Congratulations to Chris Simpson, Scott Weeks, Mark Gomes, and Erik Nedeau!
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Race Reunion - Shaler Invitational, October 27, 2012
Caroline ('10-'12) and Kelly ('12) after the meet!
Addis ('11-'12) tweeted the following from her meet - with Josh ('12) and Kendrick ('11-'12)!
 Addis FC (@addisadidas19)
some @nepxc stuff going on right now |
Race Reunion - Suffield Invitational, October 6, 2012
Brief video montage...
Counselor Chris at work.
Addis getting to the front of the pack.
Caroline heading out with the pack.
Addis leading the pack to the back fields.
Addis running strong.
Caroline in a group.
Addis leading to the finish.
Caroline heading to the finish.
Addis and her proud dad!
Counselor Chris at work.
Addis getting to the front of the pack.
Caroline heading out with the pack.
Addis leading the pack to the back fields.
Addis running strong.
Caroline in a group.
Addis leading to the finish.
Caroline heading to the finish.
Addis and her proud dad!
Race Reunion - Richard Miller Invitational, September 29, 2012
Counselors Rachel and Dave have an enthusiastic greeting!
Dave prepping his team.
Caroline (Camp '10, '11, '12) is led by Devon (Camp '10).
Rachel and her assistant coach.
Caroline, Rachel, and Dave.
Race Reunion - Amherst Invitational, September 22, 2012
Elizabeth (Camp '12) battles with Julie (Camp '11 & '12) 100 yds from the finish...
Elizabeth gets a step on Julie!
Julie with Maddy (Camp '12) andHaley (Camp '12)
Race Reunion - Canterbury Invitational (9/22/12)
Big nepxc reunion today at Canterbury. I saw Addis (Camp '11 & '12), Shoshanna (Camp '11 & '12) and Veronica (Camp '12). Addis won the race in 20:12. I snapped some pictures of her accepting the individual and team title, so I figured I'd pass them on. Pomfret [Rachel's team] came in 4th.
Best,
Rachel (Camp '07; Staff '09-'12)
Race Reunion - Girls' Race at Choate (9/15/12)
NEPXC on the left, on the right, and in the center!
Addis (CAMP '11 & '12) coming in for the win!
Caroline (CAMP '10, '11, '12) coming in!
Samantha (CAMP '12), Addis, and Caroline pose for a post race photo!
Camp 2012 Reminder Info #5
Speaking of scanning, emailing, faxing, etc., did you know that if you have an iPhone or iPad (ver. 2 or 3) but no scanner then you really DO have a scanner. It's true! With a free program like GeniusScan (there are others, as well, and there are paid versions that don't have the little ads on them), you can capture single- or multi-page documents that can be saved as PDFs and then emailed to anyone. It's quick, easy, and very convenient. The most important tip I offer about this is to keep the camera PARALLEL to the object being scanned to minimize blur. It may take a little practice to get comfortable doing (there are even platform aids to help accomplish this), but this skill is something you may use more and more as time goes on, especially if you want to save documents or send documents to people on a regular basis.
Here's another potentially useful (albeit, non running-related) item: Evernote. If you use this free program, you know what I mean; if you have heard about it, but never explored it, do so; if you don't know what it is, you can learn about it at www.evernote.com (and all over the web). This program stores and organizes information in a way that is accessible on whatever device(s) you choose to use - desktop, laptop, netbook, phone, pad; Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Windows Mobile, Blackberry - and automagically syncs between all your devices. Evernote has been integrated into the workflow of students, teachers, doctors, lawyers, and a broad range of business owners. While it may not be for everyone, Evernote is an extremely useful tool for millions (about 32 million!) of people and would be worth some of your time to explore.
[NOTE: I have no stake in either GeniusScan or Evernote; I just think they are important enough to spread the word.]
Please let me know if you have any questions about camp or anything else.
Run safely and wear sunscreen!
Tim
Meet The Runner - Julie Carroll
Article on Camp 2011 runner Julie!
http://www.locallyrun.com/running/athleteofmonth/aboutathlet.php?athleteid=33
Camp 2012 Reminder Info #4
Whether or not you will becoming to camp this summer, remember that every runner should keep a running log and review it on a regular basis. The log can be as simple as a pad of paper or as involved as a computer program (there are plenty on the web these days). Personally, I use a simple form I created in Google Docs where the entries automagically end up in a Google Docs Spreadsheet for easy review. You can include whatever information you would like, but, hopefully, it will be relevant information that can track progress and indicate trends. I include Date, Course, Time, Mileage, Weather, Shoes, Sleep, and Comments (where I can add more detailed commentary as necessary); some people include more than these items, others include fewer. So, if you are not keeping a log (or journal or diary, etc.), please start--you will be doing yourself a great favor!
Also, remember that, as an endurance athlete, you need to work on your long run. Some people do them weekly, others every other week; I tend to advocate a long run every 7-10 days, but you will have to determine what works best for you. What's "long?" That depends on what you are currently doing for mileage. If your typical runs are in the 4-5 mile range, your long run could be around 6-8 miles; your pace may also be slightly slower so that you can get the time (mileage) in.
On the other end of the scale, remember that you should engage your leg speed every so often. For this, you may want to do a handful of strides (gradually increasing your speed over 10-20 meters, then holding a relaxed-yet-fast pace for another 30-40 meters, then backing off over the final 10-20 meters; form is of primary importance so, if you are being sloppy, then you should stop!) every 3-5 days.
