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I'm serious. The section of the course is known affectionately as the stench trench, mud and rotting leaves. Sounds like you did real well at your race.

Griffin Trail Madness rules clearly state "If there is water, mud, muck or anything else on the trail you MUST RUN THROUGH IT" Trail Madness 2006 had guys with paintball guns to enforce that rule.

Did about 6 miles on the Tunxis Trail in Southington, CT. Starting at Whitman Rd. The trail is pretty flat for the first 100 yards or so then a rolling climb for about 2 miles at an average grade of ...

Ran about 7 miles along the Naugatuck Trail starting on Rt 42 in Bethany, CT. The trail climbs along a woods road for about a mile then turns east and winds along some really nice single track through ...

Maybe 5/20 the Cockaponsett Trail 8m run. I still need the info on it (the app is in the mail) from the RD. Other than that probably nothing until fall.

And now you can see pictures of Sleeping Giant at http://www.flickr.com/photos/18949120@N00/

I finished 35 out of 110, not bad for me. The mud was outstanding and I passed many people by running right through it instead of tip-toeing around. Sorry for the splashing but hey, it's a race. Re ...

I have a 10K trail race tomorrow (Sun.) "The Bimbler's Bash". How can you not love that name. Since it's rained for a part of each of the last 3 days it should be a real mudfest. WHEEEE!!!

SGP is awesome, 30 something miles of trails, lots of variety and if you stay off the tower trail almost no people.

Yesterday was 6 mi. of trails, lots of mud. Today I worked 11 hours so no running. Tomorrow is 6-10 mi. in Sleeping Giant Park,( www.sgpa.org ) again all trails.

I think this would unfairly eliminate many trail runners. Most of us have suffered some form of brain damage from running headlong into low hanging tree limbs and can barely remember our own first na ...

Unfortunatly entering president Washington's first name would be a problem for most adults in this country. Besides, I like spam, fried with a little lettuce and tomato on toast. Maybe some hot sauc ...

Sunday, Jan. 28 Southington, CT we will be leaving the parking lot across from Rogers Orchard by the Shuttle Meadow Reservoir at 1PM. Following the Metacomet Trail North to Ledge Rd., taking Ledge Rd ...

I think they're a little cheaper per 100 calorie serving. They taste good and give me a boost in energy. EMS is the only place I've been able to find them. I usually only bring water on runs over 1 ...

I also just like running alone.

Double espresso an hour or so before long runs seems to help me get started. As long as you're well hydrated beforehand the diuretic effects should be minimal. Just be sure to use the bathroom right ...

I've been using Cliff Shot Blocks (think giant organic gummies) on runs over1 1/2 hours they're easier to carry than gels and no gooey wrapers afterward. Since I don't usually train for races, I just ...

I work Tues. through Sat., Sun is for family. That leaves Mon. for long runs (10 plus miles), Tues I have a long lunch break so I can run for 90 min. And whatever mornings I get up early enough to r ...

Almost all my runs are solo. It's hard to find other people with my work schedule who like to run trails. Twice a year a group of us gets together for a run with beer and doughnuts at the organizers ...

It's real, Jones also made a turkey and gravey flavored soda. Cool company, weird but cool.

I tried a red bull once before running, once. I spent most of that run looking for a bathroom. Anything with carbonation disagrees with me when running and red bull doubly so. The only energy drins ...

The problem is most of us trail runners are only semi-literate at best. Comes from running head first into too many low branches.

The best race photo i ever got was of me chugging up a hill in the NipMuck Trail Marathon. It arrived with my race results, free. The Escarpment Trail run also sent me a photo of me finishing. Agai ...

I decided to do a trail race today: the Muir Woods 25K (about 15.5 miles).

This was definitely the toughest course I've ever run.

Welcome to my world.

Double espresso before morning runs and races. Or any other morning for that matter. Afternoon and evening runs are decafe.

I've never had a winter vacation. During the summer I spend a week on Block Island, RI and run on the greenway every chance I get. It's one of my favorite places for both running and cycling.

The mistake I made when I started was buying those low cut socks where your ankle bone (I'm sure that the correct medical term!) sticks out. If I had it to do over, I would buy the kind that covers ...

I usually wear wright socks ($8 at EMS), 2 thin layers wick sweat well and no blisters. I also have a pair of aerators by De Feet. I think they're cycling socks but I couldn't resist the Godzilla on ...

It may not help, but it sure don't hurt. As far as I'm concerned any time is the right time.

Being a horrible procrastinator I usually send in my race applications at the last minute, even up to race day sign up, this seems to limit any conflicts. But once I apply I do the race.

Is there any reason not to make all shoes with Goretex then, no matter what season they're intended for.

I could have used some waterproofing today. I did a long run in the pouring rain and got ...

It's really a matter of personal preference. I like the most breathable shoes I can get, water is going to get in no matter what and if it goes out faster that's better. Some people try to keep wate ...

In past years I would get up with the chickens to do Soapstone in your neck of tghe woods(or at least in the same state). I miss Jerry Stage, is he still directing this race for ther shinipsit folks ...

