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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Saturday, May 22nd, 2010KO’d by a Kangaroo
Saturday, 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.
Wisconson Runners Disqualified
Thursday, October 8th, 2009The winner and second place finisher in the women’s division of the Lakefront Marathon in Wisconsin have been disqualified for rules violations. Cassie Peller, the fastest finisher, was disqualified for accepting a water bottle from a friend. This elevated Jennifer Goebel to the status of winner, but only briefly. Goebel was disqualified when photos surfaced of her running the race with an iPod. Using an iPod is in violation of USA Track and Field rules.
The rule banning electronic devices has been debated by runners since its inception. The USA Track and Field has relaxed the rule to make enforcement at the discretion of race officials.
For the full story, visit the Journal Sentinel.
Tarzan Brown Reading and Discussion
Thursday, June 4th, 2009
On Wednesday, July 15, from 2–3:30pm the Mashantucket Pequot Museum will host a reading and discussion of Ellison “Tarzan” Brown: The Narragansett Indian Who Twice Won the Boston Marathon.
Paulla Dove Jennings, a friend and relative of the Brown family, will lead a discussion of this biography in the Research Library Reading Room. Copies of the book can be borrowed or purchased from the museum. The event is free but limited to 20 participants, ages 16 and older. To attend you must register by July 8 by calling (860) 396-6897.
Local runners know Tarzan Brown for the race named in his honor. Check out the course if you’ve never run it: Mystic River Road Run
