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One week left to Register on-line for the Monster Dash 5K and Save!

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 02:30:01 PDT

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Just one week left to register on-line and save for this year's Monster Mini dash 5K and Kids 1K.

Current on-line prices:

Monster Mini Dash 5K: $28

Monster Kids 1K $17 (Includes a t-shirt, trick or treat and a chance to find the GOLDEN TICKET for the Grand prize)

Location: Rhode Island Convention Center, 1 Sabin Street, Providence.

Saturday October 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Entry Fees: 5K $30 Kids 1K $20

Sunday October 30, from 9:00 a.m. till 10:45 a.m.
Entry Fees: 5K $35 Kids 1K $20

Race Weekend On Site Registration, Packet Pickup

The first 1500 entered in the 5K will receive the following long sleeve "one of a kind" technical shirt. All others 5k entrants and kids race participants will receive a standard race t- shirt. Current registration is approaching 1300 participants. Still time to get one of these great t-shirts!

Run ...Jog... or Walk the 2011 Monster Dash 5K and bring the children for the Monster Kids 1K

Race date: Sunday October 30.

Start: Monster Kids 1K 10:30 a.m.

5K Start: 11:15 a.m.

Start Location: Rhode Island Convention Center, 1 Sabin St, Providence RI

Costumes are optional and encouraged.

Click HERE for all the details on the greand prize for the child that unwraps the candy bar with the Golden Ticket.

Click HERE for details and to Register online for the Monster Mini Dash now and save.

Guess who is coming this year on a Safari Hunt!

Races coming up next

A new running tradition begins in Downtown Providence on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2011. Don't miss the inaugural Family Turkey Trot in Downtown Providence!

Get into the holiday season by running or walking in the Downtown Jingle 5K. All participants will be given Jingle Bells!

Visit www.downtownjingle5k.com for more information.

Visit our website at http://monsterminidash.com/ for further details.

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Monster Dash

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:09:07 PDT

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All kids that run in the 1K (or run the 5K and are 14 or under) will get a special "Monster Candy Bar" at the FREE "Trick or Treat" inside the RI Convention Center after the kids 1K.

Unwrap the Candy Bar....get the Golden Ticket and you WIN The GRAND PRIZE and what a GRAND PRIZE it is!

CLICK HERE for all the GOLDEN TICKET GRAND PRIZE details.

All youth runners will receive a race shirt and have access to the "Trick or Treat" after the Kids 1K.

The first 1500 entered in the 5K will receive the following long sleeve "one of a kind" technical shirt. All others will receive a standard race t- shirt. NEARLY 1,000 PARTICIPANTS HAVE ALREADY REGISTERED.

Run ...Jog... or Walk the 2011 Monster Dash 5K and bring the children for the Monster Kids 1K

Race date: Sunday October 30.

Start: Monster Kids 1K 10:30 a.m.

5K Start: 11:15 a.m.

Start Location: Rhode Island Convention Center, 1 Sabin St, Providence RI

Costumes are optional and encouraged.

After the Kid's Monster 1K race, take the Kids "Trick or Treating" at the Rhode Island Convention Center! All kids in the Monster Kids 1K and kids 14 and under in the 5K race/walk will also have access to the "Trick or Treat" event.

Click HERE for details and to Register for the Monster Mini Dash now and save.

Visit our website at http://monsterminidash.com/ for further details.

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7th Annual Run for Bob

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 02:30:01 PDT

7th Annual Run for Bob 5k Run/Walk

Sat. 10/1, 9am - 1pm

(run starts @ 10)

431 Washington Street, Franklin

(formerly Putnam Investments)

kids' activities, games, prizes, food & more! $20 / adult ($25 after 9/26)

$10 / child under 12 and Best Buddies participants

Team rate (4 or more participants/team): $15 / person

Come in Franklin sports shirt - for every 3, get 4th entry free!

Ways to register: runforbob.org or hockymca.org

Ariel Doggett, Hock YMCA Coordinator of Integration: 774.235.2722

Free t-shirts to first 300 registered

** All proceeds go to Best Buddies Franklin chapter and the YMCA **

Together, we honor Bob Biagiotti, a Franklin resident who passed away unexpectedly 7 years ago. Some of his greatest times were spent running in 5k's --pushing his daughter Kayla in a stroller modified for her disability. Kayla is a student at FHS and her mom Kris puts together a great family day here in Franklin to benefit charities that have played special roles in her family's life. Join us for the run/walk, see flyer! After the run, meet us for fun - an adult only night at Pinz,see flyer!

* The benefitting charities work to promote mutually respectful relationships between people of all abilities. The YMCA's Integration Initiative provides children with special needs an opportunity to participate with their typically developing peers in all the programs, services and activities offered at the Y.

