Well, it’s HOT I was running in the heat recently, as we all do from time to time, and I started thinking to myself about the “Dog Days of Summer.” Why do we call it that? Luckily, there’s “The Google.” I found a nice, science-sounding answer on Space.com linking it to a celestial origin: https://www.space.com/8946-dog-days-summer-celestial-origin.html ...
If you are planning to run a marathon this fall, odds are you’ve already picked the race and started on a plan to prepare for it. But if you’ve been slacking or you’re planning a shorter race like a halfie, this is a good time to get organized. There are several approaches to race prep ...
Just got power back – short, boring email Just so you know, I try to write this weekly letter the night before I send it. Last night (or right now, as I scribe) some of us in out-country were without power until roughly 9:00. I used the time in the dark to my advantage, in ...
Border Renewals I was serious about renewing my borders. You can be, too. I’ll keep track of them, if you want to report in on them. Just drop me an email. I had the pleasure of renewing Middleton last week with Members 48, 76, and 84. You’re all on my list. Anyone in the fast ...
What a great turnout! It was such a great night out with friends old and new. I was fully surprised that some of you showed up, knowing your preferences. What an outstanding way to support our new members. We’re wedded to each other in ways that non-runners couldn’t begin to understand. Also, I have ...
Gallimaufry[ˌɡaləˈmôfrē] NOUN A confused jumble or medley of things. No, I am not as erudite as you may think. I read this word in a blog from Mark Remy while looking for inspiration for my first real route plan. I had a bye last week thanks to Paul O’Neill and the BRC Triathlon (more ...
It’s official, and as Tom said, it’s been a while. It has been quite some time since we held a BRC Induction Night, so get out your dress whites. We’re throwing a bash. You’ll get to hang out (or reunite) with your fellow runners wearing something other than sweaty workout gear, and sometimes even makeup ...
If you followed the BRC Memorial Day shenanigans you may have noticed some activity from the Maine countryside. A few of us participated in the L.L. Bean Trail Running Festival at Pineland Farms, an event that many in the Club have enjoyed through the years. They offer a kids race, 5K, 10K, and canicross (runner ...
How About That I thought for sure when I got to the missive finale that I’d have more to say. Perhaps some sort of retrospective or maybe one last opportunity to tell you there is no bad weather, only bad equipment. But the weather conspired against me on that one. I could just tell you ...
When to Say When It’s been a good run, and all good runs, even the long ones, come to an end. I can see the finish line from here. In the next couple of weeks I will hand over the reins of BRC Scribe to your next Saturday Run Coordinator. It’s a job I highly ...