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Winter Gear Questionnaire

Devised by Mary Claire WalkerRight now we feel the bite of a record breaking frigid winter and may wonder if we are wearing the proper running gear. To find this out, who better to interview than runners who have raced in the HMRRC Winter Series 2021-2022…
run. The normal gloves work fine for me. Josh Merlis What is your favorite winter running hat https://www.hmrrc.com/members/pacesetter/2022/february/winter-gear-questionnaire

Runner Questionnaire - Erin Rasco

"I originally started running when I was 8 years old. My older sister had just joined the cross country team and I really looked up to her. It didn’t take too long before I enjoyed beating boys in my elementary school class and that really made me love it…
and thankfully Josh Merlis let me switch to the full marathon. Well https://www.hmrrc.com/members/pacesetter/2022/february/runner-questionnaire-erin-rasco

Runner Questionnaire – Josh Merlis

"I started running in 1985 at the ripe age of 3. My father wanted a training partner and as his oldest son, he volunteered me to fill that role ... At 6, I ran my first 5K. I crossed my first 10K finish line at age 9 and my first half marathon at 11." …
https://www.hmrrc.com/members/pacesetter/2022/february/runner-questionnaire-josh-merlis

Runner Questionnaires

by Mary Claire Walker and Chris BishopThis issue features answers from Pete Rowell, Emily Taft, Josh Merlis, Ryan Udvadia, Theresa DeLorenzo, Michelle Davis, Michael DiNicola, Erin Rasco, Steve Sweeney, and Tyler Morrisey. The March issue will feature 10 …
https://www.hmrrc.com/members/pacesetter/2022/february/runner-questionnaires

The True Road Warriors

by Christine BishopOn New Year's Day an annual HMRRC event occurs: the Hangover Half Marathon and the 3.5 miler. This is incredible since the races happen after New Year's Eve celebrations and the weather on January 1 can be horrendous. …
34 4 Josh Merlis M 39 Albany 1 https://www.hmrrc.com/members/pacesetter/2022/january/true-road-warriors

Adventure Race Metamorphosis: The Juxtaposition

by Josh MerlisJosh relates how the Adventure Race began in 2006 and how it has changed in the years since. The race was a high point of the weekend at Dippikill for over a decade, but this year was different. For full artic…
by Josh Merlis It all began as a joke. Three years afte https://www.hmrrc.com/members/pacesetter/2022/january/adventure-race-metamorphosis-justaposition

Josh Merlis: June 2004 Profile of a Runner

by Jess SpaetzThis profile was done when Josh Merlis was 22 years old, written by Jess Sapetz, will give you a wonderful background and understanding of what makes one of the top leaders of running in the Greater Albany region run. …
https://www.hmrrc.com/members/pacesetter/2022/january/josh-merlis-june-2004-profile-runner

The Inaugural Electric City Five Miler

The inaugural Electric City Five Miler created by Josh Merlis and run on March 13 was called a "breath of fresh air" by the Daily Gazette sports columnist Mike MacAdam and has been listed as the favorite race of 2021 by many of our runners. …
https://www.hmrrc.com/members/pacesetter/2022/january/inaugural-electric-city-five-miler

What Was Your Best Race of 2021 and 2022 Goals?

by Runners Like YouA question was sent out to our members about their favorite races and their goals for 2022. Find out immediately which races our runners loved! Amazingly over 50 people responded!! Enjoy reading this survey and if you want to participa…
everyone back together and run so well. Josh Merlis My favorite race of 2021 was AREEP https://www.hmrrc.com/members/pacesetter/2022/january/what-was-your-best-race-2021-and-2022-goals

The Untold Truth About the Hairy Gorilla

by Josh MerlisThe Hairy Gorilla Half Marathon is undoubtedly the most fun race we have. Awards are given for the fastest and the zaniest. This year Carole Baskin and Tiger Joe took the cookie as did the amazing running nuns. Incredibly someone ran an enti…
by Josh Merlis Click here to relive the day. Pictures b https://www.hmrrc.com/members/pacesetter/2021/december/untold-truth-about-hairy-gorilla