Showing posts with label Cherry Tree. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cherry Tree. Show all posts
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Quick Thoughts From Cherry Tree
Wouldn't it have been nice to run this morning's race in 60 degree temperatures?
Ahh, last week's flirtation with spring was dashed as a new cold front moved in, complete with a frigid, slashing wind that seemed to blow in random directions (usually as you moved up Zoo Hill). Still, around 1300 people were out in Prospect Park - maybe 1000 doing the 10-mile race and the others doing the relay. (Numbers approximate until the results are posted).
People generally seemed in good spirits, and there was plenty of cheering as the relays went off and circled back to the starting point. Will follow with more details, links to other coverage and results as they become available.
Hats off (or should I say, headwarmers off - that was the goody) to the PPTC and the volunteers who braved the cold for their usual fine jobs!
Ahh, last week's flirtation with spring was dashed as a new cold front moved in, complete with a frigid, slashing wind that seemed to blow in random directions (usually as you moved up Zoo Hill). Still, around 1300 people were out in Prospect Park - maybe 1000 doing the 10-mile race and the others doing the relay. (Numbers approximate until the results are posted).
People generally seemed in good spirits, and there was plenty of cheering as the relays went off and circled back to the starting point. Will follow with more details, links to other coverage and results as they become available.
Hats off (or should I say, headwarmers off - that was the goody) to the PPTC and the volunteers who braved the cold for their usual fine jobs!
Monday, February 14, 2011
Cherry Tree Update/Yesterday's 5K
The Cherry Tree has more than 1,000 applicants so far, with a race cap of 1,400, so it's not beyond the realm of possibility that the race will sell out this week. Online applications are still viable thru Feb. 16, as well as more details here.
One highlight: the race is sponsoring a used clothing drive, with T-shirts and shoes going to the youth in Belize, so bring your stuff (and get rid of all those NYRR cotton T-shirts you never wear!)
I haven't seen results from Sunday's 5K in the park - if anyone has a link to results, please forward and I'll post.
One highlight: the race is sponsoring a used clothing drive, with T-shirts and shoes going to the youth in Belize, so bring your stuff (and get rid of all those NYRR cotton T-shirts you never wear!)
I haven't seen results from Sunday's 5K in the park - if anyone has a link to results, please forward and I'll post.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Other Bloggers' Thoughts on the Cherry Tree
I was set to do this, then realized - hey, the PPTC blogger is doing it.
So, click on this and scroll down a little, and you'll see a bunch of commentary about the race.
(Yeah, I could do it, but feeling lazy. Thinking about the fact that the snow that had melted away this week is going to likely be replaced tomorrow. At least it's in the 40s most of next week.)
So, click on this and scroll down a little, and you'll see a bunch of commentary about the race.
(Yeah, I could do it, but feeling lazy. Thinking about the fact that the snow that had melted away this week is going to likely be replaced tomorrow. At least it's in the 40s most of next week.)
Monday, February 22, 2010
Cherry Tree Results Posted
Results are here ... Looks like over 1100 runners (including relay teams and 10-milers). Congrats everyone.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Cherry Tree: Great Race Today
Great conditions for a mid-winter race, and a lot of people seemed to be having a blast. Looked like more than 100 relay teams, and hundreds of runners out for the 10 mile race (I heard a total number of 1,100 starters, but that was third-hand.). No results yet, but they'll be coming, and I'll try to collect, or post links to, other blogs from people talking about the race.
One thought from the trenches: For those of you who have never done a relay race, whether it's a track event (4 x 400), or one of the 24 hour events such as Reach the Beach, or something like this (3 x 3.35m) - it's a lot of fun, and especially great if you're participating in what is a smallish running community where you know a fair number of people (or at least recognize them from loops in the park) and can even participate in a bit of trash talk, even in the team names (Gotta love "Faster Than Dan")
But mostly it's simply cheering everyone on.
Especially if you're not ready to race 10 miles, put this race on your calendar for 2011 and find some friends.
One thought from the trenches: For those of you who have never done a relay race, whether it's a track event (4 x 400), or one of the 24 hour events such as Reach the Beach, or something like this (3 x 3.35m) - it's a lot of fun, and especially great if you're participating in what is a smallish running community where you know a fair number of people (or at least recognize them from loops in the park) and can even participate in a bit of trash talk, even in the team names (Gotta love "Faster Than Dan")
But mostly it's simply cheering everyone on.
Especially if you're not ready to race 10 miles, put this race on your calendar for 2011 and find some friends.
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