Famed runner Bill Rodgers to take on Crackerbarrel 5K

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 03:17:22 PDT

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On Saturday, Sept. 17, 9 a.m., the 31st Annual Crackerbarrel Classic 5K Road Race/Walk will be held at the Wrentham Developmental Center in Wrentham. Among the runners will be world famous, four-time Boston Marathon and New York marathon champion Bill Rodgers.

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17th Annual Father's Day Road Race

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Sun, 22 May 2011 02:59:00 PDT

Hello,

I am writing to you in regards to our 17^th Annual Father's Day Road Race on June 19, 2011 at The Children's Museum in Easton. This annual five-mile road race and two-mile "Fun Walk" benefits the educational programs and exhibits of the Children's Museum in Easton. There will be plenty to do the day of the race, including: a post-race party, raffles, and awards, the museum is also giving away t-shirts to the first 300 pre-entrants, as well as cash prizes for the top 3 male and female runners!

It would be greatly appreciated if you could post this information on your website, as well as pass the information along to interested runners. The race attracted almost 400 entrants from communities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts last year and is a great event to be part of!

If you would like anymore information you can go to the race's website www.fathersdayroadrace.com or contact Andrew Peterson either by email info@childrensmuseumineaston.org

Thank you,

Cara McBrearty
PR Intern

The Children's Museum in Easton
9 Sullivan Avenue, North Easton, MA 02356
www.childrensmuseumineaston.org

"helping children and families become life-long learners"

sherku: after Rocky

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 02:45:00 PDT

Glittens keep

my hands warm

Curling them I become

Runner Rocky Balboa

What is a sherku?

Hold the date - 3rd Annual Parmenter 5K

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 02:24:00 PDT

The 3rd Annual Parmenter 5K will be held on Sunday, May 15th

Visit the website for more information and to register.

http://parmenter5k.weebly.com/

HMEA 5K - 5/22/11

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 02:44:00 PDT

The HMEA 5K and walk is coming up on May 22, 2011.

Plan for it!

Visit HMEA.org for more details and to register!

Hold the date - 31st Annual Crackerbarrel Classic

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 17:20:48 PDT

Hello,

Just as a date to remember: 31st annual Crackerbarrel Classic 5K Road race at Wrentham Developmental Center is September 17, 2011. You can register on line through runreg.com

$20 includes a race t-shirt to 1st 200 pre- registered by 9/12/11. Hope to see you again here.

Thanks
Rich katno
Race Director

Easton, MA: 17th Annual Father’s Day Road Race

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Sat, 21 May 2011 17:59:04 PDT

Hello,

If you would like anymore information you can go to the race's website www.fathersdayroadrace.com or contact Andrew Peterson either by email info@childrensmuseumineaston.org

Thank you,

Cara McBrearty
PR Intern

The Children's Museum in Easton
9 Sullivan Avenue, North Easton, MA 02356
www.childrensmuseumineaston.org

"helping children and families become life-long learners"

Blackstone Half Marathon - Kyle Coutu 5K - Youth 1K

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 17:18:39 PDT

Cherry Tree Running Festival MAY 21, 2011

Blackstone Valley Half Marathon - Kyle Coutu 5K - Cherry Blossom Youth 1K

The Cherry Tree Running Festival will take place on May 21, 2011. Visit www.cherrytreerun.com to register and for more details.

Register now and save before prices increase on April 1. It is still only $45 to register for the half marathon with no processing fees.

The first 1,500 to register in the Blackstone Valley Half marathon or the Kyle Coutu 5K will receive the long sleeve technical shirt shown above.

Run the Blackstone Valley Half Marathon and experience the beautiful architecture and landscape of the historical Blackstone Valley. The Blackstone Valley Half Marathon will start at Slater Mill in the historical area of Pawtucket RI and then head west close to the Blackstone River to George Washington Hwy in Cumberland RI. The return route will be mostly run on the Blackstone Valley bikeway along the Blackstone river offering runners and walkers beautiful landscape views.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW AT www.cherrytreerun.com

If the half marathon is a little too far for you then consider running the Kyle Coutu 5K. The Kyle Coutu 5K will be mostly run in historical area of Pawtucket RI, passing many of the historical buildings in Pawtucket.

And do not forget to bring the children for the Cherry Blossom Youth 1K. This race is an out and back run on Cherry Tree Lane. And make sure you bring the children a little early for the pet parade that will take place before the Cherry Blossom Youth 1K.

