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Happy Trails in 2012
This past weekend, while updating my list of Trail, Ultra, & Cross-Country Races in and Around New Jersey, I was struck once again by the degree to which off-road racing and ultramarathoning have grown over the past decade. Best as I can figure, New Jersey had fewer than 10 trail races and not a single ultramarathon more »
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By Greg van Inwegen: The Manhattan Half Marathon was not timed, but rather a fun run and it was definitely not a PR kind of day. I didn’t come across any ice (except a little in the water cups) but up hills were slow due to snow. My bone head mistake was not wearing my more »
By Aubrey Blanda: I too am so happy I braved the elements to run with NYRR in yesterday’s Manhattan Half. After finding the most awesome free parking spot ever right off Central Park West near the finish (something some people also dream their whole lives about!), I was pumped! I met my NYC running buddy more »
By Paul Kartanowicz I decided after the first mile that I wanted to save my legs and that a PR was just unattainable, but I turned it into a nice high Aerobic longish run. That way I still got in a quality workout despite the circumstances and I didn’t beat up my legs too much. more »
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- Welcome New Members Joseph Benny - Albany, Ashley Byron - Elmwood Park, Randi Cohen - Roseland, Crissa Lodewick - Glen Ridge, Michael Magee - West Orange, Kim McGuire, Glen Ridge, Carlo Morresi - Roseland, Josh Sears - Montclair, Jennifer Tomsey - Roseland #
- Welcome to the new Essex Running Club Website. We made a strenuous effort to create a site that engages new runners who might join us and is friendly and welcoming to long-standing members. Take a look around--see how we did at the races, view our calendar of upcoming events or renew your membership. We're looking for folks to contribute articles, pictures and links. Email us with your contributions and ideas. Also, be sure to check out the site on your smart phone--it's designed to work on those too! #
Welcome to the Essex Running Club
The Essex Running Club, founded in 1983, prides itself on being Northern New Jersey’s Friendliest Running Club. We welcome runners of all ages and abilities. Whether you're just getting started and looking for training runs to help you get fit, working toward your first 5K, or are a seasoned road racer or trail runner you'll find a lively community here, lots of experience and a serious passion for running. Come join us!
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