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Upcoming Races In September!

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These guys just want to race!

September is here and for those running the 2018 NYC Marathon, their training is in full effect. However for those not running the Marathon, maybe they want to try their hand at some races? Here is a nice list provided to us by a running friend of our, Roy. If you know of a race that you would like to add to this list please reach out to Roy at runnerinchief@gmail.com ! Enjoy the list and happy racing! We should be coming out with a similar list for the month of October in the near future as well!

SEPTEMBER 15, 2018

*NYCRUNS GO NUTS FOR DONUTS 5K

Location: Roosevelt Island, New York

Time: 09:00am start

Info: https://nycruns.com/races/?race=nycruns-go-nuts-for-donuts-5k–10k

*NYRR Fun Run: Bagel Run (4 miles)*

Location: NYRR Run Center featuring the NB Run Hub (320 West 57th StreetNew York, NY 10019)

Time: 9:00am – 10:00am (Race is free!)

Info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nyrr-fun-run-bagel-run-tickets-48337460646?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

*The Triboro Adventure Tour Half Marathon*

Location: 2919 24th Ave, Astoria, NY US 11102

Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm ($75 Race fee)

Info: Each Finisher who completes the race by being properly counted at every checkpoint will be awarded a Personalized 6″ Custom Trophy to commemorate their journey!

There will be water/sports drink and snacks at the start/finish line area. Please be sure to load up for the trip as the checkpoints will only be able to provide minimal supplies. ”

https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Astoria/TheTriboroAdventureTourHalfMarathon

*The Color Run New York City – 5k race*

Location: Citi Field 123-01 Roosevelt Ave New York, NY  11368

Time: 9:00am

Info: https://www.active.com/new-york-ny/running/distance-running/the-color-run-new-york-city-9-15-18-2018?int=72-3-A11

NYC Color Run Takes Place September 15th!

*12th Annual Woodlawn Run for a Cause – 5k Race*

Location: St. Mark’s Church, 7 St. Marks Place Yonkers, NY  10704

Time: 10:00am

Info: https://sites.google.com/site/woodlawnrunforacause/home

*13th Annual Run for Your Life*

Location: 20 Randall’s Island Park, New York, NY 10035

Time: 9:30am Kids run / 10:00am Walk / 10:30am 5k run

Info: Kids 12 and under free

https://odysseyhousenyc.org/event/opioid-recovery-run-2018/

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

*NYRR TCS New York City Marathon Training Series 18M (sold out)*

Location: Central Park, Manhattan

Time: 7:00am

Info: https://www.nyrr.org/races-and-events/2018/tcs-new-york-city-marathon-training-series-18m

*POLICE OFFICER CHRIS HOBAN 5MILE RUN AND 5K*

Location: Xaverian High School, 7100 Shore Road, Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY

Time: 10:30am

https://www.xaverian.org/page/alumni/events/po-hoban-80-memorial-run-

*NYRR Kurt Steiner Cross Country (5K)*

Location: Van Cortlandt Park, The Bronx

Time: 11:30am

Info: https://www.nyrr.org/races-and-events/2018/nyrr-kurt-steiner-cross-country-5k

*The Prospect Park 10k!*

Locaiton: Prospect Park, 15 Prospect Park West Center Drive, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Time: 10:00am

Info: https://www.active.com/brooklyn-ny/running/distance-running-races/prospect-park-10k-2018

*Imagine Academy for Autism Fun Run 5K*

Location: Marine Park Brooklyn, E. 32nd St. and Avenue S, Brooklyn NY

Time: 10:00am

Info: https://www.elitefeats.com/upcoming-detail.asp?ID=536

*Newport Liberty Half Marathon*

Location: Newport, Jersey City, NJ

Time: 8:30am

Info: https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/JerseyCity/NewportHalf

SEPTEMBER 22, 2018

Never run a cross country race? Here’s your chance!

