June 18, Michigan Road

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On Sunday, June 18, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Michigan Road Lot ready to run the Michigan to Spy Rock 7 Mile Loop, or as I like to call it, The Stairmaster. This course starts up the FH trail and heads over the Magic Stairs before turning south past Castle Rock and up The Stairs to Spy Rock. Early birds can start at 5:00, 6:00, and 7:00 and I suggest making it a speed workout by trying to complete the 5+ mile Red loop on hour intervals. I’ll be out this weekend but will make sure Peeter has some maps on hand, you know, just in case. See the map here ››

On Saturday, June 17, 7:00 a.m., anyone looking for some distance work can meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Meadow Lot. Choose your direction—clockwise or counterclockwise—and run. The full course is just over 12 miles but you can make it longer or shorter as needed. See the map here ››

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June 11, Meadow Lot

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SUNDAY

On Sunday, June 11, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Meadow Lot and come ready to run the Raven Rocks Course. It’s never too early to start thinking about the fall races and here’s a chance to get an early preview of the Raven Rocks Run. Those wanting to start early—between 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m., let’s do some BR hill repeats from intersections 46 to 5. While not as steep as Blue, it will still give you a workout. At 7:00, we’ll meet back at the Meadow for the full BR loop.

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SATURDAY

On Saturday, June 10, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Michigan Road Lot to run the Michigan to Kimberly Loop. We’ll first check on the campsite from the night run and collect anything left behind before heading out. If you’re looking for a longer run, take the longer way around the Blue trail and add a couple miles easily. If you’re looking for a later start, join the group at 8:00 a.m. at Kimberly Bridge. We should be passing through there about that time.

FRIDAY

On Friday, June 9, at 8:00 p.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, lean-to #5 (at Michigan Road) when we celebrate the next full moon—the Strawberry Moon. We’ll follow a new Sights and Heights course which includes the overlook, Raven Rocks, and the Fire Tower. We’ll leave just before sunset, so bring a headlamp. And after the run, plan to hang out by the fire, maybe bring some snacks, refreshments, etc. Should be fun.

Hope to see you out there this weekend.

Lee Willett

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Enjoy the pic from this past run at Mountain Lakes Park.

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November 13, Raven Rocks Run

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This Sunday, November 13, at 9:00 a.m., be ready for the 2nd Annual Raven Rocks Run—a 10(ish) kilometer race of challenging trails in Ward Pound Ridge Reservation full of great views, rocky climbs, ridgeline paths, meadows, ravines and the site of the former fire tower. Arrive at the meadow parking lot by 8:15 a.m. and visit RavenRocksRun.org for answers to any last-minute questions. Anyone interested in pre-running the course with me can arrive at 7:00 a.m. for a nice and easy course check. See the map here ››

Next week we’ll be off the reservation at Leonard Park in Mt. Kisco for the multi-park run of up to 13 miles. I need to make sure the path is clear so this is subject to change at the last minute if necessary.

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Beautiful fall run at Zofnass today. It was also a nice day at Mianus River Gorge, too. Hope to see you all next Sunday at the Raven Rocks Run.

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And thank you all for coming out last Friday for the night run. Seems like everyone enjoyed themselves.

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October 30, Meadow Lot

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This Sunday, October 30, at 8:00 a.m., meet at the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Meadow Lot when we run a course check of the Raven Rocks Run. This will be our only course check so if you’re planning on running the November 13 race, this will be your chance to check out the course which includes the new CB trail. Anyone interested in getting an early start can arrive at 7:00 a.m. for a few extra miles but bring a headlamp—the sun isn’t up that early. See the map here ››

SATURDAY RUN

Anyone interested in a Saturday run, I can’t think of a more appropriate place for a pre-Halloween run than at Devil’s Den in Connecticut. Saturday, October 31, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Devil’s Den parking lot, 3 Pent Road, Weston, CT, and run a 6.4 mile perimeter loop including the Ambler Gorge loop, but bring your own maps because no one wants to get lost in Devil’s Den on Halloween. See the map here ››

NIGHT RUN!!

Friday, November 4, at 7:00 p.m., dig out your headlamps for a night run. Meet at the Michigan Road lean-to #5 at 7:00 p.m. for a 7:30 p.m. start. The course (to be determined) will be around 6 miles and we’ll run rain or shine. Anyone who wants to join the fun but doesn’t want to run can tend the fire while we’re out on the trail. Bring a headlamp, a change of warm clothes, and some refreshments so you can, you know, rehydrate after the run. Plan to spend some time around the campfire afterwards and bring $5 to $10 to share the cost of the rental.

Hope to see you out there this weekend.

Lee Willett

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October 23, Muscoot Farm

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Sunday, October 23
This Sunday, October 23, at 9:30 a.m, meet at Muscoot Farm (http://goo.gl/maps/dTDiT) for  the Run the Farm 5 Mile Trail Race. This 5 mile course starts from the farm and follows the outlying trails around Muscoot. You can download a map of the five-mile course here.
8:30 a.m. Kids’ Race (7 to 12-year-olds)
8:45 a.m. Kids’ Race 2 (6 and under)
9:30 a.m. 5 Mile Race
For more information, visit RunTheFarm.org.

Next week we’ll be back at the Reservation for our course check of the Raven Rocks Run. You won’t want to miss that.

And Save the date Friday, November 4, for a night run. We’ll meet at the Michigan Road lean-to #5 at 7:00 p.m. for a 7:30 p.m. start. Bring a headlamp, a change of warm clothes, and some refreshments so you can, you know, rehydrate. Plan to spend some time around the campfire after the run.

