In order to get a good run in this weekend as well as a good party, we’ll be pushing the run up one day to Saturday Morning. Now you have no excuses to go home early from the MRC Holiday Party Extravaganza!
I’ve been watching the weather all week and it seems like we’ve lucked out run-wise. Sunday morning would have been a snowy sloppy run, but Saturday morning looks clear, although cold. The plan at this point is to follow the original route, out to Breakheart, around it and back for 9+ miles, just back for 6+. Breakheart is a key part of our training, giving us the hill work we need in our long runs for the inevitable challenging hill in the late miles of a marathon or half. Be forewarned though, Breakheart gets tricky in the winter! Ice tends to build up all around and ice + hills = a fall. Luckily we’ve had no major injuries (knock on wood) and if you’re all careful we’ll keep it that way. If you find yourself questioning the terrain turn back and run the beach side of Breakheart again.
Water stops, I need one volunteer to park at Breakheart. If you want to run short you can pick up the supplies at Brueggers at 8 and drive to Breakheart, picking up the run at mile 3. Any voluntees for that option? If not I’ll meet someone there at 7:40 and we’ll leave a car there.
Roll Call!!! Who’s in?
Jim, I can take care of the water stop.
Also, Ill be over early to drop off Laptop/Projector/Speakers for the party. 7:15ish?
I’ll be there for the full distance. Barry, let me know if you need a ride before or after.
I’m planning to be there and will opt for the beach and back section of Breakheart to make it 8 miles.
I know I’ll regret it when we hit the hills but Barry and I are in for the full 10.
I am in for either 6 or 8ish, we’ll see. Either way, I’ll be at Brueggers in the am.
I am in for the short route. I am a 2008 walk to runner so may be slower than the rest of the group, but want to train for a half in the spring.
Peter, I should be all set. Thanks!
I am in and I will try to do the full distance.
I can’t come tomorrow, so ran the route today — breakheart is pretty much all packed snow with a crusty top, ice in some spots — there’s no bare pavement — just take it slow
I’m in for the 9 plus I’ll be adding a bit. I’m a little wary of Breakhart so I may wing it.
I’ve been thinking about running a few FatAss circuits, and figure that the only way to decide is to finish this comment and hit enter. I hope to re-enter next week! Have fun tomorrow morning.
Jim!
I plan to be there but if the hills are too icy I might bug out down to the voc ed & up Farm St.
Ngl
I can make it after all…see you in the morning
On the fence until this AM. I will be there for 6. See you shortly.