Longjohn ★ Posted November 9, 2022 Share #1 Posted November 9, 2022 I got this email yesterday. Yes I RIDE gravel. I do not run gravel. Not familiar with this gravel road but I surly would not want to run on my gravel roads. Hello Mercer County Trails Association Patrons, Your email is on our bicycle tour email list – or perhaps also from our running races. We are sending this message to let you know about a fun running event we created last year. It is a 6 mile gravel road run along the Shenango River near “Big Bend”. The event is Sunday, November 20th at 9:30. Registration is 8:15. The start and finish area is about ½ mile from where registration is located (see attachment). We are hoping that if you also run in addition to your riding, you may want to join us at this cozy little fun run/race. Hope to see you there! Registration and more details on this link https://www.mctrails.org/race-registrations/creekroadchallenge Thanks Kyle Garner MCTA, Inc. – President/Event Director 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MoseySusan Posted November 9, 2022 Popular Post Share #2 Posted November 9, 2022 It’s the good kind of evil. The kind that gets people off their sofa and feeling a satisfying crunch beneath their feet. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted November 9, 2022 Author Share #3 Posted November 9, 2022 25 minutes ago, MoseySusan said: It’s the good kind of evil. The kind that gets people off their sofa and feeling a satisfying crunch beneath their feet. I was going to run in their half marathon the year my wife’s health took a turn for the worse. They run it on a bike trail that I ride all the time. I couldn’t do it that year because I was caring for my wife. I doubt I’ll ever get back into running at this stage in my life. Maybe after I talk to my cardiologist? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted November 9, 2022 Share #4 Posted November 9, 2022 37 minutes ago, Longjohn said: I got this email yesterday. Yes I RIDE gravel. I do not run gravel. Not familiar with this gravel road but I surly would not want to run on my gravel roads. The ONLY surfaces to run on are unpaved surfaces. Trail running (undulating and forested is best), so I applaud them trying to get knee-destroying runners off the absolute worst surfaces - concrete or asphalt - and onto more forgiving surfaces like cinders, gravel (packed a bit, hopefully) or good old dirt! Maybe you can ride as a marshall on the course? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted November 9, 2022 Author Share #5 Posted November 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: Maybe you can ride as a marshall on the course? Now that would be fun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted November 9, 2022 Share #6 Posted November 9, 2022 7 minutes ago, Longjohn said: Now that would be fun. I can get you a fake badge you can wave at folks! You'll be the highlight of the run! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted November 9, 2022 Share #7 Posted November 9, 2022 2 hours ago, Razors Edge said: The ONLY surfaces to run on are unpaved surfaces. Trail running (undulating and forested is best), so I applaud them trying to get knee-destroying runners off the absolute worst surfaces - concrete or asphalt - and onto more forgiving surfaces like cinders, gravel (packed a bit, hopefully) or good old dirt! Maybe you can ride as a marshall on the course? Excellent point. Years ago I tried to be a runner. I ended up with horrible shin splints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted November 9, 2022 Share #8 Posted November 9, 2022 2 hours ago, MoseySusan said: It’s the good kind of evil. The kind that gets people off their sofa and feeling a satisfying crunch beneath their feet. That crunch IS satisfying, isn't it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted November 9, 2022 Share #9 Posted November 9, 2022 4 minutes ago, smudge said: Excellent point. Years ago I tried to be a runner. I ended up with horrible shin splints. Two things for that - good shoes and unpaved surfaces! Trail running never gives me shin splints or knee pain. Asphalt can, and concrete is the worst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted November 10, 2022 Share #10 Posted November 10, 2022 11 hours ago, Razors Edge said: The ONLY surfaces to run on are unpaved surfaces. Trail running (undulating and forested is best), so I applaud them trying to get knee-destroying runners off the absolute worst surfaces - concrete or asphalt - and onto more forgiving surfaces like cinders, gravel (packed a bit, hopefully) or good old dirt! Maybe you can ride as a marshall on the course? Great idea. Write back and offer to volunteer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groupw Posted November 10, 2022 Share #11 Posted November 10, 2022 9 hours ago, smudge said: Excellent point. Years ago I tried to be a runner. I ended up with horrible shin splints. You were pushing off your toes too hard. I have been getting back into running this fall. Mostly paved, but I found a stretch where I can get a couple miles along the river wash near home. The community college had a 5k about a month ago on a mostly trail course. It crossed near privet farm land so I need to check with the school to be sure it’s ok on non-race days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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