Tough runs back to back

Yesterday morning, I ran the Bridgton Four Miler in 22:38. With a day and a half of rest, I ran a good quarter mile workout fartlek style at the Back Cover 5k Race Series this evening. Given that I did not properly fuel for the race (I only ate at breakfast and lunch...

Maine Fourth of July Race Recap (2006)

Here is a quick breakdown of races this Fourth of July. I’ll cover the Bridgton Four on the Fourth, the Freeport L.L. Bean 10k, the York Four on the Fourth, the Kennebunkport Goose Rocks Beach 5K, the Winthrop Friends on the Fourth 5k and the Sebec Village...

Fourth of July races

One of the great things about this country’s birthday is that there are races all over the place. There are 3 or 4 of them within a quick driving distance from my house, and this year we are doing a different one than usual. Before, we always ran a 10k near...

New England Mile (2006)

The Keybank New England Mile was this morning. A fast race through downtown Portland, the course drops 70 feet from start to finish. Prize money is awarded to the winners as well as the leaders at each quarter split. A sub 4 minute mile comes with a $5000 prize....