Below is a catalog of our blog posts in chronological order, starting with the most recent. The blog highlights various PPTC members and their accomplishments as well as topics that may be of interest to the NYC running community or at large.
If you are interested in contributing to the blog, please get in touch at blog@pptc.org!
On Friday, May 9th, Carmen (she/her) and Brian (he/him) crossed the finish line of Cocodona 250, an ultramarathon from Black Canyon City to Flagstaff, Az. This year’s race was actually 256.4 miles and wound through desert towns, ranches and wilderness camps over mostly rocky trails, forest service roads and even some sidewalks. There are four major mountains to climb: Lane Mtn, Mingus Mtn, Sedona, and Mt Elden, totaling 40,000 ft of elevation gain.
Read MoreI find that a true marker of good poetry is if most people can relate to it in some way. One person’s connection to a piece probably won’t be the same as another’s, and therein lies the beauty of poetry. You may not understand it, but it makes you feel.
Read MoreAs runners, most of us have been injured at some point. Unfortunately, it tends to come with the territory. Training for races and running on concrete often leads to tired joints and muscles that need to be stretched, rested, strengthened, and well-fueled. If we don’t find the right alchemy for our particular body at that particular moment, we wind up injured.
Read MoreThere seems to be a running boom and news outlets are reporting that running clubs are the new alternative to dating apps. Our past PPTC couples have met through dating apps and through the club. This holds true for our couples featured this year, so if you’re looking for love and tired of apps, maybe it’s time you check out a PPTC group run. In the meantime, read about some of our PPTC couples and how they met.
Read MoreWe learn of each other, laugh together, cheer each other on, and as the days and months pass by we may recognize that we’ve found love among this community of runners. Today we celebrate that love and remember that no matter what the world throws at us, we have each other.
Read MoreGiven my mind’s historical bent (it runs in my family), I had other questions about the Cherry Tree 10-miler. Mainly, I wanted to know: why host a ten-mile race in February, of all months? Answering this question led to many other questions.
Read MoreAs a team, we can work towards our goals by holding each other accountable and encouraging one another. You all got this and we got all of you!
Read MoreIn the midst of this dry spell, fires ripped through the tristate area. From October 2024 to mid-November 2024 there were 860 wildfires across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. New York City had 270 brush fires in November alone, which is a historical record. The larger fires in Inwood Hill Park, Van Cortlandt Park, and Prospect Park were particularly devastating.
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