June 2014

Andy(#49), pictured here with Henry, was the first person I talked with as I was arriving at the race site.  Turns out he was one of the organizers and one of those people you would see everywhere during the day.  I first saw him while he was helping set up the course, then at the registration, […]

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I have no idea how Imissed this great race during the 11 years I’ve been running races.  This race was originally started in memory of 6 fire fighters lost in the line of duty.  It unfortunately has risen to remembering 8.  Cliff DeCourcy, Tom Spencer, Jerry Lucey, Joe McGuirk, Jay Lyons, Paul Brotherton, Tim Jackson […]

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He What?????

by altardy on June 9, 2014

Some of the first people I met after arriving were Lynda, Alex and John.  John is a fireman and runs races wearing….  full rescue gear.  From the heavy fireproof suit to the oxygen tank, helmet and mask.  He is training to break the half marathon record for people that run wearing full gear.  UNBELIEVABLE.  Check out […]

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Because Of Them

by altardy on June 9, 2014

I love to highlight volunteers because they do all the work and we have all the fun. So much of these people’s efforts go unappreciated from the participants in the events.  Joe and I met over 10 years ago as I was learning about these “race” things. Here, along with Jenn, they are giving answers to […]

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“Thanks”

by altardy on June 9, 2014

Stephanie has a special place in my heart.  Several years ago my daughter and I met in Worcester. It was my daughter’s first ever race.  We randomly met prior to the race, along with Stephanie’s husband and some of her friends. It turned out to be Stephanie’s first race ever also.  All my words of encouragement […]

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Hot….No Problem

by altardy on June 9, 2014

It was quite a warm day at the race, but organizers totally had the runners and walkers covered.  Along with 3 water stops and hoses spraying water on the 3.7 mile course…..   there was one big a- – fan blowing water spray on all that needed to cool themselves down when they were finished.  This race […]

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Released To The Heavens

by altardy on June 9, 2014

At the end of the awards, as a tribute to the fallen figher fighters, balloons representing those fallen are cut free from the strings that hold them down.   And the balloons take flight to releasing their spirits to the heavens.   “THANK YOU” to all the people who risk their lives every day for our safety.  Your efforts are never taken […]

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Freedom Run 2014—Cambridge, Ma.

by altardy on June 2, 2014

The flag was flying, the sky was clear, bright and blue as could be,   the fountain was gushing and the boats were floating  on June 1st in Cambridge.   I had come for my first ever “Freedom Run” here. I had come to see why a thousand plus people would go to a race on the first Sunday […]

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Which Way?……Oh

by altardy on June 2, 2014

When I first got out of my car after arriving near the race headquarters, I saw Penny and Jenna.  They gave me a general idea of which way to go to register.  Then I rounded a corner and……….. ….it became clear how to get there. What a great day this trip to Cambridge turned into. […]

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“To The Volunteers”

by altardy on June 2, 2014

If you have been reading my blogs for any length of time, you know I like to give cudos to volunteers.  Without them the events would not happen and your great times would be a thing of the past.  Pictured with me here are Deirdre, Katherine, Michelle (Miss Cambridge) and Andrew. Andrew  not only ran the […]

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