Introducing: Ferndale Run .com

 

NOTE: THE FERNDALE SUNSET ALL PACES RUN IS ON "BREAK" RIGHT NOW

We didn't have too many people show up; however, 2-3 of us would be interested in starting up again if others interested. Here is what we were doing this Spring:

MEET 6 PM at Ferndale Thrive in Ferndale Station just West of Haggens

Start running at 6:05. Back by 6:50 PM!

We will divide into Slow/Walk -- Med/Jog -- Fast/Run Groups

Running route will be Hovander Park / Nooksack River trail

Email questions (MutchMusic@verizon.net)

BOTTOM LINE: Looking for other Ferndale area runners for morning or evening 1 hour runs.

(My summer events: 2-3 Triathlons, Tour de Whatcom (bike 110), and Bellingham (full) Marathon in Sept. Looking for training partners.

 

OTHER WHATCOM COUNTY RUNNING OPPORTUNITIES:

Visit Greater Bellingham Running Club

Visit Fairhaven Runners

I would be happy to post your Ferndale Area running event. Just email me with details.

 

Note: 2 Ferndale Street Run Events
Pioneer Days/Old Settlers Street Run: Saturday, July 24, 2010

Ferndale Police Department / New Library Fundraiser: Saturday September September 18, 2010 (more info to come)

 

 

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Looking for Ferndale Runners (and bikers?)...

A friend and I are thinking about starting up a FERNDALE SUNSET RUN in short order. It would be an ALL-PACES RUN (which means that everybody starts at the same time, runs "out" 20 minutes, then returns. This allows people of different "paces" to start and end together.


We think the start/stop location will be Ferndale's Thrive Fitness (in the new Pioneer Station, near Sonic Drivein). And likely we will try running Thursday eves at 6 PM (a great warm up for the Saturday races!). However, we are looking for other ideas. If you want to be kept informed send me an email. There are several possible routes we can take from the Thrive location (including Hovander Park, Labounty Road, and down the Ferndale River Road. All safe and beautiful runs....and flat!).

I started running in April of last year. I worked pretty hard at it (along with joining Ferndale's Thrive Fitness) and lost 30 pounds. I also completed in Ski to Sea (first time, downhill), 3 short triathlons year, a few 5ks, 10ks, and the Bellingham half marathon.


I run the 5k in about 23-24 minutes; a 10k in 52 minutes; the 1/2 marathon in 1 hour, 47 minutes.
So, you get the idea of my speed and level. Around 8-9 min mile pace. I don't mind a hill or two.


I AM LOOKING for a running partners (some fellows, or possibly "mixed") in the mornings, maybe 3 days each week. I have some time flexibility, but perhaps around 4:30 - 7:00 AM start, for an hour or less. I don't mind cold weather. 4-6 miles of running. Maybe some end of day running-- late afternoons. I enjoy running from my home (near Church and Thornton) to the Ferndale bridge and back ( about 5mi, running up Vista).


Would be nice to get something regular going so none of us has to be there each day.
Also, I recently purchased a Trek 2.0 bicycle and love to go out on 20-4- mile bike rides. Let me know if you have interest in biking. Longer runs Sat and Sun afternoons.


Email Jon at MutchMusic@verizon.net


Other cool links for local runners:
Greater Bellingham Running Club (many events listed, Jon is a member)
Fairhaven Running (Terrific store, wonderful owners, great help, and fun events)
Athlinks: Find your results here!
Map and measure your favorite route at USATF
 
 
 
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