Trail-Running in Dubuque, with Tips.  

Curly's Marathon
September 7th, 2008 - Pittsfield, MA

Curly's Marathon was held in Pittsfield State Forest, and it was a beautiful day to run.  I made the mistake of wearing old shoes rather than a new pair I had just purchased, and it was a very poor decision. 

The pain in my feet and lower legs was incredible for the last 6 or 8 miles, and I was lucky to finish in 5:54:36.  

This was my 40th completed marathon.  My dad ran the Half-Marathon option as well.

Metacomet Trail Marathon - August 27th, 2008
West Suffield, East Granby, CT & Southwick, Agawam, MA

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Tippi and finished Metacomet II, which began at Phelps Road in Suffield, and navigated north to Route 57, and then south to Route 20. 

Running time of 5:32:00.  This was my 39th and Tippi's 13th completed marathon.

  

A two-for-one (241) day with Tippi today.  

First, we stopped off to run behind Sanderson Academy and explored a very early edition of Ashfield Trails (without really knowing it).

Second, we made an attempt to explore the snowmobile trail from Tatro Road into the forest.

Both runs were true explorations, with us not really knowing where we would end up, or where we were going.  A great day.

Hallockville Pond - Mt Institute Marathon

July 18th, 2008 - Hawley, Massachusetts

I completed the Hallockville Pond - Mt Institute Marathon with Wuzzam and Tippi.  

The 25+ miles were completed in 5:29:07, and ended with a dip in Hallockville Pond.  

This was my 38th completed marathon and Tippi's 12th.

Tippi and I explored a nice long run through Hawley and into Charlemont, hitting the Berkshire East area, Mt Institute, Dodge Corner, and over to Forget Road.

Met up with the British Hillbilly at Cambridge's Middle East to have our mind's melted by the Warlocks and Black Angels...  unbelievable show!

Exploring and enjoying Holcomb Farm area with Tippi.

One more time in McLean, with Tippi.

Today's travels

Combo from the 24th & 26th

Another exploration in the McLean Game Refuge, this time leading into Simsbury and Canton, with Tips along for the run.

Exploring along the Weed & Broad Hill area of McLean with Tippi.

Full Map of our Tunxis Trail running during May of this year.

Combo of late May Tunxis Runs...

Rambled through Dubuque with Tippi for around 9-miles, came within ten-feet of a young black bear who bounced a few steps away and then just sat down and watched us move past.

Completing more of Tunxis, from Ratlum Road to Satan's Kingdom, with Tips.