For training for Boston with us, this Sunday’s run will mark the halfway point. After this 14 mile run you’ll have trained for 7 weeks, with 7 weeks remaining. Enjoy this easy 14 though, the big miles are right around the corner!
This week we head over to Franklin St into Stoneham, around the back side of Spot Pond and up Highland Ave to the Fellsway and around to Grimsby’s where we’ll head back up to the Pond to Friendly’s again and back Franklin. Same roads as usual but with a twist in order and direction. With some new snow on the ground this week, keep a look out for icy spots and be extra careful when forced of the sidewalks into the road. Remember Sunday morning drivers aren’t always the most diligent.
For those running the shorter loop, this route is very similar to last week’s route, just changing the water stop location. It is possible to jump in at Friendly’s and get a 6.5 mile run in. Or go longer by following the full route and cutting back at Grimsby’s for about 10 miles.
Water Stops: there are two stops, Friendly’s in Stoneham and along Highland Ave in Medford/Malden. Barry’s away this weekend so he’s out. Let me know if you’re interested in volunteering (with or without running, or starting mid run). I’ll check back later and figure out how we’ll handle the stops.
So who’s in and for how much? Roll Call!
I’m in and I could do a water stop if you need.
Ditto for both: in for 14 and can do a water stop if needed. Please call me on my cell or email me if you want me to do a water stop
I’m going to do the 10 miler in Foxboro tomorrow. Enjoy your run. It’s starting to feel like spring!
Yikes – halfway already… well I hope we’ll see more weather days like this weekend. I’m heading to Hampton Half, so have a great day tomorrow! Dave
I’m out for tomorrow, going to sleep in. I’m going to do a couple loops of Breakheart late morning.
I’m in for at least 10 miles if not the whole thing.
I’m in for 14- halfway sounds very scary!
See you all in the am.
Hmm, seems like a small crowd. Carol, why don’t I meet you on Highland Ave tomorrow before the run. Then I’ll do the Friendly’s stop and jump in the run there. Let me know if that sounds good.
Wow, I think most people are off racing again! Okay Jim, I will meet you on Highland Ave. What time do you want me to be there?
I am in.
7:40… and I’ll try real hard to be on time 🙂
Hi,
I’m in for the half this week..
I will not be there this weekend instead. will be at the Hampton, NH 1/2 marathon. Have a good run and hopefully will see you next weekend.
I’m in for 10.
I’ll see you there at 7:40 – looking at the map, it looks like the water stop is at the beginning of Highland Ave, just after the rotary – not where it usually is. I’ll check this again in the morning so if I’m wrong, please let me know.
I am in for the half!
Actually out at this point…sorry…
Sorry to have missed it! I was in NYC but have also been sidelined by a chest cold to boot. I hope to be back in this coming Sunday. If anyone is planning a Saturday run instead and wants company, please let me know as I might have a Sunday conflict.
(On a side note I just want to say thanks to Riok and Barry for the water stops last week…especially to Barry who came back for me, Kerry and racing puppy Sasha.)