If you’re like us, you enjoy a nice run through a state park. There is less traffic, less noise, and more scenery. I know what you’re thinking though, why spend twenty bucks to park for a run that lasts a half hour? Well, this weekend you don’t have to worry about it. State parks in Connecticut have free admission all this weekend, so get out there a run.
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May 22nd, 2010Jog New London on Fox 61
May 21st, 2010Tonight!
May 20th, 2010Well, we’re on tonight’s news on Fox 61. It’s already started and we’ve seen ourselves in two promos for the story. So there’s still time to flip it on and watch!
Jog New London to be Featured on Fox61 Thursday Night
May 17th, 2010Watch Fox61 News at 10 on Thursday, May 20. JogNewLondon.com is the focus of their Daytrippers segment, which highlights nice activities to do or places to see in the area. We jogged around Pequot Avenue in New London with reporter Sarah Cody earlier today and had a great time.
So don’t forget to tune in to Fox61 at 10pm Thursday night!
Photos of the Boston Marathon Elite
April 25th, 2010
Ryan Hall around mile 20 of the Boston Marathon.
See more photos of the elite runners of 2010’s Boston Marathon on our Facebook page here.
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=170276&id=54120573043
KO’d by a Kangaroo
March 20th, 2010Here in the States there are many thing runners have to look out for. On our runs we need to look out for dogs, cars, and potholes, but in Australia runners have to add kangaroos to that list. Twenty-five year old David Striegl was enjoying a lunch time run in Canberra when he spotted one of the popular marsupials. Thinking nothing of the common sight he ignored the kangaroo.
In a matter of moments the jogger was blo0dy and unconscious on the ground.
He was roused by a passing motorist and taken to the hospital. He ended up with a black eye and a tetanus shot as souvenirs of his encounter.
When asked if he’d be running there again, Striegl replied yes, but probably with some friends from work.
For the full story visit News.com.au.
First Annual New London Downtown Shamrock Shuffle Postponed
March 15th, 2010
The new Shamrock Shuffle race in downtown New London was postponed from yesterday, March 14, to Saturday, March 20. The race was delayed because police were busy dealing with downed trees and power lines from the storm and couldn’t support the race.
So the race will take place Saturday, March 20, rain or shine, at 10am.
Visit www.shamrockshuffle5k.com to learn more.
Race Report: O’Niantic 5K
March 13th, 2010
Co-Editor of Jog New London, P.A. Smith, on the homestretch donning a drenched pink princess shirt.
Considering it was a grey day, in the low 40s, with pelting rain, there was a surprisingly large turnout for the O’Niantic 5K Jig, Jog and Walk with over 400 participants. The race was well organized, as usual, by the Hartford Marathon Foundation, although the start was delayed a bit. But the course was well marked, with volunteers at pivotal points confirming the way to go and with digital timers at the 1 and 2 mile markers. Despite the conditions, there was still a water station at about 1.5 miles.
The course went from Methodist Street, adjacent to Pro Tek Auto, to Hope Street and then right onto Pennsylvania Ave. Then, after turning onto Grand Street and then Smith Street, the course took you around Camp Rell, looping around the residential streets back out to Smith Street and onto Penn Ave. The home stretch turned back onto Hope Street and Methodist Street to the finish.
Finishers were offered bagels and water at Pro Tek Auto and then a free beer, chili, and cornbread at the Black Sheep Pub.
St. Patty’s Day Races
March 1st, 2010Looking for an excuse to wear green while you run? If so, you’re in luck because there are several upcoming St. Patty’s Day races to choose from!
Here in Southeastern CT, you can race both days of the weekend. Saturday, March 13 at 9:30am is the Hartford Marathon Foundation’s O’Niantic 5K, taking place (obviously) in Niantic. Then, on Sunday, March 14, downtown New London is host to a brand new race called the Downtown Shamrock Shuffle 5K, taking place at 10am.
If you’re in the mood, you can trek up to Hartford on Sunday for the HMF’s O’Hartford at 1pm.
Although this doesn’t have a St. Patty’s Day theme, you can also partake in the Train to End Stroke Mystic Moon River Run/Walk (3 mile run or 1 mile walk) which starts at Pearl Street and goes up River Road to the highway bridge and back. Race starts at 6pm, Sunday, March 14.
Check out our race calendar for more upcoming area races!
A Winter’s Run in New London
January 18th, 2010Just about every run I do outside includes some instance of catcalling, honking, or other rude remarks. These are generally offered by men or teenage boys, and I deal with these incidents by ignoring them. However, the other day, a couple of middle school girls hurled an insult my way, and something inside me just snapped.
“Run, you skinny b_____! RUN!”
I stopped, turned around, and glared at my assailants, who were across the street.
“CAN I HELP YOU??” one of the girls demanded. Clearly, my stink-eye glare was not at all threatening.
I was so shocked by their brazen attitudes that I just turned and kept running. But I wondered if I should have said something. But what would have helped? I’m not sure I could have taught them the value of respecting other people or treating people how you would like to be treated. So what was the point?
Shortly after, I was catcalled by a group of men standing around on the sidewalk, and then after that, someone yelled something unrecognizable (probably a good thing I didn’t understand) out their window as they sped by.
It’s funny because I recently came across this post on Runner’s World which talks about interactions with drivers/pedestrians and runners. That article also linked to a post about kids yelling “Run, Forest, run!” at runners. (Which DID happen to me last year, also by a group of middle school girls. I ignored them.)
Ah… the joys of running!
