Celebrating International Women’s Day 2021 with RBG
Leading up to International Women’s Day, I planned to run a route with other PPTC members to hit the four Brooklyn locations significant to Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s life. We all know too well how best laid plans can be foiled. And even as I was emailing our group to schedule our run on International Women’s Day - March 8th, I ended up having a conflict – a contractor coming to do some repairs that same morning. So, instead of heading out on Monday to meet Ruth (she/her), Joanne (she/her), Janet (she/her), and Michael (he/him) for the run, I set out on my own on the eve of International Women’s Day.
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International Women's Day: Shirley Chisholm Route
I set off scrambling at 8:16am on Saturday, March 6th to meet up with friends for an 8:30 run. I was the last to arrive, but got there just on time. When I sidled up to them, they were mostly on their phones trying to figure out the Shirley Chisholm long route.
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Waves of Motivation
This small dose of stability and moment of peace were enough motivation to run 7+ miles there and walk/run 7+ miles home. In the past year, I’ve only run as far two other times. I haven’t felt like it nor have I had the energy, often leaving my running shoes waiting patiently - yet neglected -at my door.
Still, throughout the pandemic, I’ve seen PPTC runners engaging in early morning speed-work in the park and heard stories of club members breaking records and running new PRs. It’s enthralling.
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Running to Protest
While I still have concerns about contracting Covid-19, it was time to join a run to protest. Never did I imagine that the run I would join would be one following incidents of violence and hate spurned by racism against people who look like me – people of Asian descent.
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Pi Day 2021
One year ago on March 13th 2020, it felt like the world was ending. The subway was eerily empty, hand sanitizer was sold out, bottled water was rationed, and then for a long time people stayed home. New vocabulary was introduced such as social distancing, quarantine, transmission, asymptomatic, and more that now feels comfortable. One year ago, we forgot about Pi Day in lieu of the start of a global pandemic. Today we celebrate Pi Day and the magic that is 3/14.
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Digression Loops - A&A Bake Doubles and Roti
Digression Loops attempt to antidote loop fatigue. On those slow, mild days where the breeze has your back and you’ve got some extra miles to burn, this is the alternative to laps around the park. The only governing rule is each run has to reveal something spectacular about the city—usually food; probably carbs.
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Moving Running Forward: Swetal & Erica
This is the third piece of a five-part interview series with members of PPTC’s BIPOC running community. This series focuses on conversations with runners of color in our club about their experiences as a minority in the club. Further, this series is part of a larger effort of DEI initiatives in the club and beyond.
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Running Through Grief During a Pandemic
Zoe and I attended Wellesley College together. With similar family backgrounds, we were drawn to each other and the company of strong women at Wellesley. She was the type of friend who was everyone else’s best friend. She had a way with words and wore her heart on her sleeve –– vulnerable, yet fierce and resilient.
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PPTC's 2021 Virtual Cherry Tree Race
PPTC welcomed its first virtual edition of the Race for the Hardcore, the Cherry Tree. This February challenge unofficially thumbs its nose at winter and paves the way for spring.
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Moving Running Forward: Jennie & Mario
This is the second piece of a five-part interview series with members of PPTC’s BIPOC running community. This series focuses on conversations with runners of color in our club about their experiences as a minority in the club. Further, this series is part of a larger effort of DEI initiatives in the club and beyond.
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2020 Awards Night
On Monday night, I looked at an old blog post of the 2019’s Awards Night Recap. Last year’s Awards Night was, for many, one of the last large social gatherings for the foreseeable future. At the beginning of 2021, I joined Prospect Park Track Club and wanted to get involved in the clubs activities and runs. While this year's Awards Night occurred as a Zoom meeting, the club's spirit and resilience is seen through the screen.
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Member Spotlight | Kevin Romoser: PPTC member and small business owner
Kevin created and donated custom PPTC soaps to our club which have been given out as event prizes. You can even win your own custom made soap at PPTC’s Virtual Award’s Night on February 20th. Read more about Kevin here:
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Moving Running Forward: Ken & Carla
This is the first of a five-part interview series with members of PPTC’s BIPOC running community. This series focuses on conversations with runners of color in our club about their experiences as a minority in the club. Further, this series is part of a larger effort of DEI initiatives in the club and beyond.
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Notes to Your "Sole Mates"
Paper hearts, candy tarts, flower art, and teddy bears from sweethearts, where does Valentine love start?
If you ask romantics like John Keats, Sappho, Shah Jahan, or romantic comedy lovers (me at age 15 and maybe still…), it starts with a bolt of lightning from the sky and an over-the-top courtship including foot massages and being hand-fed grapes (or drool-worthy mangoes if you know what’s good).
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Member Spotlight | Katie Skinner
Katie Skinner is a new member who was introduced to running as a dancer as a way to cross-train. Read more to learn about her journey through running, how she found out about PPTC, and how she navigated the past year.
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Slow and Steady
I remember back in early 2018, when I was first getting into running as a hobby and not just an obligation, I was out with friends and mentioned to one of them—an actual fit, fast person—that I was considering signing up for a 5K.
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Member Spotlight: Sarah Stone
I started running cross country and distance track in my small public middle school outside of Boston. Through runs on the local trails with my co-ed team, I learned the power of gender equity and the wonders of nature.
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Member Spotlight: Katherine Fleming
She joined PPTC for the awesome red singlet, and considers the half-marathon her favorite distance. Our next member spotlight is on Katherine Fleming: Read on to learn more about how she got into running and why she considers it “me” time.
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Member Spotlight: Larry Balick
Though the pandemic has changed his running habits a bit, Larry’s attitude towards running hasn’t changed. He says: “Since I started running I have enjoyed just doing it, and feel it is a bad day when I don't run, bike, or swim.”
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