We had a GREAT turn out at the first Zoomerangs East practice last Sunday! Approximately 70 young runners came out to strut their stuff on the track. Over 130 miles were run by the kids combined! The kids earned a popsicle stick for each lap they ran and at the end of practice they traded in their popsicle sticks for stickers and gummy worms which were handed out by our AWESOME volunteers!
Zoomerangs starts off with a bang!
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Bike Walk Glastonbury Launches New Website
Bike Walk Glastonbury – a local group who advocate for cyclists, walkers and runners in Glastonbury and who are behind the soon-to-be-completed Smith School to Bell Street trail – have launched a new website: www.bikewalkglastonbury.com
Check it out for useful maps, trail status updates and advocacy issues. In particular:
- Smith School to Bell Street greenway – grand opening soon
- Share the Road signs
- Glastonbury to Rocky Hill ferry
- Putnam Bridge walkway proposal
and finally:
- The Master Plan for creating a pedestrian and bike-friendly trail through Glastonbury and South Glastonbury
Several GRR members are on the board of Bike Walk Glastonbury, which was previously known as Glastonbury Bikeways. Spread the word!
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Reach the Beach Anyone?
Since we don’t appear to be doing the Ragnar Relay this year… if anyone is interested in joining a “Reach the Beach” team, contact Deb McFall at dmcfall@travelers.com.
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Sunshine Kids 5K This Sunday April 29th!
Be there or be square – the Sunshine Kids 5K Run this Sunday, April 29th, organized by GRR member, Rockin’ Walker and publicity guru Margaret Rorrio.
Sunshine Kids Sun Fun Run
Gun goes 10 AM at Xavier High School in Middletown, CT.
Like the Sunshine Kids 5K Facebook page and register online at Raceit.com.
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Walkers Hit 8 Miles; From May 5th, Start at 7:30 AM
From Margaret Rorrio to all Rockin’ Walkers
On May 5th we hit our first 8 miler..Double yippi!
But with the longer miles and the rising of heat we will need to start meeting earlier. On May 5th we start at 7:30 AM.
Rogue walkers may choose to stay at 8 AM or change to 7:30 AM as you guys will not be going over 4 miles;)-
Tuesdays will stay the same at 5:30 PM.
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Pay it Forward & Feel the Reward: Help Our Beginners!
Our 5K Beginner Training Group program begins on Saturday, April 28th and we are looking for volunteers.
I can only speak for myself and what other coaches have told me, but I can honestly say what a rewarding experience it is to help our 5K Beginner Training Group participants. It only takes a small about of time to make a BIG difference.
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Strong Finish for the GRR Beginner 5K Group!
After nine weeks of training, our beginner group showed up to accomplish their goal and they did it!!! They finished their training strong. Each person had their personal goal for the race, went out and succeeded. This was no different from what we saw during their individual efforts throughout this training program. This group was very dedicated and motivated. CONGRATS TO ALL!!!
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Erik’s Spring Message
Happy Spring to ALL GRR Members,
I think spring is finally and permanently here. We can put away those tights and gloves and get out the warm weather gear. Summer is creeping up fast……and for those that participated in Boston on Monday; they may argue it is already here. Congratulations to all that braved the HOT temperatures and completed the race. Although the times were a bit slower than you may have strived for, it is a great accomplishment that you finished under the extreme heat…..AND let’s not forget that you were there in the first place because you earned it. GREAT JOB and a great showing of GRR.
Run Diva Run Success
Also during this past weekend, GRR held its 2nd annual Run Diva Run. It was a great race, great weather and went off without a hitch. This year we had over 230 paid runners including our beginners that all finished with a smile. It was awesome to see their happiness. I think quite a few of them may not only have joined GRR but may have gotten the “running bug” and we may see some of them doing their 1st 10K or half marathons soon.
With this great success, GRR was able to donate $1250 to the Team Towanda Foundation. What a great start to our year of donations.
