April 16, Meadow Lot

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This Sunday, April 16, at 8:00 a.m., meet at the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Meadow Parking lot when we run a course that combines some serious hills with some wide-open trails to stretch your legs. The Meadow, Museum, Fire Tower, to Michigan run is 6 miles of awesome that will give you a combination of steep slopes and gentle hills (pretty much in that order). There are some unexpected turns on this course so you’ll want to keep a map handy so you’re sure to stay on-course. It’s easy to take a wrong turn, just sayin’. For those who want to get an early start on the day, arrive at 7:00 a.m. or 6:00 a.m. for even more miles.

On Saturday, April 15, at 6:00 a.m., meet at the Bennett’s Pond parking lot on Bennett’s Farm Road and run the point-to-point Ives Trail—an approximately 20 mile course with an elevation gain of 2,500 feet that stretches from Ridgefield through Danbury to Redding. I’m still working on the logistics so if you’re interested, please email me. See the map here ››

Meanwhile, enjoy last week’s picture. Kudos to Todd Henrich for tying the blue hill repeat record of 17 reps on Sunday. He’s not in the picture only because he was well on his way already. And an extra shout out to Joseph Cloidt who, when given a challenge, will not be outdone. On Monday, he successfully completed 23 repeats of Blue and is, unquestionably, now the king of the hill. It’s on Strava so it must be true.

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February 26, Bennett’s Pond

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This Sunday, February 26, 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 weekend.

Lee Willett

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Thanks everyone for coming out on the snow/ice/slush. Great run in the Rez.

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February 12, Meadow Lot

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This Sunday, February 12, at 8:00 a.m., meet at the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Meadow Lot when we run the RAVEN LUNATIC—all of the fun of the Raven Rocks Run but with snow and no trail markers! If you want to get an early start, arrive at 7:00 a.m. for a few extra miles. Those crazy enough can bring headlamps and start at 6:00 a.m. See the map page ››

Like hills? Need a break from all those flat trails? This is the run for you. On Saturday, February 11, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Kimberly Bridge lot for a special Blueathlon and run as many hill repeats up blue as time (and legs) permit. The course is .6 miles each way with an elevation gain of just over 400 feet—an average 13{accc40b09832ee94a70b9d38053be2da501a998c4b43b97565b1c370fb270371} grade. We’ll be starting at 7:00 a.m. (even in the snow) but show up when you can and run as many repeats as you want—it will be, you know, “fun!”

We’ll be at Bennett’s Pond next weekend. Hope to see you out there this weekend.

Lee Willett

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Thanks to everyone for coming out this past Sunday to the Looper Bowl, particularly the hardy folks that braved the water crossings. Nicely done.

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September 18, Where the Pavement Ends

Sunday, September 18, 8:00 a.m. Where the Pavement Ends is a fun and challenging trail race: fun for the everyday runner who can experience the beauty of these beautiful trails and challenging for the competitive trail runner who can match up against the best racers in the northeast. It’s 4-plus miles of sometimes narrow and hilly terrain. All of the muscles that never get any work from all of that road running will definitely be used on this course.  It is a great mix of fire road, singletrack, flats, hills, and one fast downhill section right towards the end. Meet at the Ridgebury School, South Shore Drive, Ridgefield, CT and be ready to run at 8:00 a.m. This is another in the Trail Mix Series of races. Sign up here ››

Next week we’ll be at Mountain Lakes Park for the Fourth Annual Sarah Bishop Bushwhack.

And don’t forget to register for the upcoming fall races:
Sarah Bishop Bushwhack, Sunday, September 25
Run The Farm, Sunday, October 23
Raven Rocks Run, Sunday, November 13

Hope to see you out there this weekend.
Lee Willett

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Great turnout for the Sarah Bishop course check. Looks like you’re all ready for the race.
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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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Where the Pavement Ends Trail Race

Date: Sunday, September 22, 2013, 8:00 a.m. Register now ››

Race Day Parking at Ridgebury School
Start /Finish: Lake Windwing
South Shore Drive, Ridgefield, Connecticut

Run Course: 4-mile run through Ridgefield trails; moderately hilly; timed, posted results
Still have questions? Please contact us anytime! We look forward to hearing from you.

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Race fee: $25.00. Course link››  |  2012 Results››