Officially Starts Now!

The much anticipated, and incredibly enjoyable (really, I love this time of year!) Marathon & Half Marathon Training runs start now! Why do I love this time of year? Well, for one, it puts a new focus on the prize at the end of the training. It offers up that carrot many like to chase. Additionally, I think it will mean there will be a lot less pictures that look like this!



The picture courtesy of Mike Schmitt, while we were about 8 miles into a 10 Mile Run in -30 windchill! Photo from left to right, Randy, Nacho, Tom, Paul (not pictured of course is cameraman Mike)

If you're preparing for a Half or Full Marathon this spring, you really should consider joining the group that takes off from the RAC each Saturday at 7:15am. It's a well planned training program that helps many many people successfully complete their first full or half... it's a great energy place to be!

These training runs are open to all. You don't need to be a member of any club, don't need to be registered for the 'training class'. You just need to show up and run! If you're not a member of the official class, they do ask for a $1 donation each week, to help cover the costs of the aid they provide... yes.. there is aid! Fantastic volunteers take time out of their Saturdays to staff aid stations with water, Gatorade, banana's and sometimes even additional treats!

The weekly long run mileage is geared toward two specific races (Med City full & half marathon and Grandmas full & half), so if you're running another one, you may want to adjust a bit. If you want to use these runs as base, but need some adjustments to mileage, I'll surely offer my opinion week by week.

I confess I haven't looked real close at the training document yet, but I believe tomorrow mornings run will be something to the effect of 60 Minutes for half marathoners, and 8-10 miles for those training for the Full.

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I learned of an event I was not aware is coming up March 13th (Thanks Michaeleen!). The event is called the 5-a-day-5K and it looks like a lot of fun. It contains a 5K and a Tator Tot Trot for the kids (50-100 yards). The event is priced nicely, and supports the Channel One Food Bank as well. Plan to attend if you're available! The race starts and finishes at the Running Room in Rochester.


Follow this link to the details in the Flier:
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and click this link for more information, including several pictures from last years event!

http://www.5aday5k.org/