RUN NO. 4 Memorial Park

Black Rock trail club
Run #4 — Downtown was an absolute blast.
30°C, blazing sun, and not a single excuse in sight. You all showed up, put in the work, and ripped through the trails like the heat didn’t even exist.
Big thanks to everyone who came out and made another Monday night one to remember. This community keeps getting stronger every week, and we’re just getting started.
See you all at Run #5.

RUN NO. 5 // BEST BUY

The tour of Sudbury’s hidden trails rolls on.

This Monday, July 13, we’re rolling out from the Best Buy parking lot for approximately 10K of everything that makes trail running addictive. Expect a route that links together terrain most people drive past every day without realizing it’s there.

We’ll wind through the beautiful trails of Finlandia Village before dropping into flowing bike trails and tight, twisting single track. From there, we’ll step back in time on some of Minnow Lake’s oldest paths—sunken trails carved into the landscape generations ago, lined for miles with weathered boulders. Along the way you’ll spot old home made cement benches, slowly being reclaimed by the forest after decades of standing watch over these trails. They’re a reminder that long before GPS watches and trail shoes, people were exploring these same woods, and we’re just the latest footprints to pass through them.
The best part? Chances are you’ve never run any of this route before.

As always, nobody gets left behind. We’ll have a lead runner up front, a sweep at the back, and plenty of regroup points along the way. Whether you’re chasing the front or just out for a good time, there’s a spot for you.

Come ready to get dusty, dodge a few roots, and discover another side of Sudbury.

Best Buy Parking Lot
Monday, July 13
6:00 PM
Approximately 10K

See you on the trails.

Going into this race, I was focused on doing my best given my current fitness level, so I didn’t have any expectations about placing or my performance. At the start, I followed my usual routine. I made my way to the front and chatted with the leaders to assess my competition. As the race began, I pushed ahead of the pack. If anyone passed me, I let them go. I knew a 42K race isn’t won at the start, it’s won in the second half. So, I didn’t let that bother me. At about 2 km, when we hit the race’s steepest climb. While the other runners ran, I hiked. They gained some distance, and we were slightly out of sight, but on the way down, I started catching up. I wondered, “Why are they going so slow?” Then, we hit some technical terrain, and they slowed even further. Thanks to the technical Sudbury trails and perhaps my ninja skills, I passed them effortlessly. This felt like home. From there, I maintained a lead for the entire first 14 km loop, with second place only three seconds behind me. The second lap was a repeat of the first, with a back-and-forth between first and second. However, I took off on the downhill. I gained some distance, but I had to push hard. The final 14 km loop was a gruelling grind. I decided to run without my hydration pack, relying instead on the aid stations along the way. This strategy worked well, keeping me light and fast. I wish I had more water on the last lap, but everything else fell into place. I crossed the finish line first, with a small gap between second and third. I didn’t expect to win, but it feels great to come in first. I love to push and see what I’m cable of, it’s been a while since I’ve raced and I’m glad I did. Time to push myself in training and see what’s next!

_______________________Dennis L._____________________________

Marc Cayen took on the 28km distance placing 10th overall in a time of 2:56:19

Charlie Hollohan took on the 56km distance in a time of 9:11:36

Good going guys!

All Results Here

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