Congratulations to the many club members who ran the Colchester Half Marathon on Saturday, February 28. In addition to the two happy finishers pictured here (Lori Lowry and Steve Peck), you can look up other club members’ results at Coolrunning.com.
"The Glastonbury River Runners promote running for health, camaraderie, and competition for runners of all ages and abilities. We provide a supportive, friendly environment that encourages each of us to achieve our personal best. In addition to organizing and supporting local events, we also cooperate with other organizations to foster and develop endurance sports in the region."
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2015 Race Calendar
Upcoming Events
Mar
8
Sun
10:00 am
Celebrate Life Half Marathon
@ Rock Hill, NY
Celebrate Life Half Marathon
@ Rock Hill, NY
Mar 8 @ 10:00 am
The Celebrate Life Half Marathon is a beautiful, scenic half marathon that bonds survivors and families in triumph and honors all touched by cancer. The race annually raises funds to assist cancer patients in their financial needs, donating 100 percent of the proceeds to patients in treatment. USATF certified course. Mild rolling hills, downhill finish. Finisher’s …
Mar
15
Sun
12:30 pm
Courthouse O’Putnam 5k
@ Putnam, CT
Courthouse O’Putnam 5k
@ Putnam, CT
Mar 15 @ 12:30 pm
Family, fun and festivities! The Courthouse O’Putnam 5k celebrates St. Patrick’s like no other. The 5k is a great loop course through Putnam with a finish in front of The Courthouse Bar & Grille, where beer and corned beef sandwiches await you. COSTUMES ENCOURAGED! 1 p.m. 5k start 12:30 p.m. Wee Mile (1/4 mile or 1/2 …
Mar
21
Sat
9:00 am
O’Niantic 5k
@ Niantic, CT (in front of Niantic Bay Bicycles)
O’Niantic 5k
@ Niantic, CT (in front of Niantic Bay Bicycles)
Mar 21 @ 9:00 am
Ready for some shenanigans? Join our Irish running party on a great 5K course through the village of Niantic. Post-race beer and Irish chili party at Smarty’s. Awards for best costumes! 9:45 a.m. 5k start 9 a.m. Wee Mile (1/4 mile, 1/2 mile or 1 mile) for kids ages 2–11. Please bring nonperishable food items …
10:30 am
Marathon Park Prep
@ Marathon Park, Ashland MA
Marathon Park Prep
@ Marathon Park, Ashland MA
Mar 21 @ 10:30 am
Marathon Park Prep Saturday March 21st, 2015 13.1 Mile Road Race in Marathon Park, Ashland MA Registration is now open for the Prep. If you are running Boston, you know you need to do hill work to be ready for Heartbreak. You know you should do a time trial to calculate the right pace race …
Mar
22
Sun
12:30 pm
Max’s O’Hartford 5k
@ Hartford, CT
Max’s O’Hartford 5k
@ Hartford, CT
Mar 22 @ 12:30 pm
Connecticut’s largest St. Patrick’s Day running of the green! Join over 3,000 people and run, walk, jig or jog through downtown Hartford. COSTUMES ENCOURAGED! 1 p.m. 5k start 12:30 p.m. The Wee Mile (100 yds., 1/2 mile or 1 mile) for kids ages 2–11. New in 2015: a one-mile timed race for kids ages 8–11. Post-race block party …
Mar
28
Sat
9:00 am
St. Joseph School 22nd Annual 3-...
@ Baltic, CT
St. Joseph School 22nd Annual 3-...
@ Baltic, CT
Mar 28 @ 9:00 am
Race day registration from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Continue reading »
10:00 am
4th Annual Pound the Pavement, P...
@ University of Rhode Island
4th Annual Pound the Pavement, P...
@ University of Rhode Island
Mar 28 @ 10:00 am
South County Habitat for Humanity, which supports hard-working families in southern Rhode Island, and the University of Rhode Island have teamed up for the 4th Annual Pound the Pavement, Pound a Nail 5K, a family-friendly event. The 5K will take place on the picturesque Kingston campus of URI on a USATF-certified 5K course. Pre- and …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.glastonburyriverrunners.com/2015/03/colchester-half-results/
New GRR Sponsor Noodles & Company
Welcome new GRR sponsor Noodles & Company!
