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@Devilsfiddle
Madison, CT Raving since 2023 Active 1 year, 1 month agoAbout Me
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| Race | Distance | Location | Date | Result |
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| Vermont 10 Miler | 10 Miler | Stowe, VT | Nov 6, 2022 | 1:41:00 |
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Past Races (3)
| Race | Distance | Location | Date | Result | My Raves | My Performance |
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| Around Cape Ann Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Gloucester, MA | Oct 15, 2023 |
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| Norfolk Pub 10-Mile Road Race | 10 Miler | Norfolk Historic District, CT | Dec 15, 2022 | 1:47:00 |
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| Vermont 10 Miler | 10 Miler | Stowe, VT | Nov 6, 2022 | 1:41:00 |
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Around Cape Ann Half Marathon
Very poor production
Around Cape Ann Half Marathon
We all met at a middle school to pick up our bibs and were then shuttled to the store at Good Harbor beach. Why couldn’t pick up bibs the night … MORE
We all met at a middle school to pick up our bibs and were then shuttled to the store at Good Harbor beach. Why couldn’t pick up bibs the night before at a cool bar or restaurant the afternoon before the race? Why could we pick up our bibs at the start? I picked a hotel close to the beach and it was a waste. I was going to bike to the race. The shuttles dropped us all off and it’s a gravel wasteland of a parking lot with portolets. How about water? Gatorade? “It’s on the course” we were told. How about food trucks and coffee? How about music? There was nothing.
The course was on busy roads that were dangerous at times. The sidewalks were cracked and in poor shape with overhanging vegetation and the bike path to run in was about 8” wide with large trucks and cars wizzing passed me.
The scenery through Rockport was great and overlooking cliffs on the way in. I stayed in Rockport for lunch afterwards a cruised around which was fun.
Overall, this race needs attention to make it safe. Seems like the production company YuKan Run (horrible name and color scheme) needs to invest some money to make this better. I won’t do it again. Thank you.
Norfolk Pub 10-Mile Road Race
Hardest road race you will ever run.
Norfolk Pub 10-Mile Road Race
The hills are continuous and steep. Welcome to the Norfolk Pub 10 miler. The scenery is epic Berkshire foothills of Connecticut harken back to a distant colonial past. I absolutely … MORE
The hills are continuous and steep. Welcome to the Norfolk Pub 10 miler. The scenery is epic Berkshire foothills of Connecticut harken back to a distant colonial past. I absolutely loved it and have run this race 5-6 times over 12 years. It’s a small race; only about 200 runners. The quaint town of Norfolk is a street corner with a great eatery, The Norfolk Pub at the corner. I am magically transported each time I run this race. I also always discover within myself the needed stamina to dig deep and overcome the challenges of this race. It can be a cold and lonely course. I love everything about it though. Be brave and challenge yourself. The Norfolk Pub 10 miler is the hardest race on the east coast and maybe in the country. Race day temperature is typically about 28 degrees. Hills are extreme and conditions can be snowy, cold, and wet.
Vermont 10 Miler
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Vermont 10 Miler
The vibe, the culture and the alpine feel are what I have fallen in love with. The land and sky collide when I’m running down the mountain and all I … MORE
The vibe, the culture and the alpine feel are what I have fallen in love with. The land and sky collide when I’m running down the mountain and all I can think of is “this is what I live for.” I have run this race only twice but am propelled and transformed each time. I find the experience immensely enriching. The course is 5 miles up and five miles down. A few miles of the course is on packed dirt roads in remote areas over mountains and farmland.
On a fun non race note, I usually stay in town for two days so I can wake up there race day and spend the night after the race so I can treat myself to good food and wine. One of my favorite parts is seeing all the racers the night before and night after the race. For lodging recommendations, and because I’m not that particular and very frugal about road race lodging, I would simply recommend the Commodores Inn. Beds are super comfy and the rooms are simple but clean. It’s quiet and perfect.
My last comment on the race itself is, this race gives new meaning to the word “hills”. I wouldn’t say “Hills” I would say “inclines.” You MUST do this race. When you finish it’s a true sense of accomplishment.