After a successful trip to Hopkinton, a nice run to Boston, and a little celebrating in Wakefield, its Taper Time! Years ago I dubbed this period Don’t Do Anything Stupid Time. In the next few weeks you’ll encounter a situation in which you will ask your body to do something that seems rather non-challenging. If you do it there is a slight chance you might irritate a muscle that’s been trying to heal up since your long 22 mile run. Don’t do the simple task or you’ll be uttering the words so many before you have as pain shoots through your hamstring, calf, or quad “man, that was stupid!”. Be careful out there my friends.
This week we’ll be doing a run similar to one run a few weeks ago. We’ll run up to Melrose Common, over to Swain’s Pond, by Oak Grove Cemetery to a water stop at Citizen’s Bank in Malden. Leaving the water stop you’ll run past the Oak Grove T station and along Greenwood St to the Fellsway East, onto the LynnFells Parkway stopping for water at the Knoll by Melrose High School. From their, if you’re running short you’ll head to Main Street back to Brueggers. If you’re running long you’ll take the LynnFells to Main Street in Saugus, and heading to Farm Street. You’ll turn onto Nahant and stop at Nick’s Pizza for some water. After that you’ll follow Main Street to Brueggers. 7 miles for the short runners, 14 for the long.
While you’re back at Brueggers, enjoy a bite to eat and a coffee. Not only will this help refuel you and give you a chance to talk racing strategy with your fellow long runners, you’ll have a change to help Gilliam race funds for the Fallen Soldiers of Maine. Present the coupon below, or show it to them via your smartphone, and 15% of your purchase will help Gillian reach her Boston Fundraising goal and the Fallen Soldiers of Maine to recognize the great Americans who lost their lives serving their country.
Ok, who’s in! Roll Call!!!
So love taper time. IFTF. Thanks!
IFTF 🙂 good luck you bostoners!
IFTF
I’m in for the short distance! Thanks Jim!
In for 7-11 or whenever my IT tells me enough
IFTH. Yay – spring!
Starting at the beginning and ending before the end. Kinda vague, I know
See you for the half! Thanks Jim.
Duncan and I will do the half and then the 5K race starting at 10:30
I did 10 today and have a 5k tomorrow in NH… will miss you all but see you next Sunday !!! Have a great run!!!
Do you need help with water stops? Tendonitis acting up no run for me.
Lee and I are IFTF and we’re also down for DDAST!
In for the full
I’m in for the full.
IFTF. Loving the taper…
IFTF. Thanks Jim! I can leave my vehicle at a stop if needed.
Iftf can’t wait!!
Iftf
In for the short run – maybe a little more. Thanks
In for the full!
In for the half!
I’m in for the full.
In for the full!!
Oh shoot I forgot to post! IFTF!! Thanks for the shout out, Jim!! Hope everyone is hungry after the run!!! Thanks for the support!
IFTF Jim! Thanks!