https://youtu.be/t8Tal36QWr0

I have those on rotation. There’s also https://blackstoneheritagecorridor.org/exploring-the-blackstone-river-valley/maps-tours-guides/blackstone-river-bikeway/

Does Bones and Flowers on main St still exist? That's as odd as they come

Yeah you can park there I’d imagine. There’s also ample street parking on Lovell St.

My fat ass is more of a hiker, but I can still recommend the Blackstone Valley Bike Path. Asphalt path, nice views, rarely crowded but always other people there in nice weather.

https://blackstoneheritagecorridor.org/exploring-the-blackstone-river-valley/maps-tours-guides/blackstone-river-bikeway/

Nice! Right at 5k https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/massachusetts/indian-lake-pathway

Indian Lake loop. I lived on the lake, but you could park at Shore Park or Morgan Park and start the loop from there. I miss that loop so much. Ran it every day as park of a larger loop for over 16 years.

Thanks, any favorite routes in particular?

If you don’t mind hills, you can traverse Green Hill Park, Bell Hill, Elm Park, and Institute Park. You can run at Hope Cemetery if you have no qualms about it, which is flat. You can loop around Coe’s reservoir, Lake Quinsigamond, and Indian Lake. Anywhere you go, beware of Worcester drivers.

All sorts, but often trucks and hybrids.

My point was that each thief will specialize in a car for a little while. You’ll see a string of thefts all targeting the same model over the course of weeks or months.

That looks great https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/massachusetts/cascade-falls-loop-trail

Nothing specific, anything you’ve enjoyed running

Nice, parking at Nu?

go 495 N to route 9 in westboro then take route 9 from westboro to worcester and you will see tons of places along that route

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What models are targeted?

I used to have a really good 5K route. It’s mostly flat and a nice little run. Start Lovell @ Courtland. Go Lovell > Brownell > June > Highland > Fruit > Pleasant > Park > Chandler > Lovell/Courtland

Folks run all over the city, do you have more specific criteria?

Bay State Brewery is a solid option. I curl at the ice center so I've been there almost weekly for a couple years now, I've only gotten the food a few times but I've honestly always been surprised at the fact that it's actually pretty good. Service is great, the people are nice, too.

For a bonus, there are a few arcade games in the lobby, as well as board games, so you could definitely play some Cruisin' World (or whatever its more modern equivalent is called) to kill some time.

Because it's not a live music event? It's not Ralph's fault this fuckin' dude thought there'd be live music at an event that wasn't advertised as featuring live music! He could have looked at the flyer and seen if there were bands on it, he could have checked the website, checked the Facebook event page, he could have, y'know, asked the doorman before he paid his cover...

Why do you think they named it Polar Park? slaps knee

Cascades is pretty solid for trail.

It includes the 50 amp breaker, 30ish feet of 6 gage wire and a 14-50 nema RV outlet box. This was also a year and a half ago so I’m sure materials have a slight increase

Another recommendation for Dr. Laurie Manthos. I have extreme dental anxiety and she was absolutely wonderful.

Olo pizza!

Bay State Brewery maybe? I know it has "brewery" in the name but it's a big place attached to an ice arena so there's always kids there and running around. the food selection is decent and there are board games etc for you to borrow.