No, I’m not talking about the mysterious loss of air pressure in the footballs used in the AFC Championship game (which everyone won’t stop talking about), I’m talking about the recovery week miles you have ahead of you this week. Last week’s long run was a hilly, challenging 12.5 miles around Spot Pond. This week we have a flat 10.7 miles up and around Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield on tap. The Shorter distance also has a step back week. After 7 miles last week you’ll be doing 6 this week.
The route, as usual, starts at Brueggers. You’ll head north on Main Street past Ell Pond (don’t forget to give the Clarence DeMar monument a tap for good luck). Keep heading in that direction into Wakefield. As you approach the North Ave intersection where Dunkin Donuts and Jiffy Lube are, you’ll find a water stop on the right in the Nick’s Pizza parking lot. Have a drink and keep on moving.
If you’re running short, turn around and head back to Brueggers. Simple as that. Running long? Keep heading up Main Street through Wakefield Center. Stay to the right on Main Street as you run along the east side of Lake Quannapowitt. Hug the lake with a left turn on Rte 129, and a left turn into the Converse parking lot. There may be snow on the ground so using the path to cut between the office buildings and the lake might not be an option. If not follow the road around, if its clear though feel free to follow the path. Keep running through the lot until you come out to North Ave. Take a left there. North Ave will bring you to a softball field at Church Street. Turn left there and run until you get to the church. Take a right there at the Wakefield Common onto the aptly named Common Street. This will merge you back onto Main Street and back to the water stop at Nick’s Pizza. Have another drink. From there its straight back Main Street into Melrose and into Brueggers.
Water stops. There’s only one this week. I’ll handle it, but will gladly take any help I can get.
It sounds like its going to snow on Saturday so expect slippery conditions Sunday Morning. Be careful, stay on the side of the road, run smart!
Ok, Who’s in for the Miles Deflation Run of 2015? Roll Call!!!
Jim I can help.
I’m in for the short run as long as the weather conditions aren’t too bad. 🙂
I hope to be in for the short run, provided I am well enough to do it! The course for the 6.2 is perfect!
I am planning on doing the short run but might do the modified 8 mile route depending on the weather.
Weather depending, im in for the half! Thank you
I’m in for the full.
I am in for the FULL!
In for a fun cold slippery long run…hahaha
I’m in for the full
In for the short run if it’s not too slippery. Thanks
I’m in for the full. Thank you!
IFTF!
IFTH. Thx!
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Peter and I are in for the full. See you in the morning.
What time do we meet at bruggers?
I’ll be doing the long run close to home this week. Have a great run everyone!
In for the full, streets permitting.
Judi and IRIFTF. Slush snow ice and all !!!
I’m in for something slow….
IFTF
In for a slow full
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not going to make it after all this morning, Jim
I’m in for the short +????
IFTF
Hey I’m a member of wicked and would love to join you guys for long runs. What time do you start? I get out of work at 7am on Sunday’s.
Mariko,
Unless otherwise stated we meet every Sunday at Brueggers in Melrose at 8AM. Come join us, the more the merrier.