Races

Bad Little Trail Run

On October 21st, Frosty and I ran in the Bad Little Trail Run in Whitneyville at the Downeast Coastal Conservancy’s Machias River Preserve. This race was part of the Downeast Conservation Trail Race Series. There were two distances to choose from: 2.5 or 7 miles. The name of this race Read more…

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Race Through The Woods

Sunday, September 30th, Hidden Valley Nature Center, Jefferson, Maine The start time for the race was 10:00. Bib pick up started at 8:30. This race had two distances that runners could choose from 5.5 miles and a half marathon. I signed up for the 5.5 mile race. I got nervous Read more…

By Magoo, ago
Races

Wildlands Adventure Challenge

Saturday, October 6th, 2018 Frosty and I participated in the Wildlands Adventure Challenge in Orland, Maine organized by Strong Machine Adventure Racing. It was held on the grounds of the Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust. We signed up for the 3 hour beginner’s race.This race involved hiking and paddling. Originally, there was Read more…

By Magoo, ago
Races

Caribou Half Marathon Race Report

3rd Annual Caribou Half Marathon, Sunday, September, 16th, 2018 I ran in the Caribou half marathon last year, and decided to do it again this year. Squirrel and I headed up to Caribou the day before the race. I picked up my bib and SWAG bag at the Caribou Wellness and Read more…

By Magoo, ago
Races

Dysart’s to Danforth’s 5K Road Race

The full name of this race is the Dysart’s to Danforth’s Race 5K Road Race and Blueberry Pie Challenge. This was a great little race with nice SWAG. Everyone gets a $5 Dysart’s gift card. The first 40 participants get a race t-shirt. The shirts are tech. fabric and unisex.The profits Read more…

By Magoo, ago
Races

The Caravel 5 Miler Race Report

As I started the Caravel 5 Miler, I thought the title of this post might end up being… Give me a broom. I’ll sweep! I ended up not being last, but I was the last adult! This was the 5th annual running of the Caravel 5 Miler. This race benefits the Read more…

By Magoo, ago
Races

My First Half Marathon: Blueberry Cove

When I first started running, a 5K (3.1 miles) was intimidating. I couldn’t fathom running a half marathon (13.1 miles), but I did have that distance as my goal. I had no idea, when or if, that would happen. I kept increasing my distance in races and in training. Finally, Read more…

By Magoo, ago