The long run schedule calls for a 13.1 Mile race this weekend. We do not have a nearby race, so we will create our own! For some of you this will the the longest run you have done so far. For others this will be a test to see how your training is going so far. Regardless, set your watch and get ready to "race"!I backed the start time up to 6:30 a.m. Some of you have not traveled to the park before, so I wanted to make sure everyone had time to get there and also have enough daylight to get started. The run will start beside the old pool house on North Taylor Street. There is ample parking for everyone.
Run Details:
- Where: Saturday, 6:30 am @ Sunset Park
- Supported: TBD & Fountains
- Weather: Forecast
- Routes: 13.1 Miles
I need someone to bring fluids if possible this weekend again. The best bet is to put them in the back of a pickup truck at the corner of River and Taylor. This way you can get fluids at mile 5.8 and at the finish. There is also a fountain on the trail that you pass at 7.9 and 12.1. If you need more fluids (and you probably do), take them with you.
If you plan to run longer than route, do me a favor and once you finish the 13.1 course, turn around and run backwards on the race course. This way you can help check in on anyone behind you, and also give them some motivation.
This route does not have written directions. If anyone has the time to write them out, please post them here. If you have not run these roads, please be sure to review the map very closely.
Please RSVP so we can prepare accordingly. Even if you are not a regular group runner, or a RMEC member. Please post a comment.
13.1 Mile Rky. Mt. ½ Course
ReplyDeleteStart @ tennis courts on N. Taylor St
Run up N. Taylor Street
Cross over W. Thomas & Sunset
Turn L at Western Ave
Turn R at S. Mayo St
Turn L at Nash St
Turn R at S. Tillery St
Turn R at Hammond St
Turn R at Lafayette Ave
Turn L at S. Taylor St
Turn L at W. Haven Blvd
Turn R at Russell St
Turn R at Westwood Dr
Turn L at Pine Haven Dr
Turn R on Evergreen Rd
Cross over Hammond St
Turn R to stay on Evergreen Rd
Turn L on Wildwood Ave
Turn R at Lafayette Ave
Turn L at Piedmont
Turn L on Lake Dr
Run around City Lake
Cross over Sunset onto River Dr
Run past the park—stay on River Dr
Turn R at Peachtree St
Turn L on Wilkenson St
Turn L on Falls Rd
Turn R at Battle Park—Enter trails
Continue on trails
Pass under Church St/Centura Hwy
Cross the big wooden bridge
Pass under Atlantic Ave
Bear R where the sidewalk splits
Continue on to MLK Park
Cross over Leggett Rd
Bear R staying in the parking lot
At parking lot end, enter sidewalk
Bear R where the sidewalk splits
Continue around MLK Park
Cross back over Leggett Rd
At playground, sidewalk splits, bear R
Continue on trails back to Battle Park
At boat ramp, exit trail, bear R
And continue on the road
At the “graveyard” Turn L
At top of hill, turn R onto trail
Cross over Falls Rd and continue
On trails/aluminum bridge
At Sunset Park, exit trails
Cross over River Dr and continue
running up N. Taylor St
End -- just past the tennis courts.
Thanks Steve! Well done!
ReplyDeleteThat's a nice run. Have fun guys!
ReplyDeletePlan to run long and slow as far as she goes.
ReplyDeleteLaura
Looks like a Cub Scout event is going to prevent us from being there Saturday AM. Sorry to miss it. Have a great run.
ReplyDeleteLiz and Ted
Plan for 6 to 7 miles, See everyone Saturday
ReplyDeleteTom
I plan to go 13.1 at around a 10-min pace.
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ReplyDeleteJon and I will be there!
ReplyDelete13.1 @ 8:20ish
ReplyDeleteI plan to be there. 13.1 at 10:45 - 11:00 pace.
ReplyDeleteRuss
I'll be there for 20 @ 7:50
ReplyDeleteAnyone want to run Sunday morning early?
ReplyDeleteElaine and I are doing 16 Sunday morning. We'll wave at you, Michael, since you will leave us in the dust....
ReplyDeleteMIsty
I'll be there to run 13.1 at about a 8:30-8:45ish pace. I'll bring fluids too.
ReplyDeleteI'll be there for 13.1 miles. 8:30or less pace.
ReplyDeleteAbe
Michael -
ReplyDeleteDrive on up to LKG and we'll do a Sunday run. You choose the distance and I'll choose the pace and course!
Frank
Robin and I arent ready for the 1/2 route. We are going to stick to the Teeter and do the usual.
ReplyDeleteI will be there for 13.1 at around an 8:30 pace or so. I've got somewhere to be mid morning so I will probably start a little early.
ReplyDeleteI plan to run 13.1 @ 8:20 pace.
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