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Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Run The Farm - Registration Open
Run The Farm registration can be found here:
https://www.raceit.com/register/?event=2110
See you at Muscoot Farm on October 24th!
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Run The Farm - Registration Opening Tomorrow Morning at 9am
Trail Runners:
We will be opening registration for Run the Farm tomorrow morning (Wednesday 8/18/10) at 9am. Hope you can join us at Muscoot Farm for the first running of this race!
There will be a 5 mile trail race and a kids (approximately) 1 mile run. The race is set for Sunday, October 24th, 2010. Kids race is 8:30am and 5 mile race is set to start at 9am.
The weekly Sunday Muscoot Farmers Market will open at 10am, just in time for race finishers to visit their stalls and tents.
Please visit http://runthefarm.org for more information about the event and to register.
Thanks for your great feedback and support. We are looking forward to a fun event for everyone!
-Tony, Dave, Mike, Rob and the rest of the Harriers
Friday, August 13, 2010
Run the Farm Website Live
Please visit runthefarm.org - the official website of the new Run The Farm 5 mile trail race at Muscoot Farm.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Run the Farm - Answering Questions about the Event
Runners: Thank you for your overwhelming response to our Run the Farm Survey. Of the 650+ people who responded, 80% (over 500) responded they would either “Definitely” or “Likely” be there. Another hundred were rated their participation “Possibly.” Over half of the respondents indicated that someone in their family would like to participate in a kids race the same day. So we are thinking it’s a go!
We received a lot of questions in the open ended part of the survey. Here are a selection of these comments and our responses to them regarding the planned “Run the Farm” 5 mile trail race and kids 1 mile race at Muscoot Farm on October 24, 2010.
A number of comments were similar so we condensed them or combined them over one response. If you have any other questions, let us know. Your ideas and feedback have already given us great ideas and encouragement.
Note: Some commenters mistakenly thought that we were asking for opinions about a Fall Leatherman’s Loop. Just to be clear—that is not under consideration.
We are developing this new trail race at Muscoot to get people running trails locally and to help get the word out about local farms and farmer’s markets.
Comments and our responses:
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Posted by leathermansloop on 07/28 at 07:00 AM
Monday, July 19, 2010
Run The Farm - New Trail Race Survey
Dear Leatherman’s Loop family of runners,
Over the years, many of you have asked the Loop directors to stage a Fall trail race. Also, many of you have been asking for a kid’s race. We have good news for both groups.
If there is enough interest, your Leatherman’s management team will do their absolute best to make them happen. Please click on the link below and take a few seconds to respond to the two question survey.
Run the Farm Survey—http://www.surveypirate.com/Survey.aspx?surveyid=20010&sp.mac=62JP7BzuslbUXKmXzu588Q%3d%3d
Best to all,
Mike Rob and Tony
[EDIT: tentative date is Sunday, October 24th, 2010 at Muscoot Farm in Katonah, NY. Kids 1 mile race would start at 8:30 which should be plenty of time to run or even walk the 1 mile kids race and the main 5 mile race would start at 9am. The idea is to have the kids race finished before the 5 mile race goes off.]
[EDIT 2: there is another race titled Run the Farm in Elizabeth, Indiana across the river from Louisville, Kentucky. It is a 5k and 10k event in November 2010. We wish them the all the best. If anyone does both be sure to let us know!]
[EDIT 3: we have had a lot of positive response and questions. We will try to get a response to questions and comments out in the next week or so. Keep posted!]
Friday, June 04, 2010
The Beauty of the Loop: Taking the Next Step
One’s relationship to nature is a deeply personal experience, whether it’s a walk in the park, or along the river, or under a summer night’s sky, or whether it’s the Loop. In every case, I think, the common theme is beauty. As I said at the Loop, the person who can see this beauty in everything is a happy person.
At the same time our relationship to nature is also a collective reality. We need all of these wonderful expressions of nature – this beauty – in order not only to survive but also to thrive, for nature nurtures our souls as well as our bodies. In other words, people who can see this beauty in things will create a community that preserves and cultivates it.
Some of us are looking for ways to do that – to take the next step – to breathe this spirit of beauty and connection into our lives. Join us at the Summer Solstice event for an evening of fun and meaning where we will make the connections between our deep experiences and HOW best to live together on this earth so that our children will also know this beauty.
Danny Martin
Loop Spiritual Advisor
Thursday, June 03, 2010
National Trails Day 2010 - Saturday, June 5th
Hike the trails on June 5th 2010 in celebration of National Trails Day!
From the website:
American Hiking Society’s signature trail awareness program, National Trails Day® (NTD), inspires the public and trail enthusiasts nationwide to seek out their favorite trails to discover, learn about, and celebrate trails while participating in educational exhibits, trail dedications, gear demonstrations, instructional workshops and trail work projects.
NTD also provides an opportunity to thank volunteers, land managing agencies, and outdoor-minded businesses for their support in developing and maintaining trails. Click here for more information.
Check the NTD site for state specific information and details on where events are happening near you.
