Holiday Party December 7

Sunday Runners/Come inside to play

Our Sunday Runners outside in the reservation
Push aside all thoughts of procrastination
The camaraderie is great and good times abound
We often get lost, but are somewhere around

If you have been with us there amidst the trees
Consider this your invitation, do come please
On Dec 7th at 6 pm we are heading inside
We’re going to party, come along for the ride

Bring some food, bring some wine
It all sounds fine –maybe sublime
Or bring some beer
And your holiday good cheer.

Bring two or three silly gifts too –
Wrap them please. whoo hoo.
Send us a note so we know you’ll be there,
And what food or drink you will happily share

That would be great
And it’s not too long to wait
We’re ready to CELEBRATE.

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Bring your family and kids and come celebrate the holiday season with the Sunday Runs group. Bring something to nosh and share, $10 to cover costs, and a couple wrapped “silly” gifts that we’ll be opening during the party. Location to be announced soon. RSVP to info@sundayruns and let us know what you’re bringing at PerfectPotluck.com.

We hope to see you there!

Barry Fagan, Karen Haitoff, Eleanor Hershey, Mark Vincent, Lee Willett

December 1, Lewisboro Town Park

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This Sunday, December 1 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. 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 full seven miles, a three-mile course is also an option. Now there’s no excuse not to come out. Download PDF map ››

Friday, November 29, 8:30 a.m.
If anyone is interested in a post-Thanksgiving, black Friday run, I’m going to try out the Mianus River Gorge in Bedford. I’ve been told that out and back is no farther than 5 miles but I’ve been wanting to try it out before it closes December 1. I’ll be at the parking lot marked on the map at 8:30 a.m.
Directions ››
Downloadable Tail Map ››
Google map embedded after the jump.

Hope to see you out there.

—Lee Willett

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November 24, Meadow Parking Lot

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On Sunday, November 24 at 8:00 a.m., meet at the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Meadow Parking Lot when we run the Meadow to Overlook loop. We’ll start from the Meadow lot and run the course in reverse so we’ll be passing the Trailside Museum near the end of the run. We should have a beautiful view from the Overlook, weather permitting.

Next week we’ll be meeting at the Lewisboro Town Park when we run the Fat Ass Run and let me know if you’re interested in a Friday morning run. It’s always great to get out the day after Thanksgiving.

Hope to see you out there this Sunday.

Lee Willett

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November 17, Leonard Park

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This Sunday, November 17 at 8:00 a.m., meet at the gazebo at Leonard Park in Mt. Kisco (see map) when we tackle some different trails. We’ll start in Leonard park, go through Marsh Sanctuary, Merestead, and Butler Sanctuary. Runners will have a choice of distances.

5 Mile Run: Take the course through Marsh and Merestead to the Butler loop.
7.7 Mile Run: Follow the Butler loop which adds 2.7 to the run for a total of 7.7 miles.
10 Mile Run: Cross the road to Westmoreland Sanctuary for a short loop.
13.1 Mile Run (approx): Anyone interested in going farther can try the Leonard Park to Westmoreland Greenbelt Half Marathon  which adds the perimeter course of Westmoreland.

Saturday, November 16, 8:00 a.m.
If you’re interested in an additional run this weekend, meet at Mountain Lakes Park (201 Hawley Road, North Salem, NY) at the trailhead to Lookout Point and run the Sarah Bishop Bushwhack course. Instead of starting at the race start, though, we’ll be starting from the Kids’ Start on the map  and completing the 10K course from there. Should be a lot of fun. And if you can’t make it in the morning, Mark Vincent will be running the course at 2:30 on Saturday as well so you have another chance for a great run.

There you have it—two days, three runs, and a host of great options through six different parks this weekend. Hope to see you out there.

