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New York’s Mid-Hudson region has entered Phase 3 of reopening.

We will continue to maintain safe practices to prevent any potential spread of Coronavirus. I’ll bring a camera to take a group photo but you can probably stand a little closer than last week if you, and the people around you, feel comfortable.

• Maintain social distancing before, during, and after the run
• Run abreast where possible to keep out of each other’s slipstreams
• Stagger start times, courses, and directions to maintain smaller groups
• Wear masks or buffs/neck gaiters when in the parking lots and when you see others on the trail even if they don’t do the same. 

Hope to see you out there this weekend.

Lee Willett[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1592754427716{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Enjoy the photo from this past run. And just to reassure our significant others, I’ve removed as much of the social distance space as I could. We were not standing that close.

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New York’s Mid-Hudson region has entered Phase 2 of reopening.

We will continue to maintain safe practices to prevent any potential spread of Coronavirus. I’ll bring a camera to take a group photo but you can probably stand a little closer than last week if you, and the people around you, feel comfortable.

• Maintain social distancing before, during, and after the run
• Run abreast where possible to keep out of each other’s slipstreams
• Stagger start times, courses, and directions to maintain smaller groups
• Wear masks or buffs/neck gaiters when in the parking lots and when you see others on the trail even if they don’t do the same.  

Enjoy the photo from last week’s run from the Trailside Museum.
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New York’s Mid-Hudson region has entered Phase 2 of reopening.

We will continue to maintain safe practices to prevent any potential spread of Coronavirus. I’ll bring a camera to take a group photo but you can probably stand a little closer than last week if you, and the people around you, feel comfortable.

• Maintain social distancing before, during, and after the run
• Run abreast where possible to keep out of each other’s slipstreams
• Stagger start times, courses, and directions to maintain smaller groups
• Wear masks or buffs/neck gaiters when in the parking lots and when you see others on the trail even if they don’t do the same.  

Enjoy the photo from last week’s run from the Trailside Museum.
Hope to see you out there this weekend.

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Lee Willett

New York’s Mid-Hudson region has entered Phase I of reopening.

While there are no specific guidelines covering trail running, we will continue to practice safe social distancing to protect ourselves and our communities. I won’t be taking any group photos for a while so runners can start running their choice of courses when they arrive. Keep to solo running or small groups and, please follow these guidelines:

• Maintain social distancing before, during, and after the run
• Run abreast where possible to keep out of each other’s slipstreams
• Stagger start times, courses, and directions to maintain smaller groups
• Wear masks or buffs/neck gaiters when in the parking lots and when you see others on the trail even if they don’t do the same. Let’s show the community that we want to keep the trails a respectful and safe space for all.  

With these precautions, I’m hoping we can all stay healthy. 

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New Race Report

If you have a couple minutes, read Billy McArthur’s race report for his TDS 145K last year. Great read of an awesome experience.

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In order to comply with the new NYS guidelines, and to protect our running community and local communities, Sunday Runs will not be hosting group runs until further notice. Stay safe all. More info here ››

I was hoping that Westchester would be open again and we could resume our runs in some fashion but I’d like to error on the side of caution and officially keep the runs halted. That said, if you need to get out for a run, I’ll still post options, but bring your own maps.

If you are going to run on the trails, please follow these guidelines:

• Maintain social distancing before, during, and after the run
• Run abreast where possible to keep out of each other’s slipstreams
• Stagger start times, courses, and directions to maintain smaller groups
• Wear masks or buffs/neck gaiters when in the parking lots and when you see others on the trail even if they don’t do the same. Let’s show the community that we want to keep the trails a respectful and safe space for all.  

With these precautions, I’m hoping we can all stay healthy.  More info here ››

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In order to comply with the new NYS guidelines, and to protect our running community and local communities, Sunday Runs will not be hosting group runs until further notice. Stay safe all.

