Sunday Run

It’s that time again! When thoughts of cool, crisp autumn morning races start to fill the heads of little runners everywhere. If you want to be ready for those races you’ll have to start training in the hot, humid summer months though. So meet us Saturday Morning (YES SATURDAY MORNING) for the first of (at least) 14 training runs for fall marathons and halfs.

If you haven’t done this before, here’s how it works. Show up at Brueggers every Sunday (unless I tell you its Saturday like it is this week) and hand me $2 if you are running the long run or $1 if you’re running the short run. This money is for water stop supplies. Some weeks you’ll drink and eat less than your moneys worth but believe me there will be others that you eat much more than your money’s worth. After handing me your money I’ll go over the route. If you’re unfamiliar with the route print out a map and bring it with you (in a plastic bag works best because it will get damp). After I go over the route I’ll absolve myself of all responsibility for your sense of direction and send you out onto the streets. Just follow the person in front of you and if you know where you’re going watch for the person behind you. In the history of the Sunday Long Run we haven’t lost anyone… for more than an hour or so. Run the run, finish at Brueggers, grab some coffee and a snack and socialize with other runners. This is the best way to pick up training and racing tips from other runners. If you have any questions look at the About link up in the right corner there or post your question here.

This week will be doing 8.8 miles for the full route and 4.2 for the half route. The route will take us north on Main St, cutting over on Green St to LynnFells Parkway headed towards Saugus. When we reach the set of lights at Main St in Saugus go left. If you’re running the short route you can go left on Howard St back to Green and Main back to Brueggers. If you’re running longer keep going on Main St through some hills until you reach Wakefield High School. If you’re up to the challenge, right before the High School is a Speed Limit radar sign, if three or more runners run in a tight pack they can trip the radar and go for the record. Give it a try, tell me what you did and I’ll let you know if you beat the record.

At the High School you’ll hit the official water stop for the run. Enjoy a cool drink and head out for more. Continue straight to the end of what is now Farm St, turn left on Water Street, left on Main St in Wakefield Center, and back on home along Main to Brueggers.

That’s it. Also if you’re new here, here’s where I ask who’s coming. This helps me plan the amount of supplies needed for the water stops. Don’t be shy, let me know! Who’s in?! ROLL CALL!!!!

(See you at Brueggers at 8AM)

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