Finally, a little documentary video was created by a runner as part of his class work called "The Real Maine." It highlights four male collegiate runners who decided to train together last summer and looks interesting enough to recommend to you (sorry, girls, maybe someone will create a female version sometime). You can check it out on Vimeo.com: https://vimeo.com/42523717
Please let me know if you have any questions about camp or anything else.
Run safely!
Tim
Camp 2012 Reminder Info #3
Please feel free to send in any stories and/or pictures and/or results to share on the camp blog if you have attended camp in the past - your friends and the staff are interested to hear how things are going for you!
I hope you were able to review the information sent last time about running shoes and running form - important stuff. This time I would like to point out a place for finding running related events on TV or online, especially if you have you ever wondered if there was a resource to tell you where and when you can see them. Jesse Squire has a website called Track & Field Superfan (http://tracksuperfan.com/) where, among other things, he maintains a schedule of TV/online running-related events. He keeps the schedule in Google Calendar format which means you can subscribe to it and have it appear on your own Google Calendar. If you are interested in checking it out, here is the link: http://t.co/cdup8hot
Please let me know if you have any questions about camp or anything else.
As the weather heats up, stay cool and be safe!
Tim
Camp 2012 Reminder #2
This past February, two of our Camp 2012 runners (who happen to be brothers) ran in the Hyannis Half Marathon. They were kind enough to do a little write-up for the camp blog and sent some pictures along so, if you are interested in checking it out, here's the link: http://is.gd/N0kiLF
If you have attended camp in the past and would like to share on the camp blog any of your own stories and/or pictures and/or results, please feel free to send them in. For example, Addis could send in her story and some pix about running HER half marathon during the winter!! Don't be shy!
I'll wrap this up by pointing you to some information regarding running form (we will address this more aggressively at Camp 2012), specifically as it relates to footwear. Dr. Mark Cucuzzella (Natural Running Center in West Virginia) has distilled much of the recent information on and offers a good presentation of this topic through a couple of podcast interviews and a YouTube video, links to which are provided below. If you can spare the time, I encourage you to "take them in" and give some thought about your own running and how this information could help you become a better runner. There are additional resources available on the web if you want to delve deeper into this topic.
Dr. Mark Cucuzzella http://naturalrunningcenter.com
Principles of Natural Running with Dr. Mark Cucuzzella - YouTube http://is.gd/xqZEX5
Trail Runner Nation Interview Podcast - pt1 http://is.gd/NtE2Lz - pt2 http://is.gd/iM2piq
That's it for now. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Think Spring and be safe!
Tim
Brothers Rabasco Take Hyannis Half!
Hyannis Half-marathon by Matt Rabasco
On February 26, 2012, it was a cool 41° with wind chills of 26.° (Tip #1: dress appropriately for the weather; being too cold will cause you to lose energy from shivering, being too warm will cause you to lose energy from too much sweat. This is especially important with longer distances). I went down to the hotel's free breakfast and chose only a banana (tip #2: make sure to get some type of fuel 1-3 hours before the race). I was packed tight up front with the seven minute pace group, the siren went off and so did I. (tip #3: make sure you know your pace or else you will be stuck in a pack that is not your pace, once in a pack it’s not easy to get out). I sped past some people wondering what my pace was (tip #4: I recommend running with a watch for the longer distances, but don’t look at your watch every mile) and asked someone finally and they told me a 6:35 pace so I was thinking about slowing down a little bit but kept on strong. (Tip #5: If you feel the need for water get it from the closest water station, even when its cold your body is still losing water from sweat). I held my pace for the whole race and finished with a time of 1:26:04, finishing 73rd over-all and second for my age group. (Tip #6: make a goal and achieve it, it feels so much better in the end knowing what you’re doing this for).
Race Results: http://is.gd/pZZozK
Camp 2012 Reminder Info #1
Registration is open for Camp 2012 which will be held from August 5-9 (we will offer a second session from August 10-14 if there are enough runners who want to do two sessions). I have attached the Camp 2012 registration forms and brochure for your convenience--feel free to forward these to your coaches, teammates, and running friends. If registering, please don't forget to have everything (check included) faxed or emailed prior to mailing. If you would rather avoid the USPS Mail altogether, you are welcome to use Dwolla (www.dwolla.com) as your payment method and simply fax the completed forms.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
I hope your running is going well!
Stay safe,
Tim
p.s. Don't forget that alumni are always welcome to return to camp for the Jason Olbrych Challenge Run (the final morning of each year's camp)!!
Camp Alumni at NEPSTA XC All-Star Meet (All New England's)
Liz (Camp '11), Griffin (Camps '10 & '11), Devon (Camp '10), Lexi (Camp '10), Caroline (Camps '10 & '11), Kendrick (Camp '11)
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Daughter and father, same race, 30 years apart!
Camp alumni at O'Connell Invitational
Kendrick (NEPXC11, 10th Place Boys), Shoshana (NEPXC11), Addis (NEPXC11, 4th Place Girls), Caroline (NEPXC10-11, 10th Place Girls), Meghan (NEPXC10), Kate (NEPXC10), Lexi (NEPXC10, 12th Place Girls)
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