November 27, Lewisboro Town Park

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This Sunday, November 27, at 8:00 a.m, meet at the Lewisboro Town Park upper parking lot (see map) when we shed some pounds and run a perennial favorite—the Fat Ass Run. Seven miles of trail running is the perfect antidote to the tryptophan-laden butterball from Thanksgiving dinner and this year I’ve added an even longer 8.5 mile option. The fresh air will wake you up, you’ll feel reinvigorated, plus, as an added bonus, you’ll work up an appetite to help you finish those leftovers still cluttering up your fridge. For those who don’t want to do the longer distances, a three-mile course is also an option. Now there’s no excuse not to come out. Anyone interested in getting an early start can arrive by 7:00 a.m. and get a few miles in before the run. See map page ››

Join us on Friday, November 25, at 8:30 a.m. for the perfect post-Thanksgiving run at Mianus River Gorge in Bedford, NY. This 4.4 mile out-and-back course traverses the beautiful Mianus River Gorge located on the Bedford/Greenwich border. The course is primarily single-track overlooking the gorge. From the main entrance, start on the red trail and take all of the lefts even to the quarry, overlook, and falls to add a little more interest and distance. For a change of pace, this is a beautiful and often overlooked park. See the map here ››  |  Get directions in Google Maps ››

And if that isn’t enough, on Saturday, November 26, at 8:00 a.m., meet at the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Meadow lot for a new course—Pound Ridge Perimeter loop. This offers runners a 12.5 mile course of mixed terrain on the the trails that border the park with an option of a climb over the fire tower for even more fun.

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First snow of the season came a little unexpectedly but we don’t let that stop us from having fun.

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October 16, Lewisboro Town Park

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This Sunday, October 16, at 8:00 a.m, meet at the Lewisboro Town Park Upper Lot when we run a course that includes some of the newest trails in the Reservation—The Town Park to Covered Bridge Loop. We’ll all start out together and head toward the Meadow and up the FH trail but from there, you’ll have options for different distances. Three of the four options will take you down the new CB trail to the new covered bridge. If you run the 7.3 or 8.6 loop, when you are running through the meadow near Michigan Road, keep to your left and take the path into the woods on the new trail to the Mill Site. The 8.6 mile option takes you to a couple smaller trails that we haven’t been on in a while so pay attention to the turns. Anyone interested in getting an early start can arrive at 7:00 a.m. for a short loop.

Next week we’ll be back at Muscoot for the Run the Farm race. And Save the date Friday, November 4 for a night run. We’ll meet at the Michigan Road lean-to #5 at 7:00 p.m. for a 7:30 p.m. start. Bring a headlamp, a change of warm clothes, and some refreshments so you can, you know, rehydrate. Plan to spend some time around the campfire after the run.

Hope to see you out there this weekend.

Lee Willett

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Great course check at Muscoot. Looks like you’re all ready to Run the Farm.

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March 6, Lewisboro Town Park

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This Sunday, March 6, at 8:00 a.m, meet at the Lewisboro Town Park Upper Lot when we run a course that includes the newest trail in the Reservation—The Town Park to Covered Bridge Loop. We’ll all start out together and head toward the Meadow and up the FH trail but from there, you’ll have options for different distances. Three of the four options will take you down the new CB trail to the new covered bridge. If you run the 7.3 or 8.6 loop, when you get to the private residence on Michigan, keep to your left and take the path around the house. The 8.6 mile option takes you to a couple smaller trails that we haven’t been on in a while so pay attention to the turns. Anyone interested in getting an early start can arrive at 7:00 a.m. for a short loop.
Download a PDF map of the course ››

Hope to see you out there this Sunday.

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December 27, Lewisboro Town Park

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This Sunday, December 27, at 8:00 a.m., meet at the Lewisboro Town Park upper lot when we run a new variation of our annual Fat Ass run which will take us from the Town Park to the Overlook. This is the perfect antidote to the holiday sluggishness for sure. You’ll start up the Town Park Hill, climb Fox Hill, and make a third climb to the Overlook. Don’t worry, it’s not all uphill—there are some nice downhills in the Pine Forest and CB trails. If you’re not up for the full 7.8 miles, there are options for shorter distances as well. Those looking to start early can arrive at 7:00 a.m. for a short loop.

