Tri-Valley Front Runner - Race Results October 2011

Marine Corp Marathon - Washington, DC - October 30, 2011 - From Mike: It was a little chilly, but considering what was happening in MA, it was relatively a decent day for a run. I have never felt so happy and tired after completing a run. It was an experience that I was lucky to share with my whole family and now I may be hooked on this distance and improving my time :)

Monster Mini 5K Dash - Providence, RI - October 30, 2011 - Glenn finishes second overall and 2nd in his age group.

Groton Town Forest Trail Race 9.5 Mile - West Groton, MA - October 23, 2011

Dudley Middle School Fall 5K - Dudley, MA - October 22, 2011 - From Glenn Miller: A very hilly 5k, one of the toughest I've ever run.

55th Annual Wachusetts Invitational Cross Country Meet - Holden, MA - October 22, 2011 - Eric Latimer ran the Watchusett invitational 1.7 mi. Middle school X-Country race placing 3rd out of 185 runners in a time of 9:38. It was cold and windy—Temperture 55 degrees at race time.

Amica Half Marathon - Newport, RI - October 16, 2011 - From Mike Nixon: Iran the Amica Half Marathon this weekend and below are my results. Easily one of the most beautiful courses I have ever run. The scenery made it easier and this is my final "tune-up" run before my marathon in 12 days. This should be on everyone's race list!

TARC Fall Classic - Lexington, MA - October 8, 2011 - From John Brown: I ran the TARC Fall Classic 50k held in the Landlocked Forest in Lexington, MA on October 8th. It was a great day for a run and the race was a lot of fun! Although, I hope to train for it next time. The course was a 10K loop and was 100% trails, with a good mix of rolling terrain. The 50k consisted of 5 x 10k looks. There was also a 10k, 1/2 Marathon, and Marathon held simultaneously. And over 135 finishers in all races. Demetra ran the 10k and Sherry, who was on the inactive list, volunteered.

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Lowell Sun Half Marathon - Lowell, MA - October 16, 2011 - Almost 1600 runners in the half marathon and Glenn is 18th overall.

Mount Desert Island Marathon - Bar Harbor, ME - October 16, 2011 - From Don Basso: The Mount Desert Island Marathon, in Bar Harbor Maine, is by far the hilliest and most challenging Marathon that I have run so far. I don't remember any flat sections at all. This is not a race to run for a PR, but it is the prettiest Marathon I ever ran. The course runs around the island providing tree-shaded lanes and wonderful ocean views. How did I do? I couldn't believe how good I felt at 22 miles, and I couldn't believe how bad I felt at 24. I ran a very conservative pace - 8:49 - and ran consistent throughout. I came in 172 out of 924. There are many good places to stay in or near town, and Bar Harbor is a great place to hang out before and after. I recommend this race highly.

8th Annual Douglas Family Fun Run 5K - Douglas, MA - October 16, 2011 - The second October race in the TVFR Grand Prix series. Richard Berdos takes a first in his division while Peter Berdos, Tracy Curving and Colleen Phillips takes seconds. Mark Mungeam takes a third in his division.

10th Annual Paddy's Pub Shillelagh Shuffle 3 Mile Run - West Newton, MA - October 16, 2011 - Last race in the NE Runner Pub Series. Charlene and Mary finished the series with 5 races while Ted completed all 6 races.

From Mary Tyler:  My slowest time yet, but #35 is in the books!  My knee is still very slow recovering from April's scoping, but the SymVisc injection about 6 weeks ago seems to have helped a lot. It's not back to normal for sure, but I was able to run about 3 miles, switched to half walking half running and mostly walking for the last mile when the mid-80's heat in the heavy cotton tee shirt we were given to identify us as 35-year runners, and the lack of training over the past year got to me.  Knee got a little sore, but not too bad today (Wednesday), so I think the race didn't hurt my recovery, felt much bettter than the hilly Upton race.