—I went to Milton, Ma. on November 20th to run a 5k. If you have followed my stories in the blog section of this site, you would know that I like to get to a race 2 hours early. Why??? It’s just what I do. The Milton race began at 9 a.m. and I live […]
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—I tell people that they should look for their story for the day when they go to a road race. I find many stories before, during and after the race. The race in Milton, Ma. on November 20th was no exception. —The story you find can come from those that are watching. Steve was helping […]
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Jim Leary, pictured with me and an old running friend, Jessica, told me on the phone that Molly Kay’s Pub was a little hard to find. He also said it would be more than worth the effort. He was right on both counts. Actually, finding the pub wasn’t all that hard, but the atmosphere made […]
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There were many people involved in law enforcement at the Mickey Ward Run this year. There was however a “stand out” group that ran. The Lowell Police Academy cadets and their supervisors/trainers came to the road race on November 7th. I know they go to other races during the year, but, with the funds from […]
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—When I was in high school long distance running was not exactly the coolest thing. I am 55 now and I love how the world of running has been embraced by the younger generation. To be straight up I’m proud of them all. —When I first arrived at the Mickey Ward Run in Lowell I […]
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I don’t consider myself a bad runner, however, all but 2 of the people in these pictures crossed the finish line before me. —I met Shawn and Kevin as we were getting ready for the start of the race. I promised to buy carbs when we were done and as you can see I made […]
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The stories and pictures from the 1st Annual Toasted Owl Gives A Hoot 5K are done. Check out all the entries I think you’ll enjoy them.
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There are 14 entries after this one. Although that may sound like a lot of reading, they are almost all either just photos or photos with short comments. So, after the next entry which explains a little about how the Toasted Owl Gives A Hoot 5k came to be, Keep looking until you see us […]
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Although none of the 4 of us had ever worked together, we came together as a strong army to help raise money for the Cutchins Programs for Children & Families in the Northampton/Springfield area. Fred Ghor, owner of Fitzwilly’s and the Toasted Owl ( 2 of Northampton’s best restaurants– check their website www.toastedowl.com ) asked […]
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