Lee Willett

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November 10, Michigan Road Lot

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This Sunday, November 10 at 8:00 a.m., meet at the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Michigan Road lot when we follow the Michigan to Kimberly Bridge course. Michigan Road is our traditional starting point for runs in the southern portion of the reservation but this time we’ll run North from the lot to the Meadow, follow some of the Leatherman’s Loop course trail to Kimberly Bridge, then “up” the blue trail and return by way of yellow. There might be a little bit of an incline at mile one and another at mile four so don’t hate your run director—hate the hill. PDF of the trail is available here ››

Next week we’ll change up the scenery a bit and meet at Leonard Park to run the Leonard to Butler course.

Hope to see you out there.

Lee Willett

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November 3, Meadow Lot

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This Sunday, November 3 at 8:00 a.m., meet at the Ward Pound Ridge Meadow parking lot when we run a new version of an old favorite—the Fire Tower Summit Run. This 6.2 mile version will seem familiar to most but I’ve rerouted us down the red trail at intersection 33 rather than the “ankle breaker” section of of the RT trail near Indian Rock Shelter. But before you get all weepy and think that this is a cakewalk, don’t worry, the downhill between 48 and 58 will keep you on your toes, not to mention the climb up to the Fire Tower Summit which is always, ahem, fun. And remember, daylight savings time ends so SET YOUR CLOCKS BACK before the run.

cupcakeAnd after the run, you’ll want to hang around when we celebrate Tony Godino’s birthday with cupcakes and whatever Judy has up her sleeve. We’ll make a party of it. Please let us know if you’re coming by submitting the form below, thanks.

Next week we’ll be at Michigan Road to run the Michigan to Kimberly Bridge course.

I hope to see you out there.

Lee Willett

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October 27, Muscoot Farm

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Sunday, October 27, 9:15 a.m.
This Sunday, October 13 at 9:15 a.m, meet at Muscoot Farm (http://goo.gl/maps/dTDiT) for  the Run the Farm 5 Mile Trail Race. This 5 mile course starts from the farm and follows the outlying trails around Muscoot. You can download a map of the five-mile course here.
8:30 Kids’ Race 18:45 Kids’ Race 2
9:15 5 Mile Race
For more information, visit RunTheFarm.org.

Next week we have a very special event you won’t want to miss. More on that to come.

Hope to see you Sunday.

Lee Willett

October 20, Trailside Museum

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Sunday, October 20, 8:00 a.m.
This Sunday, October 20 at 8:00 a.m, meet at the Ward Pound Ridge Trailside Museum when we run the 7 mile Museum to Blue route. This course will start down the orange trail and wind past Raven Rocks before heading back via the blue trail and Kimberly Bridge. This time of year, the view from Raven Rocks and the beautiful blue trail will be particularly nice.

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Saturday, October 19, 8:00 a.m.
This Saturday, October 19 at 8:00 a.m, meet at the Muscoot Farm parking lot (http://goo.gl/maps/dTDiT) for a course check of the Run the Farm loop. This 5 mile course will start from the parking lot at 8:00 and follow the Run the Farm loop with the exception of finishing in the parking lot. If you’re signed up for the race, you’ll want to come to this last course check and test out the trail. You can download a map of the five-mile course here. Just please stay off of any farm equipment and park on the side of the lot away from the farm.

We’ll be back at Muscoot again next week for the Run The Farm race.

Hope to see you out there.

Lee Willett

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October 13, Muscoot Farm

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Sunday, October 13, 8:00 a.m.
This Sunday, October 13 at 8:00 a.m, meet at the Muscoot Farm parking lot (http://goo.gl/maps/dTDiT) for a course check of the Run the Farm loop.  This 5 mile course will start from the parking lot at 8:00 and follow the Run the Farm loop with the exception of finishing in the parking lot. If you’re signed up for the race, you’ll want to come to one of the course checks and test out the trail. You can download a map of the five-mile course here.

We’ll be back at Muscoot again next week for the last course check before race day.

Hope to see you Sunday.

Lee Willett

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October 6, Trailside Museum

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Sunday, October 6, 8:00 a.m.
New Meeting Location: Trailside Museum
This Sunday, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Trailside Museum Lot when we run the Meadow Dry Loop. This approximately six-mile course follows much of the Leatherman’s Loop but nixes the water crossings and mud flats. What’s left? Still a challenging and fun run on what will be one of the most colorful days of the year.

