Originally I had planned to run the half marathon course this weekend for our group run. Then I realized that next weekend's long run calls for a half marathon race, so I will wait another week before we do that. This means another glorious weekend run from the Harris Teeter!This morning felt nice when you walked out the door. Tomorrow looks like it will be the same. At 6:00 am, they are predicting 68F, but by 10:00 am it will be 83F. Please arrive hydrated, and stay hydrated.
Run Details:
- Where: Saturday, 6:00 am @ Harris Teeter
- Supported: Yes @ multiple locations
- Weather: Forecast
- Routes: 5 Miles; 12 Miles; 16 Miles
For those following the MCM training plan, we had a recovery run last weekend, so the miles are back up. For most of you, this will be the longest run you have done in your MCM training thus far.
It is challenging to squeeze runs of this length into neighborhoods around Candlewood. For this reason, we are going to start expanding the routes to take in new roads. This will take you out of your comfort zone a bit, but it also gives you a chance to take in some new sites. The two long routes do not start the same way. If all goes us planned, the 16 mile runners might start to catch some 12 milers before they are done, so you will likely have runners in front and behind you at all times.
Fluids are tricky this week, and I welcome any help.
- Stop 1 is at the tracks (normal spot)
- Stop 2 is at my house (Spring Forest Drive)
- Stop 3 is at Co-Ah-Bar (could use help here)
- Stop 4a are the fountains beside City Lake (12 mile route)
- Stop 4b are the fountains on River Driver (16 mile route)
DO NOT skip the water fountains on this run. This is too long of a route, and that is too late in run to skip fluids. If anyone thinks they need more, take them with you.
If you have not run these roads, please be sure to review the map and written directions. I strongly suggest printing them this week. The written directions are viewable below the maps.
It is challenging to set up three fluid stops without running out, or having a lot of waster. Please RSVP so we can prepare accordingly. Even if you are not a regular group runner, or a RMEC member. Please post a comment.
I will be there for 16. After a few miles of warming up, I would like to TRY to settle in near a 8:00 pace.
ReplyDeleteI am starting with Patti at 5:30 for 15-16 miles, hope to see everyone along the way.
ReplyDeleteI will be there for 16 at ~ 8:30 pace.
ReplyDeletei would also like to start about 530-however I cant run as fast as those girls do(:O), so any takers for starting 12 miles at 530 930-10 pace I have to have time to get the boat hooked up and get to Lake Gaston to pick my kids up and then hanging out with Frank and anyone else going to Gaston!!!!
ReplyDeleteTracy Hicks
Won't be there due to the Lake Gaston swim, which means I won't be there to put out my water cooler. Ran 16 this morning and it did feel great.
ReplyDeleteI plan to be there for 16 at 11:00 pace.
ReplyDeleteRuss
I'm there for 16. Hope to be around a 10 min pace.
ReplyDeleteI can put a cooler at Co-Ah-Bar if no one else has it covered.
ReplyDeleteRuss
That would be great Russ! I am pretty sure the house at the bottom of the hill is unoccupied still. If not, I don't think they would have an issue as long as we clean up.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Robin and I will most likely do the 5 mile route. We'll be going slow...with some walking.
ReplyDeleteJon and I are planning on the 16 mile route.
ReplyDelete11: Head Count so far
ReplyDeleteI plan to run 14 miles + on the 16 mile route around 8:30ish pace.
ReplyDeleteAbe
Team Miller will be out runnng (and Jordan, too) Jordan and I are starting at 5am from my house and Jeff is starting at 5:45 from home and will be at the Teeter at 6am (apparantly planning on running very fast--don't think he has done the math on that). I am going 15 (9:15ish pace)--Jeff is going 18 (8ish pace).
ReplyDeleteim starting at 515-520 and following the 12 mile route on my own..
ReplyDeleteTracy H
Will meet the group at 6 for the first 5 of the 16 mile route, usual pace 9:30.
ReplyDeleteTom
i will be there for 12.
ReplyDeletematt
I just had to share this...on the way home from the group run today I see RMEC members Larry and Ralph herding a calf on the side of Oak Level Road...was I seeing things? Did I run too hard today?
ReplyDeleteInstant classic !
ReplyDeleteCalf herding is on the begginer plan. Advanced moves up to bull (be careful not to wear red)
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