In case you haven’t noticed, winter is here. Last week we were worried about ice and snow and we lucked out with a relatively clean run in Breakheart. Since that run about 2 feet of snow has fallen in the area and, with temperatures below freezing, its not going anywhere. So that bring us to this week’s run…
Sunday’s run will be out to the Fellsway and around Spot Pond. Total distance for the marathon trainers is 12.5 miles, for those readying for a half it’s 7.1 miles. There will be one main water stop at Highland Ave in Medford by the rotary near the Flynn Rink. Another may be at Straw Point at Spot Pond (the corner of the pond near Friendly’s in Stoneham).
The main tip for this week is BE CAREFUL! Although sidewalks have been cleared to some extent, I’ve seen many that just end in a giant snow bank, so we may have limited use of the sidewalks. The roads in Melrose are very narrow do when running in the street run single file and facing traffic whenever possible. Remember too that every corner has a 6 foot snow bank on the corner, so drivers need to creep out into the road to see if its clear. Unless you’re well over 6 feet tall, assume you are invisible to drivers.
Also make sure you’re dressed warmly. It will be in the 20s during the run, a reasonable cold weather run, but the wind chill will feel like the teens. And if there is ever a place to feel the wind chill, it is Spot Pond. Remember, you can always drop clothing off at the water stop and pick it up after the run.
Ok, now that I’ve sufficiently warned you all about the difficulties of running after a major snow fall, get your sneakers ready, bundle up, and get out there and enjoy the beautiful peacefulness of running through the hills of the Fells on a quiet winter morning! Who’s in?!
Brueggers, 8AM, Run Safe, Have Fun!
I’m in for the long!!
I’m in for the half.
I’m in for the half too.
I’m hoping to be there to do at least a couple of miles with the group, then I have to veer off on my own, as I’m on a tight time schedule.
In for the long.
I’m game
I’m in for the long run.
I’ll be there. Not sure how far. Was thinking 10 but might do 12.5.
I’m in!
I’m ready to run
in. thanks.
Going long
I’m in for the 12.5.
I’m in for long run. i from the mystics and i’m training for a marathon in april
Ill be there for the water stop. Any requests? Hot chocolate? Tea?
Long and slow (for real this time). Thanks, Barry!
and Jim too!
In for the half!
In for the long – see you in the chilly a.m.
In for the half.
I’m in for the half!
I’m in for the full–was looking forward to it until I read about the wind chill
i’m in for the half.
I’m in for the half!
Great run today. The last 3 hills were wicked!
I am still nursing an injury so can’t run w/you guys right now. Miss those long runs, though!