A History of the Litchfield Hills Road Race- A Book Discussion with Author Lou Pellegrino

LITCHFIELD, Conn. - June 28, 2016 - PRLog -- Forty years after two friends brought the joy and excitement of the 1970s running boom to their hometown of Litchfield, the Litchfield Hills Road Race continues to challenge and delight world-class runners, first-timers, and everyone in between - an event Runner's World Magazine dubbed, "The best little race you've never heard of."

In A History of the Litchfield Hills Road Race, Lou Pellegrinocaptures the spirit of this beloved community event and pays tribute to the race's creator Joe Concannon, a sportswriter for The Boston Globe who wanted nothing more than to share his hometown and his love of running with the world.

Pellegrino puts the race in its historical context while introducing readers to the ever-growing family of dedicated Litchfield volunteers who make the course come to life each year. The book explains the origin of the race and its notoriously difficult path through town, including the story of Gallows Lane, which race founder Concannon called, "one of the most feared hills in road racing." Spectators and runners alike will appreciate why the race has gained devoted fans and world-class athletes from around the world.

Lou Pellegrino lives in Litchfield with his wife and three children. A graduate of the University of Connecticut and Indiana University, he is a social studies teacher at Avon High School and runs the race each year with his family and friends.

Light refreshments will follow the event. The author will provide books for signing and for purchase. All Oliver Wolcott Library events are free and open to the public. Space is limited. Registration is required and can be done by calling 860-567-8030 or logging onto www.owlibrary.org and clicking on Programs/Adult Programs.