BoilerMaker 15K Road race. July 11, 2010
Hi,
I’m from Utica, New York, home of the Boilermaker 15k road race that happens Buy Viagra Professional Online Pharmacy No Prescription Needed every year in July for the last 33 years. People from all over the country and the world, come and run as well as thousands of local runners. The race keeps getting bigger and bigger every year and it’s a favorite event amoung the residents of Utica. A record number of runners signed up for the Boilermaker, exceeding 13,000, with over 11,500 finishing the 15K race. At the end of the race it was Lelisa Desisa, 20 of Ethiopia, who emerged victorious, with a field best of 42:46, breaking the mens record of 42:54 set by Joseph Kimani in 1997. Way to go girl!
There are many volunteers that help and people line the streets cheering the runners on and encouraging the stragglers. Some of the volunteers have been doing it since day one. The event really brings the community together and is a great financial boost for the shop owners, restaurants, hotels and other businesses.
Professional runners from Kenya that go around the country racing for prize money usually win. I think it’s somewhere around $10,000 for winning the race.
If you’re a runner, this should be one of your goals to run in the Boilermaker Roadrace in Utica, New York.
Here’s a quick video on the race.
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Steve – I have problems running for the bus so I think I’ll have to pass on the BoilerMaker lol
Clare
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Hi Steve
Thank you for sharing this event with us.
As a silver surfer my mantra these days is you only get old on the outside, but that still doesn’t mean that my knees work LOL.
Good post
John
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Steve:
I gotta tell ya that I hate running. There are many other cardio exercises I would rather do than run. I played soccer in high school and we ran all the time. That’s my excuse, I ran so much when I was younger that I grew to hate it.
People that run these marathons and half-marathons are impressive. It takes a lot of time and commitment.
I have many friends that run 5K’s and marathons all over the U.S. I will have to let them know about this particular race.
I should look into volunteering at some races. I live in Atlanta, GA so I could volunteer for the Peachtree Road Race.
Thanks for sharing
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Hi Steve,
Wow, that does sound like a lot of work. I believe the body is made to work but that is way too much for me to think about. Give a field of hay to haul or ditch to shovel out. At least I will have accomplished something of worth when I get done at days end.
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Justin
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Hi Steve,
Just stopped in to say Hi while making my way around to all the blogs that I still have to get to so I can get a comment on them. The race sounds like a great event.
Enjoy the Challenge.
Mike
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I just stumbleupon your blog and i must say what a fantastic website and great posts, I will bookmark your blog.Best Regards! Mark
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nice post Steve!
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Hi Steve,
Really enjoyed your bolg, very informative, thanks for sharing about this important race in your town. I never really liked running much, too much on the joints, but I used to enjoy walking about 7 miles a day, really miss that. MS sucks! Well, talk to you later, bye.
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Hmmmm. I think it would be a great outcome if I just made it to the USA one day
let alone participating in a race. I like the idea of staying fit though and I am going to join a 12 week fitness challenge a bit closer to home next month 
Cheers, Michael.
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Hi Steve
I admire the dedication of these runners, A little to much for me though.
Thanks for the brilliant link you left on my blog, it is always great to hear something new from such a talented artiste
All the best
Vince
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Hi Steve,
I have yet to join any marathon and before I could even start, I’ll be out of breath. This is interesting though. I love that local activities can be inspiring and something you can be proud off. Thanks for the share!
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Hi Steve,
Nice to meet you as part of the 100 blog challenge. I’d probably be one of the 1000s cheering from the side lines of the boilermaker – cant see myself running that much LOL Well, maybe I would… no, probably wouldn’t But it seems like a fantastic event!!
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Hi Steve, I’m in Westchester County… a tad of a ride from you but not impossible. I have a vague memory of the Boilermaker race but didn’t know it had grown to such huge proportions. Amazing… This is very interesting information and to think people come from around the world for it. Awesome! Do you run in it too? Thanks for the information.
Stopped by on my 11th hour visit for the 100 comment challenge.
Best,
Elizabeth
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There was a day that this would have been fun, but unfortunately age and two knee replacements would keep me from participating. I do, however, wish you and everyone that participates in the race much success.
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Godd Post Steve!
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It has been years since I ran, but I can easily walk that far. Everyone have a wonderful time
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Uncle Steve,
I hope to be running the boiler maker this year actually with my girlfriend. I am starting to train for it already because currently I am in terrible shape. Should be fun.
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September 2nd, 2010 at 8:10 pm
Hi Dave,
Thanks for stopping by the blog. Hey, that sounds great that you’ll be running the Boilermaker next year. I’ll come out to cheer you on.
Take Care,
Uncle Steve
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Steve
Had never heard of this one before but its on my list of things to do now!! Will be good training for the NY Marathon which I also want to accomplish in the next 3 years. Thanks for the focus, Tom
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Hi Steve,
I am a lazy girl, I think jogging takes a lot of body strength and I feel tired already when I read your post. Before I can join the marathon I should schedule some time to jog a little bit. At least start from 30 mins a day or 2 days. That will do good to my cardiac circulation, right?
Stay healthy.
Connie
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Hey! good! Thanks for sharing!
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I can’t agree you more!
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Hi Steve,
It looks like a very popular run. 15k is a bit too much for me. I’d have to train before the race for a couple of months.
The video is nice and enhances the post.
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Hi Dave,
Yup that’s 13,000 runners. How about running this year?
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