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APRIL 2024

Pictures compiled by Graphics Editor Bill Meehan. Click above.

President’s Message by Ravi Chauhan

by Ravi Chauhan
HMRRC President, Ravi Chauhan gives a club update for March 2024. Prepare for spring and longer days, the Runnin’ of The Green 5k, and more! For full article, click here

42nd Annual Bill Robinson 10K and Masters Championship

by John Parisella
The 42nd Annual Bill Robinson 10K and Masters Championship will be open to runners of all ages this year! The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 27th at 9:00 a.m. at the Guilderland High School. For full article, click here

Pearls from past Pace Setters – 1976: Bill Meehan – Athlete of the Month

Collated by Christine Bishop
Bill Meehan is a longtime HMRRC member who has many running accolades and has tirelessly provided service to the club. Bill is the Graphics Design Editor for The Pace Setter and is perhaps most well-known for capturing fantastic photography of club members at local races. Read on to learn more about Bill and his running during the 1970s. We want to thank Bill for all his service to the club! For full article, click here

Kinderhook Runners Club bus to Boilermaker

The Kinderhook Runners Club is hosting a bus to the Boilermaker for July. Click to learn more details. For full article, click here

2024 Electric City 10K

by Josh Merlis
The Electric City 10K had over 1100 people in 2024 becoming the largest spring road race. Read on to learn about this event and the production details that came along with it. For full article, click here

What I Talk About When I Talk About Running - A Book Review by Thomas O’Grady

by Thomas O’Grady
A review of Haruki Murakami’s memoir “What I Talk About When I Talk About Running”. For full article, click here

St. Paddy’s Day Surprise for the Udvadias: Ryan wins Runnin’ of the Green 5k and Cara delivers Little Louie

by Mark Mindel
Ryan and Cara Udvadia are two of the top local runners in the Capital Region. After Ryan won this year’s Runnin’ of the Green 5k, the couple welcomed their baby boy Louis into the world. Congratulations to Ryan and Cara! For full article, click here

2024 Adirondack Sports and Fitness Summer Expo on March 16th and 17th at the Saratoga Springs City Center

by John Parisella
The Hudson Mohawk Road Runners Club participated in the Adirondack Sports and Fitness Summer Expo on St. Patrick’s weekend to raise awareness of the HMRRC mission, educational programs, races, and opportunities for leadership and volunteering. For full article, click here

The Athlete’s Kitchen

by Nancy Clark, MS, RD, CSSD
Each month Nancy Clark covers important nutritional topics for runners in her column “The Athlete’s Kitchen.” Read on to learn more about tips on eating to win and fueling strategies for competition. For full article, click here

Off The Road Column – The ACL

by Russ Ebbets, DC
Classically, the ACL tear is not a track and field or running injury. The mechanism of injury, a quick turn with deceleration, is not a usual movement skill in any of the sport’s disciplines. That being said, both the ACL and ACL injuries are important for runners to be aware of. Read on as Dr. Russ Ebbets discusses the ACL, ACL injuries, and why this is important for runners to know about. For full article, click here

Runner Tough

by Dr. Benita Zahn
Sometimes our performance is better than anticipated. Other times we are just happy to finish. Regardless of your performance, "When you can’t run, you walk. When you can’t walk, you crawl, and no matter how many times you fall, that just means that is how many times you get back up again." Dr. Benita Zahn describes some aspects of running psychology and being runner tough! For full article, click here

Yoga For Runners

by Sally Drake
Each month, Sally Drake features a yoga pose, breathing technique or guided meditation that is beneficial for runners. Yoga helps improve flexibility; increase strength; enhance balance and stability; provide stress relief, better breathing and faster recovery. Even just a few minutes of yoga added to your pre- or post-run routine will positively impact not just your athletic pursuits, but all areas of your life. For full article, click here

Tom and Sara O'Grady, Editors

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