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Smoke from Canadian Wildfires Endangers Our Region
by Christine BishopWho would believe we would be wearing masks again and heading to our basement exercise equipment instead of outdoors. On June 7, smoke encompassed our region darkening the sky and emitting a smell like a damp fireplace. The Pace Setter …
kler Treadmill inside this morning Benita Zahn Nope https://hmrrc.com/members/pacesetter/2023/june/smoke-canadian-wildfires-endangers-our-region
The Corporate Challenge – Better than I Remembered
by Benita ZahnWhen Dr. Zahn ran the Corporate Challenge decades ago, it was referred to as the MANNY HANNY for the Manufacturers Hanover bank that sponsored it for years and she loved it then. She ran it again this year with the Capital Cardiology Associa…
by Benita Zahn Sometimes reality can…
Spring Brings Flowers and Races with More to Come!
by Benita Zahn, Lauren Scarupa, Theresa DeLorenzo, Jon Lindenauer and Chris BishopSpring holds more than lovely flowers and green landscapes to enjoy. It also signals the start of a multitude of races – many for significant events and some for just fun. T…
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Albany Comes Alive on May 18 with Corporate Teams Streaming Down the Empire State Plaza
by Benita ZahnOn May 18, at 6:25 pm thousands of corporate team members will stream out of the Empire Plaza for the largest running event in Albany. At the opening ceremony, Albany's mayor Cathy Sheehan will speak along with marathon great Bill Rodgers, w…
by Benita Zahn It…
You've Got to Walk Before You Can Run
by Benita ZahnThere are plenty of excuses why you can't run, but "running is much like the African proverb “How do you eat an elephant?” One bite at a time. It’s the same with running. It's one step at a time." For full article, click her…
by Benita Zahn If I had a dime for everyone who…
After a Tough Workout, Enjoy a Bath
by Benita ZahnAfter a demanding run or a tiring workout, a great way to soothe sore muscles is with an Epsom Salt bath. Benita explains what Epsom Salt is and how it works wonders. The Chinese used them in 2700 B.C. and the English in spas in the 1700s. …
by Benita Zahn In my book…
Cross Training is Key
by Benita Zahn "Runners gonna run, right? Well, the best runners know they must also cross train. That’s because doing too much of anything is simply too much..."
by Benita Zahn Runners gonna run…
Best Races of 2022 and Why
by Benita Zahn"As runners, you're probably familiar with the Facebook and Instagram posts about Christmas wish lists for Santa to cover the cost of race entries or guarantee a PR. But what is it about specific races that attract you?" For…
by Benita Zahn As runners you…
David Glass: An Age-Graded Phenom
At age 76 Dave Glass is running with times that younger people would envy. Most of his recent races have an age-graded percent over 90! For full article, click here
3 in the Schenectady JCC 5k race. I remember Benita Zahn as Course Marshall in that race. Year 2004 w https://hmrrc.com/members/pacesetter/2022/december/david-glass-age-graded-phenom
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. …
Benita Zahn A new wardrobe of winter running pants. https://hmrrc.com/members/pacesetter/2022/december/all-i-want-christmas