Week 1 – Back at it!!!

This Sunday starts the 2011 Summer/Fall edition of the Sunday Long Run. Yep, time to start training for those Fall Halfs and Marathons. I’ll be heading back out on the road and Barry is back running too so don’t expect the pampering you got through the winter/spring session. I’ll need a steady stream of volunteers to support water stops.

For those new to the Sunday Long Runs take a look at the about link up in the right hand corner of the blog. This will tell you what you need to know. The SLR is not funded by the Melrose Running Club, it is a self sufficient training group of the MRC. Each week you’ll be expected to pitch in a dollar or two to support the water stop supplies. Typically if you’re running a half you pitch in a dollar, anything longer two. At first you’ll wonder where the money goes but once we get rolling and the treats start showing up to help you get through the run you’ll realize you’re getting your money’s worth. If you feel like paying once for the season you can donate $30 if you’re training for a marathon, $15 if you’re training for a half.

This week’s run will be heading over to the Lynn Fells, out to Main St in Saugus. For those running short you’ll turn and head back on Howard St for 4+ Miles, those running longer will make your way over to Wakefield High School for a water stop. After the stop you’ll continue on to Water St where you’ll head right. Water will take you to Main where a left will bring you back to Melrose.

So post here if you’re in for this season, if you’re in for the run, and/or in for the water stop support.

19 Responses to “Week 1 – Back at it!!!”

  1. Nancy says:

    I’ll be there, can help with water stop too

  2. Tom Gorman says:

    I’ll be there.

  3. Sue Worrall says:

    I’m in

  4. Joanne Piper says:

    I’ll be doing the route with Janice but we are starting early since we are slow and need to do 11 miles. Hopefully we’ll see everyone along the route. We’ll get a head start!

  5. Andy Nagelin says:

    I’ll try to be there. My parents are visiting and need to work around their plans.

  6. Dave Hayes says:

    I’ll be there tomorrow.

  7. Joe Terranova says:

    I am in. Can help with water too if needed.

  8. Lois Parker Carmona says:

    I’m in, in, IN! Can’t wait to get on Farm St.! 😉

  9. Brian Walfield says:

    I’m in. I will leave my van at the highschool with water and gatorade. it has a 26 sticker on the back.

  10. Jim says:

    Brian, I’ll pick you up at about 7:45 at the high school. I’ll have some supplies as well, we’ll stock up your van and I’ll bring you back to Brueggers.

    There will be no stop for the shorter run unless someone wants to volunteer to park at the old J Pace’s parking lot. I can pick you up along the way too. Any volunteers?

    Jim

  11. michele deangelo says:

    Going to Wingaersheek beach. See you all next time.

  12. Judi Chiavetta says:

    Well, ok, twist my arm 🙂

  13. Jackie Ecker says:

    I’m in for the half. Looking forward to it!

  14. Maryanne Martin says:

    Woohooo, it’s back!! What? No pampering ; ) I am Taking the Lake tomorrow morning but definitely in for this season and lending water stop assistance…

  15. Brian Walfield says:

    Hi Jim, I have lots of water, powerade and cups. I also have a ride to Melrose.If you want to drop anything off at the van it will be there anytime after 7:15 am. Thanks

  16. Brian Gilroy says:

    Looking forward to it as well. See you in the AM.

  17. Beth Dunne says:

    I’ll be there – looking forward to it!

  18. Kristen says:

    I can’t make this week but I miss you guys and will be back next week!

  19. Nick Lamberti says:

    Hi Guys!
    In for something but I might have to Nick it up to see the WTRs at Take The Lake!
    Ngl

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