July 9, Bennett’s Pond

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SUNDAY

This Sunday, July 9, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Bennett’s Pond on the Ridgefield/Danbury border when we run a new course—the 10 mile Realander Run. Meet at the parking lot on Bennett’s Farm Road (see Google map) prepared to run this clockwise loop which includes some familiar trails and some new ones. If you want to get more miles in, at 5:00 a.m., we’ll pre-run the course, returning via the white trail. Anyone starting at 6:00 a.m. can follow the course to the end of the White trail and back. At 7:00 a.m., we’ll aim to complete the last section.

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SATURDAY

APPALACHIAN TRAIL RUN: On Saturday, July 8, at 6:00 a.m., meet near 80 Macedonia Road, Kent, CT, when we run a portion of the Appalachian Trail. We’ll run south 7 miles, back to the start, then north 4.5 before returning. You have options of distances of 11, 14, and 23 miles with a fair amount of elevation. I’m good for the 14 and Joe Mo will be running the full 23. Anyone interested in sharing a ride for the 14 mile run can contact me. We could meet at the Lewisboro Town Park lower lot at 4:45 for the hour drive.

Or, if you want to stay closer to home, on Saturday, July 8, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Kimberly Bridge lot and run the Kimberly Bridge to Raven Rocks Run. You have options of 6, 7, and 8 miles or feel free to add the Rock Trail and perimeter for a 12 mile adventure. If you miss this, don’t worry, we’ll be back here soon on a Sunday. Bring your own maps in case I miss this.

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Enjoy the photos of the group from July 4th (top) and last Sunday.

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February 28, Bennett’s Pond

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This Sunday, February 28, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Bennett’s Pond on the Ridgefield/Danbury border when we run an epic 10.5 mile loop designed by Keith Realander. Meet at the parking lot on Bennett’s Farm Road (see Google map) prepared to run this clockwise loop which includes some of the same trails in the Pavement Ends race. Those looking for a 6.5-mile run can eliminate the Hemlock Hills loop. An out-and-back to the end of of the White trail will get you a scenic 5 mile run so there are options for making the run shorter. Anyone interested in getting an early start can arrive at 7:00 a.m. See the map here ››

Hope to see you out there this Sunday.

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August 23, Bennett’s Pond, Ridgefield, CT

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This Sunday, August 23, at 8:00 a.m., meet at a new location on the Ridgefield/Danbury border—Bennett’s Pond—when we run an epic 10.5 mile loop designed by Keith Realander. Meet at the parking lot on Bennett’s Farm Road (see Google map) prepared to run this clockwise loop which includes some of the same trails in the Pavement Ends race. Those looking for a 6.5-mile run can eliminate the Hemlock Hills loop. An out-and-back to the end of of the White trail will get you a scenic 5 mile run so there are options for making the run shorter. Anyone interested in getting an early start can arrive at 7:00 a.m. See the Sunday map here ››

Anyone looking to run on Saturday, August 22, at 8:00 a.m. can meet at Graham Hills Park in Mount Pleasant, NY (see Google map), for a 5-ish mile loop on trails that wind through many diverse habitats in this 431-acre park. Trails are mostly single track and are shared with mountain bikers. Bring your own map and have fun. See the Saturday map here ››

And don’t forget to register for the upcoming fall races:
Where the Pavement Ends, Sunday, September 20
Sarah Bishop Bushwhack, Sunday, September 27
Run The Farm, Sunday, October 25

Hope to see you out there this weekend.

Lee Willett

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