The Reebok Grand Prix, scheduled for May 30, has been selected as one of the IAAF's new Diamond League events, starting in 2010.
That means that it will be part of a 12-race circuit that attracts some of the top runners in the world. Lot of details still being worked out, and I suspect 2009 won't be a slouch, but it's a definite step forward in getting track and field on the higher echelons here in the U.S. (The other U.S. race is the Prefontaine Classic).
P.S. On its own, if all the dates hold, it means you can have a brilliant running day on May 30 - run the Brooklyn Half, while away some of the early afternoon at Farrell's, and then head out to Icahn Stadium for the race at 3 ... (uhh, maybe get a shower in there at some point :-))
Monday, March 2, 2009
Prospect Park in the Snow
After tromping around with the kids in the morning, I ended up doing 8 miles on a treadmill at the gym (I even wore my iPod to pass the time -- egads) this afternoon. Doubt I would have gotten in the mileage, but it probably would have been a lot more beautiful if I'd headed out to the park.
Back in the 50s next weekend, it looks like.
Back in the 50s next weekend, it looks like.
Caumsett 25K and 50K Results
Results from the Caumsett 25K and 50K are posted here. Frank Deleo was the top Brooklyn finisher in the 50K, while Teresa Casaburri was the top Brooklyn (and top woman) finisher in the 25K.
Running Where You're Not Supposed To
So, to follow, running is prohibited in Green-Wood Cemetery (that's the right spelling, btw, despite my elimination of the hyphen in previous posts).
And, as you can tell, it's something that the guards are looking out for. Admittedly, that seems to be in conflict with the desires with us free spirits (then again, the Civil War spirits might not be a fan), but so be it ...
In talking more to folk, it does seem to be a cemetery-specific thing. Obviously, most of the cemeteries are smaller and so wouldn't be part of any route. But there are plenty of places out there where it is permitted.
And, as you can tell, it's something that the guards are looking out for. Admittedly, that seems to be in conflict with the desires with us free spirits (then again, the Civil War spirits might not be a fan), but so be it ...
In talking more to folk, it does seem to be a cemetery-specific thing. Obviously, most of the cemeteries are smaller and so wouldn't be part of any route. But there are plenty of places out there where it is permitted.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Coogan's 5K Results Are In
I keep wanting to call this the Coogan's Bluff 5K. Anyway, the snow held off this morning, and the times were fast, fast, fast.
It was a club points races, to be sure, so it attracted a lot of New York's top runners. But a brief statistic of note:
Number of runners who broke 20 minutes today: 392!!!
Number of runners who broke 20 minutes at the Al Gordon Snowflake 5K in Brooklyn: 155
Number of runners who broke 20 minutes at last year's race: 138
It was a club points races, to be sure, so it attracted a lot of New York's top runners. But a brief statistic of note:
Number of runners who broke 20 minutes today: 392!!!
Number of runners who broke 20 minutes at the Al Gordon Snowflake 5K in Brooklyn: 155
Number of runners who broke 20 minutes at last year's race: 138
Races to Build Your Vacation Around
Every year, there are races across the country to build a vacation around -- but many of them are tricky to get into, whether it's because of a lottery or the slots fill up quickly.
Here are three upcoming races, with deadlines, that I'm looking at. Anyone have some favorites they are tracking as they make some plans this summer?
** Mount Washington Road Race, Pinkham Notch, NH, June 21. (Lottery being held now through March 15): Only one hill, as the promotional materials state, and one of the pre-eminent mountain races in the country.
** Beach to Beacon 10K, Portland, Maine, Aug. 1. (Entries start at 12 noon on March 15): A good old-fashioned 10K, with ties to Joan Benoit.
** Falmouth Road Race, Falmouth, MA, Aug. 9 (Entries by lottery May 1-15, with decision by end of May): One of the country's best road races.
**** NOTE AN EARLIER POST HAD ENTRIES FOR BEACH TO BEACON AT MIDNIGHT. IT'S ACTUALLY NOON ON MARCH 15 (much more civilized)
Here are three upcoming races, with deadlines, that I'm looking at. Anyone have some favorites they are tracking as they make some plans this summer?
** Mount Washington Road Race, Pinkham Notch, NH, June 21. (Lottery being held now through March 15): Only one hill, as the promotional materials state, and one of the pre-eminent mountain races in the country.
** Beach to Beacon 10K, Portland, Maine, Aug. 1. (Entries start at 12 noon on March 15): A good old-fashioned 10K, with ties to Joan Benoit.
** Falmouth Road Race, Falmouth, MA, Aug. 9 (Entries by lottery May 1-15, with decision by end of May): One of the country's best road races.
**** NOTE AN EARLIER POST HAD ENTRIES FOR BEACH TO BEACON AT MIDNIGHT. IT'S ACTUALLY NOON ON MARCH 15 (much more civilized)
Upcoming Races
Here's a list - let me know any that I missed.
April 5: VCTC Urban Environmental Challenge 10K, Van Cortlandt
April 5: Indian Trails 15K,Middletown , NY
March 7: Kings Park 15K Run,
March 8: Celebrate Life Half Marathon, Rock Hill, NY
March 8: ShamRock & Roll 5K, New Haven, CT
March 8: Boston Buildup 25K, Norwalk, CT* (postponed from 3/1)
March 8: Forest Avenue Mile, Staten Island
March 14: NYRR 8000, Central Park
March 15: Go for the Green 5K, Smithtown, NY (LI)
March 15: St. Patrick’s Day Classic, 4M, Fairfield, CT
March 15: New Bedford Half Marathon, New Bedford, MA
March 15: St. Patrick’s Day 2M/10K, Yorktown, NY
March 21: Huntington’s St. Patrick Run, 4M, St. Patrick, NY (LI)
March 21, St. Paddy’s Day 5K Run, Staten Island
March 22: Colon Cancer Challenge, 4M/15K, Central Park (RACE CLOSED)
March 22: Leprechaun 5 Miler,
March 22: Milburn Spring Run, Milburn, NJ
March 28: Fool’s Rogaine, Harriman State Park
March 28: Fisherman’s 5K, Pt. Pleasant Park, NJ
March 28: Run for the Heart 5K, Rockaway, NJ
March 29: Suffolk County Half Marathon, Long Island
March 29: Ocean Drive 10-Mile, Cape May County, NJ
March 29, Mudder & Grunters, 5M, Yorktown, NY
March 29: May the Road Rise to Meet Ye 5K, Patchogue, NY (LI)
March 29: Ridge Runner 5K, Basking Ridge, NJ
March 29: Boston Blowout, 30K, Fairfield, CT
April 4: Nationwide Insurance Run for Aspire, 10K, Plainview, NY (LI)
April 4: Easter TSA 5K Run, Wantage, NJ
April 4: Building Tomorrows 5K,
April 5: VCTC Urban Environmental Challenge 10K, Van Cortlandt
April 5: Indian Trails 15K,
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