Author: Ron Desmarais

It's time to vote for the USATF-NE 2024 Road Grand Prix.  The USATF-NE Long Distance Running (LDR) Committee has solicited bids from around the region to serve as Championships race events.  Use this ballot to vote.  They are asking us members to rank the races by preference so that the LDR Committee can take our input into account as they select races to be part of the 2024 series.   Only current USATF-NE members can vote.  Members may vote only once. Voting ends Friday, December 15 at 9:00 pm.   For an overview of the races, review this race comparison sheet they set up.  There's a tab that shows the races for each race distance and a tab the shows the proposed dates in order of the races.   Again, use this ballot to vote by 12/15 at…

Happy Friday!   Are you ready to run before your Thanksgiving Dinner? There will be 2 runs at the coop this week. One on Thanksgiving morning, and other on Saturday for our regular group run. Both start at 8am sharp.   Right now we are collecting toiletries for families in need to donate to the Wish Project. Please bring any donations to our group runs this week or to our club meeting on Monday at Princeton Station.   There is one week left to register for our kids Christmas Party at Altitude. I need to submit a final headcount on Tuesday the 28th, please register by 11/27 to ensure your spot. If you are unable to attend but have registered please amend your RSVP. Greater Lowell Road Runners: GLRR Kids…

Have a free Boston Run Show ticket on us!    The Boston Run Show is back! Returning January 27-28 at The Hynes Convention Center, it’s the biggest running expo for all runners, no matter how far or fast you go!   Be totally inspired and don’t miss incredible stage sessions from John Kelly, Laura Green, Hellah Sidibe, Becca Pizzi, Scott Jurek plus more exciting headliners to be announced! Limited seats are available for their appearances, so we advise booking tickets and showing up early for your space.     This year, you’ll see live action on the first ever Treadmill Tryouts, Strength & Conditioning zone including Running Yoga, The Row House, deals on gear and tons of swag!   Brands include Adidas, Skechers, Puma, Asics, New Balance, Marathon Sports, Hyperice, Hydrapak, Altra, Aetrex, Darn Tough,…

Reminder: Our November Club Meeting is about 2 weeks away on Monday, November 27 at 7pm at Princeton Station.    We will have a busy night hearing more about the Mill Cities Relay. It will be a good night to plan car logistics with your team and even discuss strategy. This is also when we get to pick up our Mill Cities Relay bibs.    We will also talk about our Board Positions as we will hold club elections in January. All board positions are open (even if someone is running for reelection.) Please consider taking a more active role in the club whether that be running for a position or joining a committee. There are plenty of jobs to go around. Decide how much time you are able to give and talk to…