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Some Great New Friends

by altardy on May 25, 2015

One of the new friends I met at the Rapscallion race was Stephanie.  She was an olypian and won the Holyoke St. Patty’s Day Race for which I am one of the organizers.  And–Yes–she did take top honors for women in this race.      And here are some more of the great people that made it that day.   […]

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One More Toast After This Entry

by altardy on May 25, 2015

Here are the final photos from the BB5K at the Hyland Orchard.  But you also need to check out the next entry pertaining to this event–cause it’s all about you!!!!!

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To You Joining Us Next Year

by altardy on May 25, 2015

I know you already saw this picture in an entry, but, next year your cup needs to be added to these.  Come and join us next year at this great place, for a great race, a great cause and an awesome time. “Thank You” Hyland Orchard And Rapscallion Brewery for such a great time.  And “Thank […]

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You Need To Save This Picture

by altardy on March 24, 2015

I know you are probably on my site looking for the write up for the recent Holyoke St. Patty’s Day Road Race, which was March 21st. And I know you’re hoping to see yourself or someone you know in the pictures.  BUT… I have something to share with you first.  And if you can pull the picture I have […]

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That’s right, it was time to put on the 40th annual St. Patty’s Day Road Race.  The tent was up.  But it was still early when I took these pictures. And…      at that time the streets were pretty quiet…    Barriers were going up, the starting line area was taking shape…   the staging was being constructed, along […]

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It Was Finally Meant To Be

by altardy on March 24, 2015

That’s right it was race weekend again. An entire year of planning and suddenly—-IT’S HERE!!! Not only was this our 40th year, but after over 300 races, it was the first time I’ve had my name on my bib number. “Thanks Brian”. And, added to the fact that this was exciting to have our 40th […]

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The Two That Head It All Up

by altardy on March 24, 2015

It takes enormouse amounts of people enormous amounts of hours to put on a race of this size.  But there has to be someone crazy enough to step to the BIG plate to lead the charge.  This year we had 2 people willing to work together to fill those shoes.   Brian Donoghue would be one […]

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Some Of The People That Make Things Happen

by altardy on March 24, 2015

I always take time to give credit to volunteers.  Without them MANY things in this world would not get done.  And this  holds true with races.  Also, it’s the volunteers that are behind the scenes and recieve little or no credit.  So, in the next 2 entries, you will meet some of the voulnteers that […]

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Are They Volunteers? Are They Runners??

by altardy on March 24, 2015

Some of my favorite people are those that not only run in races, but are willing to jump in and volunteer to help make them happen.  This year many of the people doing that were also friends of mine. Here are Elizabeth (running her first race ever), Stephanie, Brenna and Chris. Katie is the Massachusetts […]

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Great Friends

by altardy on March 24, 2015

Here are some pictures great friends of mine that have never been on my website.  They came, they ran and now they are finally on the site. It is a completed mission.

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