Training Hard For The Big Race

Nearly 50 Newtown residents are participating in Ragnar Relay Cape Cod, May 11-12, to benefit March of Dimes. The relay starts in Plymouth, Mass and covers 186 miles, finishing in Provincetown. The Newtowners did part of their training, along with other participants, at Newtown Youth Academy this past weekend.  

There are four teams of 12, and each participant runs three times over the course of the 24-30 hour period to complete the race. They run through the night, and have vans lined up for exchanges at rest stops along the way.

Newtown’s four teams and captains are: Merrellicious - Dana Roth; Rocketballz - Scott Karnas; Pirate Booty - Amanda Poseno; and Hard Kor Bells- Diane Frazzetta and Heather Roy

Those interested may support the fundraiser by going to www.active.com/donate/newtownragnar and making a donation.