Category Archives: Race Report

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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NYC Half Marathon

Posted on March 22, 2018 by runninginnj

I deferred last year’s race entry to this year because of the problems I was having, so this was my last chance to do this race (at least with a guaranteed place). When the race opened for entries I still … 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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Don’t run the Half Marathon

Posted on October 8, 2017 by runninginnj

It’s in the title, although to be fair, neither my Physical Therapist or my Sports Medicine doctor actually said those words. What they said was that they’re not going to tell me not to, but…. I was in England for … 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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St Ives 10k in England

Posted on July 18, 2017 by runninginnj

It seems to be pretty normal for me to look for races when travelling, and this trip included a 10k on Sunday. In my last post I mentioned that I may fill my blog with my runs in England, but after … 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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Garden State 10 – spectator recap

Posted on March 28, 2017 by runninginnj

Sunday morning saw the inaugural Garden State 10 mile and 5k races. As I am not able to run I was there to support RVRR members in the races. The last time I attended a race without running I had … Continue reading →

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2016 Newport Liberty Half Marathon recap

Posted on September 20, 2016 by runninginnj

Following the events on Saturday in Seaside Park, the day before the Newport Liberty Half Marathon, it was difficult to know how the organizers would respond. In the weeks after the Boston bombing there was a lot of security at … Continue reading →

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