March 12, 2016 – Springhouse Run

March 12, 2016 – Springhouse Run

Head out the canal towards Pittsford. In the village, go past the railroad trestle and turn right into the Town Highway Department drive. Pick up the trail on the left that will connect over to the Auburn Trail. Cross over French and follow the trail until you are across the street from the Springhouse. Cross over 31 and pick up the old Erie Canal Trail that runs behind Wegmans. Follow this back across French Rd and connect back with the Barge Canal, and follow the canal all the way back to the Basin. Distance is 11.6 miles.

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For around 8 miles, stay on the canal to the 2nd time Rt 31 crosses the canal, turn around and retrace your steps.

For 14.8 miles, follow the standard route. When the Old Erie Canal reconnects with the Barge Canal, turn right and run over to the JCC. Turn around and run all the way back to the basin along the towpath.

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March 5, 2016 – Around the Bay

March 5, 2016 – Around the Bay – 7:00 am start

This week is our annual Around the Bay (Irondequoit Bay) Run, a joint run with the Bagel Bunch and the Gold Rush Runners. Starting time will be 7:00 am, from the Parking lot at the end of Culver Rd, on the west side of the bay outlet.  Turn left out of the parking lot and head up the hill on Culver. ( or head up Sea Breeze Expressway if pathway is clear of snow). Turn left on Titus and turn right on Kane Rd.   sidewalk is clogged with snow) Turn left onto East Ridge Rd, and then take a right on Bay Shore Blvd.  Next take a right on Bay View Rd and head up the hill.   At the top of the hill turn left to stay on Bay View Rd, then turn left on Glen Haven Rd.  You will make a left to continue on Bay Front S.  Turn right to go up a steep hill – Orchard Park Blvd.  This will bring you to Empire.  Turn left on Empire – go down the hill and up the other side.  Turn left onto Bay Rd.  Follow Bay Rd until you cross over Rt. 104 and then take the first left – Volk Rd.  (This will get you away from the fast moving traffic on Bay Rd.)  Turn right on Dewitt.  At the tee-intersection turn right (Backus Rd) and that will bring you back to Bay Rd.  Turn left on Bay Rd.  Take a left at the tee with Lake Rd.  You have about a mile to go at this point.  Run across the bridge and back to your car.  The distance is 15.0 miles.

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For those wanting to run from the basin  – I recommend the Fishers Run – 9.5 miles

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February 27, 2016 – Ayrault Rd

February 27, 2016 – Ayrault

Head out the canal towards Fairport. Exit onto Ayrault Rd and head east……

For 7.6 miles – turn right on Turk Hill, then turn right on Garnsey. Turn right on 96 and return to the basin.

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For 9 miles – turn right on Hogan, right on 31, then left on Turk Hill.  Turn right on Garnsey. Turn right on 96 and return to the basin.

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For 10.5 miles – turn right on Mason, right on 31, then left on Turk Hill.  Turn right on Garnsey. Turn right on 96 and return to the basin.

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For 12.1 miles – turn right on Mason. Cross over 31 and head up Loud. At the tee – turn right on Bluhm. Go straight to continue on Thayer. Turn right on Steele. Cross over Turk and continue on Beauclaire. Turn right on Neuchatel, right on Vineyard and left on Garnsey. Turn right on 96 and return to the parking lot.

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For 13.6 miles – follow Ayrault to the end – turn right onto Aldrich, then right on Rt. 31. Turn left onto Loud.  At the tee – turn right on Bluhm. Go straight to continue on Thayer. Turn right on Steele. Cross over Turk and continue on Beauclaire. Turn right on Neuchatel, right on Vineyard and left on Garnsey. Turn right on 96 and return to the parking lot.

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February 20, 2016 – Pittsford Mendon Rd

February 20, 2016 – Pittsford Mendon Rd.

Short Route – Turn left out of the parking lot. Turn right on Park Rd and follow to the end. Turn right on East, then left on Thornell. Turn left at the stop light – Pittsford Mendon Rd. Turn left on Van Voorhis. Turn left on East, then right on Thornell and return to the basin. Distance is 7.5 miles.

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For 10.7 miles – start with the short route. On Pittsford Mendon Rd go past Van Voorhis. Turn left on Cole Rd, then left on Mile Square, rejoining the short route.

