As I have mentioned before, the Hudson Mohawk Runners Club sponsors FREE races throughout the winter for its members. The course is pretty boring but free is free.
This weekend, they offered distances of 3M, 10K and 25K.
I ran this race in 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2019.
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- WS 3 – 2019 with Judy
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- WS 3 – 2017
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- WS 3 – 2015 with Bridget & Elisa
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- WS 3 – 2013 with Melissa
I am in throes of injury-ridden half marathon training. So I ran 10 miles (in pain) the day before.
Normally, I would have skipped the race. But it was sunny and 65 degrees!!! Yes, 65 in January.
So what the hell?… I decided to go and walk the course.
And many of my friends were running it.
short sleeves in January…woo hoo! check out that guy with NO shirt!
All the distances started at the same point (but separated at various points during the race.)
I’m in the back with the white t-shirt
And I walked while my friends ran/walked.
that runner on the left, Annie, is in her late 80’s. She was walking the 10k.
She was walking so fast that I gave up trying to keep up with her.
My friend Jeri is running and there’s Annie walking…look at her go!! My hero!
There were times when I did run to keep up with my friends.
And my foot hurt less when I ran than when I walked.
Eventually we reached the finish line.
But they had mismarked the course – 2.5 miles instead of 3 miles!!
Of course, I sprinted as not to finish last.
Oops #72 – that’s me.
Then I got my refreshments – chili and many slices of delicious bread.
So I may not have really RACED but I participated. It was a chance to get some fresh air and exercise. My foot was no worse. Win. Win.
As you know, the Tuesdays on the Run link up has been retired. There is now a new link-up organized by Zenaida and Kim (Kooky Runner). The new link up is called Tuesday Topics and start today!!
Since today is Tuesday, I’m also linking up with these ladies.
I’m linking also up with Coaches Corner–Debbie and Marc.
Happy Running! How you are enduring the winter? Are you doing any winter races? Have you ever walked a race?
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You definitely cannot beat 65 degrees in January!
I do a lot of races where I don’t “race” but keep a nice even pace, take in the scenery, etc. Those are the races where I have the most fun.
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I agree. My favorite races are not the fast ones bu the ones where I have had fun.
Looking forward to more warmth and running in less clothing.
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What an inspiration Annie is! I hope I’m still out there when I’m in my 80s! Glad you had fun and foot wasn’t worse afterwards!
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Annie is amazing. My idol.
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The only time I walked a race (a half) was with an injured friend.
Always nice to be out there where it’s warm. I just needed to be closer to home that day.
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I don’t know..seriously…if I couldn’t race a race! Glad you were able to do that.
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A real one. Me neither. But this was free and with friends. Gotta keep movin.
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IT’s great there are so many races available where you are…totally jealous!! That gal in her 80’s, WOW!
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Yeah. She’s amazing.
These free races are great. Gets people out there in the winter.
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It’s hard to beat a free race with temperatures in the 60s in January! Sounds like you had a good time 🙂
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After that, we went back to winter temps 😦
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This looks like a great community event! Kudos to that man for going shirtless. It might have been warmer than most Januarys, but not shirtless weather!
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I know… some guys gotta be cool.
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I’m glad you are able to get out with your friends for these races, even though it’s not the same as running the race for you. Also hello, 65 degree weather in January, of course you had to get outside!
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It was fun. But not as much fun as running. And yes. Heat wave for winter.
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I know you do love that series, so I’m glad you got to be a part of it.
I’ve walked races before – I have friends who have been injured, or when I’ve done a race with my kiddo and he wasn’t feeling it. I don’t mind – our races here are very walker-friendly so it’s not unheard of.
It’s nice that your foot doesn’t hurt when you run!
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It’s adrenaline with the foot and pride on not being DFL.
I don’t usually walk if I spent a lot of money on a race, but this one was free.
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I am definitely jealous of that weather! And yes, free is free, and I would totally run a free race. I’ve always been amazed with walkers that walk so fast during a race. Some even pass me up – and I am running!
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I know. I think I’m a slow walker.
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