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
NY Wolf Center Fundraiser - House Tour June 10th, 2010
The New York Wolf Center (a local friend of the Loop) in South Salem NY is hosting a house tour on Thursday June 10th, 2010. The tour will visit homes and estates in South Salem, NY, Bedford, NY, and Ridgefield, CT. It will also feature tours of the two homes on the Leon Levy property that are slated to become the new home of the Wolf Center’s outreach program.
Information about the tour is here: http://nywolf.org/typo3/news/events/green-homes-and-great-estates-a-house-tour-to-benefit-the-wolf-conservation-center.html.
Proceeds from the house tour will benefit the Wolf Center in its mission of wolf conservation and education.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
New Trail Opening at the Reservation
Big news from the Trailside Nature Museum Newsletter:
“Saturday, May 29th, 10 AM: “Six Rock Hike”
Even a park as old as this one still sees the addition of new trails occasionally. Join us for the maiden voyage along the newly-formed “Six Rock” trail. This is a rigorous hike that will take us most of the day. Sturdy shoes recommended, dress according to weather.”
Come to Ward Pound Ridge Reservation to see the new trail!
Tuesday, May 04, 2010
Leatherman’s Loop Results Summary 1987-2010
If you are looking for information about prior Leatherman’s Loop results you have come to the right place.
Searchable results are here for the following years: 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, and 1987.
Images of the posterboard results are available for these years: 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, and 1989.
If anyone knows of an efficient way to type up the 13 12 11 8 (thanks Mel!) remaining years (1994-2001) of results that exist only on posterboard, let us know in the comments or via the contact form. A few people have expressed interest in helping out. Please get in touch. Thanks!
For the 24 years the Leatherman’s Loop has been run, there have been two slightly different course lengths. Plus one “detour” course used for one year due to heavy rains and a surprise additional water crossing in 2010.
The initial course, a slightly shorter course, was run from 1987-1992. In 1993, the course was changed to its current layout.
The new course replaced the “log crossing” with the first river crossing when the log that served as an ad-hoc bridge tumbled into the river and was swept away (not during the Loop, thankfully). The new course also bypassed “The Pit” which is a sand hill just before the water stop. A rare plant species was identified near the base of the pit sand climb and the park officials and loop organizers deemed it prudent to let the plant grow in peace.
One year, 2007, the Splashdown (second stream crossing) was rerouted over dry land. The river had such a high water level due to days of rain prior to (and during) the Loop that the currents were thought too dangerous to cross at that point. This one-year-only change added approximately ~0.2miles to the course in 2007. In 2008 the course was restored to its proper length.
Tommy Nohilly has finished first in six Loops, including the most recent one. He has won 6 out of the past 7 Loops.
Kerry Arsenault has finished first in a record seven Loops, starting in 1994. She just missed a eighth in 2010, coming second after Margaret Butler. Kerry also holds the current course record (44:50) for the women’s division.
Mountain runner Dave Dunham holds the overall course record (36:51). Other multiple Loop winners include Andy Moffatt (2), David Litoff (2), and Gerry Sullivan (2). Cindy Davis is the only other woman to win multiple Loops. She won the first three Loops held (1987-1989).
Joe Stanley won the first Leatherman’s Loop in 1987, beating a field of 98 starters. Joe has run in every Leatherman’s Loop since the beginning. If you see him in 2011 (he will be wearing Bib #25, along with Rick Hubbell, the only other potential 25-timer) congratulate him on his notable feat!
The top finishers are listed below. At the very bottom of the article is a link to all of the online results.
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* Short Course Record
** Current Course Record
*** Long Course (detour around splashdown) Record
For access to all of our results online, click here to access our archived results page.
Also check the Category Archive under “Results” to see additional results from the archives.
Sunday, May 02, 2010
Post Loop Registration Stats
This information is from our registration database.
The age with the most runners is 39 years old at 82 runners registered. The oldest runner was 76. The youngest registered runner was 6 years old! I don’t think he made it to the finish line. :o Youngest finisher was 8 years old.
There seems to be a mini peak at around age 14 and then a drop off as we approach 18 years old. Maybe high school students are more likely to run in road races or for their track team?
Monday, April 26, 2010
Loop Recap 2010
Where to begin? With the mini-monsoon that turned the mud flats into chocolate pudding? The Leatherman waiting in the woods? Atka the wolf who looked ready to howl but decided you all were doing pretty well on your own? Not to mention running with Caballo Blanco and finding out the additional meaning of “Water Stop.” And how about that t-shirt by hot new local talent Jim Jinkins?
The day started out early for the crowd of over 1,000 runners and spectators. It was a wet, rainy 45 degrees at 6:30am at the Meadow. The teepee was set up on Friday and held the course map. The course was marked Saturday. The food tent tempted with donuts that had to wait until after the race… well, maybe just one. Nope, bad idea… The lower lot was filled by 7:45am and the mowed grass area mostly filled by 8:45am. The crowds ebbed and flowed at the showmobile as runners picked up bibs and shirts then retreated to their cars for some final dry moments.
