November 2010

— Local heroes are always great to find. Dave and Donna (owners of Slattery’s in Fitchburg, Ma.) are local heroes. They put on their annual road race —Slattery’s Turkey Trot— and as you can see on the sign, their race has given out over $155,000 in scholarships. I made my way out on November 21st. […]

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—The first picture you see here is of Beth and myself. Beth was the bartender at Slattery’s the day of the Turkey Trot. She was instrumental in helping the runners replenish their bodies with glasses of carbs. And those glasses lead to smiles and great conversation. —Cindy and I have seen each other at several […]

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—Here are some of the new friends I made while enjoying the beautiful day and great race at Slattery’s in Fitchburg — Dayna (457) was the first person I talked to after registering. She talked about the race, the course and the wonderful things that the funds Slattery’s has raised have done for local people. […]

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Digger and a group of friends ran together to show their support for a fellow tri-athlete who had a stroke. He is fighting his way back to competing again, AND, is way ahead of the doctor’s projected schedule. “Digger–I’m proud of you and your group and I pray all continues well for the friend you […]

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—This is why I like to go to races that are at a pub. Slattery’s Pub after the race and food and awards turned into a bunch of people making new friends and enjoying each other’s company. —Peter, Sandy and Keith joined me in a great conversation about this race and others that we have […]

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—I went to Milton, Ma. on November 20th to run a 5k. If you have followed my stories in the blog section of this site, you would know that I like to get to a race 2 hours early. Why??? It’s just what I do. The Milton race began at 9 a.m. and I live […]

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—I tell people that they should look for their story for the day when they go to a road race. I find many stories before, during and after the race. The race in Milton, Ma. on November 20th was no exception. —The story you find can come from those that are watching. Steve was helping […]

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