TRAIN.
RACE.
EXPLORE.
October 3, 2023
Welcome to Taper, MIT.
You’ve done all the training, put in so much effort, now the only thing left to do is the taper. Tapering occurs before a race and involves a significant reduction in the volume and intensity of training to allow your body to absorb the work you have put in and recharge to be fresh and ready to fly on race day! Tapering also involves what many find to be the biggest mental test of their training: The Taper Crazies.
This is the time where doubt, fear, irritability, excitement, and uncertainty tend to creep in. It’s the place where you must train your mind and practice self-belief and trust in your abilities. Conquering the taper crazies is possible with a lot of love, grace, and the ability to call BS on unhelpful thoughts that are trying to erode your self-confidence. You've got this.
The garden grows when you give it what it needs.
And you've shown up week after week offering it water and sunshine in the form of consistency and grit.
It's time to blossom, baby.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
THIS SATURDAY WE MOVE TO 7:30AM TO MIMIC RACE DAY START TIME!
MIT Registration for 2024 is OPEN!
All memberships expire on 10/15/2023, EXCEPT those who paid for an annual membership in our old system (Captyn) between April-June. If this is you, please email Hannah asap.
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PROCESS:
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On the signup page, scroll down to see the different membership options.
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Do NOT hit "Renew". Click "Sign Up" under your preferred option.
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USE CODE WERUNCBUS24 for $20 off.
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MIT Pace Coach Assignments will be announced after the Columbus Marathon.
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CHICAGO MARATHON FOLKS: Cindy Deep is organizing an MIT meetup in Chicago the Saturday before the race. Please email her to be added to the text chain! cindydeep1@gmail.com.
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Because You Can 5k -- A Race Honoring Leslie Ungerott, former MIT pace coach.
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RACE DAY PREP - Next week's newsletter will have everything you need to know about the expo and race morning meetup!
Happy Running, Walking, Moving & Shaking,
Coach Hannah
REMINDER: Messages sent to my personal Facebook and Instagram platforms tend to get lost in the mix, so please email hannah@fleetfeetcolumbus.com or call me during my office hours:
- Tuesday, 9:00-5:00
- Wednesday, 12:00-5:00
- Thursday, 12:00-5:00
- Friday, 9:00-5:00
I am out of office on Sundays and Mondays. If you have urgent questions on Sunday/Monday, please contact Coach Nathan at nathan@fleetfeetcolumbus.com
THE NEWSLETTER HOSTS ALL! When in doubt, check our Weekly Workout Hub and the blue buttons at the top of the page.
WEEKLY WORKOUT HUB
A breakdown of all upcoming MIT workouts.
MIT WEDNESDAY GRIT BUILDING END OF SEASON CELEBRATION - 6:30pm @ Coach Carolyn's
MEET UP:
IF YOU WANNA RUN A BIT....
THE FLEET FEET OFFICE
867 North High Street, Suite A
Worthington, OH 43086
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IF YOU WANNA RELAX...
MEET AT CAROLYN'S HOUSE
248 Melbourne Place
Worthington, OH 43085
PARKING IF YOU DRIVE:
It's best to park along Olentangy Blvd and walk up to her house. Stretch out those legs. :)
WORKOUT:
Warm-up to Carolyn's house. 4x100 meter strides (optional)!
Show up and ~vibe~ :) I will give a Mental Grit Talk, we will make mantra bracelets for race day, and enjoy tasty bevs.
Cool Down:
Group Stretching or run back to office.
MIT SATURDAY WORKOUT: 10/7 at 7:30AM
THE HILLS MARKET - WORTHINGTON
MEETUP LOCATION:
The Hills Market - Worthington
7860 Olentangy River Rd
Columbus, OH 43235
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Y4KsWBMaxj2M5PpN6
Route:
https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2407262
Mileage:
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Half: 6
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Full: 8
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ATP: 12 (CBUS)
REMINDER: We do NOT have cups at our hydration stations. You are responsible for bringing your own water vessel. Collapsable cups and handheld bottles are available for purchase at Fleet Feet. If you forget your cup/bottle at home, let your Coach know.
