How did you become a trail run leader and what has your experience been like? I started running with CHRC around December or November. I met a CHRC member at the Staten Island Half, and I thought it would be a good idea to check out runs with different groups. CHRC had one of the […]
What was your race experience like? When I first heard about the race, I was pretty intimidated based upon the terrible weather experienced previously, especially since even Akil refused to run it and that guy runs thousands and thousands of miles! However, this year’s weather was great and I was excited not to have to […]
What was your race experience like? South Brooklyn, sunshine, adventure. Making a Great British Bake-off joke to some British lady with “Mel” on the back of her shirt. The guy with the shirt saying if he finished the race he’d propose to his girlfriend! (DID HE?!) Tripping hard while high-fiving a kid! Losing Brooke. Finding […]
What was your race experience like? Joyful, as always with the NYC Marathon. Could’ve used more clouds! Did you train for this race? If so, how? Yes and no. I had an ambitious start, dealt with some early injuries, but couldn’t get into a rhythm for the bulk of it. Career transition jumbled it! Did […]
What was your race experience like? Incredible. Difficult. And so much fun. I knew it would be hard but nothing has ever pushed me this hard before. I was pushing myself to run past extreme pain, knowing that the finish line was waiting for me. I had an index card in my pocket with a […]
On November 4th, 2018, I ran the 2018 NYC Marathon, as a proud representative and member of CHRC. It was my first marathon (of hopefully many), and though I’d spent the previous eighteen weeks in training, I believe that nothing can truly prepare you for the excitement and uncertainty of race day. I entered the […]
As someone new to town, and still new to running, I didn’t know what to expect from a 5:30 am water station volunteer gig. From these newsletters, I had a hint that there would be friendly people, and even banana suits, and was not disappointed on either count – it was great to meet so […]
What was your race experience like? Despite it being a cold fall day (real feel in the 30’s), the race was a very fun and muddy experience. The race is just big enough to feel competitive without being too crowded or intense. The trails are beautifully maintained and well-marked. The send off (a call/response consisting […]
Joey Marra on the Bear Mountain North Face Endurance Challenge (last month you heard Kay’s take on this race – now it’s Joey’s turn) In May, Kay and Joey ran the North Face Endurance Half Marathon in Bear Mountain, NY. The morning was all light rain and fog, with too few bear sightings for some runners, and […]
Meet a Royal: Kelly Vaughn Why do you run? I guess it’s the cheapest, quickest way to get exercise? And you don’t have to be THAT coordinated? What’s your favorite thing about running? I get a lot of thinking done when I’m running. I don’t run with music or podcasts, so I just kind of […]