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Event Management – Behind the Scenes
by Josh MerlisThe trucks from Josh Merlis' corporation AREEP (combo of ARE and Event Planning) can be seen at most local races. However, his reach is much further as you will find out here as he relates humorous anecdotes about what happens when meticulou…
by Josh Merlis In 2010 https://www.hmrrc.com/members/pacesetter/2022/august/event-management-behind-scenes
*Shockingly* the Hard as Hell Half Marathon is ... Hard as Hell
by Jon LindenauerWith the entrance of friend Jakob Irwin and these reassuring words from friend Shaun Donegan, "Dude, you'll be fine," he said, "there are a few good climbs but they are gradual." It was kismet. For full …
Josh Merlis said to me from a mountain bike as I crested https://www.hmrrc.com/members/pacesetter/2022/august/shockingly-hard-hell-half-marathon-hard-hell
2022 Distinguished Service Award Race
by Josh MerlisTwenty years ago, Josh Merlis ran his first race: the Distinguished Service Award Race. He has run, created and directed many since but this one has a special place in his heart. For full article, click here
by Josh Merlis I first learned of the Hudson Mohawk Roa https://www.hmrrc.com/members/pacesetter/2022/july/2022-distinguished-service-award-race
A Sneaker Straddling Both Worlds
by Laura ClarkLaura Clark ran both the Dodge the Deer Race and the Adirondack Runner's Race to the Lakes 15K and enjoyed them but found them not to be as described. She ends with "Both venues merit future returns in non-race mode. …
old enjoyed a plentiful barbecue picnic and Josh Merlis https://www.hmrrc.com/members/pacesetter/2022/july/sneaker-straddling-both-worlds
Distinguished Service Award Race to Honor 2022 Winners
by Jon LindenauerJon details the race, which he has now run three times, and why he loves running on the UAlbany Campus. Included in the article are the top winners, race results, link to extensive pictures from the race, and more! …
and Josh Merlis…
CDPHP WTC 2022: The Voices of the Winners and More!
by Christine BishopThe winners of the CDPHP WTC discuss their runs, results galore on the race are presented ,and finally the volunteers, without whom this race could not function, are identified and honored for the part they play in making this arguably …
Cox Susan Thompson Nick Demos Josh Merlis John Haley Clay Ludovico Emil https://www.hmrrc.com/members/pacesetter/2022/june/cdphp-wtc-2022-voices-winners-and-more
5run8 is 518's Local Podcast for Runners
by Michael "Dino" DiNicolaThe 5run8 podcasts are meant to foster a sense of community among runners in the Capital Region. It’s a place where runners can freely share their training and other things pertaining directly and indirectly to the sport... …
Fitness podcast interviewed Karen Hughes and Josh Merlis https://www.hmrrc.com/members/pacesetter/2022/june/5run8-518s-local-podcast-runners
Finish Line: Syracuse Half, NYC Half and Ice Breaker 5K
by the RunnersSyracuse runners reported a race dotted with steep hills but with booty some of the best in Upstate NY races. Alyssa Risko, with two friends, battled the NYC Half marathon only to run into a prominent HMRRC member at the end. Meg Harrington …
wise but I spoke to Josh Merlis just before the race went off and I tempered https://www.hmrrc.com/members/pacesetter/2022/april/finish-line-syracuse-half-nyc-half-and-ice-breaker-5k
Third Time Charm – Syracuse Half Marathon
by Josh MerlisJosh had not raced a half marathon in 7 years and because of the Pandemic halting all races, he had no idea how he would do. He knew he was fit, "but nothing can replace the experiential gains of racing." However, the most amazing and unbeli…
by Josh Merlis This was my 3rd time running in the Syra https://www.hmrrc.com/members/pacesetter/2022/april/third-time-charm-syracuse-half-marathon
"Life is a Lot Harder Than Running in This Race"
by Josh MerlisJosh Merlis reflects on the meaning of creating this event and others over the past twenty years. This one presented so many challenges, but he was reminded by one of the racers who carried a flag in honor of his fallen brother, Sgt. First C…
by Josh Merlis Andy LaPorta and I shared these words sh https://www.hmrrc.com/members/pacesetter/2022/april/life-lot-harder-running-race