TRAIN.
RACE.
EXPLORE.
April 25, 2023
Happy Race Week, MIT.
There is a LOT of important information in this newsletter regarding race day and next season, so please read thoroughly!
But first, let's take a step back... Because just like that, another season of MIT is behind us.
You've logged hundreds of miles. You've (probably) gone through a pair of running shoes or two. You've shivered in the snow. You've waded through the puddles (Ok, maybe just Pace Coach Brian). You've hit major milestones. And because we're human, you've probably had a disappointment or two.
All of these experiences throughout the season have led up to this moment. When you toe the line to see what you're made of. Whether that is grit or joy or friendship or consistency -- This weekend, you will show up for yourself. And I'm proud of you.
I hope you reach your goals.
I hope you find a strength within that surprises you.
I hope you find confidence and grit in the hard moments.
Most of all, I hope you find joy.
Take it all in, MIT. You've got this!
Cheers,
Coach Hannah
Weekly Workout Hub
Read carefully for a breakdown of this week's workouts.
MIT WEDNESDAY - Shakeout Run & Ice Cream Social at 6:30pm
MEETUP LOCATION:
Old Dominion Middle School
100 E. Arcadia Avenue
Columbus, OH 43202
Meet on front steps.
PARKING:
Plenty of FREE street parking along Arcadia or Calumet.
ROUTE:
https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2229495
Afterwards we will walk together to Dairy Queen (.1 miles from the finish on Arcadia and Indianola) and coach Hannah will buy ice cream. :)
NEXT SEASON
IMPORTANT INFO & OPPORTUNITIES
UPCOMING DATES:
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5/6 - NO MIT
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5/13, 5/21, 5/28 - MIT OFF SEASON (More details next week)
SUMMER/FALL 2023
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MIT KICKOFF - Saturday, June 10th at Fleet Feet Polaris at 7:30AM
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Summer/Fall Locations - COMING SOON
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VIRTUAL INFO SESSIONS: Tuesday, May 31 and Wednesday, June 1 at 7:00pm
After careful consideration and planning, I'm excited to share with you some exciting news on the future direction of MIT.
I have worked with many of you, my team at Fleet Feet, and other leaders within our community to lay the groundwork for how we can grow our program and expand our impact with the development of the MIT Advisory Board and MIT Cultural Committee.
And I want YOU to apply!
The MIT Advisory Board (Board of Directors)
A group of appointed experts within our community who will lend their skills, guidance, knowledge and experience to MIT/Fleet Feet to offer advice and direction to help MIT grow and achieve its goals and mission work.
The MIT Cultural Committee (Fun Orchestrators)
Exists to help maintain, uphold, communicate the core values of MIT. It exists to create a culture within MIT where our members can thrive -- both athletically and personally. The MIT Cultural Committee has less rigid requirements for acceptance, and reports directly to me and the advisory board.
Interested in getting more involved? Click below to learn more about the time commitment, requirements, and timeline of these two opportunities. If after reading you feel you'd make a good fit for either group, please apply below!
If you have any questions, please email me at hannah@fleetfeetcolumbus.com
CAP CITY HALF MARATHON:
RACE WEEK INFO & SCHEDULE
Thursday 4/27 & Friday 4/28
11:00 am - 7:00pm
Expotique & Packet Pickup - Vue Columbus
CLICK HERE FOR PACKET PICKUP DETAILS
Saturday, 4/29 - Race Day
CLICK HERE FOR ALL MAJOR RACE DAY DETAILS
6:00 am
Training Groups Village Opens at Columbus Commons
CLICK HERE FOR RACE DAY PARKING DETAILS
6:30 - 7:00
MIT Members Arrive and Gather. FOLLOW THE FLEET FEET TENTS! We will be on the EAST side of the Commons.
7:15 am
Pre-race pep talk with Coach Hannah
7:20am
MIT Members head to 13.1 sculpture for group photo
7:30am
MIT Members follow pacers to corrals
8:00am
Race Start
9:00am - 1:00pm
Post race party in the commons
LAST-MINUTE REMINDERS:
1. Trust your training.
2. Don't wear or try anything new this weekend (unless it's smiling and laughing more). 3. Plan your race day outfit the night before and lay everything out.
4. Charge your watch, phone, and earphones the night before.
5. Do yourself a favor and plan to leave for the race 15 minutes earlier than you think you need to.
6. Don't forget your lubrication (Glide, Squirrel's, Vaseline...you get the picture)
7. Bring dry clothes in your gear bag to change into after the race.
8. Run through this morning-of checklist before you leave the house:
Do you have your nutrition/hydration?
Do you have your shoes?
Do you have your watch?
Do you have your bib?
Do you have your phone/headphones?
Do you have have extra clothes to change into afterwards?
DO YOU HAVE YOUR SHOES AND WATCH!??!?!
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