Ok. with Valentines Day behind us, it’s time to think about the Sunday Long Run. Before we get there though, let’s give a shout out to the five familiar faces from our Sunday Long Runs that hit the Half at the Hamptons last week to put their training to the test. Each passed with flying colors with good runs despite some weather challenges toward the end.
 
(Photos courtesy Capstone Photography)
On a sad side note, the Rochester Runners lost one of their long time members, Bill Paradis, 55, who died of an apparent heart attack at mile 6 of the race. Our thoughts go out to the Rochester Runners and Bill’s family and friends.Â
As for this Sunday, This week we’ll be stretching our miles out a little further, 16.2 for those with their eye on a spring marathon and 8.2 for those readying for a spring half. If you’re planning racing next weekend you might want to lighten up the mileage this week.
We’re heading out to Winchester, a neighborhood we haven’t run through yet this year, so be sure to review the maps.
If you’re looking for more then 8 but less than 16 I’ll add notes on the map for shortcuts you can take to tailor the distance to your needs.
Anyone that would like to run a 5.5 mile loop, meet us at water stop 1 and run the Winchester highland section back around to the water stop.
Lois and Nancy have volunteered the use of their cars for the water stops this week. Unless anyone insists on something other than that, we’re all set.
Good luck to Sunday runners heading to Martha’s Vineyard for a 20 mile race or Foxboro for a 10 mile race this weekend!
Time for the Roll Call! Leave a note here if you’re coming and how many miles you plan on running.
I wanted to do 15 this weekend, but I’ll go for the 16.2. Who else is in?
I wanted to do 15, but I guess I’ll do 16.2. Who else is in?
Won’t make it this week, running in Lynnfield at 7:30 am on Saturday, if anyone is interested, give me a holler…Might come by Sunday at Brueggers 🙂
I’m in for 10.
16.2 and hopefully have plenty left to add 2 at the end, I plan to trail Linda Ford and Brian… my pacers!
I’ll be there for somewhere between the 8.2 and 16.4. Left hamstring is still a little tight from last sunday.
Hi All,
I am happy and available to do water stop duties. I will be at Bruegger’s at 7:45 to get the set up stuff.
Good luck everyone,
Rick
Planning to do the full route.
See you at 8.
Ed
Rick,
Thanks. Nancy will bring the supplies she was going to use to Brueggers and you can take that stop, Water Stop 2, at the end of Highland Ave in Winchester, at the corner of Rt38.
Lois, you’re still on for Water Stop 1/3. I’ll meet you in the morning with a bucket of supplies.
Thanks for the help everyone!
See you tomorrow, Brueggers, 8AM!
I’ll be there. Hopefully 18 at a nice easy pace.
I was thinking about 7 – hoping to cut a mile off the 8, by ending down Wyoming instead of looping the Fells. I’m going to play it by ear to see if anyone else is interested in the short run.
I will have to decide in the morning based on how many people are sick at my house. But I’m doing the short route if I make it.
Oh, and it’s my 40th birthday on the 17th!
I be at Brueggers at 8:00. I’m planning to do between 7 and 8 miles.
Julie Happy 40th Birthday!!
Thanks to Rick and Sue for the great water stops! I am so grateful to have the support and company for my longest run since RBT. I never could have done it without you. I had a lot of fun with Ed, Walter and Brian(Mr. Speedy). I only hope I can walk tomorrow. Oh, and Jim, as always- THANK YOU!!!
I ran the 16.2 on Saturday as I was not able to run this morning. Glad to see that there was a good turnout. Course was a bit icy yesterday. Good work everyone.