Bob that sounds great to be able to jump in after a run. I have fished the river in the past from a boat and also along RT 9 and have not done that for some time. Now that i live just up the road i hope to do it more often. Also i hope to run in Saco and Biddeford and at Camp Elis. Is there any good routes out around UNE?

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I wanted to know if Bob was doing any fishing on the Saco river. But i have done all three in the past but i like to surf fish the most. What about you?
Do you do any ice fishing and are there any good spots in the Buxton area? What is your favorite fishing?

Are there any trails in this area because i just move here in November i unsure of the area?
Do you run along route 202 or are there better places in the local area?
As far as trails i do like back cove and Gambo trail in Windham.
Does anyone do any snow shoe races...

What does everyone do for Crosstraining?

Keep up the good work and it will pay off on your runs.

Boothy

they have them around the state and last year they had some races in Biddeford. I will check and see what i can find out.

You do quit well on your cross training. I'm hoping to do better.

What is you race pace? I've just started to get under 8 minutes before i got injured..

Boothy - I like to flyfish the most. Not to beat my own drum, but I'm actually a much better fisherman than I am a runner. I also do a lot of surf fishing for striper during the summer and the place that I fish is the jetty at Camp Ellis (mouth of Saco River). As for ice fishing, I don't do too much of that, but Kennebunk Pond in Lyman is a good spot. The IF&W stock that pond with brown and brook trout, and there are largemouth bass in the pond as well. Speaking of largemouth bass, there's a 13 acre pond in my backyard (own by our association) that was stocked w/largemouth bass some 12 years or so ago. It's now a self sustaining and thriving population. Action in the summer can get really hot, so if you're looking to do some bass fishing, send me an e-mail at jwu@neamaine.com. I also know of a lot of good spots for fly/trout fishing throughout the state. However, I prefer to keep them secret and not post them online. Send me an e-mail if you're looking for those type of fishing and we can talk.

As for running, I live on the Gorham end of Buxton (off Route 112, near Route 25). I mostly run on the road from my house to Groveville and back (8 miles). Another loop that I do (which always freak my wife out) is from home to Route 114 in Gorham and back for 8 miles). If you're looking to do some trail running, Gorham Trail has a trail that basically parallels Route 202/4. The only section of that trail that I'm familar with is near the Gorham high school end, so I'm not sure how long is the trail. I too run along the Back Bay/East End trail a lot (really close to work), so we may have actually crossed paths without knowing it!! Other trails that I like to run are Stroutwater, Macworth Island, Audubon, and Freeport. Portland Trail (www.trails.org) has some great maps, so check them out.

I went and signed up for the Boston Run to Remember 1/2 Marathon today. Still not sure if I'll be able to run it or not because I may have to travel for work that weekend, but I've ran along the Charles before and I like that route. Hopefully work won't get in the way for this race.

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I look forward to meeting up with you sometime and taking some nice runs. What type of pace do you prefer on a 5 or 6 mile run? I like a nice comfortable 8:00 minute mile at that distance, it is comfortable and still a good work out for me.

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Sounds good, 8:00 will be a good pace for me too. I'll catch up with you on this thread after I get back in about two weeks. I'm on my way out the door!

Ahhh, nothing like a good'ol snow storm to wipe out thought that spring may be coming

Hi guys! It's been a while since I've been on this board - wanted to make sure you all knew that registration for the 2005 B2B will begin online on March 15th:

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As for this winter (which will not seem to end!), I've been crosstraining by xc skiing at Smiling Hill Farm with my kiddo and some friends from work - great crosstraining, but not the same.

More snow on Monday!

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You are correct - the cold is something else too. I have been running inside a lot more this year than I have in the past.

What does everyone think about the proposed Sunday hunting? I do not think it is a good thing. I avoid certain running routes in October/November due to hunting season - except for Sundays. I hope it does not pass.

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MaineRunner, I too am sick of the winter. However, I simply cannot stand the threadmill so force myself to run outside despite the weather. I have been averaging almost 25 mpw so far this winter (was sidelined for a while due to ankle sprain), but only ran 5 miles on the TM all winter.

My two cents on the Sunday hunting: It doesn't really bother me. I do some trail running but only during the warmer months. And although my daily route takes me right by water company property where hunting is permitted, I wear a bright orange hat during hunting season and feel pretty safe. It is only for about a month anyway so I can deal with that. Besides, I don't think the law will pass.

SNOW KITING is the best full body workout there is

and you look forward to more snow
i use a snowboard(skiis are as good) and have many 4line kites too pull and boost me over the snow
i have trainer kites if anyone wants to give it a shot
i'll gladly teach .