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Joe Kleinerman Near Capacity/Other Marathon Qualifiers

noreply@blogger.com (Brooklyn Runner) — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 15:48:00 +0000
If you're waking up and saying - hey, I need to get started on my New York City Marathon qualifying races, here's a quick look at what's upcoming for January thru March:

*Jan. 9: Joe Kleinerman 10K is near capacity, so sign up now!

*Jan. 24: Manhattan Half is sold out

*Feb. 7: NYRR Gridiron 4M

*Feb. 20: Al Gordon 4M is a marathon qualifier this year (though still held in Prospect Park)

*March 7: Washington Heights Salsa, Blues and Shamrock 5K is the first club points race of the season

*March 20: United Airlines NYC Half has charity spots open

That's it for the first three months of the year. A couple of other things to note:

*Jan. 28 is when the entries for the May 21 Brooklyn Half open (and quite possibly close)

*March 26: Central Park Spring Classic is *not* a marathon qualifier. However, the Scotland Run being held the following weekend is (entries are not open yet)

Happy New Year's Eve!

noreply@blogger.com (Brooklyn Runner) — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 14:40:00 +0000
It's yet another cloudy day here in Brooklyn, but still nearly ideal running weather to get in your last miles of 2015.

For those of you who are planning, the Midnight Run in Central Park tonight, it looks like your race will go off at a balmy 42 degrees or so. A reminder - this race is already sold out. Those who will be tweeting should use #MidnightRun -- not to be confused with the awesome 1988 movie which is well worth it.

Professional runners in this year's race include Lisa Dobriskey and Joe Stillin.

2016 training begins in earnest tomorrow.

Brooklyn's Best at the Mile!

noreply@blogger.com (Brooklyn Runner) — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 22:54:00 +0000
I ran a mile yesterday.

Other than it marked the 16th day in a row I have run (yes, comeback!), it wasn't all that special.

But I know some people who ran just a mile yesterday who *did* do something special! :-) Yes, those hardy few who dared to venture outside of the safe environs of Brooklyn to go run the Fifth Avenue Mile.

Lest anyone think I'm mocking here (and, in rereading this, I'm only mocking myself, so let's be clear), racing a mile is hard, HARD, HARD! The one time I did the Fifth Avenue Mile, I coughed for 20 minutes afterward - yes, my best-age graded performance ever in a NYRR race, but it came at a cost.

Anyway, some highlights from yesterday's race (based on the data on the NYRR Web site that I'm analyzing, so if the data are wrong or I've taken one too many shortcuts, apologies):

Among the men:

*Ciaran O'Donovan, 31, from NBR, took top Brooklyn honors, speeding to a 4:29, good enough for 50th overall by time (this includes I believe all races) and 7th in his category

*Stefan Lingmerth, 38, who hails from Sweden and runs for WBTC, ran a 4:31, tops in his category

*Daniel Gercke, 49, of CPTC, raced a 4:49, taking 5th in his category (NOTE to self, I need to get a lot faster to get onto the awards stand). Gercke also topped men for age-graded performance with an 87.59%

*John Shostrom, 61, of BRRC, grabbed 3rd in his category with a 5:36

Among the women:

*Two people are listed on the top, both with a 5:18. Marie-ange Brumelot, 22, with QDR, and NBR's Sayo Yamagata, 30.

*Hope Sanders, 42, with RNYC, was the top female master from Brooklyn with a 5:25, and had the highest age-graded score at 83.5%

*Local clubs had a presence at the top, with Melissa Burgin, 30, from PPTC at 5:32, Connie Fried, 26, also from NBR at 5:35 and Grace Eginton, 27, from SBRC at 5:43

Congrats all!

Brooklyn Bridge Park Run

noreply@blogger.com (Brooklyn Runner) — Sun, 27 Apr 2014 16:02:00 +0000

Beautiful day for a run! Just a reminder that the winter days are behind us, finally! Today sauntered down from Brooklyn Heights into Dumbo and back through Brooklyn Bridge Park. A bit over three miles, easy on the legs after a long run Saturday. See route is in **three weeks** You excited?

