Counseling Services of RI is a  Mental Health Counseling Group that conducts Individual, Couples, Family and Group Counseling. They also specialize in Assessments and Counseling for Sexual Abuse, Sexual Offender, and Fire-Setter.  We have day, night and weekend appointments.  Counseling Services of RI is located in Rumford, RI

For more information please check out their website www.counselingservicesri.com

Below is a listing of many of the marathons that are available in New ENgland, New York and Ontario.

2/24/13 – Hyannis Marathon - Hyannis, MA

4/13/13 – Gansett Marathon – Narragansett, RI

4/15/13 – Boston Marathon – Boston, MA

4/28/13 – London Life Forest City Road Races Marathon - London, ON Canada

4/28/13 – Waterloo Marathon – Waterloo, ON Canada

5/4/13 – The North Face Endurance Challenge – Bear Mountain - Bear Mountain, NY

5/5/13 – Long Island Marathon – East Meadow, NY

5/5/13 – Mississauga Marathon - Mississauga, ON Canada

5/5/13 – Goodlife Fitness Toronto Marathon – Toronto, ON Canada

TBD – Race of Champions Marathon – West Springfield, MA

5/12/13 – Cox Sports Providence Marathon – Providence, RI

5/12/13 – Sudbury Rocks!!! Marathon – Sudbury, ON Canada

5/19/13 – Sugarloaf Marathon – Carrabassett Vally, ME

5/19/13 – Shires of Vermont Marathon – Bennington, VT

5/25/13 – Sehgahunda Trail Marathon – Mount Morris, NY

5/26/13 – Buffalo Marathon – Buffalo, NY

5/26/13 – Memorial Day Marathon – Lennox, MA

5/26/13 – Ottawa Marathon – Ottawa, ON Canada

5/26/13 – Vermont City Marathon – Burlington, VT

5/26/13 – Whitby International North Marathon - Brooklin, ON Canada

6/9/13 – Lake Placid Marathon - Lake Placid, NY

6/22/13 – Niagara Marathon – Niagara On The Lake, ON

6/23/13 – Bay of Fundy International Marathon – Lubec, ME

acidotic RACING (aR) the ‘team’, is the largest collection of multi-sport endurance athletes in the northeast.  aR the ‘business’, hosts over a dozen snowshoe, trail, and mountain races in New Hampshire and Maine.  Our mission is simple; support our local communities through our competitive passions and dedicate ourselves to giving to those in need.

The Tuesday Night Turtles have come up to support our snowshoe races in NH for a number of years.  We found out about the race through them.

What’s not to love?  First off there is a team competition.  Running can be such a solo pursuit but many of us grew up playing team sports as youngsters.  It’s awesome to be able to compete in running-specific events toward a team goal.  Secondly, it’s a fantastic race format.  The short loops keep everyone in the action.  Lastly, the Turtles do such a fantastic job as hosts that it’s a pleasure to support such a well run race.  Oh, and one more thing…we keep winning so the pressure is always on to defend our title and our team record!

As it was in 2011…62.1 miles (23 laps).

We’ve been fortunate to be able to bring some very talented athletes to the event for the past few years.  There really isn’t any strategy other than to run as hard as possible.

 

Not yet but we will have a team there to defend our two-time team championship.

As of now that’s top secret information.  Actually, so secret not even I know!

The Rhode Island 6 Hour will take place on 11/11/12.  The ultramarathon will also serve as the USATF-NE Ultrarunning Championship for the 4th straight year.  Sign up today!!

9/16/12 – Yonkers Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation Yonkers Marathon - New York