THANK YOU to the entire race committee. You guys did a fantastic job. I know a lot of work went into preparing for it and it showed. Also, a big thanks to all our volunteers who did a great job with helping with the course management, set up and clean up. These races would not be possible without all our members and family members helping and participating. Our newly formed volunteer committee did a fantastic job!!! Thanks again for all your help and efforts. Let’s hope this race keeps growing each year as it is for a great cause. They were very appreciative of the donation.
Zoomerangs
We are now gearing up for our first Zoomerangs program. It starts next week!!! So spread the word, sign up your kids and volunteer if you have the time. All the kids will be very happy. Let’s face it….these kids are the future of running and possibly future GRR members. Showing kids now that running, fitness and health can be fun helps them spread the word by example and promote a healthy lifestyle and fitness to the other youth. If you can help or have any questions, please contact Ray Long, Kate Rich or myself at zoomerangs@glastonburyriverrunners.com.
New Beginners Group Starting
Lastly, next week also starts a new beginner 5K group for GRR. We already have 15-20 pre-registered. This group was a great success this last time. Many signed up as new GRR members and want to keep running. They are also volunteering to help with the next new group.
If you can spare a little time, please contact Dawn at beginners@glastonburyriverrunners.com to volunteer to help. She needs volunteers and the runners really appreciate us coming out to help. Hearing their stories and seeing their joy reminds us all of the simple joy of running and what we want GRR to stand for.
Thanks again to everyone and see you all on the roads!!!
DON’T FORGET TO GET YOUR HATS OR VISORS. SHIRTS WILL BE COMING SOON!!!
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We Survived Boston Marathon 2012
Congratulations to the GRR team who survived the Boston Marathon 2012 on Monday, April 16th: Kevin Rice, Suresh Jatti, Susan Sacco, Tricia King, Jorge Kuljis, Claudia Kefor, Mary Daley, Sandy Webb-Monaco, Brett Roberson, Amira Lerario, Monica Guy.
Sweltering heat led to many runners zonking out on the way but our members all pushed through to the finishing line.
Suresh Jatti and Kevin Rice led the pack with 3:23:19 and 3:38:46 respectively and still managed to look good at the end.
For full race results search the Boston Marathon results page – but don’t expect any PRs!
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Zoomerangs starts this Sunday!!
Zoomerang Kids at the GRR Diva Race
Our first Zoomerangs practice is this Sunday, April 22 at 3:30pm – though, we ask that you arrive between 2:30-3:15pm to pick-up your kids’ t-shirt and give them time to customize it with markers that we provide. We like for the kids to write their names on the front of their shirts so we can cheer them by name. We will also give them a Team Number to put on their sleeve. This number will correspond to the coach that they will check in with at the beginning of each practice.
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Congratulations Diva Runners!
Women's winner Abbie Bushley and family
Congratulations to the 210 participants who ran or walked the Spicy Green Bean Run Diva Run this sunny Sunday, April 15th.
And a big thanks for supporting the Team Towanda Foundation in their efforts to reduce breast cancer in Connecticut.
Results
Full race results are up on The Last Mile.
Congratulations to GRR members and sponsor Michael Keenan (16:57), who put on a spurt to beat Kyle Wies (17:08) in an exciting finish.
And big congratulations to Abbie Bushley (20:43), who came not only 1st among women but 3rd overall.
Winner Mike Keenan (right) with Kyle Wies
Photos
Professional photos by J Macht Photography will be available to purchase on the JMacht website.
Unprofessional – but darn good – photos are on the Glastonbury River Runners Flickr page and are free to download and share. Please note that only the first batch are up – many more are still to come so please keep checking back!
To download a photo, click on it, select ‘Actions’ then ‘View all sizes’ then choose the size of photo you want. Then click ‘Download the xxx size of this photo.’
If anyone objects to a particular photo of themselves or their children, please email info@glastonburyriverrunners.com – although we did remove the worst gurns.
Thanks
To race organizers Rich Baber and Susan Sacco, to the Spicy Green Bean Deli and all our sponsors, and to the many volunteers and helpers who made the morning such a success.
Special thanks to whoever organized the weather.
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