Five Word Race Reports
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Dancing Rock Run
Thank you all for coming out and running the Dancing Rock Run this past Sunday. This end-of-the-year event is a special one and revives a race that was started in the early days of the Leatherman’s Loop. It was great to see two of the founders of the race out on the trails yesterday—Tony and Judy Godino—enjoying the day at a much easier pace that the rest of you.
Kudos to Chris Irwin who completed two loops of the classic course—forward and backward in the tradition of the original race. Also a shout out to Jacob Benesch who completed a perimeter loop (and then some) and a loop of the course. Ed Dee, Doug Petkanics, and Joe Cloidt completed perimeter loops at 5:00 with Greg Boland just behind in distance.
As is the tradition of the 50k, no one completed the entire distance. Most everyone else finished one loop of the Dancing Rock Classic course though the times were slower than usual. Considering the amount of snow, I’m just glad you all had the perseverance and sense of humor to finish with smiles on your faces. Maybe next year we’ll have better weather, a fire pit, an aid station with coffee, bagels, and bacon, and a finisher of the 50k. We can only hope.
Until then, as this crazy year winds down, I’d like to thank all of you for coming out and running with the group whenever you can, in all kinds of conditions, at whatever distance and pace you want. Running with you has made this year more positive and hopeful than I could have imagined and I’m looking forward to sharing many more miles of trails with all of you next year and in the years to come.
Happy trails all,
Lee Willett
December 26 & 27: The Meadow & Town Park
Updates
Dancing Rock Recap
Saturday, December 26
Sunday, December 27
Updates
New York has updated its Covid-19 restrictions
Gatherings, indoors or out, are limited to no more than 25 people. As such, plan to stagger start times before and after 8:00 to maintain smaller groups and greater distance. I will not be taking a group photo at this time. Please remain socially distanced on the run and in the lots and wear a buff or mask when in proximity to others on or off the trail.- Maintain social distancing before, during, and after the run. Limit groups to 10.
- Run abreast where possible to keep out of each other’s slipstreams
- Stagger start times, courses, and directions to maintain smaller groups
- Wear masks or buffs/neck gaiters when in the parking lots and when you see others on the trail even if they don’t do the same.
Dancing Rock Recap
Thank you all for coming out and running the Dancing Rock Run this past Sunday. This end-of-the-year event is a special one and revives a race that was started in the early days of the Leatherman’s Loop. It was great to see two of the founders of the race out on the trails yesterday—Tony and Judy Godino—enjoying the day at a much easier pace that the rest of you.
Kudos to Chris Irwin who completed two loops of the classic course—forward and backward in the tradition of the original race. Also a shout out to Jacob Benesch who completed a perimeter loop (and then some) and a loop of the course. Ed Dee, Doug Petkanics, and Joe Cloidt completed perimeter loops at 5:00 with Greg Boland just behind in distance.
As is the tradition of the 50k, no one completed the entire distance. Most everyone else finished one loop of the Dancing Rock Classic course though the times were slower than usual. Considering the amount of snow, I’m just glad you all had the perseverance and sense of humor to finish with smiles on your faces. Maybe next year we’ll have better weather, a fire pit, an aid station with coffee, bagels, and bacon, and a finisher of the 50k. We can only hope.
Until then, as this crazy year winds down, I’d like to thank all of you for coming out and running with the group whenever you can, in all kinds of conditions, at whatever distance and pace you want. Running with you has made this year more positive and hopeful than I could have imagined and I’m looking forward to sharing many more miles of trails with all of you next year and in the years to come.
Happy trails all,
Lee Willett
Saturday, December 26
Meadow Bushwhacks
December 26, 2020 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 amWard Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot
Reservation Road
Pound Ridge, NY 10576 United States + Google Map
Pound Ridge, NY 10576 United States + Google Map
On Saturday, December 26, at7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, ready to run a special Meadow Bushwhacks course. This course revives some trails that were on old maps of the park but are not on the newer ones. As such, we’ll be in somewhat uncharted territory but after last week’s Dancing Rock run, I know you’re up for a challenge.
Hope to see you out there.
Lee Willett
Find out more »Sunday, December 27
Town Park to CB
December 27, 2020 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 amLewisboro Town Park, Upper Lot
1091 Old Post Road
Cross River, NY 10590 United States + Google Map
Cross River, NY 10590 United States + Google Map
On Sunday, December 27, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Lewisboro Town Park, Upper Lot, ready to run the Town Park to CB loop. This course offers distances from 5 to 8.6 miles and includes one small bushwhack across Michigan Road from the Mill Site so watch for that. Early risers can start at 5:00 for the Kessel Run or 7:00 for an additional 4.
Rookie Runners meet at 7:00 for a shorter course and easier pace.
Hope to see you out there. Lee Willett
Find out more »Dancing Rock Run
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Updates
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New York has updated its Covid-19 restrictions
Gatherings, indoors or out, are limited to no more than 25 people. As such, plan to stagger start times before and after 8:00 to maintain smaller groups and greater distance. I will not be taking a group photo at this time.
Please remain socially distanced on the run and in the lots and wear a buff or mask when in proximity to others on or off the trail.
