• Race Re-Cap,  Races

    Squirrelly Six Mile Trail Race – 10.31.20

    I mentioned in a previous post that I signed up for a 6 mile trail race on Halloween. The Squirrelly Six/Hairy Gorilla Half Marathon at Thacher State Park is my favorite local race event! I first ran the 6 mile race 10 years ago! I can’t believe it had been that long since I last ran it. But last weekend on Halloween morning, a few friends and I participated in this fun race! The Albany Running Exchange did an excellent job organizing this event despite COVID restrictions. The start was staggered with social distancing protocols in place. Everyone had on masks (Halloween masks too!) so I felt very safe! It was…

  • Albany,  Fitness,  Marathon Training,  Race Re-Cap,  Running,  Trail Running,  Training

    Thacher Park Running Festival 10K

    Saturday marked the 100 year celebration of John Boyd Thacher State Park. Ever since I was a little kid I have been coming here to walk the Indian Ladder Trail, and it’s still one of my favorite places to get outside in the Capital Region. I love going to Thacher for nature walks, trail running, fun trail racing, and even snowshoeing. With one of the best views in the area, this place can’t be beat. This is why I ran the 10K on Saturday. As part of the Centennial Celebration, the Albany Running Exchange put on some trail races: a 5K, a 10K, and even a marathon and a 50K!…