FIT FOR LIFE EDUCATION
Race Day & Travel-Wise Checklist
TRAIN YOUR BRAIN - Taper Madness
Sean Huffman & Heather Bechtel
Good luck with your last weeks of training. We are proud of you already! Please have a great race, enjoy your day in the sun, and trust your training.
The attachment details Race Day & Travel-Wise Tactics by Coach Randy Olson, to help you develop a strategy for your race. Even if you are only traveling 20 minutes to your starting line, this checklist includes what to pack, what to do, and a bit of what not to do.
Also attached is the latest in our Train the Brain series, Dr Heather Bechtel’s notes on Taper Madness. Enjoy!
Michael Sean Huffman MS, ATC, PT
Fit For Life Physical Therapy
MIT Operations & Medical Resources Coach
MIT Pacesetter
Sean.Huffman@FitForLifePhysicalTherapy.com
#GRITBUILT PARTY IS TOMORROW!
Join us on Wednesday, October 4th for our #GRITBUILT Party!!
Two options for meetup:
If you'd like a short run, you can park at the Fleet Feet Office at 6:30pm, run to Carolyn's, and then run back at the end of the shindig.
If you want to just show up for the bevs and vibes, meet at Carolyn's house at 6:45pm. Be sure to park along Olentangy Blvd and walk up to her house since there will be limited parking!
CAROLYN'S HOUSE
248 Melbourne Place
Worthington, OH 43085
I will give a short mental grit talk, we will make mantra bracelets for race day, enjoy tasty beverages, and CELEBRATE all of the grit we've built this season!!
Hope to see you all there!!
MIT SHAKEOUT RUN
OCTOBER 14 - COLUMBUS MARATHON SHAKEOUT RUN
Join us on Saturday, October 14 at 8:30am for a Columbus Marathon Shakeout Run (2 miles and a start line picture). Afterwards, we will walk together to Columbus Marathon Expo.
ROUTE: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1722765
Meet at the Historic Columbus Union Station Arch: Nationwide Blvd &, John H McConnell Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215.
We hope to see you there!
END-OF-YEAR CELEBRATION!
Sunday, October 29th, 4-9pm at Olentangy River Brewing Company
OUR END OF YEAR CELEBRATION IS GOING TO BE A BLAST!!!
Join us on Sunday, October 29th from 4:00-9:00pm. A SHORT PROGRAM WILL BEGIN AT 6:00pm.
Drinks and dinner generously provided by New Balance (Vegan and Gluten-Free options will be available!).
Sport your best non-running attire, bring your bling, and let's celebrate PRs, upright finishes, and the end of another incredible season!
UPCOMING RACE: HONORING LESLIE UNGEROTT
Because You Can 5k
Kick-off Halloween week by supporting Kateswell and participating in the inaugural Because You Can 5K. Kateswell is a Central Ohio non-profit that supports cancer patients in Ohio during their treatment journey, and 100% of all race registration fees will benefit Kateswell’s Leslie Ungerott Fund.
Leslie was an avid runner, a long-time MIT coach, and a frequent Fleet Feet pacer. Breast cancer cut her great life short. However, cancer didn’t diminish her desire for the community to come together, have some healthy fun, and support a charity making tremendous impacts in our community. To learn more about Kateswell, click here.
This 5K event will begin at Dublin Jerome High School and will be a blast for runners and walkers of all levels and ages. All participants will receive a concert-inspired race t-shirt. Following the race, join us for music, food trucks, lots of candy, costume contests, and more!
Kateswell would like to thank our presenting sponsor, Kleinhenz Landscape, and our event partners, M3S Sports, Late Night Slice, Vanderhorst Eddleblute Eyecare, and Bridget Lorentz Graphic Design. If you are interested in sponsoring or supporting the event, please contact nate@kateswell.org.
