August 19, Bennett’s Pond

SUNDAY

This Sunday, August 19, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Bennett’s Pond on the Ridgefield/Danbury border when we run the 10 mile Realander Run. Meet at the parking lot on Bennett’s Farm Road (see Google map) prepared to run this clockwise loop. I’ll make one modification on Sunday so that we can avoid the tall grass. Anyone interested in adding some extra miles can arrive at 5:00 a.m. for some headlamp fun or 7:00 a.m. for an extra few miles.

SATURDAY

On Saturday, August 18, at 7:00 a.m., it’s time to get twisted. Meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, and run one of the Twisted Loops. I recommend the Green loop on the map but feel free to choose differently. Bring your own maps, though, I’ll be away on Saturday. See the map here ››

Also on Saturday, August 18, at 7:00 a.m., meet at NY-9D & Howland Ave, Beacon, NY 12508 and run/hike the Beast Loop up Mt. Beacon. This approximate 7.7 mile loop includes over 1000 feet of elevation plus a climb up the Mt. Beacon fire tower.  A 10-mile version, the Ultra Beast,  includes additional trails that are part of the Breakneck Ridge trail race. But don’t worry if you miss this, I have a reprise of the same run scheduled for next Saturday. Kevin Rader will be leading this run; I’m off this Saturday.

NEW: TRAIL TUESDAYS

We’re going to start an ongoing run from the Meadow Lot on Tuesdays at 5:00 a.m., making one loop and returning at 6:00 for a second loop. For anyone who wants to get a run in before work, just show up ready to run. This gives you a couple options to fit a few miles in.

And with all this running, you’re ready to sign up for the next Trail Mix Series races—Where the Pavement Ends and Sarah Bishop Bushwhack. Hope to see you out there this weekend.
Lee Willett

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Great to run with this big group on Sunday at Michigan Road. Nice to see so many new faces out there. You too, Barry.