Today Spring officially sprung, chronologically more so than meteorological. This Sunday we’ll take our first Spring long run and we’ll mark it with a different start to the run. Instead of heading North or South on Main St as we have all winter long, we’re going to head up to Melrose Common, swing around Swains Pond, wander over to the Fellsway East, continue down the Lynn Fells Pkwy back to Breakheart for a few late hills in the run, then head all the way back the way you came until you hit W Wyoming Ave where you turn home to Brueggers. Almost 18 miles for those running long while those running short can cut back several different ways to tailor their runs to be 4.5, 7, 8, or 11 miles.
My car is acting up again (oil light is coming on)Â so I’ll need some extra help for the water stops. Take a look at the map and let me know if you think you can help. Thanks!
It’s time again for the ROLL CALL! Who’s in?
I am in for the long run.
Hooray for Spring! I’m in. It’s a step-back week for me so I’ll probably do the 11 and maybe tack on a little extra before or after depending on how my hip feels today.
18 – I can do a waterstop…. Breakheart?
I can leave my car at the Ell Pond water stop and run back to the start
See you all on Sunday-I’m goin’ long:)
I will probably meet the long group at Breakhart and run thru bkht and back to brueggers with ya.
I’m in for the 11
I’m in for the full 1st spring run! Carbo loading as I type 🙂
HI, I’m back from vacation and in for 11!
I’ll be there. If you still need someone for the 1st water stop I could probably do that. Just let me know where to pick up the supplies. If anyone could give me a ride in that would be great – otherwise – I could always run in and back – but then, darn the luck, I might have to skip the loop in breakheart!
Ok, let’s see if this plan makes sense:
I’ll do water stops 1 and 2/5, hoping in for the run out to Breakheart and back. As long as my car makes it there shouldn’t be a problem.
Peter, can you pick up a water stop bucket at my house in the morning and head out to Breakheart (Saugus side) and drop it off at Tall Dave’s car for water stop 3/4… and bring him back to Brueggers? Or leave you car and have him drive you back to Brueggers, which ever is more convenient.
If that’ll work then that’s simple enough.
Thanks for the offers everyone.
I’m in for the long run and can help out with water stops if you need it.
Talked with Pete and we’re all set with the Saugus Side Water Stop plan. See you tomorrow!
I’m in. could certainly help with waterstops if needed. i’ll check back.
I’m unfortunately not going to be able to join the long run this week. I’m seeing the orthopedic doctor on Monday about my foot problems. I hope everyone has a great run! I might stop by Brueggers afterwards.
I’ll be there for the 11
Ill be there for 7 or 8
I am running the North Shore 30K run Beverly Sunday morning as my long run. You all will likely be done before I even start! Have a good one.
I’ll be there for the full 18.