Exercising to the Beat of the Street

 Halloween 5K  Arasapha Farms Haunted Hayride and  Bates Motel . Don’t be scared, run the family friendly Monster Mayhem 5K or Monster Mile at Bates Motel! This unique course will take you right in the heart of the haunted hayride and around the entire Arasapha Farm.  Start your Halloween with one of the only 5K races running in person and then check out their massive sunflowers, corn maze and other attractions!  Costumes welcome for our young runners! All proceeds benefit Healthy Kids Running Series so kids can maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. Registration includes a Monster Mayhem Tech- T.  Medals will be awarded to first, second and third place winners within each male/female age group.  HKRS is a national, community-based non-profit that provides a fun, inclusive five-week running series for ages 2-14, designed for kids to get active, feel accomplished and lay the foundation for a healthy lifestyle.

   As I carefully stepped into the comfortable and calm water of Lake Nockamixon on Aug. 9, the anxiety I felt participating in my first race since January quickly faded away.    When my friend Kari mentioned the   Steelman Racing Endless Summer Swim  about six weeks ago , I had only recently started swimming laps again.     When I swam with my Rocky Run Y Sunday morning workout group on March 8, I would have never imagined that it would be the last time for months. That's because the Y would close from March 14 until June 29 due to Covid-19. But I thought this race would encourage me to practice more & it would be nice to compete again since so much has been canceled these last few months.    A few days before the race, swimmers received an Athlete Guide with all the precautions in place to keep everyone safe. But I have to admit, it made me nervous. I wondered if the race was worth it with all the new guidelines? Would it be fun? Would people follow the rules? But by the nigh

As the first snow of the season steadily fell, about 60 hearty runners raced through the stark forests of Ridley Creek State Park on Jan. 18 for the 13th annual Winter Pickle Run Trail Race. The winter, with its bone-chilling winds and cloudy skies, may make you want to hibernate in your warm and cozy house. But for some people, and especially runners, being outdoors during the cold months can be the best time of year. Driving through the 2,600-acre state park, I was amazed at how quiet and peaceful it seemed without the crowds of people who typically enjoy the area's many recreational activities in the warmer months. The idea of creating running events during the winter, which were once practically non-existent, started more than a decade ago. Local runner Tim Krueger explained that back then his running "was in a pickle," so after a party and a few beers the "Pickle Run"  idea was born. I've always wanted to try this race, so last month I signed up to b