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Race Report: A Cold, Wet Morning at the Ashenfelter 8k Classic

November 29, 2024 by Brian Rock

Thursday was Thanksgiving – which means it was time for turkey trots around the country. For me, that meant the Ashenfelter 8k Classic. I ran this race for the first time last year, and I finished in 31:52. I was hoping to improve on that this year. This is also a big race for our … Read more

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Turkey Trot Race Report: A Good Day at the Ashenfelter 8k

November 29, 2023 by Brian Rock

On Thanksgiving, I ran in our local turkey trot – the Ashenfelter 8k in Glen Ridge. The weather was nice, my training is paying off, and things generally went well. I had about two weeks between the last 5k I ran – the Boardwalk Run at the NJEA Convention – and this turkey trot. So … Read more

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