Worried about refueling while running or cycling? Not sure which energy drink, gel, powder or bar to choose – if any?
GRR sponsor Bicycles East are holding a sports nutrition information session on Wednesday, May 30th at 5:30 PM. They’ll talk about the different options for eating and drinking while exercising. They’ll also discuss the …
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We had another fantastic turnout at Sunday’s Zoomerangs practice with a whopping 80 kids registered! The kids started off with some dynamic stretching led by our club president, Erik, and then hit the track running. Kids were all smiles at the end of practice when they handed in their popsicle sticks for lap stickers, …
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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 …
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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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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.
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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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 …
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Hi fellow GRR members! Looking to cross-train? Gearing up for a triathlon? Run on over to Bicycles East for our 10th Anniversary Spring Sale (TrekFest) from Thursday April 12 to Monday April 16.
Many bicycles (select fitness, mountain, and hybrid) are $50 off and there are great deals on many accessories, clothing, and parts (helmets, …
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The new fad or health craze these days is to avoid gluten in your diet. Gluten is a protein filler in many foods, especially processed foods.
Gluten is found to cause inflammation in your small intestine causing gas, bloating and discomfort in some people. This may be labeled as Celiac Disease and it seems to …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.glastonburyriverrunners.com/2012/03/the-buzz-on-gluten/
How about we get together a GRR team to help keep Connecticut’s trails clean? See below for details and email info@glastonburyriverrunners.com if you want to get involved as a team.
The Farmington Valley Trails Council will hold its 3rd annual Trail-wide Clean-Up Day on Sunday, April 15th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. (The rain …
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By Deb Dauphinais of Bicycles East
Guess what!
Both local and state advocacy groups have been working on new walking and bicycling paths that will also provide new places for running.
Smith School to Bell Street greenway
Sometime this spring, we will see the completion and grand opening of a 1 mile section of greenway, …
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Is anyone keen to become an RRCA-certified coach? GRR member Choukri Ben Mamoun is setting up a course in Farmington, CT – contact him ASAP if you are interested.
For details on the course fee, requirements etc see the course overview.
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Glastonbury River Runners New Year's Day Run. Photo by John Ferguson
To see more photos of the Glastonbury River Runners, check our Flickr site!
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January 3, 2012
