It’s that time again. Time to lace up those sneakers, get the YakTrax polished off and on standby, break out the long sleeves, the jackets, the hats, the neck warmers, the mittens, and whatever else it takes to get through the training season ahead. It’s 15 Weeks until the Boston Marathon, which you’ll need none of those previously mentioned apparatus to get through.
General Bookkeeping: This is the Sunday Long Run, held every Sunday (unless its changed to Saturday) at 8AM (unless weather has us start early or later) at Brueggers (unless its 3 weeks before Boston, then we run the Boston course). This is generally a self-sustaining program. You give me $2 if you’re running the long run, $1 if you’re running the shorter route. I give you cups with water and/or Gatorade in it and on the longer runs I’ll give you snacks. If you prefer to prepay for all 15 weeks ahead of time, feel free. I don’t keep good track of who pays, I trust you won’t take advantage of that and that you’ll only take what you feel you’ve paid for. Each week has a pre-defined route. If you’re not good with directions, print it out and bring it with you. I can tell you where to go but I can’t lead you there. If you get lost, its your responsibility to find your way back to Brueggers. Since you’re lost, I have no idea where to find you. After the runs we meet for coffee at Brueggers. Brueggers is in no way related to this program, they are just kind enough to let us meet early on a Sunday, use their bathrooms, track salt and sand and puddles of rain and snow into their place of business. I believe our patronage afterwards is our thank you each week for their kindness. Please join me in thanking them each week. That’s about it. If you have any other questions there is an about button up there in the top right corner of the menu sidebar on the right. If you still have questions e-mail me at jimcarson@melroserunningclub.com.
The Run: This week we start off up Main St to the LynnFells Parkway, out to Breakheart. Boston training is about the hills, and this week we’ll introduce you to the hardest ones around. Take them easy, pay attention, learn them. If isn’t a snowy winter we’ll be there a few times. At Breakheart I’ll be there with a water stop. If you’re running the shorter route you’ll turn around and head back. If you’re doing the longer route you’ll loop Breakheart’s outer loop. Head in to the right, stay right at the beach, take a jaunt through the hills and come back to me for more water. After that head back the way you came. Simple as that. Again, bring a map if you aren’t good at remembering directions or are unfamiliar with the area.
That’s it. Since its our first week we’ll do our normal roll call plus a little introduction and let us know what you’re plans for races this winter and spring are. I’ll start. I’m Jim Carson, I started this program about 5 years ago. I’ve run 10 marathons, but due to a back injury I don’t plan on running one any time soon. Instead I’ll be serving you water.
Ok, who’s next? Who’s in? ROLL CALL!!!!
See you at Brueggers, 8AM!
Im in!!!!
I am in….not sure for what but if I post I am in I will force myself to get up
YEAH, SLR……I’m in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m in!!
I miss the SLRs. I am in for the full. Can’t wait.
I’m in for the 1/2!!
In for the full…thanks Jim!
I’m in for the full
I’m in for the full! Just signed up for the Black Cat 20 miler on March 2nd. (that being said, I will feel no guilt bumping down to the 10)
IN FOR THE FULL!
I haven’t said that in a while and it feels good to state it!
Bring it on!
I’m in for the full.
In for the full.
Thanks
Sorry I will miss SLR this week. But I will make up for it by running Jackson day 9k here in the Big Easy, nawlins . .
In for the full. Bring on those hills 😀
Last run before Disney 1/2! Tapering this week; will do the 6.
I’m in for the full. See you all tomorrow!
Babysitting tonight so did my long run this morning…lots of ice so be careful, see you next sunday
I AM SO FREAKIN IN!! for the full…now where did I put that darn beer of mine? 🙂
Freakin in as well…for the full. Thanks Jim
Dan, are you drinking at 10am??
I’m jelouse!!
Wouldn’t miss an opportunity to run Breakheart. I’m in!
Hmmm…….what to do, what to do…….ok, full it is!
I’m in for the full. Looking forward to it.
I’m in for the full!! Let the long runs begin!!! 🙂
Hi, I’m for the full. FYI on Breakheart. I ran it today. They plowed a 3 to 4 foot wide path from the Saugus parking lot to the VOC on the flatter side. The hilly side is not plowed and is hard packed crust/ice. Not a problem with traction gear… but there is always the option of running to the VOC and turning around, following the plowed path back. I’m bringing my traction.
I’m in for the full. See you all at 8:00!
In for the half! Yippee!
In for the full, very excited!
Count me in for the shorter run! Last long run with my fellow Disney Princesses (and Prince!!!!) before the Disney 1/2!!! Bring it on!
I’m planning on the longer one. My daughter, Elspeth (24) is doing the shorter one.