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soundrunnerct — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 02:49:38 +0000

North Branford Potato and Corn Festival

What an amazing XC run…soundRUNNER had 3 races that we sponsored this weekend (Killingworth 5K, Hope is Coming, and the NB Potato and Corn Festival). I knew that we were going to go to 2 races…the North Branford XC 5K and the Hope is Coming. Unfortunately/fortunately, 2 things happened…I had planned for Jesse and Jan to work the North Branford Race and I was going to work/run the Hope is Coming. The problem was that Jesse was coming back from SLC and was BEAT and Jan is a NEWBIE with SR…I neglected to remember the dates…the race for Hope is Coming was on Saturday, not on Sunday, as I had thought.

So, I ended up running the North Branford Race. It was a VERY challenging run, but VERY rewarding. I also got some GREAT sweet corn/12 for $5.

Note to self: BUILD THIS RACE…IT IS AMAZING! Every kid that runs for middle school, high school and college should do this…every adult that runs or ran XC in high school and in college needs to do this,,,beware of 2011! This will be the RACE to RUN!

Branford Road Race, June 20, 2010

soundrunnerct — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 04:07:44 +0000

The Branford Road Race

applications are in all 3 soundRUNNER locations. Fill out the application at any of the stores and receive 10% off your purchase, (save a stamp, save the ACTIVE fee).

Check out Run or Walk for a Cause…I’m asking that you consider the James Blackstone Memorial Library…our Public Library!

soundRUNNER will have packet pick up in the Branford store.

Additionally, this is Branford Festival Weekend. We will be jammed packed with events and fun…more details to follow.

SIGN UP NOW !

March 21…Leprechaun 5-Miler in Madison

soundrunnerct — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:19:58 +0000

Welcome to the Home Page for the Leprechaun 5-Miler, a fun St. Patrick’s Day race tradition!!!

We’re building off of a successful race last year and are hoping you can help us grow it even bigger this year! All proceeds from the race go towards the Exchange clubs pioneering work in the prevention of child abuse along with all of the other Community Service work the Madison Exchange Club engages in. The race tracks Madison’s picturesque shoreline on Middle Beach Road for one of the flattest and fastest 5-Milers around. Not up for 5 Miles? Try our 2 mile fitness walk along some of the same famous coastline. Got kids? Get them started on a lifelong path of healthy activities by getting them away from the TV and outside for an exhilirating race with their friends with our 1/2 mile Kids Fun run!

PARTY AFTER THE RACE!!!

What would a St. Patrick’s Day Race be with a ‘spirit-filled’ celebration of the holiday! If you’re of age, please join us for a beer after the race courtesy of one of our long time sponsors. Your soul will also be warmed by some local clam chowder donated by another one of our long time sponsors, Lenny & Joe’s. We’re excited for another great race this year and look forward to seeing you there!!!

Want to become more involved?

Sponsors: The people who run and walk in the Leprechaun 5-Miler are a great group of people to reach out to. Contact our Race Director, Jonathan Snyder for opportunities to enhance your business.

Teams: Want to band together as a group and go above and beyond the call of duty for either work or school? Help us raise additional dollars to help prevent child abuse by getting people to sponsor your team! Check back here or contact our Race Director for details.

Volunteers: Want to help out but can’t run or walk on race day? We have many volunteer opportunities both before and during the race day and we’d appreciate your involvement. Check back here or contact our Race Director for details…jonathan.e.snyder@yahoo.com

Turkey Trot Results

soundrunnerct — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:18:19 +0000

The results of the Madison Turkey Trot are posted at http://www.plattsys.com/m1shell.asp?eventid=562. There is also a link through the Madison Jaycees’ web site http://www.madisonjc.com/index.shtml. It was a beautiful day! Julie and I wish you happy running and happy holidays.

Madison Turkey Trot

soundRUNNER Madison Jaycees Turkey Trot

soundrunnerct — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:44:15 +0000

I have spent the last 2 days in Madison assisting in packet pickup for the Turkey Trot in the Hammonasset State Park. Every year our numbers grow…runners and walkers have been supporting this race for 30 years, after tomorrow 31. Before I owned soundRUNNER, I would come down here on Thanksgiving morning run and catch up with people I hadn’t seen all year. We would discuss our life since the previous Turkey Trot over Red Hook, Cohen’s Bagels , and Friend’s chowder.

Good luck to all the runners and walkers…another record breaking registration…see you in the a.m. I’ll be the one cheering for you!

New Run in Madison on December 12

soundrunnerct — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:55:47 +0000

1ST ANNUAL 5K SNOWFLAKE FUN RUN

Registration is now available online for the 1st Annual 5K Snowflake Fun Run. This run will be held on Saturday December 12, 2009 at Hammonassett Beach State Park ! This race will benefit the following local charities: ABC House, CT Food Bank, Madison Arts Barn and The Cove. To be a part of this great event, please visit http://www.active.com/running/madison-ct/1st-annual-snowflake-5k-charity-fun-run-kids-jinglebell-jaunt-2009 for more information and to register.

CHECK OUT MADISON soundRUNNER for THE 5K SNOWFLAKE FUN RUN window decorations! We are very excited to have offered our store windows to decorate our windows to support this event, which will support local Madison charities. Thanks Jessica for asking soundRUNNER to participate!!

soundRUNNER Madison Turkey Trot

soundrunnerct — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:09:41 +0000

DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER FOR THE

soundRUNNER Madison Jaycees Turkey Trot

This is the 31st year that this race has been run and besides Manchester TT it is the largest in CT. Bring your family and friends for this year’s Turkey Trot. 2,500 of your closest friends will be there to run and walk with you.

www.madisonjc.com

Hartford Half

soundrunnerct — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:06 +0000

I hope everyone gets to see this is…Saturday, October 10…your 1/2 marathon.

I am leaving Branford 6:30 a.m. ish…let’s meet at the carosel in Bushnell Park at 7:30 a.m.’ish.

Can’t wait…it should be an amazing day to bring all this together…Great job you guys. You are all amazing.

Stony Creek Road Race 2009

soundrunnerct — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 01:38:15 +0000

What a tough year for the soundRUNNER Stony Creek Road Race. This was the 2nd year after the 10 year hiatus. I wish it hadn’t rained…we only had 30 people sign up on race day. Last year we had 120…I think it’s a great race. I could be a little prejudise since this is where Bob proposed to me 11 years ago.

Please know that all soundRUNNER road races benefit a worthy cause. The Stony Creek Race benefits the Stony Creek Volunteer Fire Department.

The following are some noteworthy pictures:

Rich and his friend

Richard coming down the home stretch of his first race EVER!

Jesse leads again!

FYI! Although we had a pretty quick field…Jesse won! Great job Jesse.