Midlife Runner

Training & race day adventures of a middle-aged runner.

Falmouth Road Race Runners Gift Bag 2019

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Seems like most runner gift bags at races are filled with useless stuff and advertising; not the case with the gift bag handed out by the 2019 Falmouth Road Race. There were some advertising materials in the bag but at least they seemed more relevant than what I've seen in some gift bags at other races. Official Falmouth Road Race Gifts The best … [Read more...] about Falmouth Road Race Runners Gift Bag 2019

Falmouth Road Race Health & Fitness Expo 2019

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For most runners, the race bib and gift bag pickup is the most important part of the New Balance Falmouth Road Race Health & Fitness Expo. Runners must pick up their bib at the expo as numbers are not mailed and there is no race day pickup. In addition to the race essentials, you'll find seminars and talks from local and national running legends, vendor … [Read more...] about Falmouth Road Race Health & Fitness Expo 2019

Great Running Weather for August

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Definitely can't complain about the weather this morning, especially for the middle of August. For runners in the southern U.S., this might seem like winter conditions. For the bulk of my run the weather was great. It was in the low 60's with lower humidity and dewpoint. This was my last long run before the Falmouth Road Race. Since Falmouth is a 7-mile … [Read more...] about Great Running Weather for August

Cupid’s Chase 5K Wakefield, MA 2019 Race Report

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Cupid's Chase 5K Saturday, February 9, 201910:00 AM StartLakeside Inn, 595 North Ave, Wakefield, MA This was the 6th annual running of the Cupid's Chase 5K. It seems to usually be held a week or two before Valentines's Day. The race is a USATF sanctioned event open to runners, walkers, and strollers. The course is a fast and flat loop around Lake … [Read more...] about Cupid’s Chase 5K Wakefield, MA 2019 Race Report