We know, however, that this group of people thrives on the physical and mental health benefits of outdoor activity. To that end, I refer you to our robust “Maps” tab and encourage you to download a map and take a run as needed. Perhaps bring a friend for safety in the event of injury, but maintain safe social distancing. Another suggestion is to coordinate with a small group of friends and exercise the “beacon,” “follow a friend” feature, or join the Leatherman Harriers Strava Group and see what everyone is doing. Run together at a distance, or at separate times and places, but be aware and watchful of one another. We don’t want you out there alone if you run into trouble. If you need help finding a group to connect with that way, please message SundayRuns and we will hook you up. More info here ››

Lee Willett

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SUNDAY: TRAILSIDE MUSEUM

On Sunday, March 22, between 7:00 and 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Trailside Museum Lot, ready to run the Trailside Multiloop. This course offers a variety of distances from 2 to 13 miles and can be run in either clockwise or counterclockwise direction. To minimize the risk of spreading coronavirus by keeping to relatively small groups, arrive anytime between 7:00 and 8:00 a.m., take a map, and get running. Those looking to start early can arrive at 5:00 a.m. and finish the perimeter loop before 8:00.

SATURDAY: MEADOW LOT

On Saturday, March 21, between 7:00 and 7:30, meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, ready to run the Meadow Half Marathon. You have options for distances from 4.5 to 13.1 miles (by combining the two longest loops) and the course can be run in either direction. To minimize the risk of spreading coronavirus by keeping to relatively small groups, arrive anytime between 7:00 and 7:30 a.m., take a map, and get running.

Coronavirus Info: given the current circumstances, group running is not recommended (ie, downwind aerosolized particulate, people breathing heavily right in front of you, the occasional misdirected snot rocket, etc.). Attending a group run is a risky proposition—do not attend if you want to stay 100% safe. That said, for anyone who does come, I’d suggest that we take precautions. Keep a wider distance between you and other runners before, during, and after the run, break into individual and small groups and run different routes, wear a buff around your nose and mouth, and run abreast rather than ahead wherever possible. More info here ››

Great seeing so many out this past Sunday. I know that it’s great to be able to spend time on the trails when so much is going on in our lives. I look forward to running with you through these times and hope that with precautions, we’ll be able to remain healthy.

Coronavirus Alert Info: given the current circumstances, group running is not recommended (ie, downwind aerosolized particulate, people breathing heavily right in front of you, the occasional misdirected snot rocket, etc.). Attending a group run is a risky proposition—do not attend if you want to stay 100% safe. That said, for anyone who does come, I’d suggest that we take precautions. Keep a wider distance between you and other runners before, during, and after the run, break into individual and small groups and run different routes, wear a buff around your nose and mouth, and run abreast rather than ahead wherever possible.

SUNDAY: MICHIGAN ROAD

On Sunday, March 15, at 8:00 a.m., if you’re not self-quarantining, then meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, ready to run the Gerrython. Since the New York half marathon has been canceled, I’ll give you the option of your own half marathon with a modified perimeter loop. You also have options for a 10 mile, 7 mile, and 5 mile loop as well so you can take different trails and run different directions to minimize potential virus exposure. Early risers can start at 5:00 and head over to Kimberly Bridge for a few blue hill repeats or at 7:00 for a loop of the Red trail. As always, Rookie Runners start at 7:00.

SATURDAY: Meadow Lot

On Saturday, March 14, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow lot, ready to run the Meadow Multiloop. This course gives you options for distances from 2 to 11 miles and can be run in either direction so as to minimize potential virus exposure.

Congratulations to Veronica for completing the Chattanooga 100—3rd woman, 17th overall. Well done. Hope to see you out there this weekend.
Lee Willett

Enjoy the photo from the 5 bridges run at Lewisboro Town Park.

