Reluctant Runner Racing

First run of the new year was a good one….tough but was a really pleasant morning. Reconfirmed my dislike of road running but it was better than nothing!! Added a post run dunk in Biscayne Bay to cool off too!!! thanks for blocking the sun!?!? thanks for organizing!

Been a while but on a whim went for my first real run in Miami this afternoon…..slow 40 minute slog along South Beach!! Pretty sure I got a compliment on my hat too, so bonus points for that!!!

Join us for a unique event among CNY trail races! Trail Prom is what happens when you put prom, a tournament, and a trail race in a blender with ice cream and then throw some sprinkles on top.

Find a partner or sign up solo then decide between Senior Prom, our traditional distance with 8 to 20 miles or our *NEW in 2025* Junior Prom option for 4 to 10 miles. Post-race BBQ & music to follow!

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After running your annual 5km Thanksgiving turkey trot, ever wish there was easier parking, fewer people, less pavement, and 3x to 10x more miles? Sign up NOW for English Ridge Rumble at ultrasignup.com for the lowest prices of the year ending 11:59pm Sunday, 12/1.

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Rock bottom prices for Ridge Rumble, Trail Prom, and Table Rock start tonight at midnight and last until 11:59PM on Sunday, 12/1. If you volunteered for a R3 event in 2024, you are entitled to a partial or full discount on your race registration - reach out to Lauren Wetterhahn BEFORE you signup to receive your discount.

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Time to fire up the ole ultrasignup.com account! The best prices of the year for our 3 spring races will only be available for a short time:

➡ English's Ridge Rumble: Sat. April 12th (10 mi, 20 mi, & 50 km)
➡ Trail Prom: Sat. May 10th (original & NEW Junior Prom options)
➡ Table Rock Trail Challenge: Sat. June 14th (NEW postrace cookout)

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Results & photos from the 2024 Clark 6 Hour Classic have been uploaded & the post-race email sent out to racers & volunteers.

Race recap by RD Lauren Wetterhahn: Thirty four runners battled the cold, rain, mud, slippery rocks, and leaf covered trails with 6 hours on the clock last Saturday, 11/2 at Clark Reservation State Park.

(A poetic ending to a 2024 race series that began under similar conditions in April for Ridge Rumble. Minus the flying aid station.)

Each runner who toed the line had a goal in mind: reaching 50km, going the full 6 hours, running longer than last year, a podium spot. What they all had in common was a willingness to push themselves to reach their goals and then a little bit further.

That is the spirit of the Clark 6 Hour Classic; surprising yourself with what you can accomplish when you don't let your perceived limits stop you short of your potential. In the words of race founder Scott English, not stopping the race but rather letting the race stop you.

Watching runners challenge themselves under the most difficult conditions I've witnessed in 5 years of being part of this event was simply inspiring. As was seeing the trail running community come together to support the runners and the race.

Shout out to all of our volunteers, USARacing for quick work on our podium prizes, Scott for use of the timing system, and R3 founder Iain Nelson for being here to take on all the behind the scenes work it takes to make an event appear effortless.

Congratulations to all the racers, from first timers to familiar faces. Mark your calendars for next year's event, scheduled for Saturday, 11/8. Our sights are set on the 2025 Clark 6 Hour Classic surpassing the race's pre-pandemic peak back in 2019.

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The 2024 Reluctant Runner Racing race series is in the books! Thanks to all racers, volunteers, supporters, venues, and suppliers for another incredible year of trail running and being part of the trail community.

But there is no rest for the wicked (read: race directors). We know this is the time of year many runners start thinking about goal races for next year, and we'd be honored to be part of your 2025 race plans.

Spring race registration opens the week of Thanksgiving at the lowest price for one week ONLY. Fall race registration opens the week between Christmas and New Years with the same lowest prices for a short time only!

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Testing driving the Endless Summers hat from Alter Ego……at Clark 6 Hr Classic!!! I can report in fact that summer has indeed ended…..but hat performed well and got first place!!!

Unboxing my first order and ambassador swag!

Spooked to discover you missed the deadline to register online for the Clark 6 Hour Classic? Ultrasignup registration has been extended until 11:59 pm TONIGHT. Race day registration will still be available, but save $5 by registering online at ultrasignup.com.

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