2009 Weekly Back Cove Race Series

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2009 Weekly Back Cove Race Series » Week 3

By Blaine Moore on Thursday, May 28th, 2009 | 3 Comments

Cooler and wetter conditions greeted the runners last night at the Weekly Back Cove Race Series, where 72 finishers crossed the line. The series already has 415 registered runners. Daniel Salvo led the way this evening, beating Seth Differ by 11 seconds in a time of 18:45. Robin Metcalf had a slightly larger lead than [...]

Help Ryan Hall Decide Where to Race This Autumn

By Blaine Moore on Wednesday, May 27th, 2009 | No Comments

Would you rather see Ryan Hall running the Chicago Marathon or the New York City Marathon this Fall? Well, he is giving you the opportunity to help him decide. “I want to run where people want to watch me run.” You can vote by following him on Twitter and sending him a @reply message with [...]

Pineland Farms Trail Challenge (2009)

By Blaine Moore on Monday, May 25th, 2009 | 4 Comments

I have wanted to take part in the Pineland Farms Trail Challenge for the past few years, but since it is on Memorial Day Weekend and I am rarely home I haven’t been able to until this year. I can now see why everybody raves about how great it is. This is a tough race. [...]

I Am No Longer Married to a Law Student

By Blaine Moore on Saturday, May 23rd, 2009 | 4 Comments

My wife is now a lawyer! Granted, she can’t practice law until she’s admitted by the bar… But, she has graduated! I’m very proud of her. Now back to our regularly scheduled running articles…

Bart Yasso at the Maine Running Company

By Blaine Moore on Friday, May 22nd, 2009 | 3 Comments

Last night I had the pleasure of running with Bart Yasso as he accompanied us to Baxter Woods, where the group I coach did some hill repeats. Temperatures were up in the mid-90s so getting into the shade was a welcome change from the warmup to get there. Upon returning to Maine Running Company, Bart [...]

2009 Weekly Back Cove Race Series » Week 2

By Blaine Moore on Wednesday, May 20th, 2009 | 1 Comment

Tonight was the 2nd of 19 installments in this year’s Back Cove Weekly Series. The weather was pretty ideal for running, with temperatures in the mid-60s and a slight breeze. There were 175 finishers this week. Curtis Wheeler took the lead in the race about 1.25 miles into it, beating Blaine Moore by 12 seconds [...]

Wet Paint can be Dangerous to Runners

By Blaine Moore on Tuesday, May 19th, 2009 | 6 Comments

I believe in continuing education, so last weekend I attended a conference in Stamford, Connecticut. It was a great event where I was able to learn a lot and meet some great people. How great? Well, on the first day we raised $24,894 to build a school in Africa. (Actually, we raised more than that [...]

Why Run Ultras?

By Blaine Moore on Friday, May 15th, 2009 | 3 Comments

My buddy Jamie clued me in to this video from Matt Hart who put it together for a presentation he did at Montrail a few days ago. There aren’t a whole lot of words, but it certainly makes me want to go hit the trails… Good luck to Jamie and Stephen at Massanutton this weekend!

The 2009 Weekly Back Cove Race Series Has Begun

By Blaine Moore on Wednesday, May 13th, 2009 | 4 Comments

This year’s Weekly Back Cove Race Series began this evening and will continue for a total of 19 weeks through next September. It was very nice out this evening with temperatures in the low 60s despite a pretty strong headwind after you come over Tukey’s Bridge. There were 239 people pre- registered for the series, [...]

Bart Yasso will be at Maine Running Company on May 21st

By Blaine Moore on Wednesday, May 13th, 2009 | No Comments

Just got this note from Mark Grandonico and the Maine Track Club, so if you are going to be in Southern Maine next Thursday you should try to come out: MTC Brings Bart Yasso To Portland – Thursday – 21 May – Maine Running Company in Portland. Bart Its Official. Bart will be here next [...]

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Archive for May, 2009

2009 Weekly Back Cove Race Series » Week 3

Help Ryan Hall Decide Where to Race This Autumn

Pineland Farms Trail Challenge (2009)

I Am No Longer Married to a Law Student

Bart Yasso at the Maine Running Company

2009 Weekly Back Cove Race Series » Week 2

Wet Paint can be Dangerous to Runners

Why Run Ultras?

The 2009 Weekly Back Cove Race Series Has Begun

Bart Yasso will be at Maine Running Company on May 21st

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