Vedder's Memorial
Catching a little rest, during one of our summer runs through the trolley trails.
Kid’s Camp
September 8, 2009
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Chase’s lost text
August 14, 2009Last Wednesday, we ran throughout the Supply Pond and saw many interesting things including a scary deer that was either rabid or robotic. After a vigorous run to the waterfall, we soothed our toes in the cool rapid, running water in a much needed rest. After a short run we found ourselves at a large swampish pond which some people elected to trench through, for some reason, instead of taking the clear path…some people are just not that observant and I’m not naming names (coughs…”Caroline”! Tracy was noticeably absent as she was yesterday, another uncomfortable hot day. Does anyone, besides me, see a connection?
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Boot Camp
August 4, 2009This Thursday is the first day of Session 2 of Boot Camp down at Branford Point. Check out the blog for all the details.
This Boot Camp will get you ready for all your fall marathon and half marathon races.
If you have any questions call soundRunner at 203.488.8222.
Looking forward to seeing you all there!
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Sea Legs Shuffle
August 4, 2009
Shaana, Lauren and Anneliese
The following is a write-up on the Sea Legs Shuffle submitted by Lauren, one of the young runners in soundRUNNER’s summer running camp.
Waiting for the “Sea Legs Shuffle” to begin in the traitorous humidity, Shaana, Anneliese, and myself go on a warmup run before the race starts. Coming back we walked over to the start/finish line, waiting for the race to begin. Eagerly waiting for the countdown for the 10 milers to go, we line up behind them for the 5K, and then before you knew it, the three of us were on the road running. Running up a hil and down it, carefully drinking the water so you don’t spill it, posing for the camera when you run, and sprinting in to the finish. That’s what it feels like to run a race. At the end finding out that all three of us came in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, for our age bracket was probably the best part of all.
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Running in the Rain
August 3, 2009The following is a report of our Friday run:Friday July 31 – Running in the Rain by Liam Daley
When I was dropped off at Pine Orchard Club for running camp it wasn’t raining. By the time we started running to Stony Creek it started drizzling. It started to down pour on our way back to the club. We ran to the secret swing along the causeway and we told each other life altering stories. After we semi-sprinted back to the club the rain started to slow down. We went to the beach and did our stretches. We played an intense game of Red Rover and a crazy game of Red Light Green Light. Overall, with rain and all, running turned out to be a lot of fun in the down pours.
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Runner’s Boot Camp
July 31, 2009The second session of Dan Ireland’s Runner’s Boot Camp will be starting soon. Come join me and Gretchen for a really tough workout…all the fun you can stand!
Improved Fitness leads to an Improved Quality of Life
soundRUNNER has partnered with Yale University Cross Country
Coach Dan Ireland to offer a
Summer Boot Camp
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 a.m.
Days: Tuesday & Thursday
Dates: August 6 – September 1
Cost: $80.00
WHERE: Branford Point Beach
WHO: Open to people of all ages regardless of fitness level.
EQUIPMENT: Participants must come to class with an appropriate pair of running shoes and workout clothing (that can get dirty). If you have questions about appropriate footwear or clothing please ask any staff member at soundRUNNER.
GOAL: Improve your overall fitness and conditioning
The soundRUNNER Summer Boot Camp is a workout program designed to improve your overall fitness level through varying physical challenges and exercises with emphasis placed on total body conditioning. Under Coach Ireland’s guidance you can expect to see improved balance and posture, greater upper and lower body strength, increased flexibility, improved running efficiency, and weight loss.
The following is a brief overview of some of the activities and events that will take place:
Core conditioning, circuit training, running (stairs, sand, sprints), plyometrics, bounding, running drills, obstacle courses, and more!
Please call 203.483.8222 or email daniel.ireland@yale.edu for additional information and to SIGN UP!
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Jackson’s Writeup!
July 27, 2009I do have a write-up of our Supply Pond run from Jackson, but I need to save it in a word doc/not docx. My laptop does not have the capability to open docx.
I just need to get to soundRunner!
A run in the woods
Today was all about stamina. Throughout the camp we did many activities including, sprints, hill repeats, hill sprints, and just plain running. We came upon many things along our jog. We walked in a stream. The most amazing part was when we came in close encounters of two deer in two different locations. The first one we saw was half in the bushes and half on the track. Even though we made some noise to try and scare it away, it would not even move its head. We then decided to go on the other track. The next deer we saw was crossing a stream and didn’t cause any trouble.
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Friday’s Run/Compliments of Tracy
July 27, 2009
Today, we met at The Pine Orchard Club. We went to Young’s Pond, Sunset Hill, and the beach. Parts of the run were really hard, but everyone did the best of their ability. First, we ran to Young’s Pond for our warm up run. There we went to the back stop on the baseball field and stretched before we did our workout. When we finished our stretching we went through a trail into the woods where we found a circular path. The path went up an incline to flat land and then down a decline. We took this path around for 4 minutes though Julie told us we were going to do it for 8 minutes. When she told us, we were all very surprised. Then, when we left Young’s Pond, we ran to this hill called Sunset Hill. First, we walked up to the top and jogged to the bottom. When we reached the bottom everyone had to run up to the top. Once at the top we would walk half way down and then jogged to the bottom and repeated this again. Some of us repeated this two more times where others one. Once finished, we got water at this house that was for sale, from the nozzle that attaches the hose. Lastly, from Sunset Hill, we ran to the beach. When we got to the beach we took off our sneakers and relaxed our legs in the water. Many wanted to go for a swim though we were not able too. On our way through the beach there was the American Flag where we said the Pledge of Allegiance. When leaving the beach we took some pictures on rocks. When we were done at the beach we headed back to the Club to get some water. Though, it was to late to stretch, hopefully everyone went home and did so, so we are not sore for next weeks runs!
- Tracy-
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Kid’s Run in Supply Pond
July 23, 2009What a great run today with the middle schooler’s. We went to the Supply Pond in Branford and ran up hills, sprinted down straightaways, waded in the water, saw 2 deer, saw Tiny 1 and Tiny 2′s grave “sticks”, and a dog that looked like a stuffed animal.
I have a great picture to post…as soon as Jackson writes his thoughts on the run today! You’re up buddy!
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Slept In
July 22, 2009Okay, I admit. I did miss Runner’s Boot Camp this morning. I woke up, it was raining, so I went back to sleep…I feel guilty, but not that guilty!
I have been running everyday for weeks, (I am doing the great rationalization). What, with the Kid’s Camp (M,W,F 9-11 a.m.), RESTART (W,T, 6:30-8 p.m.)…(S 8-9:30 a.m.), Runner’s Boot Camp (T,TH 6:30 a.m.-7:30…I run to the Branford Point and back in addition to the workout). Does anyone feel sorry for me? No! I didn’t think so.
When I coach people, I always tell them to listen to their bodies…they need to figure out when it’s saying ENOUGH…I think I heard that this morning. Can’t wait ’til Thursday at 5:55 a.m.
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