The Rhode Island Cherry Blossom Festival will also take place on the same day as the Cherry Tree Running Festival. The Cherry Blossom Festival will include games and activities for kids, art and food vendors, a chocolate demonstration and lots of live entertainment including the Chinese Lion Dancers.

In an effort to further promote healthy lifestyles the Festival Committee has teamed with the New Urban Farmers to give away more than 20,000 food bearing plants to event participants and local residents.

Sponsors:

The Kyle Coutu 5K will be run to honor Pawtucket native, Marine Klye Coutu.

Historical Blackstone Valley

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St Pats 5K

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 04:59:04 PDT

The day was partly cloudy more overcast at times than others. The breeze was chilling but in the pack bearable.

With over 3,000 finishers, there was a good sized pack. Enough to keep mostly warm as we gathered for the start.

Fortunately, the pack filled in quickly and after the usual brief speeches and National Anthem, we were off. Heading up Smith St to the turn around point and then down hill coming to the State House guarded by the minutemen on top. It seemed like the State House was forever in front of us and not coming close enough soon enough.

Such are the illusions or delusions of a runner.

Refreshed by going to the well

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 03:34:02 PST

Went running late Sunday afternoon, not my normal time. I prefer to run in the morning before the events of day get rolling. The snow in the morning changed those plans. Made more sense to go in the afternoon when the roads would be clear. I could put my foot down and know it would stay there instead of slip sliding this way and that.

One of my favorite routes is out Chestnut St to Jordan Rd and over to RT 140 back to Chestnut/King and home.

Jordan with its rolling terrain provides a good workout. I did stop for a couple of photos but it was worth it. The photos came out well and I had a good run. I was refreshed by the well!

The energy generated by the run, keep me going into the evening. All that fresh air was a good re-charge to the body so I could get things done.

How do you get a re-charge late in the day when you need it?

Born to run?

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 04:22:10 PST

As a life long runner and lover of cross country (where you should run in a pack), Christopher McDougal's talk strings a resounding bell for me!

What do you think?

Mount St in winter

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 04:22:52 PST

One of my favorite loops runs up Mount St. This is what it looked like Sunday morning with snow on the ground.

Another Mount St photo in warmer weather can be found here

running along

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 07:10:52 PST

Time does fly by when you are having as much fun as I am these days. First post in December and it is almost over? Wow.

I have been running and pretty regularly too. Just not spending time writing here. Sorry about that folks. I trust that you are well aware of where else I write so that you can find out what else is going on.

If not, here is a quick summary:

Steve's 2 Cents - my take on revealing the good experiences of daily life. I have been spending time sharing what I learn and developing a one word theme for each of the #the5 I find and share that day.

Job Search Jam Sessions - two events completed this year with planning underway for more next year. First up a track at the PodCamp Western Mass will be devoted to this topic. We get to leverage the social media expertise of the folks in the greater Springfield and Western MA area to help those looking for work.

Franklin Matters - a good deal of time is spent here. I did participate and report (mostly live) from 65 meetings during the 2010 calendar year. (No wonder I don't have much time to spend here!)

My current contract project management position is keeping me busy. My volunteer effort for the Franklin Food Pantry has been mostly behind the scenes thus far (other than what has been posted on FM) but with their website renewed for 2011, the work there should become much more visible.

So with 3 more days to run in 2010, I have only 2.3 miles to go to exceed what I accomplished in 2009 and I feel good about getting there in one more run.

Then it will be time to layout a schedule for some runs in 2011 and set the plan to improve upon the mileage and average time that I accomplished this year.

How have you done this year? What are you planning for 2011?

hitting the hills

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 05:13:59 PDT

Yes, I have been running. It has been an adjustment going back to running early in the morning now that I am back to work. I am fortunate to be able to leave later so I can run between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM as opposed to running around 4:00 or 5: 00 in order to catch the train.

Did the Summer St, Mount St, Upper Union loop this past Sunday. Will do that a couple of times to help prepare for the Thanksgiving Run in Brighton. Not that the hills in Brighton are tough but that the hill and resistance work that Summer and Mount provides will help me get into better shape quicker.

How are you running?

Do you have races to plan for?

Gloria Gemma 5K Run/Walk

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 06:07:23 PDT

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Gloria Gemma 5K set for October 9, 2010

Please join us on Saturday,October 9, 2010 for the 2^nd Annual Gloria Gemma 5K at Flames of Hope: A Celebration of Life.

The Gloria Gemma 5K will start and finish on Francis Street in front of the Rhode Island State House.

CLICK HERE to register for the Gloria Gemma 5K now.

The Gloria Gemma 5K will be held in conjunction with Flames of Hope, A Celebration of Life at WaterFire on Saturday, October 9, 2010. The Gloria Gemma 5K is open to runners, walkers and walkers with dogs!