The schedule so far is like this.1/1/05 group run with a bunch of guys through Sleeping Giant Park (www.sgpa.org)
3/13/05 fund raiser Quinnipiac trail run 23 miles
April, Northern Nipmuck trail run ...

I think the attack may have affected his time, but not his place in the race. He was losing ground pretty fast when it happened. I think they made the right choice in letting the results stand.

I did it this past year. Took a little over 5 hours. I'd love to go back but the three hour drive each way is a little daunting, especially the trip home. And thanks for the finish line organizatio ...

HAppy Birthday, 34? kids today...Harrumph

The obvious answer - much of anything is not good. Many of my trail races have 5,000 to 15,000 of elevation gain and loss so I spnd a fair amount of time on hills. I have a hill that is 5 miles ...

Back pack style hydro packs are also good for winter running because you cantake off your gloves and hook them on the shoulder straps or carry an extra shirt or light jacket tucked in the little bunge ...

As for those, here's a link to the International Herald Tribune article that came out when "L.A. Confidentail was published. http://www.iht.com/articles/524790.html

That's the book which detail ...

The San Francisco Marathon is pretty poor by most measures, so I don't plan to make it a habit. Even if the organization and support were better, the course is still very hilly and tough..

Why does ...

Kept my time at Manchester Road Race under 35:00, done. 32:37 for 4.748 miles. All the other races I did this year were first times for me so the goal is to better my times at each race next year. T ...

At one time Lance was a hell of a runner. Don't forget that before he turned to cycling only he was the top junior triathlete in the country. I raced against him once about 15 years ago in Bristol, ...

Ratty old sweat-soaked winter hat circa 1986, salt spray and mud encrusted gortex pants, snot encrusted gloves, ice probably clinging all over my beard, scary crazed zoned out look in my eyes, like pe ...

It's definitely much less geeky than the Fitsense FS-1, which looks like you've got a Star Trek command console strapped to your arm.

Hey, Iresemble that remark. The fs-1 doesn't look so bad. It ...

50k is only 5 miles more than a marathon so the difference in training is not much. Maybe another mile or two on your long runs.

I don't like the idea of names on bibs, I don't know why it just doesn't sit well with me. I did like the sticker on my bib for the Nipmuck trail marathon that said "high fall risk". They give that ...

Interesting thought. I run timed trail runs since there's no logical way to clock exact distances on trails..

Nike triax distance meter or the footsense FS-1 are both pretty accurate for measuring ...

You may want to try a wider shoe or a different sock.

Good luck with your ultra attempt! Do you have a particular race in mind yet? That's something that's interested me too, but it always looked a bit too crazy. Best of luck with the Quinnipiac trail ru ...

Doesn't Avon sponsor a series of 5 and 10k races for women only?

, but i don't know where you draw the line. maybe oprah. if you can't beat oprah, you get booted off the course.

I wanna beat Oprah, with a stick

My turn. My name's Bill (like you couldn't tell). I'm 40 married 19 yrs, 2 daughters 15 and 13. I'm a licensed massage therapist in central CT. I started doing triathlons about 14 yrs ago and got ...

So, I'd like to understand what your drive to keep running is.
...But what makes you guys tick? Is it competitiveness to see if you can beat your personal times?
"See how many envelopes you can lic ...

It's not the pockets themselves but the stuff in them bouncing around that's a bother.

My dilmena is that I was lifting weights yesterday - working out my calves - which Ive never done - and apparently over did it because I can barely walk again. What would you suggest I do to avoid wo ...

Go get a massage.

I use a camelbak 1.5 liter model. If you squeeze the air out when you fill it it doesn't make much noise or bounce around. On long runs, 2+ hours, I duct tape gels to the straps or tape a stuff sack ...

Got to agree with Rustyboy on this. Trails rock. A big climb to a ridge run through pines or mountain laurel with a killer view at the top. Snow makes it even better.

13 miles, 2 hours, 3 deer, 2 hawks, more chipmunks than I could count and a fisher (like a big weasel, not some guy with a pole). No people, no cars.

Is your wife a runner herself, or a sports fan? That seems to make a difference.

No not at all.

You're going to be soaked with sweat anyway, what's a little rain going to hurt? Go with shorts and a good running shirt.

A handful of vaseline petroleum jelly or a bodyglide stick will solve that.

There is nothing like floating down a hill in the woods in 8-10 inches of fresh powder. As long as you don't care about time running in snow is great, it's easier on the knees than pavement and the ...

Racing with something that you don't train with sounds like a bad idea to me, kind of like racing a marathon in brand new shoes. I use Stinger gels if I use gels at all. They're honey based and easy ...

This is another reason I run trails. There's always a tree with your name on it.

I run when my wife is at work, the benefit of my flexible schedule. As for race fees and shoes, we just don't mention those. She still thinks I'll grow out of it some day.

On the road I wear a reflective vest and stay on the sidewalk when possible. On trails the Myo-3 headlamp is my best friend.