Hartford Noodles, the Hartford area Noodles & Company franchise, announced today that its second location in Glastonbury, Conn., will open in late February 2015. Franchisee Robert Barton, who brought the first Five Guys Burgers and Fries to New England in 2005, opened New England’s first Noodles & Company in …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.glastonburyriverrunners.com/2015/02/new-grr-sponsor-noodles-company/
King of Pain Results
On Saturday, January 31, the King of Pain 10-miler once again lived up to its name and its tagline: “Ten Miles of Tough.” Combine some of Glastonbury’s most brutal hills, a challenging 10-mile course designed by our own Mike Keenan, and the coldest day of the year (with temps below 5 degrees and wind chills below …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.glastonburyriverrunners.com/2015/02/king-of-pain-results/
Super Bowl Truffles
In anticipation of all the munching that goes along with Super Bowl-watching:
World-class marathoner Kara Goucher posted this recipe on her blog recently. These Peanut Butter Chocolate Bliss Truffles are vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, have no added sugar, take 30 minutes to prepare, and reportedly are delicious.
Permanent link to this article: http://www.glastonburyriverrunners.com/2015/01/super-bowl-truffles/
New Board Members
Congratulations to Mike Keenan, Rich Borbely, and Chris Love, the newly elected members of the Glastonbury River Runners Board of Directors. They were elected by the club membership at the GRR Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 25.
Permanent link to this article: http://www.glastonburyriverrunners.com/2015/01/new-board-members/
Found: Bifocals
A club member recently found a pair of wire-rimmed bifocals on the path near the community fields at Riverfront Park. If you lost your glasses in that area, we don’t know if you can read this (!), but please contact us and we’ll connect you with the concerned finder of said specs.
Permanent link to this article: http://www.glastonburyriverrunners.com/2015/01/found-bifocals/
Happy 2015!
A good crowd of GRR members gathered at the fountain on New Year’s morning to greet 2015 with a run and a toast to another great year of camaraderie, good health, and goal-seeking on the roads and trails.
Permanent link to this article: http://www.glastonburyriverrunners.com/2015/01/happy-2015/
Santa’s Run 2014
Congratulations to all club members who ran the Santa’s Run 3.5-miler on Sunday, December 7, in Glastonbury. It was a chilly day, but a little cold weather never stops Santa or his running elves!
Here are a few results we have received. Please email us your finish times and photos so we can add them.
Permanent link to this article: http://www.glastonburyriverrunners.com/2014/12/santas-run-2014/
Congratulations Cara Tonucci
Congratulations to Cara Tonucci, for her recent appointment to Glastonbury Town Council. Cara takes the place of Councilman Timothy Coon.
Check out this article from the Hartford Courant for more details – and be sure to congratulate Cara on the next run!
Permanent link to this article: http://www.glastonburyriverrunners.com/2014/12/congratulations-cara-tonucci/
Holiday Shoppers: Buy a Road ID and GRR Gets 10%
The Glastonbury River Runners Club has been approved as an affiliate of Road ID, producers of identification tags for outdoor enthusiasts like us. When anyone buys a Road ID through the link below, GRR receives 10 percent of the sales.
Road ID makes affordable IDs that you can wear comfortably on your wrist or ankle, attach to your shoe, …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.glastonburyriverrunners.com/2014/12/holiday-shoppers-buy-a-road-id-and-grr-gets-10/
Member Spotlight: Deb Meincke
About Deb Meincke
Marital status: Married for 33 years to Ed
Children: Son David and daughter-in-law Lauren; daughter Katie and soon to be son-in-law Chris Goff
Occupation: Special Ed Teacher, retired
Permanent link to this article: http://www.glastonburyriverrunners.com/2014/11/member-spotlight-deb-meincke/
Volunteer for Girls in Stride Program
Volunteers needed!
If anyone is available Wednesday afternoons from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., the Girls in Stride program in Glastonbury would love to have runners assist the leaders by running with the girls — supporting and motivating them.
Permanent link to this article: http://www.glastonburyriverrunners.com/2014/11/volunteer-for-girls-in-stride-program/
Save the Date: April 12, Travel Insured International 5K
Saturday Group Runs
