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December 26, 2023
Pre-Season Newsletter
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
The week between Christmas and New Year's is one of my favorite times of year. I like to use this week to reflect on my past training year and set new intentions for the year ahead! I encourage you to do the same. Write down answers to the following questions:
What am I most proud of this year?
What experience did I gain?
What lessons did I learn?
What was my biggest heartache?
What was my biggest triumph?
What challenged me?
What inspired me?
Much like the Columbus Marathon picks a theme for their race, I like to take all of the answers from those questions & narrow them down into a word or phrase that will act as a central theme for my training block.
My theme for the Winter/Spring training block for 2024 is Stay Steady.
So, what will yours be?
CLICK HERE TO ADD YOUR WINTER 2024 TRAINING THEME
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 12/26-1/1
FIT FOR LIFE PHYSICAL THERAPY EDUCATION CORNER
Running Away From Hypothermia: How To Train Safely In The Cold
TUESDAY:
Half - 3 miles
Full - 4 miles
WEDNESDAY:
Half - 3 miles
Full - 6 miles
THURSDAY:
Half - REST
Full - REST
FRIDAY
Half - 2 miles
Full - 4 miles
SATURDAY
Half - 3.5 miles
Full - 7 miles
SUNDAY
Half - REST
Full - REST
New Year's Day MONDAY - START THE NEW YEAR OFF WITH A BANG!
Half - 3 miles
Full - 3 miles
Snowmageddon, Polar Vortex, Alberta Clipper, Nor’easter: It does not have to be a blizzard for it to be cold, windy, nasty outside.
If you’re not a treadmill enthusiast, then you’ll want to know more about how to run safely in the cold winter weather. Today we will concentrate on running away from hypothermia and how to breathe in the cold.
CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE
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
WHAT IS "TRAIN YOUR BRAIN?"
Last season we realized that Fleet Feet and Fit For Life Physical Therapy have made
almost everything available to MIT participants. Expert shoe and gear outfitting, in-
house physical therapy expertise, our amazing training plans & group workouts, nutrition counseling, & volunteer opportunities! Almost everything. But what about the psychological aspects of half & full marathon training?
This is where "Train Your Brain" was born! In bi-weekly installments, we provide resources on the ever-important mental and emotional health component of race preparation, group workout participation, and injury rehabilitation. These articles are authored by MIT coaches and participants with wonderful experiences to share, curated by Dr Heather Bechtel.
Attached is this week’s article by Nita Sweeney – Mental and Emotional
Benefits of Training in a Group (it’s not just about performance).
READ IT NOW: Mental & Emotional Benefits of Training in A Group (It's Not Just About Performance)
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!