It's Time for XC
Holmdel Sunday Long Runs Kick Things Off
Thanks to a series of thunder storms that moved through New Jersey on Saturday night, Sunday morning gave a much cooler ans slightly less humid morning to the XC warriors who arrived for the 8am start of the Holmdel Sunday Long Runs. Over 100 runners madfe the trek to the mecca of NJ Cross Country to get their long runs in. The group split up into groups by length of run and then by ability to run anywhere from 30 minutes to over an hour. They came from all over the state. One mom brought her son up from South Jersey, over an hour trip.
After the run, the runners refreshed themselves with water, bagels, water melon and other treats. Some also won the "stylish, designers" NJRunners Tee Shirt, answering trivia questions related to venerable Holmdel Park.
The Long Runs will continue over the next 5 weeks. The group gathers about 8am and gets going by around 8:15. Think of it...you get to have your long run, with other motivated, committed runners, on the hills and trails of one of the most famous XC courses in the country done and out of the way by 9:30. Come down to one and you'll be convinced.
Check out some of our coverage of the event. We will be back in 2 weeks to help continue the excitement.
Video Interview with CBA Coach Chris Bennett
Photo Gallery of the 1st Long Run