In The News: Far-From-Basic Training for a 135-Mile Footrace
Sunday, July 22nd, 2007Saturday’s New York Times has an article about New Yorkers training for the 135-mile Badwater Ultramarathon which starts tomorrow in Death Valley.
Archive for the ‘trail running’ Category
This Weekend’s Running Events
Tuesday, April 10th, 2007Besides the Brooklyn Half-Marathon this Saturday, there are a few other (albeit shorter distance) running events going on in New York City this weekend. On Saturday at 9:30 am in Central Park is the Concern Hunger Run/Walk 5K to benefit families in need in Darfur. On Sunday at 8:30 am in Central Park is the NYRR Police-Fire Race, which is a 5 miler that is only open to active or retired NYPD or NYFD personnel, their family and friends. Also on Sunday is Van Cortlandt Track Club’s Urban Environmental Challenge, a 10K trail race in the Bronx, which takes place at 10:00 am. And finally, The Third Annual New York Relays (PDF) will be going on throughout the day on Sunday in Icahn Stadium on Randall’s Island.
Registration Alert: Urban Environmental Challenge
Monday, April 9th, 2007Today is the last day to mail in your entry form for Van Cortlandt Track Club’s Urban Environmental Challenge 10K trail race in the Bronx. Active.com registration will be open until tomorrow night. Race day registration is $20.
Upcoming Race: Urban Environmental Challenge
Wednesday, April 4th, 2007
Next Sunday, April 15th at 10:00 am is Van Cortlandt Track Club’s Urban Environmental Challenge, which is a “taxing” 10K trail race in the Bronx. Preregister for this race on Active.com for $18, or using this PDF application for $15. Mailed applications must be postmarked by this Monday, April 9th. Day-of registration is $20.
