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

30. September 2016 News 0

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 15th.

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.

 

Countdown Calendar

Smuttynose Rockfest Marathon

10/2/2016

1

Maine Marathon (and Half)

10/2/2016

1

24th Annual Trot for Special Tots

10/2/2016

1

BRC Ultra Border Crawl

10/15/2016

14

Chicago Marathon

10/9/2016

8

Tufts Health Plan 10K for Women

10/10/2016

9

Bay State Marathon and Half

10/16/2016

15

Knights on the Run 5K

10/22/2016

21

Green Stride Half Marathon

10/23/2016

22

Naperville Marathon

10/23/2016

22

Cape Cod Marathon

10/30/2016

29

Marine Corps Marathon

10/30/2016

29

NYC Marathon

11/6/2016

36

Spartan Race – Fenway Park

11/12/2016

42

Philadelphia Marathon

11/20/2016

50

Andover Feaster Five

11/24/2016

54

Ugly Sweater Run

12/10/2016

70

BRC Christmas Run

12/17/2016

77

New Year’s Thor de Force

1/1/2017

92

 


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