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For 11.7 miles – stay on Pittsford Mendon Rd past Cole to Smith. Turn left on Smith, then left on Miles Square, rejoining the shorter routes.

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For 13.9 miles – stay on Pittsford Mendon Rd past Smith. Turn left on Rt. 251, then left on Mile Squaree, rejoining the shorter routes.

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For 15 miles – stay on Pittsford Mendon Rd past Rt. 251. Turn left on Taylor, the left on Mile Square, rejoining the shorter routes.

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February 13, 2016 – Frozen Fishers Run

February 13, 2016 – Fishers Run

Given how cold it is forecast to be, I thought we should do a route that is relatively sheltered with lots of short-cuts so that if you do come out on Saturday, there are lots of options. Remember to dress in layers and bundle up – it is going to be a cold one!

For 9.5 miles – Turn left onto 96, right on Park Rd.  Turn left on Corduroy, and then left on Woolston.  Turn right on Fishers Rd, then left on Main St. Fishers.  Turn right on Lower Fishers, left on Benson.  Turn right on Fishers Rd, then return thru Powder Mills Park (left on Woolston, right on Corduroy, right on Park Rd)  Turn left on 96 and back to the parking lot.

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Note: You can skip the Lower Fishers option by staying on Log Cabin. This shortens any route by 1 mile.

You can skip Powder Mills Park on the way back by staying on Fishers Rd to 96. This shortens any route by 0.6 miles

For 12.5 miles – start with the standard route. At Main St. Fishers, turn right, then take a left on Old Dutch. Turn left on 251, left on Wangum, then right on Main St Fishers, and rejoin the standard route.     

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For 16 miles – follow the 12.5 mile route. When on 251, add a loop by turning right on Strong, left on Dryer, left on Willis Hill, left on 251, then rejoin the 12.5 mile route when you turn right on Wangum.

February 6, 2016 – Valentown and Bluhm!

February 6, 2016 – Valentown and Bluhm!

Head out 96 towards the mall. Turn left onto High St, then turn left on Valentown. Take Valentown to the end, turn left on Egypt-Victor Rd. Turn left on Bluhm and head up up up. At Thayer go straight to continue on Thayer. Turn right on Steele, cross over Turk to continue on Beauclaire. Turn right on Neuchatel, right on Vineyard Hill, then left on Garnsey. A right on 96 brings you back to the parking lot for a run of 12.3 miles.

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For 8.8 miles – on Valentown, turn left on Baker, then rejoin the main route with a left on Steele.

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For 13 miles – on Egypt Victor Rd – turn right on Richardson, left on Blazey, left on Wilkinson. Turn right on Egypt Victor Rd rejoining the main route.

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For 15 miles – on Egypt Victor Rd – turn right on Richardson, right on Blazey, then left on Bortle. Turn left on Cline, left on Pannell, left on Wilkinson, then right on Egypt Victor Rd rejoining the main route

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January 30, 2016 – Calkins Rd

January 30, 2016 – Calkins Rd

Head out to the canal – take the canal towards Pittsford.  Take the old train bed trail over to Mitchell – turn left and cross over the canal to Rt. 96. Turn left on 96, then right on Crestview.  At the second intersection with Hilltop – turn left, then left on S. Main St.  Continue straight on Pittsford Mendon Center Rd.  At a four way intersection continue going straight on Calkins Rd.  Turn left on Clover, then left on Willard.  Turn right on Mendon Rd., then left on Barker.  Turn right on W. Bloomfield, then left on Thornell.  Follow Thornell all the way back to the basin, then 96 back to the parking lot.  Distance is 11.6 miles.

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Short cut – at the intersection with Calkins, turn left to continue on Mendon Center Rd.  Turn left on Barker and continue as above.  Distance is 9.5 miles

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Longer option – on Calkins – continue heading west until you get to Pittsford Henrietta Townline Rd – turn left.  Then turn left on Lehigh Station Rd.  Turn left on Clover, then right on Willard and continue back following the 11.6 mile route.  Distance is 13.7 miles.

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Other longer options-

For 15.8 miles – stay on Calkins to a left on Pinnacle and left on Lehigh Station Rd.

For 17.8 miles – stay on Calkins to a left on E. Henrietta Rd and a left on Lehigh Station.

For 20.4 miles – stay on Calkins to a left on Middle Rd and a left on Lehigh Station.

January 23, 2016 – ODR Freezeroooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!