SUNDAY: LEWISBORO TOWN PARK

On Sunday, March 8, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Lewisboro Town Park, Upper Parking Lot, ready to run a new course—the Five Bridges Run. This course offers three options for different lengths—9, 6.5, and 5.5 miles—all of which pass over all four bridges in the Rez. Three of the bridges have been closed since late summer and, while they’re still under construction, I’m hoping they’ll be open for business by the end of this week. Let’s find out. Early risers start at 5:00 or 7:00 a.m. Rookie Runners start at 7:00 a.m. See the map ››

SATURDAY: KIMBERLY BRIDGE

On Saturday, March 7, at 6:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Kimberly Bridge Lot, and run an hour of hill repeats up Blue. You should be able to get in 3 or 4 before you return to the lot at 7:00 a.m. to run the Boutonville Oak Loop. This multidistance run offers lengths from 6 to 8.5 miles and will cross the new Meadow bridge. Or, if you’re into blue hill repeats, keep going—the group can see how many you’ve done when they return. See the map ››

Hope to see you out there this weekend.
Lee Willett

Enjoy the photo from this week. Getting to the Rock Trail from the Meadow is a hike but it’s worth it this time of year.

SUNDAY, MEADOW LOT

This Sunday, March 1, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Meadow lot when we run the Rock Trail 8 Mile Loop. We’ll head south through the meadow trails and return via FH. In between, you’ll see the Bear Rock Petroglyph, Spy Rock, the Stairs, Castle Rock, Raven Rocks, Indian Rock Shelter, and plenty more rocks along the way. If you’re looking for something less ambitious, there’s a 5.5 mile loop as well. Those looking to start early can arrive at 5:00 a.m. or  7:00 a.m. for added distance.
And as usual, Rookie Runners start at 7:00 a.m.

SATURDAY, MEADOW LOT

On Saturday, February 29, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation ready to run the Snowy Owl Run. This course is almost the same as the Raven Rocks run but starts with a climb up FH then down the CB trail—and everyone loves a good climb at the start, right? Before the run, we can check out the Meadow bridge—there’s been progress. See the map ››

UPDATE

Real progress has been made on the bridges over the past week. I’m hopeful that I’ll be able to put a greater variety of runs on the calendar soon. Also, with the warm weather, watch out for ticks. They’re starting early this year. Hope to see you out there this weekend.
Lee Willett

Meanwhile, enjoy the photo from this past run from Kimberly Bridge. Great-looking crowd for a winter run.

SUNDAY, KIMBERLY BRIDGE

Sunday, February 23, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Kimberly Bridge Lot, ready to run the Kimberly to Armstrong 9 mile run. Options include the full 9 miles but since this is an out-and-back course, you can turn around at any point for a shorter run. This course passes through three different preserves with various terrain. Early risers can start at 5:00 a.m. or 7:00 a.m. Your choice what you want to start with but since the Blue Hill is right there, you might want to dedicate some time to a few repeats. Or make a loop of blue for a 3.8 miles.

SATURDAY, LEWISBORO TOWN PARK

On Saturday, February 22, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Lewisboro Town Park, Upper Lot, ready to run the Town Park to Kimberly Multidistance Loop. This offers runners distances from 6 to 11 miles starting and finishing on the same trails. I recommend the 7 or 9 mile loops. The group can decide on site.

ALSO ON SATURDAY

On Saturday, February 22, at 7:30 a.m., meet at Bear Mountain, Ice Rink Lot, to run the 5 Sisters course. This 13+ mile, quad-shredding exercise in futility, contains 4700 feet of gain so you know it’s going to be a tough run. Come prepared, you have been warned. I won’t be there for this one but Kevin Rader will be your Sherpa. Learn more ››

Hope to see you out there this weekend
Lee Willett

Meanwhile, enjoy the pic from this past run at the Meadow. Great to see so many of you out there getting twisted.

