Gerrython and a Trip to Armstrong

SUNDAY: MICHIGAN ROAD

This Sunday, September 8, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Michigan Road Lot when we run the Michigan Road Gerrython. Gerry Sullivan has lent his considerable expertise in creating multi-distance loops that include some of the toughest trails in the Reservation. You have options for distances from 5 to 13 miles (see map) so pick a distance, pick a color, and stay on course. I’m planning on starting at 4:00 a.m. with the 13-mile course, returning around 7:00 for a modified 5-mile run, then the 7-mile loop at 8:00. This may be the last 4:00 a.m. start of the year so if you’re night-run curious, this is a great time to test out your headlamp.

SATURDAY: MEADOW LOT

On Saturday, September 7, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Meadow lot ready to run the Meadow to Armstrong course. This 7-mile course starts in the reservation, then crosses over to Richard’s Preserve and Armstrong before returning back. The entire course is 7 miles but if you want to cut it short, the looped portion is about 5 miles and if you want to go longer, some will be going from Armstrong to Upper Hook to Reservoir Road for a total of about 18 miles. If you’re looking to get one last long training run in, Jeff will be starting a perimeter loop at 4:00 a.m. and would love company for that 12-mile run so you have the opportunity of up to 30 miles today. See the map ››

TRAIL MIX SERIES

We have two Trail Mix Series races coming up soon. Where the Pavement Ends is September 15—next week—followed by the Sarah Bishop Bushwhack on September 29. Get registered for these great races. Hope to see you out there this weekend.

Lee Willett