*Front Runners New York Cross Country 5K*

Location: Tortoise & Hare Sculpture, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx NY

Tome: 10:30am

Info: https://www.elitefeats.com/upcoming-detail.asp?ID=539

*2018 New York City Undy RunWalk 5K, 1M Kids Run*

Location: Firefighters Field, 425 Main Street, Roosevelt Island, New York

Time: 9:00am 5k / 9:10am – 1mile

Info: https://www.ccalliance.org/events/2018-New-York-City-Undy-Runwalk

*Westchester Medical Central Trauma Mud Run*

Location: Westchester Medical Center, 100 Woods Road, Valhalla, New York

Time: 8:30am / Kids Dash 10:00am

Info: “The Kids’ Dash course will be shorter and less challenging than the adult course, but just as muddy!” http://events.westchestermedicalcenter.com/site/TR?fr_id=1240&pg=entry

*Northwell Health Great South Bay Run (13.1M, 10K, 5K Family Fun Run/Walk)*

Location: Bay Shore, Long Island, NY

Time: 7:30am – Half Marathon / 7:45am – 10k / 8:00am – 5k run, walk

Info: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/BayShore/GreatSouthBayRun

*Music That Heals Half Marathon*

Location:  Beach 102nd Street and Boardwalk, Rockaway beach, NY  11694

Time: 7:30am

Info: https://www.active.com/rockaway-beach-ny/running/distance-running-races/music-that-heals-half-marathon-2018?int=

*La Cima Back to School 5K Color Run/Walk*

Location: La Cima Elementary Charter School, 800 Gates Ave Brooklyn, NY  1122

Time: 9:00am

Info: http://www.lacimacharterschool.org/?DivisionID=23260

*Sacred Heart Academy 5K*

Location: Sacred Heart Academy, 47 Cathedral Ave, Hempstead NY

Time: 9:00am

Info: https://www.elitefeats.com/upcoming-detail.asp?ID=551

*Federation of Organization 5k Run/Walk, Kids, Pee Wee*

Location: Eisenhower Park, Field House, Parking Field 2, East Meadow, NY

Time: 8:00am

Info: https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/EastMeadow/FederationofOrganization5k

*Sunset Marathon NYC (Half Marathon)*

Location: Prospect Park, 153 East Dr Brooklyn, NY  11225

Times:

8:00am / 8:30am / 9:00am – Half Marathon Waves

9:30am / 10:00am / 10:30am – 10k Waves

10:30am / 11:00am / 11:30am – 5k Waves

Info: https://www.active.com/brooklyn-ny/running/distance-running-races/sunset-marathon-nyc-2018-47184895?int=

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

*Barry & Florence Friedberg JCC 5K Run For A Cause*

Location: 15 Neil Ct., Oceanside NY

Time: 8:00AM

Info: https://www.elitefeats.com/upcoming-detail.asp?ID=531

*Sri Chinmoy 5K & 10K*

Location: Alley Pond Park, Queens

Time: 10:00am

Info: ” The course is 99.5% paved, with two very short sections across gravel/dirt. Full disclosure: this course does have hills! ”

https://us.srichinmoyraces.org/5k-10k-alley-pond

SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

*Bubble Run Long Island*

Location: Jones Beach Ampitheatre, 1000 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh

Time: Various starts (see info)

Info: http://bubblerun.com/upcoming-locations/long-island-ny/

*5K Race for Freedom Run/Walk*

Location: Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Meadowlark Circle Queens, NY  11375

Time: 9:00am

Info: https://lifewaynetwork.org/lifeway-events/

*NYC Runs Governors Island 5k & 10k*

Location: Governors Island, New York

Time: 9:00AM

Info: https://nycruns.com/races/?race=nycruns-squirrel-stampede-at-governors-island-5k–10k

*Smithtown Running of the Bull 5K*

Location: New York Avenue School, 26 New York Ave, Smithtown NY

Time: 9:00AM

Info: https://www.elitefeats.com/upcoming-detail.asp?ID=530

*The Inaugural New Yorker Run (Half Marathon 13.1M)*

Location: Riverside Park, 108th St. and Riverside Dr., New York, N.Y.

Time: 9:00am

Info: http://www.citytri.com/the-new-yorker-run

*Bethpage Federal Credit Union Ocean to Sound 50 Mile Relay*

Location: Jones Beach State Park, 1 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh, NY US 11793

Time: 8:00am

Info: Teams of eight runners each will traverse a scenic course through the rolling countryside of beautiful Long Island. Each participant will run between five and seven miles. https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Wantagh/OceantoSound50MileRelay

*4th Annual Sunnyside Post Mile*

Location: Torsney Playground, Sunnyside Queens

Time: 10:00am / 10:45am – Kids run

Info: https://raceroster.com/events/2018/19147/4th-annual-sunnyside-post-mile

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

*Tanger Fit 5K (Run/Walk)*

Location: Tanger Outlets 152 The Arches Circle,  Deer Park NY

Time: 8:30am

Info: Finisher Medal https://www.tangeroutlet.com/race

The NYRR Bronx 10 Miler is back for another year!

