BRC Run – 10/1 – 6:45AM – Deja Vu NH – 13 Miles

This Time We Mean It

Never thought I’d see that. Last week there were a number of runner who were disappointed/miffed/upset/put out that we did not get to run to Salem. Bill was not one of them. This is good news for anyone who sat home last week feeling disappointed/miffed/upset/put out because they couldn’t go to Salem.  Now you can. Anyone who has a grievance with this will either have to wait for Festivus and take it up with me or you can take your beef to #8 who had nothing to do with last week’s audible, but nonetheless likes to hear complaints.

Rumor Has It

We have a crack staff  of road watchers in the Mass and NH DOT as well as concerned Members reporting on route conditions throughout the greater North Andover area. This week’s report includes the lack of sidewalks on Rte 28 heading towards Salem. That means you should wear your trail shoes tomorrow. That’s all.

Suggested Route

Here’s one option on how to reach NH and return. There are many like it, but this one is ours.

http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/fullscreen/34127440/

Two-Week Warning

In a couple of weeks we will once again touch-‘em-all in the BRC Ultra Border Crawl. Here are some key points you should keep in mind as you prepare to run on the 15^th.

1.       Running along Rte 114 has been mostly eliminated so you cannot use that as an excuse to not run.

2.       You might think you cannot run 37 miles, you are wrong, so you cannot use that as an excuse either.

3.       The longest leg on the Crawl is a mere 5.7 miles and we get that one out of the way first. Everything is easy after that.

4.       Perhaps you want to use lack of training as an excuse. Matty Gas Pedal proved that is a myth last year on his way to #103.

5.       There are snacks, and drinks, and short rests along the way which of course means anyone can do it – everyone should do it.