*Congratulations to the 131 people from Brooklyn who finished the Boston Marathon this year. Top finishers from the borough were Ben Leese (2:32:41) among men, Lauren Perkins (3:02:58) among women.

* For those of you looking to capture marathon qualifiers on the NYRR race circuit, note that the Healthy Kidney 10K and Japan Run (4 miles) the weekend of May 10-11 are nearing capacity.

* Website of the day:
*Jingle Bell Jog in Brooklyn's Prospect Park is Dec. 7. It is a marathon qualifier *but* it's also $50 at this point (extra funds go to support youth running in the city. Needless to say, this of the year, is nearing capacity. Race is Dec. 14.

Battle of Brooklyn Aug. 18

noreply@blogger.com (Brooklyn Runner) — Sat, 10 Aug 2013 14:01:00 +0000

If you're not one of the thousands of Brooklynites fleeing the city during the August doldrums, check out the fourth annual Battle of Brooklyn on Sunday, Aug. 18. Three loops of Prospect Park (and a great new freebie - a water bottle) $35 for individuals, $80 for the relay.

Details are

Today marks the second of three Saturdays of "This is our f------ city and nobody is going to dictate our freedom. Stay strong."

We live in New York, under constant possibility of a terrorist attack. And so you take that into account with everything you do. Always. But you don't lose faith, and you don't give in.

The choice we make by living in the U.S. is enhanced civil liberties. And for now, it means that it's really easy to get a gun (or any kind of explosive material). I'm not happy about that decision, but that's the case right now. Counterpoint: I'm also hugely happy that we have the chance to have this debate.

The additional issues tomorrow strike me as an overreaction. NYRR: If you do this tomorrow - why didn't you do this for every race since 9/11. We live with these fears every day. And we keep moving forward. We keep wary, we keep alert. And we live our lives.

We run. And we are strong.

Below is from NYRR:

Race-day registration, T-shirt pickup, and baggage drop-off will be located inside Rumsey Playfield. Everyone who enters Rumsey Playfield will be subject to a security screening.

We strongly encourage you not to bring a bag to Central Park. However, if you’re registering or picking up your race materials on race day and bring a bag, you will be given a clear bag at the entrance to Rumsey Playfield. You must transfer the contents of your own bag into the clear bag before you proceed to the registration tent. Any unattended bags will be confiscated by NYPD and could cause an interruption to the day’s events.

There will be no trash cans in the race vicinity this weekend. We encourage you to hand your trash to our volunteers and staff members.

Cherry Tree Still Open

noreply@blogger.com (Brooklyn Runner) — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 20:19:00 +0000
Those looking to get a fun 10-mile race in tomorrow at Prospect Park, the race is *still open* according to the Cherry Tree Facebook page. Details on the race We have not reached our cap yet so you can still sign up. Cash or check JackRabbit Brooklyn today 3-6 or at Bishop Ford High School on Sunday 8:00-9:30.

Brooklyn Half Registration Is Open

noreply@blogger.com (Brooklyn Runner) — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:31:00 +0000

Race fee is $55 for NYRR members, $75 for non-members.

Race is Saturday, May 18 at 7am

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Manhattan Half Race Conditions Tomorrow

noreply@blogger.com (Brooklyn Runner) — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 02:51:00 +0000
Gonna be cold (big surprise)

Weather in the 20s when race starts at 8am, with mild wind. Of course last year in was in the middle of a snowfall (a fun, non-timed race nonetheless), and who can forget the race a couple of years back where it was 12-14 degrees at start and the water cups were frozen?

Central Park was relatively clear when I was there earlier today - suspect some icy conditions in some parts, but the running lanes were pretty good at about 4pm - pretty dry.

Brooklyn Half May Be on Weekend of May 18-19

noreply@blogger.com (Brooklyn Runner) — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 00:34:00 +0000
According to NYRR website, which has posted races for the rest of the year. Everything tentative, though the weekend makes sense given past races.

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