The weather looks good—not too hot in the morning—but the AQI has been unpredictable. In accordance with the race and workout cancellation guidelines I’ve been working on, I’ll check the predicted AQI the night before, and if it’s over 150, we’ll cancel—check back here before leaving for the run in the morning. If it’s between 100 and 150, sensitive individuals shouldn’t come; if it’s between 50 and 100, consider reducing intensity.
Check the course page for a Google Map pin and RunGo directions, which are easiest to set up at home. We’ll meet at the Lick Brook parking lot at 8:30 AM and aim to start at 8:45 AM. I plan to have water at the Woodard Road crossing at 3.5/9.5 miles and possibly also at the turnaround. And then we’ll have bagels and watermelon and other snacks at the end.
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I scouted the North Country Half Course for those doing the group run tomorrow.
I started around 6:20 am. Directions are practically Sarah proof which is saying something!! I drank about 1.5 L of water, but admittedly, I started under hydrated. Bugs were minimal on the way out, but I “ran” into some mosquitoes the last 3 or so miles.
Around mile 1.75, there are some trees down across the trail, but they are no problem to get around. Trail is mowed!! I had no problem picking up the trail at Hines Road, but not too far past there, I lost it. I came out in a field of goldenrod (there is a truck near that area). Don’t go into the field. I didn’t think the trail was obvious in this area, but it was easier to follow on the way back. Also around this area is a 2x3’ wooden ‘bridge’ for crossing, be careful, it’s more like a balance board!
The only other issue I had was after you pick up the trail off of Rockwell Road, you come out in a plowed field where the perimeter is mowed. You turn left to follow the trail. I did not get a cue here. Also, there is a shoe sucking wet/mud stretch when you duck back into the trees for a short stretch. I avoided it on the way back by sticking to the edge of the field.
@lgilmer and I are going to meet at the group run location at 7:50 AM tomorrow morning and aim to start running at 8 AM. It shouldn’t be unreasonably hot tomorrow, but we think we’ll be more comfortable if we get more running done when it’s cooler.
If you are ready to run at 8 tomorrow and want to join us, please do. We aren’t fully in shape for this distance and plan to walk the more challenging up hills.
