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KO’d by a Kangaroo

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

Here 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.

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First Annual New London Downtown Shamrock Shuffle Postponed

Monday, March 15th, 2010

Shamrock ShuffleThe 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.

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Race Report: O’Niantic 5K

Saturday, March 13th, 2010
O'Niantic 5K

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.

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St. Patty’s Day Races

Monday, March 1st, 2010

Looking 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!

O'Niantic race

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!

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