We started with Week 0, a snowy escapade through Saugus challenging every step of the 8.8 miles. We progressed to Week 1, rerouted due to icy snow at Breakheart we instead did a frigid march up and around Lake Quannapowitt. Both weeks tested the resolve of even the most die-hard Sunday Runner. Hopefully things change a bit for Week 2.
What’s in store? The old Melrose Half Marathon! As temperatures strain to stay above freezing for the first time in 2010, we should be able to get our run in before the next winter storm stops by. The footing should be better and the challenge should be the actual run rather than surviving the conditions. There will be plenty of hills along the way, two water stops to keep us hydrated, and 12.5 miles to get us back in shape!
The water stops will be located on Highland Ave by the Flynn Rink rotary, right by the Mobil Station. You’ll break there at about 3.5 miles and if you’re running the full route again around 8.5 miles. The shorter 7.1 route runners will join us for the first stop before heading over to Pond St and back to Melrose. Not ready for those distances? A five mile run more your style? Volunteer to man the first water stop, meet us there with the supplies and run a loop of Spot Pond with the long route runners back to your car! If anyone wants to do that, let me know before I ask for other volunteers to set it up.
Who’s coming? Sunday! 8AM! Roll Call!!! (if enough people show up I’ll actually write a recap this week)
I’m in and ready to get serious!
p.s. I want a recap.
I’m in for the full. The “S” in my middle name stands for serious;) I can’t wait for a nice day to run on our long run/hill training. I’ve already done too many treadmill runs this year. Please mother nature be good to us!
I am in.
I’m in for…………. the water stop!
Hope to be there but not serious!
I am in, but probably for the 7. Yeah, my first SLR!!
I’ll be there for the shorter route and am bringing a friend who’s running the same. See you in the AM!
I’ll be there, hopefully full 12.5 miles. I’m glad it’s warmer than last week!
I did the long route this morning ….. beware of ice and poop.
I’m in for the long haul. See you in the am
see you in the a.m.
I’ll be there for the full!
in for the full
In for 12.5!
I’m in for the half.
I’m in for 12.5 – really looking forward to the season.
and with it being Barry C’s birthday and all tomorrow…
Thanks Jim. Am In… am running 7.1 twice. If anyone wants to join me…am departing Brueggers first loop at 705am. Will try and catch the primary 7.1 loop around 810 or 815a.
I’m in – see you all tomorrow!
I may be a little late tomorrow. I’m going to drop off the water stop supplies with Nancy. Rick if you can get them from her in the morning it would be much appreciated. Hopefully I’ll get there shortly after 8 but feel free to start without me and I’ll try to catch up.
Jean and I are planning to do a loop around the pond starting at 8:30 from Highland Ave. Let me know if you need help with the water stop or want to add another one.
maybe i will join jojo at 8:30 at highland ave WS
I’m in for the full! Recap this week, please!! 🙂
I’m not sure I’ll be there anymore because my coughing is keeping me up for the ?7th? night in a row.
If I don’t see you guys, tell Barry I said happy birthday!
Yeah, I definitely won’t be there in 3.5 hours. Hopefully I’ll see you guys on Tuesday.
Have a good run!