To all of Rick's followers and fans,
My dad had his last final run today. He passed away this morning doing what he loves... running. Please join us in praying for him.
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We ARE warriors!
Jill, me, and Meg in Boston 4/18/10
Farmington Canal Linear Trail, Cheshire, CT
Warriorman Runs Again!! No longer running marathons, but kicking ass as a warrior!
Christopher Martin's
What rain?!?
My daughter and I
We ARE warriors!
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Jill, me, and Meg in Boston 4/18/10
*11/1/09: NY City Marathon: 4:39:31
*10/10/09: Hartford Marathon: 4:43:21
*10/11/08: Hartford Marathon: 4:22.19
*5/4/08: Cox Providence Marathon: 4:52.26
*10/10/09: Hartford Marathon: 4:43:21
*10/11/08: Hartford Marathon: 4:22.19
*5/4/08: Cox Providence Marathon: 4:52.26
Upcoming Races
8/13/11 Warrior Dash
2010
2010
*9/19: Warrior Dash: 3.23 miles: 45:58
*7/18: GE Petit Foundation 5K: 27:33
*6/27: Stratton Faxon Fairfield Half Marathon: 2:12.57
*3/21: New York City Half Marathon: 2:05.39
2009
*12/13: Christopher Martin’s Christmas Run for Children: 5K: 24:30
*11/1: NY City Marathon: 4:39.31
*10/10: Hartford Marathon: 4:43.21
*9/7: New Haven Road Race: 12.4 miles: 1:49.40
*7/30: XTreme Scramble #2 5K: 29:40
*7/19: GE Petit Foundation 5K: 26:37. Ran with my daughter. See pic in "About Me"
*6/28: Stratton Faxon Fairfield Half Marathon: 1:59.18
*5/3: Baja 5000: 5K: 23:41 (7:37/M) 2nd in my division
2008
*12/14: Christopher Martin’s Christmas Run for Children; 5K: 22:57
*11/27: Manchester Road Race; 4.75 miles: 36:42
*10/11: Hartford Marathon: 4:22.19 *Marathon PR
*9/21: Niantic Bay Half Marathon: 1:53.22 *Half Marathon PR
*9/1: New Haven Road Race: 12.4 miles: 1:50.48
*8/14: Corporate 5K: 23:29
*7/31: XTreme Scramble #2 5K: 26:59
*7/20: GE Petit Foundation 5K: 23:29
*7/16: Citizen’s Bank Not Your Typical 5K: 23:48
* 6/22: Stratton Faxon Fairfield Half Marathon: 1:54.55
*5/4: Cox Providence Rhode Race Marathon: 4:52.26
* 4/6: Stratton Faxon Greater Danbury Half Marathon: 2:13.06
*3/16: O’Hartford 5K: 23:59
*3/2: WPLR ShamRock & Roll 5K: 23:48
*2/3: Run for Refugees 5K: 23:21
2007
*12/9: Christopher Martin’s Christmas Run for Children; 5K: 23:26
*12/1: Trumbull NIA 5K Jingle Bell Run: 24:47
*11/22: Manchester Road Race: 4.75 miles: 39:56
*11/18: Wallingford 5 Mile Turkey Trot: 41:54
*6/23: Connecticut Irish Festival 5K Race: 22:25 * 5K PR
*6/17: Branford Road Race: 5 miles: 39:40
*5/28: Washington Trail 10K (Durham): 6.2 miles: 52:02
*5/6: Run for Autism 10K: 6.2 miles: 47:54
*5/5: Essex 5K to Play: 3.5 miles? Race: 24:55
*4/29: Glastonbury River Run: 5K: 23:24
*3/11: O’Hartford 5K: 22:28
*3/4: WPLR ShamRock & Roll 5K: 23:29
*2/4: Milford Winter Wonderland 5 Mile Race: 40:11
*1/1: Chilly Chili Run: 5K: 24:30
2006
*12/10: Christopher Martin’s Christmas Run for Children; 5K: 23:26
*12/2: Trumbull NIA Jingle Bell Run 5K: 26:09
*11/27: Manchester Road Race; 4.75 miles: 47:11
* 11/18: Cheshire Canal Canter; 5K: 29:28
*9/19: Warrior Dash: 3.23 miles: 45:58
*7/18: GE Petit Foundation 5K: 27:33
*6/27: Stratton Faxon Fairfield Half Marathon: 2:12.57
*3/21: New York City Half Marathon: 2:05.39
2009
*12/13: Christopher Martin’s Christmas Run for Children: 5K: 24:30
*11/1: NY City Marathon: 4:39.31
*10/10: Hartford Marathon: 4:43.21
*9/7: New Haven Road Race: 12.4 miles: 1:49.40
*7/30: XTreme Scramble #2 5K: 29:40
*7/19: GE Petit Foundation 5K: 26:37. Ran with my daughter. See pic in "About Me"
*6/28: Stratton Faxon Fairfield Half Marathon: 1:59.18
*5/3: Baja 5000: 5K: 23:41 (7:37/M) 2nd in my division
2008
*12/14: Christopher Martin’s Christmas Run for Children; 5K: 22:57
*11/27: Manchester Road Race; 4.75 miles: 36:42
*10/11: Hartford Marathon: 4:22.19 *Marathon PR
*9/21: Niantic Bay Half Marathon: 1:53.22 *Half Marathon PR
*9/1: New Haven Road Race: 12.4 miles: 1:50.48
*8/14: Corporate 5K: 23:29
*7/31: XTreme Scramble #2 5K: 26:59
*7/20: GE Petit Foundation 5K: 23:29
*7/16: Citizen’s Bank Not Your Typical 5K: 23:48
* 6/22: Stratton Faxon Fairfield Half Marathon: 1:54.55
*5/4: Cox Providence Rhode Race Marathon: 4:52.26
