members in the early registration period with additional increases for the late periods and for non-members."
So, to put in perspective, prices for the Manhattan Half:
Prices for the Brooklyn Half:
One can look at it in a couple of ways. First the logistics of pulling off a half-marathon, especially when you have to close the roads, are daunting. And with New York state and NYC both suffering budget-wise, one would think that the support from those entities has to be reduced.
Also, sponsorship money is probably down. And still, $25 for a decent half marathon with relatively few frils -- that's a good bargain.
On the flip side: Runners in the halfs who register early have to pay 47 percent more. And when you look at the potential extra fees (and the inevitable procrastination by runners), it's likely you've just shelled out extra race fees this year that could go to a pair of running shoes.
(BTW, if you're not a member, and you run a lot of races: Why aren't you signing up?)
In short:
"... We are faced with rising costs across the board. Subsequently, we have raised member pricing by $1 in the early and late registration periods, and non-member pricing by a little more. In our half-marathon series and Grete's Great Gallop, events which have grown in scope and expense, prices have increased to $25 for members in the early registration period with additional increases for the late periods and for non-members."
So, to put in perspective, prices for the Manhattan Half:
| Members | Jr/Sr Members | Non-Members | |
| On or before January 9 | $17 | $9 | $30 |
| January 10-23** | $22 | $15 | $35 |
| Event Day** | $25 | $20 | $40 |
Prices for the Brooklyn Half:
| Members* | Jr/Sr Members* | Non-Members | |
| On or before May 7 | $25 | $10 | $40 |
| May 8- 21** | $30 | $15 | $45 |
| Event day** | $35 | $20 | $50 |
One can look at it in a couple of ways. First the logistics of pulling off a half-marathon, especially when you have to close the roads, are daunting. And with New York state and NYC both suffering budget-wise, one would think that the support from those entities has to be reduced.
Also, sponsorship money is probably down. And still, $25 for a decent half marathon with relatively few frils -- that's a good bargain.
On the flip side: Runners in the halfs who register early have to pay 47 percent more. And when you look at the potential extra fees (and the inevitable procrastination by runners), it's likely you've just shelled out extra race fees this year that could go to a pair of running shoes.
(BTW, if you're not a member, and you run a lot of races: Why aren't you signing up?)
Sunday, January 31, 2010
"Barefoot" Running
Received a query from a reader, which went, in part:
"I wrote a little while back asking if you knew anyone in the Brooklyn area who could coach me, even briefly, on running and I was interested in running the "barefoot" method written about in the book, "Born to Run" by Chris McDougall"
Anyone know of anyone who is specifically coaching, or groups that are training, using this method? And, I should add to cast a wider swath - any suggestions on individual training programs (I've mentioned several in the past for groups).
I run the traditional heel-toe strike method, as do most of the people I know. Then again, a guy I knew in high school whom I ran into at the Philadelphia Marathon said he'd switched his training to this method and, after some initial discomfort, felt he was running very well.
Here's an interesting article that spells out the debate, as well as touches upon a recent study.
Not taking sides here: What I would suggest is: Do what's best for you.
As in all training programs, shoes, etc. - we all have individual quirks that make some suggestions a good idea, and make others the worst thing in the world. So do what works for you.
"I wrote a little while back asking if you knew anyone in the Brooklyn area who could coach me, even briefly, on running and I was interested in running the "barefoot" method written about in the book, "Born to Run" by Chris McDougall"
Anyone know of anyone who is specifically coaching, or groups that are training, using this method? And, I should add to cast a wider swath - any suggestions on individual training programs (I've mentioned several in the past for groups).
I run the traditional heel-toe strike method, as do most of the people I know. Then again, a guy I knew in high school whom I ran into at the Philadelphia Marathon said he'd switched his training to this method and, after some initial discomfort, felt he was running very well.
Here's an interesting article that spells out the debate, as well as touches upon a recent study.
Not taking sides here: What I would suggest is: Do what's best for you.
As in all training programs, shoes, etc. - we all have individual quirks that make some suggestions a good idea, and make others the worst thing in the world. So do what works for you.
February Races
Feb. 2: Empire State Building Run-Up, Manhattan*
Feb. 7: NYRR Gridiron Classic, 4 Mile, Central Park*
Feb. 11: NYRR Thursday Night at the Races, Washington Heights
Feb. 13: Cupid’s Chase 5K, Riverside Park
Feb. 14: Valentine’s 5K Run, Prospect Park
Feb. 20: Run Walk for Haiti, Central Park
Feb. 21: Cherry Tree 10 Mile/Relay, Prospect Park
Feb. 25: NYRR Thursday Night at the Races, Washington Heights
Feb. 28: Al Gordon 4 Mile, Prospect Park
* Race closed
Link to Long Island Races
Link to Connecticut Races
Link to New Jersey Races
Jan. 31 Membership Deadline for NYC 2011
For those of you who are even remotely thinking about running the New York City Marathon in 2011, and are thinking of getting the guaranteed entry by doing the 9 qualifying races (plus 1 volunteer), you MUST
** be a member of NYRR as of January 31, 2010, throughout the year 2010, and at the time of application to the marathon **
That means, if you've let your membership lapse, or never signed up and are thinking about this option, get it done in the next 11 hours.
Yes, you have to do plenty of other stuff, and there are other ways to get in.
But this a crucial point for this method.
** be a member of NYRR as of January 31, 2010, throughout the year 2010, and at the time of application to the marathon **
That means, if you've let your membership lapse, or never signed up and are thinking about this option, get it done in the next 11 hours.
Yes, you have to do plenty of other stuff, and there are other ways to get in.
But this a crucial point for this method.
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