SUNDAY, Meadow Lot

On Sunday, February 16, at 8:00 a.m., it’s time to get twisted. Meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Meadow Lot, when we run one of the Twisted Loops. This time we’ll the Purple loop and make sure we pass the construction of the new bridge. I’m pretty sure the bridges aren’t ready to cross just yet but we can at least look. Those who want to start early can arrive at 5:00 a.m. or 7:00 a.m. See the map here ››

SATURDAY, Michigan Road Lot

On Saturday, February 15, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Michigan Road Lot, when we run the Michigan Multiloop 8-mile course. Since the Bergfield Bridge is still under construction, head across the meadow at Trailside Museum and catch the FH trail to the river instead. If you’re not up for the full distance, you’ve got options for shorter distances as well. Bring your own maps, though, I’m not sure I’ll make this one. See the map ››

Monday

Monday is President’s day so if you’re looking for a run, head over to the Trailside Museum at 7:00 a.m. More here ››

Hope to see you out there this weekend.
Lee Willett

Group of hardy runners out last Sunday. Let’s see how many come out this weekend for more Winter running.

SUNDAY: MICHIGAN ROAD

On Sunday, February 9, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Michigan Road Lot ready to run a new course that I’m calling Michigan Zig-Zags. Options include 8, 6.5, and 5 mile distances or get lost and see how many miles you can do. The challenge to this course is the weaving back-and-forth between adjacent trails so stay sharp with regard to turns. Early risers can start at 5:00 a.m. or 7:00 a.m. but bring your own maps since I won’t be with you this weekend. Rookie Runners start at 7:00 a.m. as well. See the map here ››

SATURDAY: LEWISBORO TOWN PARK

On Saturday, February 8, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Lewisboro Town Park, upper lot, when we navigate the 9.6 mile Kessel Run. This relatively flat course is a little longer than most but avoids steep uphills in favor of rolling hills throughout. Since this is an out-and-back, there are plenty of ways to shorten the course if necessary. Also, we’ll be keeping an eye on the bridges as we pass—word has it that the first will be delivered this week. See the map here ››

NIGHT RUN SATURDAY, 5:00 P.M.

On Saturday, February 8, at 5:00 p.m., grab your headlamp and meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Lean-to 5 (at Michigan Road), ready to run a special winter night run sponsored by Ridgefield Running Company. You’ll be following the Michigan/Overlook/Raven Rocks course which will give you some great views. After the run, bring food and drink and sit around the fire enjoying the excellent company of fellow trail runners. I won’t be joining you on this run so bring your own maps—download the PDF here ››

Have fun out there this weekend.
Lee Willett

I counted 54 out this Sunday for the annual Looper Bowl and a number of new-to-the-trails Rookies. Welcome all. I look forward to sharing many more miles with you. The Looper Bowl ball has been found. Runner Tom Curley came across the finish line with that in hand. Thanks, Tom for keeping that tradition alive.

Sunday, Meadow Lot

On Sunday, February 2, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Meadow Lot when we run an annual favorite—The Looper Bowl. It’s all the fun of the Leatherman’s Loop but colder and with a chance for snow and ice. You won’t want to miss this! If you don’t want to get your feet wet, there is an option to avoid the water crossings and even the mud flats but the final map will be determined the morning of the run. Looking to start early? Arrive at 5:00, 6:00, or 7:00 for some additional loops.

Saturday, Tusk & Cup

This Saturday, February 1, at 7:00 a.m., meet at Tusk and Cup coffee shop, 51 Ethan Allen Highway, Ridgefield CT, and prepare to run the 11 mile Brew to Brews run through Devil’s Den and Saugatuck. Options include the full 11 miles and an abbreviated 6 mile version. Since weather conditions may be, *ahem*, less than ideal, we’ll make a determination on the final course over coffee that morning. Options include the Devil’s Den to Saugatuck run, the Devil’s Ledge run, or even the Saugatuck Loop which is longer but a little easier by most measures. Details here ››

Enjoy the photo from the past run at Mountain Lakes Park. Registration is open for the Sarah Bishop Bushwhack 10k and double 10k in the fall. It’s a great event. Learn more ››

Lee Willett