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My left knee crunched and buckled, a sharp pain seared up my leg and I stumbled. I’m okay, just keep running. Then another buckle and more pain, limping. What was happening? I guess this means I can’t do that half marathon on October 19th, six weeks away.  Relieved. That surprised me, I thought I wanted to do that half-marathon, maybe not. I kept moving, don’t give up yet, you could still do that race. I passed a house with a well-manicured lawn; the trees were just starting to turn burnt orange.  A pickup zoomed by me. I loved the homes…

Get a headlamp with the battery in the back and the light in the front that’s really bright. Especially for trail running. And mix it up with XC skiing at Oak HIll Outdoor Center under the lights.  A good headlamp and reflective gear is key! Skip the dark running and get some miles in by officiating youth basketball. If you start as a volunteer (CCB in Leb is a great place to start!), you can eventually get paid and officials are in demand! It’s a great way to stay active indoors, earn some extra money, and serve as a role…

Geoff runs the Hanover Turkey Trot… 10 years ago! Two races in the Upper Valley Running Series (UVRS) in October. First, we had the fast, downhill Downriver Rail Run, October 11 in Enfield and Lebanon NH: http://pinnacletiming.us/index.php?n=downriver_rail_run_10k_overall_2025 Then, the Tiger Run 5K/12K on October 12th in Enfield NH: https://www.iresultslive.com/results/?eid=6593 We’ve got one race left in the series. On November 23rd (the Sunday before Thanksgiving), it’s the Hanover Turkey Trot 5K/10K. I’m pretty sure this is the single race I’ve run more than any other in my life. https://www.hanovernh.org/728/Turkey-Trot-5K-10K-Road-Race There are about 15 of us (myself included) who have run 5…