I like races that give everyone something to show for their efforts. At the end of the race everyone received one of these medals. I have included the giving of medals in some of the races that I help organize. It serves as a cool little momento that many people hang someplace in their home.   Also […]
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I would like you to meet my best friend in life, who also happens to be my daughter, Michelle. I had not seen her in a couple months due to both our busy schedules. But it was Father’s Day and we spent hours together catching up on everything going on in our lives. Which to […]
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Mark and Susan were 2 of the first people I talked with after finishing the race. Mark was eating his “Re-coop” food and Susan talked to me about the great things she is looking forward to in life. Anissa and I talked right after the race also. But, I retook our picture after she recieved […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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