*New Balance Bronx 10 Mile Run*

Location: Yankee Stadium, Bronx NYC

Time: 8:00am

Info:  https://www.nyrr.org/races-and-events/2018/new-balance-bronx-10-mile

*Catch A Cure 5K Run*

Location: Beach 102nd Street and Boardwalk, Rockaway beach, NY  11694

Time: 9:00am

Info: Finisher Medal https://www.active.com/rockaway-beach-ny/running/distance-running-races/catch-a-cure-a-family-5k-fun-run-2018?int=

*Domestic Harmony Foundation 5K (Run / Walk)*

Location: Peach & Pear Picnic Area: Parking Field #2, Eisenhower Park: 1899 Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow NY

Time: 10:30am

Info: https://www.elitefeats.com/upcoming-detail.asp?ID=568

*Friends of Montfort 5k Run / Walk, for the Education of Deaf Children in Haiti)*

Location: Hempstead Lake State Park, Parking Lot Field #1, Eagle Ave, West Hempstead , NY US 11552

Time: 10:00am

Info:https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/NY/WestHempstead/FriendsofMontfortFundraiser5kRunWalk

*2018 Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk *

Location: Ikea Parking Lot 9 Red Hook Brooklyn, 1 Beard St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Time: 9:30am

Info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-tunnel-to-towers-5k-run-walk-new-york-city-registration-46069410848?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

OCTOBER RACES WILL BE POSTED SOON!!

This Guy Is Getting Antsy

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The older I get, the more I despise winters in New York City. The last few years my angst has been more about the snow than anything else. By all means you can say the same thing about this year as we have already had 5 instances of snow this winter and it has driven me nuts!

This year however, the winter has frustrated me because it seems like forever since I have run a race. I was supposed to run a race this past Saturday but it was cancelled due to the pretty bad snow storm that we got smacked with! Aside from the informal 5k that I ran on New Year’s day, which for me wasn’t an official race since there was no clock to keep track of it, I have not run a race since Thanksgiving. That’s the longest drought since I started racing over a year ago.

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The focus on race day is real!

 

For me, races are what keeps me going! The adrenalin that I get from races makes all of the runs worthwhile and it keeps me hungry. That is not to say that I am losing the desire to run – not at all! However for me, races bring out something more in me. My times are definitely reflective of that. There are times where I will do a training run and look at the pace I have run and compared the same distance to a race and wonder to myself, how did I ever run that much faster during a race? That’s what a race does. The other runners, the adrenalin, the fact that you are focused on nothing else at the moment but that race is what makes all the difference when compared to training runs.

These days also, my training has been impacted by severe cold and snow, I have been forced to do more treadmill runs which I really do not like to do. Side note, a friend recently sent me a link for some treadmill reviews that they did. I thought I would share it here with all of you in case treadmills are your thing! Back to my training runs, since I am doing more treadill runs and less races, I am becoming a very cranky runner lol. I need some racing in my life!

Winter has made me do more treadmill running than I would like to!

 

So I decided to try something different. Something that when I first saw it two weeks ago, I admitted to saying it was “stupid”. Earlier on Tuesday, I signed up for a “Virtual 5k” via the New York Road Runners club website.  A virtual 5k is a 5k race that you run on your own, at your time and leisure. You must measure your time and distance with one of their pre-approved apps. In the case of this particular race, they are using the Strava app to record your time. On the Strava website, they are tracking everyone that is doing the virtual 5k. The person with the fastest time is obviously the winner of the race. So this weekend, most likely on Sunday, I will wake up and go thru my regular prep for a race. I don’t know if I can mentally psyche myself up for a race when I am the only one running it in real time, but I guess you can say I am desperate at this point!! I will let you know how the “virtual race” goes!

Aside from the virtual race I am hoping to run a 4 miler on Super Bowl Sunday. When NYRR cancelled the Joe Kleinerman 10k this past Saturday, they offered me a free race or an automatic entry in this year’s “9+1”. I took the free race since I personally am looking to record times for my races. I opted for the NYRR Gridiron/4 Mile run but I haven’t been confirmed on whether they will accept my entry for that race. So the wait for my next official race continues. Never have I been this antsy for a race – it’s almost comical!

Is anyone out there running any races soon? If so which ones? I may hop on a plane just to go run one! (joking lol). While I wait for my next race, I will remember a favorite quote of mine that the great sprinter Jesse Owens once said. When I remember this, I am reminded that re-focusing on our workouts and training runs is not a bad thing!

A great quote by Jesse Owens!