On Saturday, December 26, at 7:45 a.m., Kevin Rader will lead a 9 mile run at Bear mountain. Meet at 7:45 a.m. at the north end of the Hessian Lake Parking Lot, near the ice rink. Anyone looking to ride share can meet at the Woods Bridge commuter lot in Katonah at 7:00 a.m. Check out the map page here ››

On Thursday, December 24, at 8:30 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Meadow Lot and run the Leatherman’s Dry Loop. Sure, we’re a month away from the Looper Bowl but you might as well check out the trails. And with the warm temperatures, you might even consider the water crossings and mud flats of the actual course (though the mud flats are likely overgrown with buckthorn and the field before the last water crossing is unmowed and tick-infested).

And don’t forget about our event on January 16—The Trail Mix Awards Ceremony and Post-Holiday Party.

Hope to see you out there this weekend.

Lee Willett

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October 18, Lewisboro Town Park

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This Sunday, October 18, at 8:00 a.m, meet at the Lewisboro Town Park Upper Lot when we run a new course that includes a new trail in the Reservation—The Town Park to Covered Bridge Loop. We’ll all start out together and head toward the Meadow and up the FH trail but from there, you’ll have options for different distances. Three of the four options will take you down the new CB trail to the new covered bridge. If you run the 7.3 or 8.6 loop, when you get to the private residence on Michigan, keep to your left and take the path around the house. The 8.6 mile option takes you to a couple smaller trails that we haven’t been on in a while so pay attention to the turns. Anyone interested in getting an early start can arrive at 7:00 for a short loop. Temperatures look like they’re going to be chilly so break out the warmer gear for this one.
Download a PDF map of the course ››

Next week we’ll be back at Muscoot for Run The Farm. You won’t want to miss that.
Run The Farm, Sunday, October 25
Raven Rocks Run, Sunday, November 15

Lee Willett

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August 9, Lewisboro Town Park

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This Sunday, August 9, at 8:00 a.m., meet at the Lewisboro Town Park Upper Parking Lot to run a perennial favorite—The Fat-Ass 7mile Loop. This course starts up the hill behind the town park and passes the Trailside Museum, Michigan Road, and returns via Schoolhouse Road and the brown trail. Those looking to make the run even longer can make a larger loop on Yellow and/or Green. 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 8, at 8:00 a.m. can meet at Butler Preserve in Mt. Kisco and run the Butler Double Loop course. 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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March 15, Lewisboro Town Park

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On Sunday, March 15, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Lewisboro Town Park when we celebrate 5 Years of Sunday Runs with our Six-Mile Inaugural Loop. Five years ago Rob started the runs at the Town Park with a handful of local runners preparing for the Leatherman’s Loop. We’d like to recreate that first run (and add some miles as an option) to commemorate our humble beginnings. I hope some of the runners from that first day will show up. The trails are still snow-covered and hard but Saturday’s rain will change things considerably. Be prepared for anything. Those looking to do some extra miles can arrive at 7:00 for a BR/DH loop.

Just six weeks before the Leatherman’s Loop.

Hope to see you out there this weekend.

Lee Willett

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February 15, Lewisboro Town Park

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Sunday, February 15, 8:00 a.m.
Meet at Lewisboro Town Park upper parking lot and run the Town to Michigan Loop. From the Town Park, we’ll follow the DH trail  to the Trailside Museum, follow Orange to Red/Yellow, then return via the Brown trail making a clockwise loop. I’ve marked loops of 3 miles, 5.5 miles, and 6.8 miles on the map so you have your choice of distances. As of Thursday, though, I didn’t see any activity on the FH trail from Michigan to the Meadow so I suggest we follow the road for that portion of the run instead.

Those looking to start early can arrive at 7:00 a.m. and get the 3-mile loop in as a warmup.

Hope to see you this weekend.

Lee Willett

October 12, Lewisboro Town Park

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Sunday, October 12, 8:00 a.m.
Sorry folks, the course check for Run the Farm has been postponed a week. Instead, meet at Lewisboro Town Park and run the Town to Michigan Loop. Start at the Lewisboro Town Park upper parking lot and follow the DH trail  to the Trailside museum then return via the Brown trail making a clockwise loop. I’ve marked loops of 3 miles, 5.5 miles, and 6.8 miles on the map but if you want a longer run, you can take the Red trail at intersection 33 and head to Raven Rocks for a run somewhere between 8 and 9 miles. Or if you want to add some hill work, take the FH trail over Fox Hill before making the southern loop. Plenty of options here but I won’t be able to join you so bring your own maps (unless you want to get lost).

Have a great run and I’ll see you next week at Muscoot Farm.

Lee Willett

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