
Summer has officially started and I plan to race often:
- 7-04 – Firecracker 4
- 7-5 – Indian Ladder Farms Hard Cider 5k
- 7-12 – Silks & Satins 5k
- 7-27 – Keep MOO’ving 5K
- 8-10 – Run for the Roses 5k
- 8-17 – Ellen’s Run
- 8-30 – Run 4 the River Half Marathon –
- 9-06 – Malta 5k –
- 9-13 – Squirrel Stampede 10k* (on GI)
Here are my 5 favorites:
1. Firecracker 4
A popular and spirited4 miler (even with the hill during the last mile)
2. Silks & Satins 5k

A flat 5k (with lots of twists and turns) that marks the beginning of the track season in Saratoga.
3. Ellen’s Run

A new race (for me) in the Hamptons that supports breast cancer research.
4. Run 4 the River Half Marathon

A good way to get back into distance running with these point-to-point 13.1 miles
5. Squirrel Stampede 10k
Also a new race (for me) on Governor’s Island (with cooler temps that the last one I ran, hopefully)
Happy Running! What are your racing plans for this summer? Do you have a favorite race? Please share.


Since today is Tuesday, I’m linking up with Zenaida (The Running Teacher) and Jenn (Runs with Pugs).
and tomorrow:

I’m also linking up with: co-hosts Coach Debbie Runs, Confessions of a Mother Runner, Mile by Mile, and Runs with Pugs





You always have such interesting races, Darlene! Looks like a nice build up to the half-marathon, too.
How long is the “Ellen’s Run”?
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Just a 5k.
What’s next for you?
Are you recovered yet?
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Ah, nice!
Not quite recovered yet… I don’t have any important races on my plan for the second half for 2025, so it’s a nice break!
But I’ll still be doing some race – copying that from you, ha!
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Sounds like a fun racing schedule, Darlene! Enjoy! My favorite summer race was always the Firecracker 5K.
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It’s such a happy day.
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Sounds like you have a fun summer planned! I have nothing on the schedule, other than a vague desire to do speed work. If I can make that happen, I’ll look for a race in the fall. The only race I know I want to do is in March, which is ridiculously far away.
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What race????
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Look at that little horse!
You’ve got a great lineup for the summer! I need to get on the ball!
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Thanks. If only I stay healthy and the weather cooperates
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I am impressed but not surprised with your racing schedule. I know you will do well and enjoy them.
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Thanks.
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