9/23/12 – Adirondack Marathon - New York

9/23/12 – MVP Health Care Rochester Marathon - New York

9/29/12 – Hamptons Marathon - New York

9/29/12 – New Hampshire Marathon - New Hampshire

9/30/12 – Clarence Demar Marathon - New Hampshire

9/30/12 – Maine Marathon - Maine

9/30/12 – Shenipsit Striders NipMuck Trail Marathon - Connecticut

9/30/12 – Smuttynose Brewing Co. Rockfest Marathon - New Hampshire

9/30/12 – Wineglass Marathon - New York

10/7/12 – Mohawk-Hudson River Marathon - New York

10/7/12 – Century Marathon - New York

10/13/12 – ING Hartford Marathon - Connecticut

10/13/12 – Rockaway Marathon - New York

10/14/12 – Amica Breakers Marathon - Rhode Island

10/14/12 – Green Mountain Marathon – Vermont

10/14/12 – Mount Desert Island Marathon – Maine

10/21/12 – Baystate Marathon – Massachusetts

10/21/12 – Empire State Marathon – New York

10/28/12 – Cape Cod Marathon – Massachusetts

11/4/12 – ING New York City Marathon – New York

11/4/12 – Manchester City Marathon – New Hampshire

11/11/12 – RI 6 Hour - Rhode Island (certified marathon split)

12/8/12 – Roxbury Marathon - Connecticut

2/??/13 – Hyannis Marathon - Massachusetts

For a full listing of U.S. and International marathons, check out Marathon Guide

Goddard Memorial Park - Great trails for a beginner.  These trails are mostly smooth and wide.  In the summer there are a lot of people out and about and in the fall there are high school cross country meets.

Pulaski Recreational Area - A great variety of trails.  The main trails in the park are well-marked and there are maps at the trail head.  If you go off the beaten path a little you will get on some single-track and rocky sections that are fun!  Also home of the RTB Trail Race.

Burlingame State Park - I don’t personally know a lot about Burlingame.  I have run the Lil’ Rhody Run Around which is about an 8 mile trek around Watchaug Pond.  The RINEMBA group has some information at their site, including maps.

Big River

Big River Management Area – My personal favorite.  Big River has more trails than you could imagine.  I have been running there for about 15 years and I am still finding new trails.  The only downfall to BR is there are no trail markings.  So if you are not familiar with the area try an out and back to start or go with someone who has been there before.  Check out some videos of us running in Big River

Arcadia Management Area - Arcadia is a huge park.  There are a ton of trails, some are very rocky and some are simply gravel roads.  Again the RINEMBA group has some great information on their site about the available trails in Arcadia.  Unlike Big River, Arcadia does have marked trails that you could follow if you have a map.

North South Trail - The North South Trail is a series of trails and roads that run the full length of Rhode Island, from Charlestown to Burrillville.  If you like to run point to point you can figure out some logistics and run some long sections of this trail.  It is a fun way to see parts of the state that you would generally never travel too.  There is a book available which has step by step directions and maps.

NST-Mass Border

Remember if you journey out to a new trail to either bring a map or run with someone who is familiar with the area.  It is very easy to get off track and get lost for long periods of time.

Runner’s  World: Running in Heat Tips

Active.com:  Tips for Running in the Heat

RRCA:  Hot Weather Running Tips

Running Times Magazine:  Myths about running in the Heat

Stay cool out there!

You can purchase entry into one of our upcoming programs (see schedule below) or CONTACT US to set-up personal coaching for a race of his choice!

Amica Half Marathon Program – Start Date: 6/30/12

Amica Marathon Program – Start Date: 6/30/12

NK5K Program - Start Date: 7/14/12

CVS Downtown 5k Program – Start Date: 7/14/12

RI 6 Hour Ultramarathon – Start Date: 7/29/12

Amica 5k – Start Date: 8/18/12

Receive $10 off any of the above programs by using coupon code dad10 @ checkout!  This offer is valid though 6/17/2012

There will be USATF medals awarded to the Top-3 Male/Female Open and Top-3 Male/Female Masters runners that meet the above criteria.

For more information above the Rhode Island 6 Hour Ultramarathon CLICK HERE

To sign-up for a USATF Membership CLICK HERE

If you have any questions about the Rhode Island 6 Hour or any of the other A Better Pace services, please EMAIL US

Check out our available Training Programs.  We have programs that fit in with everybody’s goals, 5k to the marathon and beyond.  Training for one of Rhode Island’s popular races that we have formal training groups for?  Or do you have another race in mind?  Either way we can help you meet your goals. Registration is open at Ultra Signup for our standard programs.   If you have any questions about our A Better Pace Training Groups or would like to get more information about our personal training, contact Karen Benway.