I look forward to seeing you at the farm.

Great day for a run this past Sunday—glad you all agreed. See you next week at Muscoot for Run the Farm.

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And thanks to Peeter Muursepp, it’s never to early to think about running Bear Mountain in the spring! He contacted The North Face and they provided us with a discount code. Use LHARRIERS15 to receive 15{accc40b09832ee94a70b9d38053be2da501a998c4b43b97565b1c370fb270371} off of your entry fee at Bear Mountain. The races take place on May 13-14.

April 10, Meadow Lot

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This Sunday, April 10, at 8:00 a.m., meet at the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Meadow Lot for a run of the Raven Rocks course chock full of great views, rocky climbs, ridgeline paths, meadows, ravines and the site of the former fire tower. We won’t be doing a course check of the Leatherman’s Loop this year but this is a great alternative course. See the map here ››

Those looking to start early can arrive at 7:00 a.m. and I’m sure there will be a few adding miles on afterwards as well.

Next week we’ll be back at the same location to run The Meadow, Museum, Fire Tower to Michigan loop—another great 10k-ish course that is a good training run for the Loop.

Hope to see you this weekend.

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And thanks for all of the April fools that came out on the last jokingly snowy run. Apparently, the Mudders & Grunters race was cancelled because of high winds in FDR Park.

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January 24, Meadow Parking Lot

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This Sunday, January 24, at 8:00 a.m., meet at the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Meadow Lot when we run the RAVEN LUNATIC—all of the fun of the Raven Rocks Run but with snow and no trail markers! With the winter snow arriving on Saturday, I can’t tell you what we’ll find on the trails on Sunday but this is going to be one to remember so you won’t want to miss it. If you want to get an early start, arrive at 7:00 a.m. for a few extra miles. See the map page ››

Depending on conditions on Sunday, we may have to meet at the Trailside museum instead but we’ll make the call at 7:00. If you don’t see cars at the Meadow, head to the Trailside lot.

Hope to see you out there this weekend.

Update 7:30 p.m. Saturday: Looks like we’ll have quite a bit of snow for Sunday’s run. The run is on but use your best judgement whether you can get there safely. If you do, you truly are a Raven Lunatic!

Lee Willett

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November 22, Leonard Park

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This Sunday, November 22, at 8:00 a.m., meet at the gazebo at Leonard Park in Mt. Kisco (see map) when we tackle some different trails. We’ll start in Leonard park, go through Marsh Sanctuary, Merestead, Butler Sanctuary, and for the truly intrepid, Westmoreland Sanctuary. Runners will have a choice of various distances.
5 Mile Run: Take the course through Marsh and Merestead to the Butler loop.
7.7 Mile Run: Follow the Butler loop for a total of 7.7 miles.
10 Mile Run: Cross the road to Westmoreland Sanctuary for a short loop.
13.1 Mile Run (approx): Anyone interested in going farther can try the Leonard Park to Westmoreland Greenbelt Half Marathon which adds the perimeter course of Westmoreland.

Anyone interested in getting an early start can arrive at 7:00 for a few extra miles.

Saturday, November 21, 8:00 a.m. Meet at Trout Brook Valley Trails, Bradley Road Parking Lot, Weston, CT, for an 8 to 10 mile run in the 1000+ acre park of hiking trails. Learn more››  |   See the map of the preserve here.

Thursday, November 26, 9:00 a.m. Planning on doing some carbo loading this Thanksgiving? Then work up an appetite with a 5-mile run through Westmoreland Sanctuary on Thanksgiving morning. Meet at 9:00 a.m. when we run the Westmoreland Perimeter Loop.

Friday, November 27, 8:30 a.m. Anyone interested in a post-Thanksgiving run can meet at Mianus River Gorge at 8:30 a.m. for a 5-mile out-and-back run. Since the Gorge will be closing November 30, this will be the last chance to run there this year.

Hope to see you this weekend.

Lee Willett

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November 15, Raven Rocks Run

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This Sunday, November 15, at 9:00 a.m., be ready for the inaugural Raven Rocks Run—10(ish) kilometers of challenging trails in Ward Pound Ridge Reservation full of great views, rocky climbs, ridgeline paths, meadows, ravines and the site of the former fire tower. Arrive at the meadow parking lot by 8:15 a.m. and visit RavenRocksRun.org for answers to any last-minute questions. See the map here ››

Next week we’ll be off the reservation at Leonard Park in Mt. Kisco for the multi-park run of up to 13 miles. Tony and I need to make sure the path is clear so this is subject to change. We’re also working on a night run soon so keep your Friday nights clear.

Hope to see you this weekend.

Lee Willett

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November 1, Meadow Parking Lot

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This Sunday, November 1, at 8:00 a.m., meet at the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Meadow Lot when we run a course check of the Raven Rocks Run. This will be our only course check so if you’re planning on running the November 15 race, this will be your chance to check out the course which includes the new CB trail. Anyone interested in getting an early start can arrive at 7:00 a.m. for a few extra miles but remember to set your clocks back Saturday night. See the map here ››

And anyone interested in a Saturday run, I can’t think of a more appropriate place for a Halloween run than at Devil’s Den. Saturday, October 31, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Devil’s Den parking lot, 3 Pent Road, Weston, CT, and run a 6.4 mile perimeter loop including the Ambler Gorge loop, but bring your own maps because no one wants to get lost in Devil’s Den on Halloween. See the map here ››

I look forward to seeing you this weekend

Register for the race here:
Raven Rocks Run, Sunday, November 15

Lee Willett

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