The bagpiper started playing around ten to 9 and runners heeded the call to the starting line. After calling to order the annual meeting of “el lazo de cuero hombre,” Race Director Mike Paletta introduced some honored runners and special guests: Joe Stanley and Rick Hubbell who have run every single Leatherman’s Loop since 1987 (that’s 24 including today), Bob Goldblatt (22 Loops), and Doug Goldblatt (20 Loops). He also recognized a family that made a special trip from Omaha, Nebraska to run in the Loop: brothers Eric & Zach Leatherman, their wives Ryann Wonders and Traci Clevenger, plus their dad, Andy Leatherman. Another brother, Daniel, was scheduled to come but unfortunately finals got in the way. There’s always next year…
Tony “El Copadre” Godino gave a shout out to Ali Hamson who registered from the UK but had her plans foiled by an Icelandic volcano—she wanted to tell her running partner Susan to run like the wind! Tony then introduced the spiritual director of the Loop: Danny Martin. Danny led the Navajo/Irish blessing that has become a tradition at the beginning of each Loop.
After Danny’s inspirational words, our next guest was introduced to howls of approval. Atka is an Arctic Gray wolf and a traveling ambassador wolf from the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem, NY just outside the borders of the Reservation. The Wolf Center is the preeminent facility in the eastern United States for the captive breeding and pre-release of endangered wolf species including the Mexican Gray Wolf and the Red Wolf.
Our featured guest starter, Micah “El Caballo Blanco” True was introduced last and started the Loop without much hesitation. And the crowd was off!
Tommy Nohilly placed first in the men’s division, winning his 6th Leatherman’s Loop. Margaret Butler placed first in the women’s division in her first Loop. The oldest finisher was John Young (76) and the youngest was Orion “Caballito” Cummings (8). The youngest Loop runner Sunday was 6 years old but he turned back at around the mud flats—we’ll be looking for you next year Dante!
Runners contributed 636 pounds of food to the Community Center of Northern Westchester. The community center sends their thanks!
There were some injuries - we’d like to hear from those unable to finish to make sure they are OK. Please contact us via email.
The rest of the story is written by you in the comments to this post and others ... let us know how your run went after the start! There are 1000 stories out there waiting to be told. We are starting to gather photos in a meta photo post but it will take a bit of time. Send your photo links via email or in the comments - thanks to those who have already sent them in!
See this post: http://www.leathermansloop.org/index.php/site/comments/2010_loop_photo_link_page/ for photos and videos.
And this one: http://www.leathermansloop.org/index.php/site/comments/2010_results/ for results.
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“Run Free!”
2010 Loop Photo Link Page
Thanks to all of the Loop runners, spectators, and volunteers yesterday. A big shout out to the photographers and videographers who documented the Loop in very challenging weather.
Below are links to the photos and videos we have received to date (send yours via email, send a link to your online album, or post the link in the comments below!):
Carol Gordon returned this year and got photos at the start, Kimberly Bridge, and Splashdown! Great shots again! (updated!)
Tom Casper came and took photos for the first time at the Loop! Let’s hope he comes back next year too! (updated!)
Steve Mele sent this link to his shutterfly album.
Matt Ammer sent us his photos taken on the trail.
Steve Lovas sent a Loop video!
An article and photos from the Bimbler’s Sound group.
Timothy Burgher sent this album featuring pics of the 3rd overall finisher Justin Kenney enjoying his well deserved strudel.
Lesli Hiller sent us this race day video that starts with photos and continues with video on the trail.
James Lavin sent a link to his album with race shots and featuring his daughter Leore who finished 1st in the 19 and under women’s division!
Great collection of shots from Lindsay Matthews!
Added 4/27 - Pre-Loop and Post-Loop photos from Rob Cummings.
Added 4/27 - Aarti Comstock sent these post-Loop photos
Added 4/27 - Rick Rethorn sent a link to his Facebook album with photos of the Loop.
Added 4/27 - Charles Atherton sent us a large collection of splashdown shots plus some at the start of the Loop.
In the purple heart category we have several reports in of injuries from a twisted (possibly broken?) ankle to a broken finger and knocked out tooth. Please check in like Dave below (tooth & finger injury - 3rd in his division even after a nasty fall!) so we know you are on your way to recovery.
“Easy success is soon forgotten.” -Jean Renoir
Sunday, April 25, 2010
2010 Results
Looks like we had exactly 1000 finishers. The first 4 figure Loop! ... That may change if we need to correct names. More details and photos later tonight. Send us your stories - write in comments field at bottom…
If you have photos from the day you would like to share please send them to us via email. Our address is leathermansloop (at) gmail.com. You can also send us a link to your Flickr, Picasa, Shutterfly, or other photo account. If you have lots of photos please contact us and we can tell you how to either upload copies or burn a CD to send via snail mail. We will post links and photos on the website
( ⇒ click here for full article...)Posted by leathermansloop on 04/25 at 10:59 AM
Friday, April 23, 2010
Great Loop Article in Bedford-Katonah Patch
There is a great Loop article in the Patch website for Bedford-Katonah. A must read!
