By Heather Cass / Contributing writer

Thursday

Jan 2, 2020 at 12:01 AM Jan 2, 2020 at 7:39 AM

A random collection of running-related articles, information, and funny stuff I found while surfing around.

Worth Reading

Inspiring story of the week: 99 -Year-Old Can’t Stop Running Important reminder: To run is to risk failure (i.e. failure is not a “bad” thing!) It’s been a great 10 years: Relive the best moments in running from the past decade. For the newbies/returning runners: Welcome to the family – if you’re just getting started running, this is a great place to start.

Race Results

ERC New Year’s Day 5-Miler — Jan. 1, 2020

Upcoming races

Feb. 9 — Valentine’s Prediction Run — Presque Isle, Rotary pavilion March 14— St. Patrick’s Day Distance Festival — Presque Isle, Rotary Pavilion April 18 — ERC Spring Into Fitness — Presque Isle

Worth making (Recipes for runners)

Welp…here we are in a new year…and if you’re hoping to “eat healthier” or detox from the holiday feasts, here’s a skinny chicken fajita soup to fill and warm your belly.

Group runs

Achille’s Running Shop has free weekly group runs from the store in the West Erie Plaza on Saturdays at 8 a.m. Join their Facebook group to stay up to date on group run info.

Heather Cass is an Erie-area freelance writer, runner, and active member of the Erie Runners Club for 20-plus years. She is immersed in the local fitness culture, and she’s taking your questions at zipdang22 at aol.com.