The Training Group season is in high gear now and our "Reach The Beacon" training group continues to fill up with over 100 participants. Big beginner's group this year and Kathy Bowe who was just named Maine Runnings Success of The Year", has volunteered to help me with this group. We always accept folks who want to join and pro-rate the registration fee.

Additionally, our Ladies Night "Train For A Cure" Run/Walk Tuesday night group continues to fill, with over 50 registrants. We'll be cutting a check for over $1,200 to the Maine Cancer Foundation, as 25% of all registration fees are donated. Maine Running also continues hosting two weekend Morning Runs open to anyone, both NOW originating from MRC. One on Saturday morning at 8:30am and another group meets at Maine Running Company on Sunday mornings at 9am.

The Maine Track Club will continue to have Maine Running Co. provide coaching services this Spring. April 16 will kick off the season. After our run that evening we will host a clinic lead by special guest, Greg Meyer, 1983 Boston Marathon Champion and last American to win. Greg will discuss " Running your first marathon & ½ Marathon…What To Expect." This has signicance as this could be the year an American finally wins Boston, led by Olympian, Ryan Hall.

The traditional and 80th annual Boys & Girls Club Patriots Day 5 miler has moved to Sunday, April 19th, 12 noon. Packet pick up will be on Saturday, April 18, 12 noon - 5pm at Maine Running Company.

It's been a year since I've actually run. After surviving two knee surgeries in the past two years, I'm ready to start getting back to it. With the help of Greg Knapton, Riverview Physical Therapy and Dr. Jamie Raymond, Raymond Chiropractic, plus Dr's Lincoln Avery and Wayne Piers (lot's of expertise) I'm finally ready to roll. Also, I've been running for over 30 years, so it's been a great ride and now my goals are to stay fit. If I can "crunch gravel" 3 days a week that will be fine with me. If not, I've recently purchased an elliptical machine and will utilze that to maintain my fitness. I'll report on the progress occassionally, but we'll see how adept I am at following my own advice.

Portland was just named most livable city in America by Forbes Magazine. Portland's fantastic fitness community and lifestyle has always played a signficant role here...congratulations PORTLAND!

It's been a busy Spring and it's about to get busier…. Look for our new location, opening late Spring, in Brunswick. We'll be opening at the old Midcoast Multi Sport location at 89 Maine Street around June 1. We want to wish Jim Favreau continued success and look forward to consulting with him on supporting the Brunswick Fitness community.

Remember….Run Happy!