It was hot in Chicago and hot over on Staten Island, which attracted more than 3,600 runners in the year's final Half Marathon Grand Prix entry. Some Brooklyn performances of note:
* Taylor Delhagen, 23, of Brooklyn Road Runners finished fourth overall, and took top honors for Brooklyn with a 1:12:34.
* Beth St. John, 26, led the way for Brooklyn women, putting in a 1:26:02, good enough for second female. Sarah Foster, Emily Sanderson, Helen Dole and Sarah Scott also finished in the top 12, the last three members of the Prospect Park Track Club.
*Ezekiel Usher, 52, won his age group with a 1:25:39. Will Abrams, 51, finished just behind him with a 1:26:03, the top performance by a PPTC runner.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Chicago Marathon Tracking
It's unlikely that we'll see the kind of hot, humid weather at the Chicago Marathon tomorrow that caused problems last year, with the forecast in the mid-60s and low-70s (though still a bit warm for my tastes.
To follow individuals, click here and sign up - you can have splits delivered to e-mail, pager or cell phone.
The race will also be broadcast on the Universal Sports network starting at 9 a.m., in case you're back from your morning run and aren't running the Staten Island Half, Bed-Stuy, or the host of other races in the area tomorrow.
To follow individuals, click here and sign up - you can have splits delivered to e-mail, pager or cell phone.
The race will also be broadcast on the Universal Sports network starting at 9 a.m., in case you're back from your morning run and aren't running the Staten Island Half, Bed-Stuy, or the host of other races in the area tomorrow.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Marathon Bus Reservations
For those of you running the NYC Marathon and not planning to trek into Manhattan for one of the NYRR buses (a somewhat slimy move by them, including that as part of the registration fee), PPTC is still running a marathon bus from Brooklyn and is taking reservations from non-members.
From the PPTC Web site: Non members will be considered after Sept. 26th on a first come first, served basis. Non member cost is $15.
For more info, e-mail: contact@pptc.org
Or mail: PPTC P.O. Box 150658 Van Brunt Station Brooklyn, NY 11215-0658
Unclear yet if there's a second Brooklyn bus out there - anyone know?
From the PPTC Web site: Non members will be considered after Sept. 26th on a first come first, served basis. Non member cost is $15.
For more info, e-mail: contact@pptc.org
Or mail: PPTC P.O. Box 150658 Van Brunt Station Brooklyn, NY 11215-0658
Unclear yet if there's a second Brooklyn bus out there - anyone know?
Support Your Candidate ... and Other Thoughts
** JackRabbit Sports has Obamathoner and McCainathoner T-shirts on sale for $20. Oddly, the one candidate on the ticket who does actually pay attention to running, Sarah Palin, doesn't have a shirt (though maybe they can make one from the New Yorker cover this week.)
** The Atlantic Antic is tomorrow (Sunday), which means Atlantic Ave. will be shut down for several blocks in Brooklyn Heights and Downtown Brooklyn for part of the day - something to keep in mind as you're planning your runs, as it may be a hassle crossing against the massive stream of traffic.
** Don't forget the Miles for Midwives 5K in Prospect Park tomorrow at 10 a.m. Again, the weather should be great.
** The Atlantic Antic is tomorrow (Sunday), which means Atlantic Ave. will be shut down for several blocks in Brooklyn Heights and Downtown Brooklyn for part of the day - something to keep in mind as you're planning your runs, as it may be a hassle crossing against the massive stream of traffic.
** Don't forget the Miles for Midwives 5K in Prospect Park tomorrow at 10 a.m. Again, the weather should be great.
Cars in Prospect Park
If you haven't already seen, check out the latest on the move to restrict cars in Prospect Park (the idea that cars can drive in a park seems contradictory.)
I'm sympathetic to people who have to negotiate that part of Brooklyn by car - the few times I've driven there, I'll readily concede that it's a mess. But weighed against the greater good -- it's a park, people!, and residents of all ages use it -- I'm thinking that less cars, not more, is a good thing.
Huge caveat, I don't live in the areas around the park that would see an increase in traffic because of any changes to Prospect Park traffic. But maybe there's an alternative out there.