* 4/6: Stratton Faxon Greater Danbury Half Marathon: 2:13.06
*3/16: O’Hartford 5K: 23:59
*3/2: WPLR ShamRock & Roll 5K: 23:48
*2/3: Run for Refugees 5K: 23:21
2007
*12/9: Christopher Martin’s Christmas Run for Children; 5K: 23:26
*12/1: Trumbull NIA 5K Jingle Bell Run: 24:47
*11/22: Manchester Road Race: 4.75 miles: 39:56
*11/18: Wallingford 5 Mile Turkey Trot: 41:54
*6/23: Connecticut Irish Festival 5K Race: 22:25 * 5K PR
*6/17: Branford Road Race: 5 miles: 39:40
*5/28: Washington Trail 10K (Durham): 6.2 miles: 52:02
*5/6: Run for Autism 10K: 6.2 miles: 47:54
*5/5: Essex 5K to Play: 3.5 miles? Race: 24:55
*4/29: Glastonbury River Run: 5K: 23:24
*3/11: O’Hartford 5K: 22:28
*3/4: WPLR ShamRock & Roll 5K: 23:29
*2/4: Milford Winter Wonderland 5 Mile Race: 40:11
*1/1: Chilly Chili Run: 5K: 24:30
2006
*12/10: Christopher Martin’s Christmas Run for Children; 5K: 23:26
*12/2: Trumbull NIA Jingle Bell Run 5K: 26:09
*11/27: Manchester Road Race; 4.75 miles: 47:11
* 11/18: Cheshire Canal Canter; 5K: 29:28
"Runners need quality foods that provide a 'spark plug' for their energy," says Nancy Clark, RD, MS, and author of The Food Guide for Marathoners. These seven "elite" foods for runners will help you feel your best -- and keep you up and running.
· Small bagel with peanut butter
If you're a morning runner, you know it can be tough to hit the road on an empty stomach. It's been several hours since your last meal the night before, and your energy stores are low. Eating a 100- to 300-calorie snack before your morning run can give you energy and staying power, says Clark. This quick-and-easy snack has carbs and protein, plus it's easy to digest.
· Bananas
If you need a carb-packed energy-booster before an afternoon run, it's hard to go wrong with a banana. A bonus: Bananas contain loads of potassium, which regulates blood pressure and reduces the risk of stroke.
· Berries
Your legs can take a pounding from high-impact activities like running; soreness you feel after a hard run may be caused by micro-tears in the exercised muscles. That's why, in addition to their high fiber content, berries are a good option for runners. The vitamin C and potassium they contain help the body repair itself.
· Broccoli
This nutritional powerhouse has Vitamin C, potassium, fiber, and phytochemicals, all key for peak performance and health, says Clark.
· Low-fat yogurt
Running and other weight-bearing exercise can help you improve your bone density. But calcium is an essential part of the equation, and many runners don't get enough. One cup of yogurt contains a third of your recommended daily intake of calcium. Plus, yogurt has protein -- important for building muscle and recovering from tough workouts.
· Lean beef
In addition to being a quality protein source, beef is high in iron, an especially important element for runners. (Iron deficiency can lead to fatigue.) For vegetarians, beans, peas, green leafy vegetables, and iron-fortified cereals are good sources of iron.
· Wild Salmon
I AM a Warrior..or The Grand Poobah from The Flintstones!
Yes, you get wet-but it's fun!
"I run, therefore I am." Being able to run is a gift; a gift we should be thankful we have, a gift we should always appreciate and enjoy. Being a runner is a privilege . A privilege that not everyone can enjoy. As a runner, we owe it to ourselves while out on a run to do whatever it takes to have fun. Bask in your ability to enjoy the sights, smells, and sounds while you're running. There are no bad days of running. A bad day of running is better than a good day of not running or not being able to run.
For the past ten years I have worked as a Teacher’s Aide in a private school for students with learning disabilities and autism. I have come to realize the great admiration I feel for the parents of autistic children, and the children themselves. I have always wanted to do something to show my support of them. As a result, I raised over $2600 and ran the
My Favorite Place to Run
Farmington Canal Linear Trail, Cheshire, CT
"I just wanted to say, you are really inspiring, and thank you so much for sharing-in detail! Sometimes we really need it!"
