Erin Quinn

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  • Running the Moab 240 Documentary —

    Running the Moab 240 Documentary —

    I’m so proud of my daughter, Zofia Trzewik-Quinn who made this documentary of my Moab 240 Run. Best Valentine’s Day present a mom could ask for. If you’re interested in ultrarunning, this gives a raw, unflinching look at what goes on behind the scenes after mile 126 of a 253 mile run. It’s raw, it’s… Read more

  • Running as Art

    Running as Art

    Where Distance Running and Art Intersect I’ve always loved to run and I’ve always loved to write. As a journalist, I’ve written stories about outdoor adventures and featured exceptional people in the endurance space. As a teenage runner, back in the late 80’s and early 90’s, I couldn’t wait to get done with my run… Read more

  • Run for Coffee, Burgers and now Books!

    Run for Coffee, Burgers and now Books!

    Inquiring Minds Bookstore in Downtown, New Paltz has jumped into The Village Grind January Strava Segment Challenge. Last night, the independent bookstore, offered up a prize for segment-goers to win free books for a year. Now the fine print: That equals one book a month, for a year, The book can be up to $20.… Read more

  • Village Grind Update: New Prize from P&G’s Bar and Restaurant for Segment Contenders

    Village Grind Update: New Prize from P&G’s Bar and Restaurant for Segment Contenders

    Big news folks. P&G’s has jumped into The Village Grind New Paltz January Strava Segment Challenge and is offering up free burgers (52 to be exact or one per week,) for the individual that completes the most segments of the .45 loop before January 31st at 11:59pm. What does this mean? There are now 2… Read more

  • Taking to the Streets: Update on New Paltz’ Village Grind Strava Segment Challenge

    Taking to the Streets: Update on New Paltz’ Village Grind Strava Segment Challenge

    Wait? We’re in a Burrito League but we’re running for a year’s worth of free coffee and a scone? Yes. We’re on the east coast or the “beast” coast and we do things a little differently here. We also have a north-flowing river, so there’s that too. New Paltz, NY began its own Burrito League… Read more

  • Coffee and a Scone January Strava Challenge

    Coffee and a Scone January Strava Challenge

    New Paltz is taken it to the streets, Main Street, to be exact. What are we doing? We’re going to run or walk (no wheels) a .45 mile segment around the village as often as we can or want to within the month of January. The individual who completes the most segments of this loop… Read more