TRAIN.
RACE.
EXPLORE.
December 12, 2023
Pre-Season Newsletter #2
If you're joining us for the first time, WELCOME TO MIT WINTER/SPRING 2024!
I'm Hannah, Head Coach of MIT. I'm so glad you're here and that you took the leap with us.
Our Season Kick-Off is less than a month away. What can you do to prepare?
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1. Make sure you have a good pair of running/waking shoes. If you have never been fit for running/walking shoes, we highly recommend visiting Fleet Feet to for an expert fit session by our staff.
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2. Download your training plan and start working on your base mileage. Logging miles ahead of the season will help prepare you for our first long run together on January 6th. See below for Coach Hannah's suggested mileage plan this week!
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3. Read the Fit For Life Education articles every week leading up to kick-off to learn how to tackle winter training. This week's article is on Breathing in the Cold!
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4. Join us this weekend for our Ugly Sweater Run & Scavenger Hunt!
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5. Sign up for strength training classes with our partner, OhioHealth.
Please read on for host of information on what to expect in the coming weeks prior to our kick off run on January 6th!
Happy Running, Walking, Moving & Shaking,
Coach Hannah
THE MIT NEWSLETTER
A Hub for all MIT Communication.
The weekly newsletter will be a hub for all things MIT. It drops every Tuesday, and will be sent via email to the address you signed up under on RunSignup.com.
REGULAR NEWSLETTER INSTALLMENTS INCLUDE:
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MEMBER RESOURCE ACCESS: At the top of every newsletter you will find blue buttons that link to your training plan, Saturday workout calendar, Pace Group Facebook pages, race discount codes, and injury resources.
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NOTE FROM COACH HANNAH: I highly recommend downloading your training schedule and beginning your training NOW! Building base mileage in December will help you prepare for our kick-off run on January 6th. :) Please email me with any base mileage questions at hannah@fleetfeetcolumbus.com.
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WEEKLY WORKOUT HUB: Dates, Locations, Times and Mileage for our Wednesday and Saturday runs.
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FIT FOR LIFE EDUCATION: Curated & relevant educational articles by Sean Huffman and his staff at Fit For Life Physical Therapy covering topics from injury prevention to hydration & nutrition to mental health.
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TRAIN YOUR BRAIN: Bi-weekly mental health articles.
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MIT UP NEXT: Upcoming events, opportunities, promotions, and updates.
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MIT PHOTOS: Pics taken by Ryan Garcia and other MIT photo helpers will be linked week-to-week on our Flickr page.
WORKOUT HUB
Suggested Base Mileage Training for 12/12-12/17
FIT FOR LIFE PHYSICAL THERAPY EDUCATION CORNER
How to Breathe While Running & Walking In Cold Weather
TUESDAY:
Half - 2 miles
Full - 2 miles
WEDNESDAY:
Half - 2.5 miles
Full - 5 miles
THURSDAY:
Half - REST
Full - REST
FRIDAY
Half - 2 miles
Full - 2 miles
SATURDAY
Half - 2-3 miles
Full - 6 miles
SUNDAY
Half - 1-2 mile walk or run
Full - 2 miles
Some people struggle to catch their breath when they run or walk in the wintry weather,
and that feeling is real and sometimes even a little bit scary.
Why does breathing that frigid air hurt so much? Why do your lungs feel like they are
burning?
The attached article shares a few things that can help reduce this burning sensation and
alleviate some of this the discomfort often felt with this very normal process.
Fit For Life Physical Therapy is proud to be the Official MIT and Fleet Feet + FrontRunner Sports Medicine Partner. We care for people of all activity levels — to help prevent, recover from, or rehabilitate athletic injuries.
Michael Sean Huffman MS, ATC, PT
Fit For Life Physical Therapy
MIT Operations & Medical Resources
MIT Pace Coach
UGLY SWEATER RUN & SCAVENGER HUNT:
Saturday, December 16th at 9:00am
Location:
Fleet Feet OFFICE
867 North High Street, Suite A
Worthington, OH
PLEASE PARK ACROSS THE STREET AT THE REMAX BUILDING OR FIND FREE PARKING IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN WORTHINGTON.
Run Details:
WEAR YOUR UGLIEST CHRISTMAS SWEATERS! We will have a suggested 3 and 5 mile loops, but feel free to break the script and get creative with your scavenger hunt run. Coffee, Hot Cocoa, & pastries provided!
We hope to see you there!
MIT 2024 WINTER/SPRING KICKOFF RUN!
Saturday, January 6th at 8:30AM
Start the New Year & your training cycle off on the RIGHT FOOT! This is the first official workout of the season, and we HIGHLY encourage attendance so you can meet your pace coaches, learn trail etiquette, and win COOL THINGS!
Join us on Saturday, January 6th for the Kickoff of MIT's Winter/Spring Season!
Location:
Fleet Feet Lewis Center
1270 E. Powell Road
Lewis Center, OH
Run Schedule:
Half Marathon - 4 miles
Full Marathon - 8 miles
ATP (Advanced Training Program) - 10 to 12 Miles
Details:
Arrive at least 30 minutes early to find parking and use the restrooms. Pace Coaches will be in place carrying large blue pace signs. Find your desired pace and join the group!
Pop over to the New Balance table prior to the run to get a raffle ticket! Say hey to our friends at Salt Stick, Amphipod & CEP!
Stick around afterwards and celebrate our first day of training with bagels, snacks, coffee, beer (and N/A beer!), and to shop our EXCLUSIVE MIT Kickoff Sale!
NEW MIT MEMBERS:
Visit the NEW MEMBER Table (follow the signs) to say hello to our Member Experience Team! We can help guide you to the right pace group and answer any questions you have prior to the workout!
OHIO HEALTH STRENGTH TRAINING CLASSES
SIGN UP TODAY!
Research tells us that having a regular strength training routine can help prevent injury and have a positive impact on your running and walking performance! Sign up for group strength training classes with Ohio Health! Open to all experience levels, these classes help runners and walkers of all ages, speeds, and backgrounds build strength and confidence. Up your run game by increasing your strength!