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40 Replies Last post: Sep 16, 2004 1:57 PM by Rich Mac Go to original post 1 2 3 Previous Next

chele519

363 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

30. Aug 13, 2004 10:02 AM

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Re: NH runners?

quote:<HR>Originally posted by Coastrunner:
[b]
Originally posted by chele519:
Jay, do you do the Bridges for friendship 10K in Oct? I did that last year for the first time and I loved the scenery along the course, especially going by Wentworth Marina is beautiful. I kayak thru there and took sailing lessons back many years. It was a very nice course. <HR>

I konw of the "Bridges" race, but I haven't done it before. Do you know when in Oct it is this year? I already have races planned on the 3rd and 17th, and I'm race directing a race (the Great Bay 5K) on the 23rd, so my available dates are limited. The Jingle Bell 10K (late Nov.?) also goes from Portsmouth, through New Castle and by the Wentworth, and then back into Portsmouth.

Jay[/B]

I couldn't find it on this site but I think it is the 16th. I'm already (hopefully) doing a 1/2 that weekend so unless things don't go well in training and I have to drop the 1/2, I won't be able to do the race again this year. I did the Great Bay 5k last year. That was a nice race too. I'll have to see about the Jingle Bell in Nov.

chele519

363 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

31. Aug 13, 2004 10:10 AM

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Re: NH runners?

quote:<HR>Originally posted by Rich Mac:
Yes there are well marked trails through Odiorne.. run along the sidewalk until to 1A (the entrance where people launch kayaks) within there you can get to the beach trail.
Used to be quite a few trails along the seacoast, but with all the development...
I have seen some trail entrances in Hampton, I will be checking out in the near future..
where do you usually run?<HR>

Are you talking about the kayak entrance that is right near a little bridge? I use the one that is next to a bridge and then after launching you go around a sandbar and then you go thru Wentworth marina to get out to the open water. I'm in Derry so most of my runs are there but I am planning to save Sundays for a trail run in different areas. I go up to Massabesic occasionally and Kingston state park has a XC route I'm going to check out.

Rich Mac

331 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

32. Aug 13, 2004 11:11 AM

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Re: NH runners?

quote:<HR>Originally posted by chele519:
Are you talking about the kayak entrance that is right near a little bridge? I use the one that is next to a bridge and then after launching you go around a sandbar and then you go thru Wentworth marina to get out to the open water. I'm in Derry so most of my runs are there but I am planning to save Sundays for a trail run in different areas. I go up to Massabesic occasionally and Kingston state park has a XC route I'm going to check out.

<HR>

That would be the entrance. The tide near the Wentworth Bridge can be tricky.. Well going against it is a great workout:-)

chele519

363 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

33. Aug 13, 2004 11:35 AM

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Re: NH runners?

quote:<HR>Originally posted by Rich Mac:
That would be the entrance. The tide near the Wentworth Bridge can be tricky.. Well going against it is a great workout:-)<HR>

Yes, the tide there is definitely a problem. Especially the 2 times I got stuck in the clam flats coming back in. It was NOT FUN! Those things hurt your feet! We had to actually walk thru them pulling the kayaks behind us. The 2nd time was not as bad. I went over where the boats are moored and that was easier.

So, from that entrance, where do I find the trail?

Rich Mac

331 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

34. Aug 13, 2004 3:33 PM

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Re: NH runners?

quote:<HR>Originally posted by chele519:

So, from that entrance, where do I find the trail?

<HR>

From the gaurd shake.. Look right.. there is a small trail that leads into the park.

chele519

363 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

35. Aug 13, 2004 5:27 PM

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Re: NH runners?

quote:<HR>Originally posted by Rich Mac:
From the gaurd shake.. Look right.. there is a small trail that leads into the park.<HR>

Thank you very much. I will definitely check it out sometime soon.

Guest

36. Aug 27, 2004 9:10 AM

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Re: NH runners?

Hi, I am in the seacoast NH area. I am training for the Chicago marathon and i need an 18 mile run for the weekend. If I am running that far, I would love a nice route. Does anybody have any ideas?

mquinn

5 posts since
Jul 24, 2003

37. Aug 27, 2004 9:26 AM

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Re: NH runners?

I saw all the talk of trail runs on the seacoast above. I'll recommend the Rockingham Trail - a former rail line from Newfields to Manchester. The tracks are gone, and the State maintains it for non-motorized uses. It can be picked up at Route 108 (near Rockingham Golf Course) where there is parking, Rt. 87 (Newfields), Rt. 27 (Epping), Route 125 (Epping). The segment from Newfields to Epping is about 7 miles. From there is continues 20 or so miles to Manchester.
If you want flat, soft, quiet and scenic its a great place to go.

oldmanskate

3 posts since
Dec 4, 2003

38. Aug 28, 2004 2:07 PM

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Re: NH runners?

quote:<HR>Originally posted by jfisher2:
Hi, I am in the seacoast NH area. I am training for the Chicago marathon and i need an 18 mile run for the weekend. If I am running that far, I would love a nice route. Does anybody have any ideas?<HR>

Rt 1a by the ocean is good, especially early morning before there are two many cars. I used it for long runs last winter. I do know it is 10 miles from the woodplank bridge by Odiorne (sp?) to Cinnamon Rainbows surf shop.

I'll be out there tomorrow AM...

Guest

39. Aug 30, 2004 1:07 PM

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Re: NH runners?

Thanks for the routes. I actually decided to run around home, Durham to Newmarket along Packer's Falls Rd and onward down 152 west. It is a very scenic route, but a very hot and humid day. I will probably try the other two routes another time.

Rich Mac

331 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

40. Sep 16, 2004 1:57 PM

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Re: NH runners?

Now that it is cooler out? What are the best routes around the seacoast? Any trail runs of 3-4 miles in the Portsmouth, Hampton areas?

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