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August 20 , 2024
Newsletter Week 12
Hello MITers!
Congratulations to everyone who ran Grandview Yard Half, Quarter or 5k on Sunday! We had several time PRs, distance PRs, and goals met! Whether Sunday was your day or not, we see you showing up for yourself and putting your grit to the test. The same goes for everyone who reached major milestones at Saturday's long run. When the conditions were tough, you persevered, and I am so proud!
Just a few reminders/announcements as we head into the week:
Private Coaching Sessions
Do you have your sights set on a specific goal, but are unsure how to actualize it through training? Do you need advice or guidance on how to modify your runs or walks when you're having a bad day?! I'm here to help! Please take advantage of a free private coaching session! I would love to meet and discuss your unique goals and challenges, and help you find balance in your training. If you're interested, shoot me an email!
RUN COLUMBUS RUN:
Registration is open! Invite your friends. More details below.
GUMPATHON:
Do you just feel like running? Join us for a Forrest Gump Screening & Quarter Marathon! More details below.
Thanks, everyone, for showing up for yourselves week after week. Stay strong, motivated, and balanced as we head into the last half of the season.
Happy Running, Walking, Moving & Shaking,
Coach Hannah
I want to hear from you! Please note my office hours:
Sunday & Monday: OFF
Tuesday: 9am-5pm
Wednesday: 12pm-5pm
Thursday: 9am-5pm
Friday: 9am-5pm (Reserved for Private Coaching Sessions - Interested? Shoot me an email!)
Run With Me:
Wednesdays @ MIT GRIT WORK
Thursdays @ Studio 35 Run Club - 6:30pm
Saturdays @ MIT LONG RUN
MIT WORKOUT HUB
LET'S FARTLEK (hehe).
WEDNESDAY GRIT WORKOUT - 8/21 @ 6:30PM: TRACK FARTLEKS
MEETUP LOCATION:
Fleet Feet Office & Track House
867 North High Street
Worthington, OH 43085
WARM UP:
Warmup to Worthingway Middle School Track
TRACK FARTLEKS:
5-4-3-2-1 Fartlek @ 10k pace (INTERVAL PACE) - I will have my whistle!
5 min on / 2:30 jog
4 min on / 2:00 jog
3 min on / 1:30 jog
2 min on / 1 :00 jog
1 min on / 30 sec jog
HALF:
1 x FARTLEK
FULL:
2 x FARTLEKS, 4-5 minute standing rest between sets
EDGE:
(20-25)* x 400m with 90 seconds rest.
*Note from Coach Dylan:
If you are feeling a little more tired than normal because of Gview Yard race, I would be super careful on how you go about Wednesday's workout. It is OKAY to do less reps. Especially after a big effort just a few days ago!
SATURDAY LONG RUN - 8/24 @ 7:00AM: ODU
MEETUP LOCATION:
Ohio Dominican University (GOLD LOT)
1216 Sunbury Road
Columbus, OH 43219
MILEAGE:
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Half: 9 miles
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Full: 16 miles
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MIT EDGE: 16 miles (ALL goal races)
ROUTE:
*NOTE: Remember, our hydration stations are cup-less! Don't forget your hand bottle or collapsible cup.
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FIT FOR LIFE PHYSICAL THERAPY
What if your “Achilles Heel” was really pain in your Achilles’ tendon?
From mythology, you may recall that when Achilles was an infant, his mother dipped him into the river to make him immortal. But since she held him by one heel, this spot did not touch the water, so he remained vulnerable, and it was here that Achilles was mortally wounded.
We refer to pain in the back of your lower leg where the gastrocnemius and soleus merge to form the Achilles’ tendon as Achilles Tendonitis. This has been an extremely hot topic on the trail, in the stores, and at our FFL clinics. This week we’ll learn more about Achilles Tendonitis.
Fit For Life Physical Therapy are proud to be the Official MIT and Fleet Feet Sports Medicine Partner. We care for people of all activity levels — to help prevent, recover from, or rehabilitate athletic injuries.
TRAIN YOUR BRAIN
The Mental Health Component of Dealing with Injury, by Dr. Heather Bechtel, MD.
We all like to feel well and chase our running & walking goals. Little aches and pains can happen, and sometimes quick fixes or minor tweaks with shoes or gear are all that is needed to keep us on the road, trail, or treadmill.
But what if it is something more? When you have a more serious or chronic injury, it can put a damper on your season. This can also be tough mentally. Depending on the injury’s severity, your social calendar and your very identity as an athlete can be challenged. So how does one cope with a more significant injury? Read more on how to cope with injuries.
RUN COLUMBUS RUN IS BACK
OUR SEMI-ANNUAL COMMUNITY 10 & 20 MILER RETURNS THIS FALL!
Join us on Saturday, September 14th for our semi-annual FREE community-wide 10 & 20 mile training run!
This free community event is designed to welcome all runners and walkers in our area to experience the magic of MIT. All are welcome and registration is free (MIT members do not need to register).
Many first-timers join us at Run Columbus Run, so we are looking to YOU, MITer, to help show our new friends the ropes of training in community. We will experience larger-than-normal numbers on this day, so please plan your arrival accordingly to find parking and restrooms.
If you are interested in volunteering this morning in exchange for a $20 voucher to Fleet Feet Columbus, please email hannah@fleetfeetcolumbus.com and CC holly@fleetfeetcolumbus.com.
Thanks to the support of New Balance, we will have an array of post-run celebration activities and refreshments to enjoy! More details to come as the event draws near.
The registration page is linked below. Please share with friends and neighbors!
STUDIO 35 & FLEET FEET PRESENT:
GUMPATHON 2024!
Join us on Sunday, September 22nd for a one-of-a-kind running-meets-the-big-screen celebration of the iconic 1992 film Forrest Gump!
This half movie-screening/half quarter-marathon takes place at AND between Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse & the Grandview Theater & Drafthouse. Here's how it all works:
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8:00-9:00am - Registration
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9:00-9:30am - Forrest Gump Screening Pt. 1
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9:30am-11:30am - Run 6.5 miles to the other theater location - Once you arrive, pick up your t-shirt & pint glass and enjoy a free beer before the movie starts back up.
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11:30am-2:00pm - Forrest Gump Screening Pt. 2
For more details & to register, click below!
MIT FLICKR PAGE
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