NewRo Runners: Winter Warriors Edition (Plus Weekend Routes 2/15-2/16)
This week: Treadmill confessions, weekend routes, and how a search for running paths led to NewRo friendships. Plus: Spring races to get you moving! ⬇️
From the Sole of My Shoe: Treadmill Confessions
The thermometer reads twenty degrees, and my NordicTrack beckons with its promises of safety and climate control. Let's be honest: during these dark winter weekdays, you'll find me logging most of my miles in my home gym, coffee within reach, watching the sunrise through my window instead of dodging black ice on pre-dawn streets. It's not glamorous, but it's smart—and it keeps me strong for what I really look forward to: weekend mornings with NewRo Runners.
Saturday and Sunday are worth the self-preservation. The sun's actually up, the routes are more visible, and most importantly, I'm not out there alone.
Last weekend reinforced my running mantra. As our group navigated the new Bronxville route, Cheryl Broas turned what could have been just another training run into an impromptu architecture tour. After an unexpectedly steep hill, she pointed out houses designed by master architects, transforming our usual Saturday miles into something more memorable. That's the thing about winter running with NewRo – you never know what you'll discover when you show up.
Some days, the treadmill is absolutely the right call—especially during those dark winter mornings. My NordicTrack has been a faithful training partner through many a storm. But on weekends when the skies are clear, when daylight and company beckon, the reward of showing up outdoors is hard to beat. Because while my treadmill can track my splits perfectly, it can't replicate the quiet conversations at mile three, or the way we naturally pair off into pace groups, or the shared triumph of finishing a route together, trading stories and breath clouds in the morning light.
See you Saturday at 7:50, friends. The forecast says rain and mid-thirties—perfect weather for earning those post-run coffee bragging rights.
—Barbara
2025 Club Dues: Supporting Our Running Community
Quick reminder: Annual dues keep our club running smoothly (pun intended). Your $30 contribution supports:
Race Access: Priority entry to NYC Marathon lottery and local race discounts
Group Run Support: Water stations, supplies, and RRCA insurance coverage
Club Benefits: NYRR team standing and exclusive discount codes
Tax Deduction: Your dues count as a charitable donation
Weekend Run Routes for February 15 & 16
Saturday, February 15, 7:50 am
Meeting Point: New Rochelle High School Tennis Courts at North Avenue
Parking: Lot just off Braemar Avenue
Choose Your Distance: 3.5 miles | 7 miles | 12 miles
Base Route (3.5 miles)
Exit lot → R on Braemar Ave → R onto North Avenue
Stay on sidewalk by tennis courts along North Avenue
R on Eastchester Road (great sidewalk! Yay hills!)
R on Webster Avenue, passing Stratford Rd
R on Upland Road
L on Old Orchard Road to end
L on Chatham Road
Quick R on Northfield Road (up & over the lovely hill)
R on North Ave → return to tennis court lot
Extended Route (7 Miles) Continue from Northfield Road:
L on North Ave (while 3.5 milers go right)
L at split onto Mill Road (Careful! Single file!)
L on California Road
L on New Rochelle Road (becomes Pelhamdale Road under Hutch)
L on Eastchester Road to end
L on North Avenue back to Tennis courts
Long Route (12 miles) For the ambitious:
R on Broadview (becomes Lyncroft)
At 311 Lyncroft, R onto grassy path to Hillside Crescent
Follow to bottom → L on Pinebrook Blvd
L on Fieldmere Street (yay hills!) to end
L on Sussex Road (becomes Oxford Rd)
L on Trenor Drive to end (Careful at light!)
L on North Ave
Quick R onto Rosehill Avenue (cross Webster) to end
L on Norman Road, cross Webster Ave
Continue on Siebrecht Place (merges with Rosehill)
R on North Avenue back to tennis courts
Then have your head examined. What were you thinking? :)
Sunday, February 16, 7:50 am
Meeting Point: Hartsdale Train Station Parking Lot (off Greenacres Rd)
Choose Your Distance: Flexible out-and-back up to 10 miles
Route Details:
Meet at Hartsdale Train Station
Cross behind station to access trail on Greenacres
Follow Bronx River Parkway paved trail
Option to continue to Kensico Dam (5 miles out, 5 miles back)
Turn around at any point for your preferred distance
Important Notes:
No water stops available on trail
Please bring and carry your own hydration
Perfect for all levels - create your own distance
Peaceful, scenic route along the BRP
Pro tip: This is one of our most flexible routes - perfect for those building distance or easing back in after winter hibernation!
Your Weekday Running Menu
Because two weekend runs are never enough...
Speed Work: Weekly Fast Pass
Tuesdays | 6:15 PM | Eastchester HS Track
Want to find your fast? Join coaches Cheryl Broas and Claire Mayer for structured workouts that'll make you stronger (and maybe even love intervals). All paces welcome, because speedwork is relative and misery loves company.
Questions? Drop a line to info@newrorunners.org
Trail Junkies: Hibernating (Sort Of)
Our dirt-loving crew is taking a brief hiatus while Mother Nature does her thing. But don't put those trail shoes in deep storage - we'll be back when the mud dries! Watch this space for our spring return.
Want updates on our spring trail running comeback? Email info@newrorunners.org
Race Calendar: Where's Your Next Start Line?
🏃♀️ ALS Crusaders 5K | March 2 | White Plains Start your racing season with purpose
Sign up →
🏃♂️ Mudders and Grunters | March 23 Because sometimes you need to play in the mud
Get dirty →
🏇 Sleepy Hollow Half Marathon | March 29 A local favorite with views worth the hills
Join the legend →
April Adventures🏃♂️ 4 in the Forest | April 6 | Irvington Four miles of trail running bliss in our backyard
Hit the trails →
May Races✈️ JFK Runway Run | May 17 | JFK Airport A 50-year tradition that lets you race on an actual airport runway! All proceeds support local charities through JFK Rotary Club. Walkers welcome.
Take off →
🌸 Spring Run the Farm | May 18 | Muscoot Farm, Katonah Five miles of trails through a historic working farm in peak spring bloom
Hit the farm trails →
Looking Ahead Got a spring race on your calendar? Share your goals in our Facebook group and Instagram!
Sole Mates: Who's Who in NewRo
Because the best part of running is who you meet along the way.
Meet Marissa Frusciante, Your President Emeritus
Ten years ago, Marissa was just looking for running routes in her new neighborhood. Instead, she found NewRo Runners, became club president, and helped build the community we all love today. Here's her story:
How'd you find your way to NewRo Runners?
House hunting in New Rochelle back in 2013 led to more than just a new address. As an avid runner, I went looking for routes and found my running family instead!
What's your ideal running weather? (Be honest - we won't judge)
50-60 degrees and partly cloudy!
Most memorable running moment - triumph or disaster?
Running through Cinderella's Castle in Disney World!
What keeps you coming back to group runs?
The conversations, the connections, and the way every run feels like catching up with old friends - even when meeting new ones!
Favorite local route and why?
Rye Beach or Larchmont - I love running by the water.
Solo run soundtrack? (When you're not chatting with the crew)
Gotta love a good 90's pop or alternative music track!
Treadmill: necessary evil or secret love affair?
Not so secret love affair! I love my Peloton and all of the classes! Join the NewRo Runners group!
Know a runner with a story to tell? (That's everyone!) Email us at info@newrorunners.org to nominate yourself or a running buddy for a future feature.