- Maintain social distancing before, during, and after the run. Limit groups to 10.
- Run abreast where possible to keep out of each other’s slipstreams
- Stagger start times, courses, and directions to maintain smaller groups
- Wear masks or buffs/neck gaiters when in the parking lots and when you see others on the trail even if they don’t do the same.
Hope to see you out there this weekend.
Lee Willett[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1607955894552{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Hope everyone enjoyed the summer-like conditions for the past run. I don’t think that’s going to hold for much longer.
From the 2019 Dancing Rock Run, December 22, 2019
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Dancing Rock Course Check
December 19, 2020 @ 7:00 am - 10:00 amWard Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot
Michigan Road
Pound Ridge, NY 10576 United States + Google Map
Pound Ridge, NY 10576 United States + Google Map
On Saturday, December 19, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Michigan Road Lot for one last course check of the Dancing Rock Run. Break out your winter running gear for this first-of-the-season run through about a foot of snow. We'll be breaking trail and hunting for the flags we planted last week so this is going to be slow going fo sure. When we're done, we'll have blazed a trail for the Dancing Rock Classic 12k course (but not the 50k perimeter course—you folks are on your own on Sunday). Hope to see you there.
Dancing Rock 12K/50k
December 20, 2020 @ 5:00 am - 5:00 pmWard Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot
Michigan Road
Pound Ridge, NY 10576 United States
Pound Ridge, NY 10576 United States
On Sunday, December 20, at 5:00 a.m., get ready to run a very special course—The Dancing Rock Ultra. This course revives a race created by Tony Godino and Dave Cope around the time the Loop was invented but adds a whole lot more. 50k runners will first complete a perimeter loop, then meet up with the main group at 8:00 for the classic Dancing Rock Run 7.5 miler.
Stage 1: Perimeter Loop Starts Promptly at 5:00 a.m. Arrive a little early to sign in. I'll take names in the lot.
Complete perimeter loop as shown on the map, approximately 12 miles, and return to your vehicle which will serve as your aid station. You do not need to wait for the main group—continue onto stage 2 when you're ready. This year, because of Covid-19 precautions, we will not have a roaring file and aid station at lean-to 5. Everyone is responsible for their own aid at their vehicles.Stage 2: Start the Dancing Rock 12k course approximately 8:00 a.m.
Run the Classic Dancing Rock 12k Course following all flags and bushwhacks. GPX and KML files for this section are posted to help you navigate. I will drop a book at Dancing Rock on the morning of the run. Runners, tear out the next page in the book as proof you've made it to that point. I'll post a form on the site for you to enter the page number and first three words as proof. Return to your vehicle after the run.Stage 3: Reverse direction on the Dancing Rock 12k course
Run the Classic Dancing Rock Course in the reverse direction following all flags and bushwhack. Tear a second page from the book at Raven RocksStage 4: Complete the final loop
Complete the final loop of the course heading up FH one last time and returning via Red/Yellow. This is not a race. There are no prizes. The winner only gets bragging rights ad some great memories. Conditions may be snowy though I'll update this post with trail conditions later in the week. NEW! Please preregister for this event prior to noon on Saturday ›› You can view and print the Classic 12k map here ››
Find out more »December 12 & 13: Getting Ready for Dancing Rock
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New York has updated its Covid-19 restrictions
Gatherings, indoors or out, are limited to no more than 25 people. As such, plan to stagger start times before and after 8:00 to maintain smaller groups and greater distance. I will not be taking a group photo at this time.
Please remain socially distanced on the run and in the lots and wear a buff or mask when in proximity to others on or off the trail.
- Maintain social distancing before, during, and after the run. Limit groups to 10.
- Run abreast where possible to keep out of each other’s slipstreams
- Stagger start times, courses, and directions to maintain smaller groups
- Wear masks or buffs/neck gaiters when in the parking lots and when you see others on the trail even if they don’t do the same.
Hope to see you out there this weekend.
Lee Willett[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1607474887726{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Nice run last Sunday from Trailside Museum. Still don’t know if those were Turkey Vultures or Black Vultures but I enjoyed seeing your pics.
From December 30, 2018
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Dancing Rock Preview
December 12, 2020 @ 7:00 am - 9:00 amWard Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot
Michigan Road
Pound Ridge, NY 10576 United States + Google Map
Pound Ridge, NY 10576 United States + Google Map
On Saturday, December 12, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Michigan Road Lot and help flag next Sunday's Run. Since there are multiple bushwhacks on this run, I'll need to lightly flag the course so that you can find your way. If you'd like to give me a hand, meet me at 7:00 a.m. Or just show up at 7:00 and make your own course. That's fine too.
Dancing Rockish Run
December 13, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 amWard Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot
Michigan Road
Pound Ridge, NY 10576 United States + Google Map
Pound Ridge, NY 10576 United States + Google Map
On Sunday, December 13, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the Dancing Rockish run. We're just one week away from the Dancing Rock run so this is your chance to see some of the trails on the course. If you're inspired, you can pre-run the actual course but you can always wait until next week. Early risers start at 5:00 for 8, 7:00 for 4.
Rookie Runners start at 7:00 for a shorter distance and easier pace.
Find out more »