Any runners joining in the fun at the Mid-Winter Classic this Sunday in Cape Elizabeth? Today's weather is predicting the temp at the start of the race will be 4F w/a NNW windchill. Bring it on.

Good to hear it will not be as bitter cold as predicted and ditto on the best wishes to all the runners.

The Mid Winter 10 Miler was quite a race. Cold, windy, lots of hills and over one hundred more runners than last year. I understand because it is a Maine USATF event there were more "heavy hitters" than at your typical race. It was a good workout and I finished a minute slower than last year (1:11:15). I suppose I could blame that on the wind or the temperature being about thirty degrees colder than last year or maybe I should have pushed a bit harder?!?

For another perspective read Bob Scamman's post here[/URL" target="_blank">.

My next Maine race will be the Irish Road Rover or the Kerryman Pub 5K. See you there.

Brian

Hello Everyone........

I just want to let all you Maine Runners know of a worthy 5K Road Race taking place. Its called the "Hot Pursuit" 5K Road Race, and the date of it is May 6th. This race is dear to me for several reasons.

The money goes to two worthy causes. The Brunswick Police Benefit Association so we can sponsor local community youth programs and sports teams, local resource organizations, and other charitable causes. The second worthy cause is The Chapter of COPS Concerns of Police Survivors. The Maine Chapter of C.O.P.S. provides resources to assist in the rebuilding of the lives of surviving families of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.

So if you are available on May 6th, check out the race events on CoolRunning at look for "Hot Pursuit" 5K Road Race. This race is unique being that it has a Civilian and a Law Enforcement Division. We are in the process of getting the course USATF certified and should be completed by the race date!

The other reason why this race is important to me, is that its the first time I have organized a race.

So come and join us for a great time.

Thanks


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I not only run for myself, but my family......and the t-shirt is pretty nice also

I ran the Mid Winter Classic[/URL" target="_blank"> this year, and I was regretting the pants and long sleeves until that last mile. It was a bit brutal!

I have not decided on whether or not I am going to run Boru or Kerryman; probably Boru. I am definately running the Grand Prix race in New Bedford, and I'm on the fence about running the Eastern States 20 Miler. Other than those, I won't be doing any races until after Boston.

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Sweet! A maine runners group...I thought i'd have to dig through pages to find something like this, but I guess not. I run for MDI high school, although i'm not very good. But I plan on running quite a bit this spring / summer to get better for XC since I wish to take running a bit more seriously now, rather than just a way to stay in shape. Well hey to all the Maine runners!