Support the Schenectady Firefighters and Have a Good Run

by John FaloticoThe Schenectady Firefighters Cancer Foundation is holding a fundraiser road race: Run 4 Your Life 5k on March 25 in Central Park, Schenectady. After the race, there will be a Superhero Kid's race followed by a Chowderfest with fire departm…
is newly married to noted HMRRC ultra runner Mary Claire Walker. They met as volunteer EMTs in Rotterdam https://hmrrc.com/members/pacesetter/2023/february/support-schenectady-firefighters-and-have-good-run

Best Pace Setter Articles of 2022

by Christine BishopIt's fun to choose the best Pace Setter articles for 2022 and you can too. Click on the month and all the articles will appear for you to enjoy. Happy hunting. For full article, click here
Mary Claire Walker https://hmrrc.com/members/pacesetter/2023/january/best-pace-setter-articles-2022

All I Want for Christmas is ...

by Members of the HMRRCRunners were asked the following question: If money were no object, what running gift for Christmas would you want for yourself or a running partner? Some answers are modest and some go for the gold, but they are all fun. …
there is debate which is better Mary Claire Walker Falatico Oh https://hmrrc.com/members/pacesetter/2022/december/all-i-want-christmas

Club News: HMRRC

by Chris BishopThe HMRRC is a large organization with much going on that we would like to highlight. We are happy to announce three weddings that occurred this month and sadly the death of a long-term member. For full ar…
arried couple. The Faloticos Mary Claire Walker is well known for her skills as an ultra run https://hmrrc.com/members/pacesetter/2022/july/club-news-hmrrc

2022 Firecracker 4: From Winners to Placers

by Shea Weilbaker, Karen Bertasso and Mary Claire FaloticoThis year’s Firecracker 4 Miler saw some fireworks of its own. First, the top eight finishers all ran under 5-minute miles for the entire race. Plus, the competition was intense with over 2,000 run…
Mary Claire and hubby John Daniel Mary Claire Walker and John Daniel Falotico It… and Mary Claire Walker Falotico https://hmrrc.com/members/pacesetter/2022/july/2022-firecracker-4-winners-placers

Miles on the Mohawk: The Heat Was On!

by Samantha SimmonsThe day started out cool and sunny but as it went on and the races with it, what began pleasantly turned into a steam bath but it did not deter our enthusiastic runners who completed a 5 Miler, 10 Miler and a Marathon!! ARE rocks! …
quite yet. Mary Claire Walker https://hmrrc.com/members/pacesetter/2022/june/miles-mohawk-heat-was

Ask Theresa: Diet and Nutrition for Athletes

by Dr. Theresa DeLorenzo, RDThis month Theresa answers questions on diets for ultra-runners, fueling for 5K and 10K races, and if drinking an energy drink on the last mile of a marathon can propel you to victory. For full …
RD Mary Claire Walker Asks What are some key differences athl https://hmrrc.com/members/pacesetter/2022/may/ask-theresa-diet-and-nutrition-athletes

Why Coaches Fill Important Needs for Runners

by Mary Claire Walker"I have been running for over 12 years and initially did not think I needed a coach. I would use cookie-cutter plans off the internet but was not improving and continued to be plagued by injuries." For f…
by Mary Claire Walker Spring racing season is upon us https://hmrrc.com/members/pacesetter/2022/april/why-coaches-fill-important-needs-runners

Pace Setter Coaching Special Issue

by Mary Claire Walker and Chris BishopThe April issue of the Pace Setter is dedicated to covering the topic of running coaches in the Greater Albany Region, from the benefits they bring runners, to how they became coaches and to who they are. Reading thes…
by Mary Claire Walker and Chris Bishop We at The Pace Setter t…ere surveyed with a questionnaire devised by Mary Claire Walker that will give you a great idea as to their https://hmrrc.com/members/pacesetter/2022/april/pace-setter-coaching-special-issue

Runner Interview – Mary Claire Walker

My favorite race to date is the Yeti 100 miler. I had run a number of ultramarathons prior, but this was my first 100 mile attempt... The whole race felt magical, I found that I could push myself into the unknown and through dark places I didn't know I co…
https://hmrrc.com/members/pacesetter/2022/march/runner-interview-mary-claire-walker

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