Somerville Striders training route with modified start. I ran as a "bandit", since I decided about 10 minutes before the "gun" that I wanted to run it, when registration was already closed. After the 2nd mile, they were shutting down the course so fast that I (with registered participants) was forced to the sidewalk, and luckily got through the powderhouse circle (of pedestrian terror) before they completely opened it. If they aren't going to make the run safe and supportive to slow (often first-time) runners (and walkers), I feel no guilt in being a bandit.
Year |
Total |
Avg pace |
2006 |
34:19 |
11:03 |