The Escarpment Trail Run 2019

This incredibly difficult and challenging race designed by Dick Vincent was run for the 33rd time this year. In addition to fascinating facts about the race, the article contains a video hot off the film reels by Josh Merlis illustrating what a crazy mast…
01. Josh Merlis https://www.hmrrc.com/members/pacesetter/2019/august/escarpment-trail-run-2019

Dick Vincent: My Coach and Inspiration

by Shannon PinkowskiShannon relates her first meeting with Coach Dick Vincent and how he changed her life. Under his guidance she ran marathons and then came trail running, the more difficult, the better. Of course, this led to her becoming one of the Esc…
s when Josh Merlis https://www.hmrrc.com/members/pacesetter/2019/august/dick-vincent-my-coach-and-inspiration

ARE: Its Genesis

by Matthew McGowenThis is the story of how a group of UAlbany renegade runners in 2002 formed the Albany Running Exchange (ARE). Although much has changed, it is still infused with the enthusiasm, wackiness, attention to detail and high athletic commitmen…
I had to enlist the help of founder Josh Merlis and turn the clock back almost two decades. https://www.hmrrc.com/members/pacesetter/2019/july/are-its-genesis

Dodge the Deer at 17

by Josh MerlisThis year marked the 17th Annual Dodge the Deer 5K & Kids Races, which is ARE's premier race. Josh details its history and main protagonists: Dodge the Deer and Chase the Chipmunk with a new intruder, Bully the Bear, contributing to the merr…
by Josh Merlis Whew https://www.hmrrc.com/members/pacesetter/2019/july/dodge-deer-17

Helderberg to Hudson Half Marathon: Race Data and Reviews

by HMRRC membersRead the results broken down by categories and the reactions of runners who experienced the course for the first time. The comments were all favorable. Congratulations, Josh Merlis. For full article, click here
with Josh Merlis on bike Overall Results https://www.hmrrc.com/members/pacesetter/2019/may/helderberg-hudson-half-marathon-race-data-and-reviews

Helderberg to Hudson Half Marathon Historic Debut

by Matthew McGowen"For an event being put on for the first time, the Helderberg to Hudson Half Marathon has drawn an impressive level of intended participation." Runners from 20 states and Canada have signed up. In his first article for The Pace Setter, M…
according to event director Josh Merlis of the Albany Running Exchange and President…crowded. Helderberg to Half Marathon by Josh Merlis Matt is one of the newest members of ARE https://www.hmrrc.com/members/pacesetter/2019/april/helderberg-hudson-half-marathon-historic-debut

Winter Series 2018-2019

by Christine BishopThe Winter Series races are a gift from the Club to its members as they are free and fun to run. The first part of the article highlights the Winter Warriors who ran all five events! The second part of the article deals with the top win…
35 5 Josh Merlis M 37 Albany 59 https://www.hmrrc.com/members/pacesetter/2019/march/winter-series-2018-2019

Seeing Double

This picture was taken by Thomas Denham on December 16 at the Fort Orange Brewery where Josh Merlis and Michelle Pratt hosted a pre-wedding party for all their friends to attend. Inside you will find two pictures with the bottom one having 6 changes on it…
Josh Merlis https://www.hmrrc.com/members/pacesetter/2019/january/seeing-double

The Helderberg to Hudson Half Marathon

by Josh MerlisJosh Merlis has written an article about the genesis of this exciting new race, but before that the basic facts will be presented. Plan on running in the inaugural race. So far 1,500 have registered! For full article, click here
by Josh Merlis Josh Merlis has written an article about the genesis of … by Josh Merlis As the summer of 2018 got going https://www.hmrrc.com/members/pacesetter/2019/january/helderberg-hudson-half-marathon

2018 Races in Review

by Christine BishopThe year 2018 saw some spectacular races globally and locally. Globally, the marathon record was brought closer to 2 hours and the first American in 35 years won the Boston Marathon. Locally, the Stockade-athon was an outstanding race w…
lick here for video of photo finish taken by Josh Merlis. If you click on the race name https://www.hmrrc.com/members/pacesetter/2019/january/2018-races-review

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