For those who are running Paine to Pain, good luck to all of you. If you’d like to car pool, meet at the Lewisboro Town Park lower parking lot at 7:00 and the 684 exit 4 park and ride at 7:15. We’ll see you again next week at Muscoot Farm for one of two course checks of the Run the Farm course.

I hope to see you out there.

Lee Willett

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September 29, Sarah Bishop Bushwhack 10 Trail Race

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Sunday, September 29, 8:30 a.m. (kids’ race), 9:15 a.m. (adult race)
This Sunday, meet at Mountain Lakes Park (201 Hawley Road, North Salem, New York 10560), when we race the Sarah Bishop Bushwhack. All that training and those course checks come down to this—a 10k trail race featuring a challenging course that includes the highest peak in Westchester—Bailey Mountain—and beautiful views of Lookout Point and Hemlock Lake. The weather all week will be beautiful and the conditions on Sunday, ideal. Registration closes at midnight on Thursday night but we’ll hold a few places open if you want to bring a friend at the last minute. On-site registration will be $40 and we ask that you have exact change.

Next week we’ll be back at the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in the Meadow parking lot to run the Dry Loop—that is, if you’re not going to be running Paine to Pain.

Hope to see you out there for this first annual Sarah Bishop Bushwhack.

Lee Willett

September 22, Mountain Lakes Park

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Sunday, September 22, 8:00 a.m.
This Sunday, meet at Mountain Lakes Park (201 Hawley Road, North Salem, New York 10560), when we do a course check of the Sarah Bishop Bushwhack. This 10k trail race features a challenging course that includes the highest peak in Westchester—Bailey Mountain—and beautiful views of Lookout Point and Hemlock Lake. If the upper gate is open, park where indicated on the map—in the lot near the pool, accessible by an unpaved road across from Hemlock Lake. If the upper gate is closed, park near the lot at the trailhead to Lookout Point.

Next week we’ll be back at Mountain Lakes Park the Sarah Bishop Bushwhack Race. It’s going to be a lot of fun.

Hope to see you out there.

Lee Willett

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September 15, Mountain Lakes Park

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Sunday, September 15, 8:00 a.m.
This Sunday, meet at Mountain Lakes Park (201 Hawley Road, North Salem, New York 10560), when we do a course check of the Sarah Bishop Bushwhack. This 10k trail race features a challenging course that includes the highest peak in Westchester—Bailey Mountain—and beautiful views of Lookout Point and Hemlock Lake. If the upper gate is open, park where indicated on the map—in the lot near the pool, accessible by an unpaved road across from Hemlock Lake. If the upper gate is closed, park near the lot at the trailhead to Lookout Point.

Next week we’ll be back at Mountain Lakes Park for our final course check before the event.

Hope to see you out there.

Lee Willett

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September 8, Westmoreland Sanctuary

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Sunday, September 8, 8:00 a.m.
This Sunday, meet at Westmoreland Sanctuary when we run 5.2 Mile Westmoreland Perimeter Loop. It’s been a while since we ran this course that was hit hard last year by Sandy but I’ve been assured that the trails are runnable and in good shape. I won’t have the chance to mark the trail in advance so bring a map and keep your eyes open for trail markers along the way. Those wanting a longer run can run part or all of the trail again or cross the road to Butler Sanctuary and add another 3.5 miles following the perimeter trails (see trail map). See Google Map ››

Saturday, September 7, 8:00 a.m.
This Saturday is the Katonah 5k Road and Trail Race. While a 5k might be a shorter distance than you’re used to, Christy’s first-place finish last week proved that shorter races have a place in anyone’s training schedule. And besides, it’s a great event benefitting a great cause. Learn more at Raceit.com.

Next week we’ll start the first of two course checks for the Sarah Bishop Bushwhack 10k Trail Race. We spent some time last weekend grooming the trail and know you’re going to love it. Registration is still open. And don’t forget to Run the Farm as well.

Hope to see you out there

Lee Willett

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