Anyone who lives in the potentially affected areas *and* runs/walks in the Park want to weigh in?
I'm sympathetic to people who have to negotiate that part of Brooklyn by car - the few times I've driven there, I'll readily concede that it's a mess. But weighed against the greater good -- it's a park, people!, and residents of all ages use it -- I'm thinking that less cars, not more, is a good thing.
Huge caveat, I don't live in the areas around the park that would see an increase in traffic because of any changes to Prospect Park traffic. But maybe there's an alternative out there.
Anyone who lives in the potentially affected areas *and* runs/walks in the Park want to weigh in?
Running Movies Out on DVD
Just in time for the holidays, two of the running-related releases during the past year are making their way onto DVD.
"Spirit of the Marathon," about runners at the Chicago Marathon is being released on Oct. 7 (in Chicago Marathon week to boot).
Not to be outdone, "Run for Your Life," the Fred Lebow biopic, comes out Oct. 28 (and there's that New York race the following weekend ... what was it called?)
Wasn't able to catch either of them at the various theater screenings, so am eager to see how they turned out -both got great reviews.
My favorite running move of all time remains "Chariots of Fire" - and am glad that you can see it on demand on Netflix now. (My wife cringes at the music.) And for all the wonderful scenes in the film, my favorite remains the closing credits, when they are running along the beach -- that, for me, captures what the essence of running is.
Your favorites? And why? (And don't be shy - we've got holiday gifts to think of ...)
"Spirit of the Marathon," about runners at the Chicago Marathon is being released on Oct. 7 (in Chicago Marathon week to boot).
Not to be outdone, "Run for Your Life," the Fred Lebow biopic, comes out Oct. 28 (and there's that New York race the following weekend ... what was it called?)
Wasn't able to catch either of them at the various theater screenings, so am eager to see how they turned out -both got great reviews.
My favorite running move of all time remains "Chariots of Fire" - and am glad that you can see it on demand on Netflix now. (My wife cringes at the music.) And for all the wonderful scenes in the film, my favorite remains the closing credits, when they are running along the beach -- that, for me, captures what the essence of running is.
Your favorites? And why? (And don't be shy - we've got holiday gifts to think of ...)
Hot Cider, Baby!
This, hands down, is my favorite time of the year.
Cooler temperatures, cross-country races galore -- and the Red Sox in the playoffs, crunching the opposition (I do feel sorry for Mets fans, who seem to have taken over the suffering that I had to experience before 2004).
It was the first night that we've really needed the blanket (and even the road crew idiots who decided to jackhammer street corners at midnight didn't spoil the night's sleep ... too much)
This morning's run: Crisp, 50s, smell of fall in the air, some leaves on the ground. And best of yet, after a 10-mile saunter that took us through Dumbo: Hot apple cider at the farmer's market at Grand Army Plaza. Awesome (even though I had to pay $1.50 today, rather than the $1 a year ago).
Oh, and did I mention: FOUR WEEKS TO THE NEW YORK MARATHON!!!!
Everyone getting psyched?! Even if you're not running that particular race, it's hard not to start getting excited.
A number of folk did a status check at today's Grete's Gallop in Central Park. And could these conditions be any more perfect? More than 3800 runners finished the race - the results are here.
Cooler temperatures, cross-country races galore -- and the Red Sox in the playoffs, crunching the opposition (I do feel sorry for Mets fans, who seem to have taken over the suffering that I had to experience before 2004).
It was the first night that we've really needed the blanket (and even the road crew idiots who decided to jackhammer street corners at midnight didn't spoil the night's sleep ... too much)
This morning's run: Crisp, 50s, smell of fall in the air, some leaves on the ground. And best of yet, after a 10-mile saunter that took us through Dumbo: Hot apple cider at the farmer's market at Grand Army Plaza. Awesome (even though I had to pay $1.50 today, rather than the $1 a year ago).
Oh, and did I mention: FOUR WEEKS TO THE NEW YORK MARATHON!!!!
Everyone getting psyched?! Even if you're not running that particular race, it's hard not to start getting excited.
A number of folk did a status check at today's Grete's Gallop in Central Park. And could these conditions be any more perfect? More than 3800 runners finished the race - the results are here.
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