In case anyone missed it, here is the information for the upcoming BRC Triathlon. Thanks, Erik
Run as Far as you Like Please note that this week’s run is an AWAY run. Meet in the parking lot near the Bagel Bin Deli in Topsfield (30 Main Street, Topsfield) for a nice run along the Topsfield Linear Common. I think the rail trails are underused. Why wouldn’t we want to run to/from ...
You Got a Pool Over There? We have a pond, in the back. We have a pool and a pond. Pond would be good for you. Natural Spring. Yes, everyone is welcome to join in. Fast, slow, funny, slobs, you name it. Bring your friends. For the rest of you, you already know the ...
Easy Plan this week This week is a bit jumbled and hectic. I didn’t get to plan a proper letter to send you, but I always have my old standby route “Pippa.” Pippa: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/fullscreen/26971654/ The BRC Triathlon is Coming Have you started your swim training yet? Still need floaties? Don’t sweat it. The BRC ...
Not the Perfect Weather for this, but… I wanted to wait for it to be much hotter, and stickier, but I think that now is as good a time as any to head off to Salem, NH, and hit the other borders along the way. How good does it feel to be able to pick ...
Memorial Day ALLCON: Please note the history of Memorial Day copied herein from the website of the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs: Memorial Day History Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of Union veterans — the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) — established ...
Short news No, not about a member. Just need to get the day started, and I’m “running” behind. I'd like to give a big Thank You to everyone who didn’t complain about my spam email begging for money. An even bigger thank you to those who generously donated. You have exceeded my promised $500 matching ...
Thank You! Thanks for the send-off guys, but you aren’t getting rid of me that easily. I will continue to write the weekly epistles from wherever I land. I appreciate all of you showing up, even if you don’t read the junk I slather on the page. Everyone knows 6:45 every Saturday at the Common. ...
Begin Annual Rant It is beginning to be that time of year. The plants have banded together in concert against me. Yellow rain will soon come, making breathing difficult for some, causing watery eyes and congestion, and forcing some people to give up entirely until better weather comes. Here are some useless tips for running ...