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What rain?!?
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.
11 comments:
Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I think about Rick daily; it is amazing how someone I never met has impacted my life so much. These photos tell a great story- and I know how lucky I would have been to meet him this Spring. I do believe that he will be with me at the Boston 5k and that a little bit of Rick is with us all. I went back and read his old posts the other day and felt re-inspired by them.
I hope you are all healing- I pray for you all to find peace.
With love,
jillian
(Ricks friend despite the fact that I am a diehard Phillies fan!)
Great pictures from a life well lived. Gone, but most definitely not forgotten.
Wonderful pictures, thank you for sharing.
Great pictures! I miss his comments when I post mileage...it was a great encourager!!
What an AMAZING tribute! I am so sorry for the Loss of your father. My Dad passed unexpectadly at the age of 59 on 10/16, so I KNOW what you are going through. My prayers are with you during this tough tough time. Rick always had a positive word of encouragement on my Blog, I love the Warrior Dash photos :)
Mel- Tall Mom
What a tremendous tribute; so full of joy and love - thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing those photos! He was a great man. Thinking of you often and hoping you all are doing well.
Loved them all--thank you for sharing! I hope you are all doing well - don't hesistate to ask if you need anything, even though we are technically "strangers". I know all us blog-friends are happy to help. Rick sure had some great hairdos! :)
PS don't worry about Jill/one little Tri girl - let's go mets!!
This was wonderful! Thank you for sharing this:)
I cried... thank you for sharing this with us.
These are awesome pictures - I really love the ones with his family (Kathy, your wedding dress is gorgeous!) - he loved you all so very deeply!
I think about you guys often and hope you are all hanging in there - I know it's not easy!
xo,
Jill
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