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HMRRC Mission Statement
The Hudson-Mohawk Road Runners Club (HMRRC) is dedicated to promoting the sport of distance running through education and training to promote running as a part of a healthy lifestyle, promoting personal fitness and community through organizing and managing running events, providing means of communication among club members and creating opportunities for social activities. We believe in encouraging participation in running events for individuals of all levels of running abilities and acknowledge that volunteer participation is a foundation upon which HMRRC exists.

Ironman Lake Placid
Kelly Virkler from Menands finished the Ironman in 11:57:35. Kelly was 4th in her age division. Great job Kelly!

Club Picnic -- August 3, 2008
Members, children and guests who are not running the Indian Ladder Trail Run, but who wish to attend the Club Picnic, can now reserve a picnic lunch online. To reserve your meal, Click Here. Payment can be made on line or by mail. Orders will be taken until July 26, 2008. Questions? Contact Cathy Sliwinski at csliwin@nycap.rr.com

2008 Mohawk-Hudson River Marathon
Mohawk Hudson River Marathon and Marine Corp Half Registration is available at Active.com or print a "hard-copy" from this web site and mail it in.

Online Membership Update
Did you receive your user name and password for updating your HMRRC membership? You can go directly to the location to accomplish the task with a Click Here

Indian Ladder Trail Run - Club Picnic - Aug 3rd The 2008 edition of the Indian Ladder Trail Run will be held on Sunday August 3rd at John Boyd Thacher State Park. Two races, one 3.5 miles and the other at 15K will be held on some of the capital regions best trails. All runners receive a free bbq picnic lunch at the annual HMRRC club picnic held immediately after the races. A race application can be found on the race schedule or you can sign up via Acitve.com at Active.com.

Race Calendar
Post your road race to the HMRRC schedule Click Here

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Electrical Storm forces Cancelation
 A heavy downpour dampened our spirits but, it was the thunder and lightning which caused the cancelation of the 2008 HMRRC Hour Run on Wednesday evening! A volunteer crew of five in addition to 15 participants walked away disappointed, but alive and well. See you next year!

Volunteer Coaching Position
 Union College, located in Schenectady, is accepting applications for the position of Volunteer Assistant Women's Cross Country Coach. The Cross Country program is a member of NCAA Division III, the Liberty League, the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC), and the New York State Track and Field Conference (NYSCTC). For more information, contact David Riggi, Union College, at 388-8350.

Train to Run or walk a Marathon or Half-Marathon
Have you ever wanted to experience a life changing experience? You want a challenge but need motivation and support, then join the Hudson Mohawk Road Runners Club's "In-Training" group for this year's Mohawk Hudson River Marathon on October 12, 2008. The program will begin in July and is designed for novice runners ot walkers who have never done either a half or full marathon or those wishing to move from a half to a full marathon. Participants will train as a group and receive a training plan, experienced coaching, t-shirts and energy gels water. The fee for half marathoners is $ 100.00 and $ 125.00 for the full marathon. This fee includes race entry and a donation to Toys for Tots program. No additional fundraising is required. Contact Elaine Humphrey at cdracewalkers@aol.com or Jim Thomas at Jth430@verizon.net

Joining the HMRRC -- It's Simple!
 Want to join the Largest Road Runners Club in Upstate NY? Click Here