***Open 10-7 M-F, 10-6 Saturday and 12-5 on Sunday *** Running and Walking Friends: State Officials from the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation are touring Green Lakes State Park today to consider a request to allow limited bow-hunting on the near 2,000 acres of property in the State Park. Some residents of the neighborhoods surrounding Green Lakes have complained that deer are eating landscaping and leaving dropping on their properties, a problem that is not unique to the neighbors of Green Lakes . What is most perplexing is not that residents would be concerned about damage to their properties, but that the State is considering deer bow-hunting as a recreational opportunity. According to the Post Standard article on Friday, Edward Heinrich, Director of the Central Region of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is quoted as saying “ " Our approach is that it adds another recreational opportunity." Anyone who has hiked, walked, run, cycled or camped in Green Lakes State Park knows that the deer who frequent the park have so much contact with humans that they no longer fear people. Why anyone would think that allowing bow-hunters to shoot stationary deer in Green Lakes State Park would provide a “recreational opportunity” is hard to imagine. Of course the fate of the deer aside, allowing bow-hunting in Green Lakes State Park is not fair to those who use the upper trails on a daily basis for hiking, walking, running and cycling. Part of the joy of using these trails is the safety that individuals feel, not having to deal with automobile traffic. If you would like to provide your opinion to The New York State Office of Parks and Recreation and Historic Preservation, you can call the State Office in Albany at 518-474-0456 or the Central Region Office at 315-492-1756.
Tax Free Week is Here
One of our favorite weeks and I am sure one of yours, Tax Free Week is here. Tax Free Week runs until All purchases of footwear and clothing that costs $110 or less per item will not be taxed. In Onondaga County , that is a savings of 8% (4% State, 4% County). So this week is a great time to come in and outfit the entire family. Besides no tax, you will find most of our cool and cold weather running and exercise apparel on sale this week. Marked apparel is now 20-40% off the price on the tag. Add that to your 8% tax savings and you are in the money! Come in early for best selection.
Mizuno Try-On Night Coming Up
On Thursday, February 9, Fleet Feet Sports will hold Mizuno Try-On Night at the Jewish Community Center of Syracuse. You will have the opportunity to try out the new Mizuno Wave Inspire 2 on the JCC track. The try-on will take place between 6:00 and 7:30 p.m. The event is free to all who wish to attend. All participants will receive a free two-week trial membership to use the JCC training facilities and will be entered in prize drawings for free Mizuno gear, Fleet Feet Gift Certificates and other great prizes. The drawing will take place following the try-on at 7:45. The new Mizuno Wave Inspire 2 has a redesigned upper for 2006. With a more supportive midfoot overlay and softer mesh, the Inspire fits better than ever. Staying with the Double Fan Wave, the Inspire offers ideal support for the mild to moderate over-pronator. It is also available in wide widths for both men and women. The Jewish Community Center of Syracuse is located at 5655 Thompson Road in Dewitt. Come out for fun, prizes and try on some great Mizuno Shoes on February 9 th .
Mid Winter Blues Run this Sunday
Runners will begin and end at the Visitor Center , following a 5k route that will lead you past forests, farm fields, horse paddocks, the historic Hortontown cemetery, into Hortontown itself and back again. There will be a couple of moderate hills to challenge you along the route.
The running will begin at 9:45 AM February 5th. Register in advance by calling BLNC at 315-638-2519 or register online here.
Chily-Chili Run tops last year's totals Registration for the 2006 Chilly Chili 5k Run/Walk in Cazenovia is off to a hot start. The race, which takes place on Saturday, February 12 th, has now passed 470 registered participants. Online Registration ends this Wednesday, so sign up today. Registrations will also be accepted by mail and you can download an application here. Registration will also be available on race morning. A Chili cook-off finish party for all runners and walkers takes place immediately following the race. The Chili Cook-off of over 10 area restaurants boasts some stiff competition from a variety of the finest establishments in central New York . Runners, walkers, and volunteers are the official chili cook-off judges. The Lincklaen House is the home of the post race party. The Cooperstown Brewing Company and Panera Bread are also donating products to the post race party.
High School Running Scene by David Riccardi The meet is held at Madison Square Garden in New York City , and will be televised at 6:30 this upcoming Sunday on ESPN. The Millrose Games is one of the most prestigious invitations in the world and has a rich history with many legendary participants like Jesse Owens, Paavo Nurmi (9 time Olympic Gold medalist from Finland in the 1920s), and Wilma Rudolph. White is coming off a 4:16 mile performance at Boston Indoor Games this past Saturday, and currently has Section 3 leading times in the 600 meter run (1:23) and 1000 meter run (2:34). -------------------------------------- Related News from dyestat.com HS Mile Entries - The top six boys milers in the country are in the field, headed by US#1 Dan McManamon 4:13.17 and US#2 Brian Rhodes-Davey 4:13. Foreign flavor is added by John Coghlan of Dublin Ireland, son of eight-time Wanamaker Mile champion Eamon Coghlan and the 2005 all-Ireland intermediate boys 1500m champion (4:03 best). Top ranked girls entry is US#4 Lindsey Ferguson 4:53.80 of Saratoga Springs NY. Saratoga has three runners entered, as Greg Kiley and Greg Kelsey of the Nike Team National boys cross country champions join Ferguson at Madison Square Garden. BoysMARK AMIRAULT, Xaverian Brothers, Westwood, MA: 2005 Massachusetts XC Champion GirlsLIZ COSTELLO, Conestoga, Berwyn, PA: 2006 New Balance Games Mile Champion
Many photos through-out the year from Tullyrunners.com
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The headline on the front page of the Syracuse Post Standard on Friday got our attention: 
Sunday, February 5 th . Here is how it works:
Join in celebrating the passing of Ground Hog's Day and the beginning of the homestretch to Spring while reconnecting with the CNY running community and supporting 
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Owl Photo from the Beaver Lake site. 
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