Help us continue the fight against breast cancer!

With our new registration site you have the ability to fundraise if you choose to do so, it is optional. A portion of what we raise from the 5K will be donated to the RI Department of Health Women's Cancer Screening Program. The more we can raise... together the more we can give.

This year we have added some exciting features:

For our serious runners:

This race will be timed by the Yankee Timing Company

We will be utilizing the newly introduced Bib Tag or B-Tag

Prizes will be awarded to our top finishers

For our teams:

We have great prizes to be awarded to our highest fundraising teams ranging from dinners at local restaurants to featured articles in print media after the race.

For our individual participants:

We have gift certificates, dinners and much more in store! Continue to check out our Awards and Prizes link for the latest details.

For our walker & their furry friends:

Each registered dog will receive a "doggie goodie bag"

We will have many pet friendly activities on race morning

"Top Dog" awards for our most "Pinked up Pup" and highest fundraising dog

Click here to register now!

Visit our website at http://www.gloriagemma5k.org for further details.

Train now

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:09:00 PDT

There are a couple of good 5K races on the horizon.

I'll be running the Crackerbarrel Classic in Wrentham on Sep 18th and then the Mayor's Cup in Boston's Franklin Park on Oct 24th.

Online registration is available for both these events via the links here:
http://www.crackerbarrelclassic.com/
http://baa.org/MayorsCup/Registration.asp

Enjoy!

Good run in the rain

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 11:59:27 PDT

How good was the run in the rain today? Two sherku worth!

The rain was warm and mingled with the sweat. The thoughts found their way almost like the river-lets of water along the roads.

How was your run today?

hug the shadows

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 07:13:27 PDT

hug the shadows, originally uploaded by shersteve.

I got out early for my run today before it got too hot. The sun was still rising so I hugged the side of Summer St to stay in the shadows.

Mount St was easier today than I expected. I guess my running recently has begun to pay some dividends. I had a strong finish coming down Upper Union to meet up with Dolores and then stopped for coffee at Dunkin Dounts for the final stretch home. It should have been a cool down, it was more like a drip down.

This was a good run day. I hope you had a good run today!

run in the shade

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 04:35:15 PDT

Sunday's long run was a good one in familiar territory out in central PA.

As warm as it was in Franklin we had the same weather, so I did my long run early before the temp rose to the high for the day. For most of the run, I was able to stay on the shade side of the road and out of the sun.

A cap and a white t-shirt also helped to deflect the sun.

Take care when you run in the sun and heat.

Crackerbarrel Classic, Wrentham, MA

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 02:56:00 PDT

One of my favorite road race courses is nearby in Wrentham where the Crackerbarrel Classic 5K will run on Sep 18th.

If you run for fun, or exercise, or the competition, this is a good race to participate in.

Date: Saturday, September 18, 2010

Start time: 9:00 a.m.

Where: Wrentham Developmental Center, Wrentham, MA
(Crackerbarrel Fairgrounds Bandstand)

Course: A 3.1 mile loop around scenic country roads (flat, no hills)
USATF certified MA-927021RN
Time Splits at one mile and two miles. Water stations along the course and at the finish.

Timing: Time Splits, water stations and computerized results (Spitler Race Systems)

Entry Fee: $17 pre-registration, $20 on Race Day

For more information including online registration or to printout the registration form to mail in, visit the website here: http://www.crackerbarrelclassic.com/

Tri or no tri?

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 02:44:00 PDT

I Had an interesting Friday. I ran my 4 miles in the morning, facilitated the Hopkinton Networking Group meeting, held my first 'office hours' on the Town Common to discuss Franklin matters, and then came home to go for a bike ride along the Blackstone River Bike Path with Dolores.

All went well until about 2.5 miles from the finish when the back tire started chattering at me. I stopped and sure enough, the tire had picked up a splinter of wood that could have easily been a spike. As soon as I removed it, woosh! the air escaped!

Fortunately, it was only 2.5 miles back to the car. Otherwise, Plan B would have been implemented.

A cold frosty went down nicely when we were both safely home, albeit a little later than we anticipated.

So for the scorecard, it was four miles running, 14.5 miles bike ride, and 2.5 miles walk. That's a tri right!

Sluggish today

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 05:04:43 PDT

The legs felt sluggish today. I wanted to do 4 x 800 on the track but I wimped out at 3 as the times were deteriorating. I started well enough at 3:32 then went 3:39 and 3:45. Just couldn't get it going. Headed home, a two mile run and was slowing down even as I approached home.

Just one of those days. That is the key. Leave it at only ONE of those day and the next day will be better!

May the roads and trails be kind to you today!