Category Archives: NJ

Spring Lake 5

Posted on May 26, 2018 by runninginnj

Today was the first time taking part in this “must do” race. So many people take part in this year after year, and its popularity means you have to register early to get in. In previous years I decided not … Continue reading →

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Racing again – Newport 10k and Highland Park 5k

Posted on May 9, 2018 by runninginnj

Since the NYC Half Marathon I have focused on shorter runs, limiting longer runs to 7 miles, so as not to aggravate my hamstring. Luckily this allowed me to run the Newport 10k this year (after missing it last year). Progress … Continue reading →

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Less than 4 weeks to the Newport 10k

Posted on April 10, 2018 by runninginnj

The Newport 10k has always been on my race calendar since joining RVRR because it has been a USATF Team Championship race every year, and because it’s a fun event. That first year for me was 2012 (it may have been … Continue reading →

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Newport 10k – win a free entry

Posted on March 7, 2018 by runninginnj

Last year I had to abandon several of my race plans due to injury issues. This year I’m on my way back, and with that I’m happy to once again be part of the Newport 10k as a blog partner (and … Continue reading →

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Grape Gallop – Alba Vineyards race review

Posted on October 26, 2017 by runninginnj

Back in April I attended the Grape Gallop 5k at the same place. I wasn’t sure I should run the 3.5 mile Grape Gallop on October 21, 2017 as I have had some hamstring issues but the lure of wine … Continue reading →

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Newport Liberty Half – spectator view

Posted on September 21, 2017 by runninginnj

Since I joined RVRR (which is almost 6 years ago) I have run at the Newport Liberty Half Marathon every year (and have been lucky enough to be a partner blog for the last few years), until now. Injury now … Continue reading →

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Grape Gallop 5k

Posted on May 14, 2017 by runninginnj

I recently posted about being contacted by the organizers of the Grape Gallop. A few weeks ago I went along to their 5k at Alba Vineyard. The race start was 10am and I arrived at about 8:50. When I got there, … Continue reading →

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Not racing

Posted on May 3, 2017 by runninginnj

It’s been a lot longer than I intended between posts. In that time there have been ups and downs, and with the Newport 10k imminent I have to decide whether to run. So far, I have not been able to run … Continue reading →

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Cautiously coming off rest

Posted on April 7, 2017 by runninginnj

I hadn’t meant to leave it this long to update on progress. Originally when I signed up for the Newport 10k again as an official blog partner, I was hoping that the race might be my comeback. In my last … Continue reading →

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Grape Gallop races (run and taste)

Posted on March 31, 2017 by runninginnj

I was recently contacted by the organizers of the Grape Gallop series of races to see if I would be interested in running one of their races, and to offer a discount for my followers (RUNNJ17 will give $3 off … Continue reading →

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