January 23, 2016 – The New Freezeroo Course

In honor of this week’s Freezeroo, we will run the Freezeroo Course before the race. Those who are helping out with the race should have enough time to finish the route.

From the parking lot, turn left onto 96, then turn right on Park Rd. Turn left on Corduroy, then right on Woolston. Turn right on Railroad Mills, then turn left on Old Forge Lane. Take the first left onto Deer Creek Rd.  This will loop around and back to Old Forge. Turn right on Old Forge Lane, bringing you back to the first intersection. Take the other direction on Deer Creek by turning left.  Deer Creek will change names to Wandering Trail. Follow this to the end and turn around in the cul-de-sac. Retrace your route back to Old Forge Lane, turn left and back to Railroad Mills. Turn left, then take a left onto Sturbridge Lane. Take the next left onto Fall Meadow. Take this upto East, then turn around and return all the way to Railroad Mills. Turn left on Railroad Mills, then right on Park Rd. Return to 96, turn left and return to the parking lot. Distance is 8.6 miles.

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For those with more time and wanting a longer distance, I propose a route that combines the old Freezeroo Course with the New Freezeroo Course.

Follow the new Freezeroo Course until you are at the intersection of Railroad Mills and Park Rd. Turn left on Park Rd., then left on East. Turn left on Probst, then take a left on Miles Cutting. Turn right on Railroad Mills, then at the t-intersection, turn left to continue on Railroad Mills. Turn left on Fishers Rd, left on Woolston, right on Corduroy, right on Park Rd and left on 96 and back to the parking lot. Distance is 13.4 miles

(Or skip the trip thru Powder Mill Park by staying on Fishers Rd, turn left on 96 and back to the parking lot for  12.8 miles)

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And for those wanting a long run…..

Follow the combined new/old Freezeroo Course. At the top of Railroad Mills, turn right on Fishers Rd, then left on Main St Fishers. Turn left on Log Cabin, left on Benson and right on Fishers Rd. Turn left on 96 and return to the parking lot. Distance is 15.8 miles.

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January 16, 2016 – Main St. Fishers

January 16, 2016 – Main St. Fishers

Turn left out of the parking lot onto 96.  Turn right on Fishers Rd, and then take a left onto Benson.  Stay on Benson all the way to 96.  Turn right on 96, then right on Main St. Fishers.  Run the entire length of Main St. Fishers.  Turn right on Mile Square, then turn right on Park Rd.  Left on 96 brings you back to the parking lot.  Distance is 11.9 miles

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For 8.5 miles – from Benson, turn right on Log Cabin. Turn right on Main St. Fishers, then right on the Auburn Trail.  Turn right on Woolston, left on Corduroy, right on Park Rd., then left on 96 and back to the parking lot.

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For 10 miles – Follow the standard route. On Main St Fisher, turn right on the Auburn Trail. Turn right on Woolston, left on Corduroy, right on Park Rd., then left on 96 and back to the parking lot.

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For 14 miles – Follow the standard route. On Mile Square, turn left on Smith, right on Mendon Rd., then right on Cole. Rejoin the standard route by turning left on Mile Square.

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January 9, 2016 – Indian Hill Crescent Trail

January 9, 2016 – Indian Hill Crescent Trail

For Trails

Turn left out of the parking lot, turn left onto Garnsey. Turn left on Turk Hill, then turn right on 31. Turn right into the parking lot for the Indian Hill section of the Crescent Trail. Take the trails over to SCR Lane, then turn right on Steele. Cross over Turk Hill and continue on Beauclaire. Turn right on Neuchatel, then right on Vineyard Hill. Take a left on Garnsey, right on 96 and return to the parking lot. About 9.5 miles.

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Road Options

For 10 miles – start with the main route. Go past the parking lot for Indian Hill on 31 and turn right on Thayer. At Bluhm turn right to continue on Thayer. Turn right on Steele, and rejoin the main route.

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For 11.7 miles – start with the main route. Stay on Turk Hill past 31, then turn right on Ayrault. Turn right on the Perinton Bike Hike Way. Take this over to Mason. Turn right, then right on 31. Turn left on Thayer and rejoin the 10 mile option.

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For 15.2 miles – follow the 11.7 mile option. When you return to 96, turn left, then take a right on Park Rd. Turn right on East, right on Thornell and then right on 96 and return to the parking lot.

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