Greetings, runners! We’re deep into the cold and snow, with the Winter Chill 5K series and Super Frosty Loomis in the books and indoor track canceled for pandemic reasons. Our next race is the long-awaited return of the Skunk Cabbage Classic on April 3rd! Read on for details and other club news, such as the… Read more »
Author: Adam Engst
FLRC Footnotes for December 2021
Greetings, runners! We had no races in December, but in this issue, we’re looking back on what the club accomplished in 2021 and looking forward to the Winter Chill 5K Series the last four Sundays in January of 2022. CLUB NEWS Board election and runner survey results Thanks to the 111 people who responded to… Read more »
FLRC Board Election and Runner Survey
Good day, runners! We hope you’ve benefited from and enjoyed the community, camaraderie, and competition of FLRC’s races, teams, group runs, workouts, and virtual events in 2021. Now we need your help to make 2022 even better. Our bylaws require us to hold an election from December 1st through 15th for next year’s board of… Read more »
FLRC Footnotes for November 2021
Greetings, runners! Our racing season is over for the year, but we have results to share about how our runners fared in the overall PGXC series competition and photos from the Turkey Trot. Sadly, we’ve been forced to cancel the Hartshorne Memorial Masters Mile and the indoor track meets seem unlikely. CLUB NEWS Be careful… Read more »
FLRC Footnotes for October 2021
Greetings, runners! Our racing season is winding down, but we have results to share from the Danby Down & Dirty, with three men breaking the previous course record, and multiple club wins in the fourth PGXC cross-country race. One more PGXC race remains on the calendar in November, and we’re looking forward to the return… Read more »
FLRC Footnotes for September 2021
Greetings, runners! We have results to share from the Monster Marathon and Half Marathon (including a new course record!) and the first two PGXC meets. We’re also looking forward to the Danby Down & Dirty trail race in a few days and the Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving. But first, here’s what’s happening with the club…. Read more »
FLRC Footnotes for August 2021
Greetings, runners! We have results to share from Forest Frolic, Forge the Gorgeous, the August track meet, and upcoming races include the Monster Marathon and Danby Down & Dirty! But first, here’s what’s happening with the club. CLUB NEWS Want to run cross country? Join our teams for the PGXC series! We are once again… Read more »
Ithaca 5&10 Canceled for 2021
The FLRC board regrets to announce the cancellation of the Ithaca 5&10 for 2021. Although we’ve been able to hold most outdoor track meets and trail races this year, it proved impossible to get permits and recruit enough volunteers in time to prep for a large downtown road race. Our apologies! We hope you’ll run… Read more »
FLRC Footnotes for July 2021
Greetings, runners! Racing almost feels like it’s back to normal, and we have results to share from the Finger Lakes 50s, the Fillmore 5K, and our July track meet. Upcoming races include Forest Frolic, Forge the Gorgeous, the August track meet, and the Ithaca 5&10—and don’t miss the FLRC Annual Picnic! But first, here’s what’s… Read more »
Elinor Kops, Nickolas Talijan Receive $1000 FLRC Scholarships for 2021
The Finger Lakes Running Club has awarded $1000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors Elinor Kops of Ithaca High School and Nickolas Talijan of South Seneca High School. FLRC scholarships are awarded based on applicants’ academics, extracurricular activities, and demonstrated passion for running. Ithaca High’s Elinor Kops takes pride in pushing herself intellectually and genuinely… Read more »