" I never had the intense experience as you described so well-or the glorious finish, but I am truely invigorated by this post."
Kathy
"Thanks again Rick your comment helped me through a tough downer day!" sam
"You are such an inspiration to me and I really hope you continue to run + run hard!" Rachael
" I never had the intense experience as you described so well-or the glorious finish, but I am truely invigorated by this post."
Kathy
"Thanks again Rick your comment helped me through a tough downer day!" sam
"You are such an inspiration to me and I really hope you continue to run + run hard!" Rachael
Rick,
Thanks for your comment...your blog inspired me last night...to just reflect on being real with our sport and loving it for what it is..and what it’s not(a chance to advertise?)!
Keep running hard and having fun, thanks for your kind words, really enjoy your attitude!
meg
Thanks for your comment...your blog inspired me last night...to just reflect on being real with our sport and loving it for what it is..and what it’s not(a chance to advertise?)!
Keep running hard and having fun, thanks for your kind words, really enjoy your attitude!
meg
My first marathon. 5/4/08: Cox Providence Rhode Race:
- Marathonman101108
- Cheshire, CT, United States
- 54 years old, happily married for 29 plus years, 2 wonderful children: daughter age 28 and son age 25. The picture is my daughter Stephanie and me completing the Petit 5K race together on 7/19/09. It is my favorite moment of any race I've ever run.
28 comments:
I am so sorry to hear it. My thoughts and prayers are with you all...
Oh no. So sorry to hear this. Prayers to you and your family.
I just now realized that it is Rick that passed away. I was thinking it was Rick's dad. I'm heartbroken. Rick offered me lots of advice last year when I was training for races and then when I was injured. I'm going to miss his encouraging words of wisdom.
My first half marathon on 10/17 is dedicated to him.
Rest in peace Rick.
Rick,
I can't believe this is true. You have filled our lives with laughter, hope and inspiration. Every post left us all giggling and I was just waiting to see you and your wife again in NYC in November. I just can't believe this.
Thanks for being such a wonderful human being. The blogging World will never be the same. We will miss you. Hugs and prayers to your family.
Love,
meg
I was a recent follower but was really inspired by Rick and was always entertained by his posts. I'm not sure if it's appropriate to say I'm glad that he passed away doing something he loved, but I really hope that it works that way for me. I'll wear a ponytail on my next run for him! So sorry for your family's loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
I am so sad to read this news. My prayers are for your family. May Rick rest in peace.
I'm so sorry. My thoughts are with the family.
So sorry to hear this. He will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.
There are no words for this. I am sad to my core. Rick was a huge supporter of mine and he will be missed. He was so excited for my Warrior Dash today and I will run it in honor of him!
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep Rick and your whole family in my prayers.
Oh wow, I'm so sorry to hear this. :-(
Rick's family, my thoughts are with you, and to Rick may you rest in peace.
I am in shock. Rick was a great friend and runner, and I can only imagine how great of a husband/father he was. He is missed dearly! Thoughts and prayers to you guys --
I just learned about this sad news minutes ago. I am so sorry for the loss of Rick. I enjoyed his blog and comments. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I am sorry to hear this. Rick always left such thoughtful and kind comments! My thoughts are with his family.
I am in shock. Rick left one of my first comments. Not sure how he found my blog or maybe I found his first.
Praying for everyone.
I am so heartbroken to hear this, my condolences to your family... I was in shock for a few minutes when I read this...
Rick was a great man and definitely made us all laugh, he will be missed!
Words cannot describe how much it saddens me to hear this news. Rick has given me so many laughs and wonderful memories. He was always so supportive and protective of me . . . I had no doubt he would be there in a heartbeat if I ever needed help. He was honestly one of the most loving, giving and compassionate people I have ever been lucky enough to have "known". The blog world (and the world, in general) just won't be the same without him.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you all during this difficult time. Rick will be deeply missed.
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.
Just heard about this - and what a terrible loss! My heart goes to you and your family at this difficult time.
Wow, really sorry to hear about Rick.
My condolences.
I am so very sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Rest in Peace Rick
So sorry to hear this. Rick was one of my very first "followers" with my running blog. And I always loved his comments. He will be missed!
I am so saddened to hear about your loss. Rick seemed like an incredible husband, father, friend and human being in general. He was my first follower and very supportive of me when I had no idea how this whole "blog thing" worked. I was really looking forward to meeting him at a race one day. I hope the memories you have of him help you to get through this difficult time. I will miss his posts and his support greatly.
I went to HS with Rick and am saddened by his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. - Mary(Ellen) Raskopf-Kawauchi
Rick took me under his wing when I was hospitalized back in May. He flooded me with support to an extent I could never re-pay. I am thankful to have had the pleasure to know him.
I just found this out. I am so shocked, and sorry, to hear of Rick's passing. My best to Rick's family. He will definitely be missed!
I am so sorry to hear about your loss!!!
So sad to hear that.My prayers are with the family...
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