The Trail Mix Continues with A Mild Sprain

SUNDAY: A MILD SPRAIN

This Sunday, June 2, at 9:45 a.m., meet at Sprain Ridge Park, Yonkers, for the eighth annual A Mild Sprain—the second in the Trail Mix Series of races. Race director David Vogel always makes sure this is a fun and challenging 5 mile race so plan on attending. Check-in starts at 8:30 a.m. so come early and hang out before the race. For early risers, meet at 7:30 a.m. for a course check before the race. Register ››

SATURDAY: MAYBROOK TRAVERSE

This Saturday, June 1, at 6:30 a.m., meet at the East Fishkill Community Center in Hopewell Junction, athletic field lot, prepared to run a 23 mile unique “trail”—The Maybrook Traverse. We’ll be parking at the finish in Hopewell Junction and taking a minimum number of cars to the start at the Metro North Train Station in Brewster. The run follows the decommissioned train line that once connected Danbury to Beacon. One of the double set of tracks has been removed and is scheduled to be paved in 2020 to connect the Putnam County Trailway to the Dutchess County Trailway as part of the Empire State Trailway system. But before they pave this and ruin it completely, I’d like to get out there and explore. I’ve run the first four miles and while it’s not scenic by any stretch of the imagination, if you’re looking for a long non-techincial run, maybe training for a backyard ultra, this might be the run for you. Conditions vary from some asphalt at the start to a combination of track ballast and exposed dirt. This is a self-supported run so bring plenty of water and food.

After the run, bring a change of clothes and some money and we can head over to Sloop Brewing Company @ The Factory which is a short drive from the finish and rehydrate, maybe ingest some calories for recovery purposes.

Hope to see you out there.
Lee Willett

Enjoy the pic from Bennett’s Pond on Sunday. While we might not have followed the exact course, we did reach our target distance nonetheless. Win!