Firstly, thanks to AJ for stepping up to help coordinate water stops in my absence! And thanks to everyone volunteering to pitch in and help keep everyone hydrated along the way.
This week you’ll be doing 18 miles through the hills of Breakheart and the streets of Wakefield. Take a look at the maps, this one gets a bit tricky between water stops 3 and 4. That’s the only place you’ll be running somewhere we haven’t run yet in the training.
AJ has posted a call for WS helpers on the forum. This is one of the more difficult runs to support so be sure to thank those that volunteer their cars. If you can’t volunteer your car, volunteer a ride to those that are leaving their cars for you. And also remember to keep their trunks clean!
The miles are starting to stretch out pretty far. Time to test out your marathon clothing and your pre-race meals. Enjoy your run!
Who’s in? ROLL CALL!!!
I think I’m in for the full. I can leave my car anywhere for waterstops if needed or pick anyone up from a stop.Let me know. 617-293-9318
I am attempting the FULL…
Thanks for organizing AJ…let me know if you’d like to create a 5th waterstop (I am happy to leave my car somewhere) for those of us that tend to enjoy the scenery a bit longer while running the FULL so that Thuy and Tom don’t need to be out at Stops 4 & 5 too long : )
I am at 781-632-2274.
Thank you, Thank you!! You all make this so easy! So- I am re-supplying today (Friday), and it looks like Tom and Maryanne can do 4 and 5 respectively – freeing up Thuy to do the half and not have to wait at the end. Hope that makes sense! ( the fifth stop is indeed at Nicks Pizza- if you include 1 AND 2 at Breakheart ) Brian -thanks for your offer! It should be another great day. Cheers.
Have a great run, everyone! I’m not in for this week’s run. I’ll be on a snowboard on a mountain in Maine, hopefully staying upright and avoiding trees and people.
was looking forward to peanut butter flavored GU so don’t use it all up without me.
Alastair,
Does that mean that I get #3 or people pick up or are you all set?
What? Peanut butter gu?? I’m in. I think I am going to follow the long runners up Farm Street, take a left on Nahant to Nick’s pizza and back to Breuggers, might change my mind. It that is the plan. Thanks to all the volunteers!
What? Peanut butter gu?? I’m in. I think I am going to follow the long runners up Farm Street, take a left on Nahant to Nick’s pizza and back to Breuggers, might change my mind. Thanks to all the volunteers!
HI, I will be running the shorter route or some version of it. See you Sunday!
I’m in for the full 18… YIKES>>> Thanks AJ for organizing water stops… Derek is on call this week so cant help but he will probably be at Brugers at the end……See you Sunday!!
I’ll follow Sue’s route, as the Black Cat 20-miler is looming its ugly head right around the corner.
Thanks for the water stops and PB GU!!!
I plan to do about 14 and change. I will run thru breakheart directly to water stop 3. This cuts out approx 4 miles. Also if anyone needs a bathroom stop, I am right by the Lake.
I’ll be in for the full. See you all on a sunny Sunday
I’m in for the full run.
I’m in for the full.
I am in for the full and trying not to think about the distance! Don’t save any PB Gu for me!
Great plans- thanks AJ and volunteers! I’m in for half.
I’m in for about 14 miles, 1 PB gu and a long rest at Bruegger’s 🙂
Im in for the full!!
I was going to run Hyannis, but decided that 18 miles closer to home would be better training and much more enjoyable!
I think Dave Corbett will be coming also.
In for the full – see you all tomorrow!
Oops! the previous message that said it was Alastair was from me. I did not realize that he had used my computer. so here is the message from Willy and Meg! I plan to do about 14 and change. I will run thru breakheart directly to water stop 3. This cuts out approx 4 miles. Also if anyone needs a bathroom stop, I am right by the Lake. Alastair plans to do the full!
I’m in for some. Thanks to all doing the water stops. AJ, will you be bringing blueberry pancakes ?
Hoping to do the short route and adding on a couple of miles. I’m not sure about a potential injury, so I’ll just see what happens and hope for the best!
I’m in for 13 or so. Thanks AJ, et al
I plan to do approximately 14
Not ready for 18 or half yet. Are all water stops covered? I can help but have to pick up at Logan around noon. If all covered, may just catch everyone at Brueggers.
I’m in for the full and not happy about it! Thanks to everyone for the waterstops! See everyone in the AM! cheers!
I hate to pass up another opportunity to run breakheart! I’ll run the half route if my back is better in the morrow. Hope to see y’all!
In for the full. Thank you volunteers!!
Oh my, oh my…what am I saying….yikes! I am in for the full. Thank you volunteers!
I already ran 18 on Saturday so AJ I can do a water stop if needed.
I cant do 9 miles yet, but will join u at the breakheart loop.
I am in for the full. I love peanut butter gu. Thanks all for the water stop support.
I am going to run about 14 or so depending on the glutes. . Looking forward to seeing everyone
I’m in for the full or something close to it…ahh! I can give rides back to cars at the waterstops after. Thanks all!
I’m out. Bummer. Have a great run everyone!
Great job yesterday everyone! It always makes my Sundays something to look forward to.. Add another 1.9 miles on to that next week? Sure..
Hello Long Runners! Just wanted to reach out for water stop volunteers.. We will have a reduced crowd, as many are doing the Black Cat 20, but! I’m sure we will have a robust crew! Any takers? I will get the supplies to you. Kaj and Tom – are you still available to do stops? Many thanks!
AJ, Yeah I can help out with the water stops this week.
AJ will you be doing ROLL CALL under this blog? Thanks for all you do!
I am in for the Full and Derek can do what ever you need him to !! Let us know…
I’m not sure what I’m running but I can cover stop 1 and 4.I’ll have my silver dodge van on Eugene. I’ll pick up supplies today. I will just need gu.
I will be running in the Bahamas (if it’s not too hot 🙂 ). See you on Tuesday night!
I’m running full tomorrow. Thanks for organizing AJ!
Hi all,
Sorry for the late response.. we’re all set for water stops tomorrow. Kaj is going to cover 1 and 4 (at Eugene), Nancy will cover 2 (end of Highland), Tom will do 3 (at Winchester High School) and my car will be at 5 ( on the right hand side after the Mobil station -near the hockey rink ) Keep in mind, we ARE staying to the right at the hockey rink.. do NOT go left at the Mobil station. Right. There you are. See you tomorrow morning!
I am exhausted -going back to bed and will run later. Have a great run everyone!!! See you Tuesday.