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July 23, 2024
Newsletter Week 8
HEY MIT: The moment you've been waiting for has arrived!
Last week, we teased a special announcement, and today, we're thrilled to reveal it. Have you ever dreamed of running a world major marathon?
Thanks to our sponsorship with New Balance, we are excited to announce that we are giving away FIVE entries to the TCS New York City Marathon in our exclusive 'Change Your Life, One Mile At A Time' Essay Contest!
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join one of the most iconic races in the world. Read below for details on how to enter and make your marathon dreams come true!
In addition to this exciting news, we are gearing up for another build week with Walhalla 1200s at Grit Workout on Wednesday (followed by our first Ice Cream Social of the season!) and a 6 and 12 mile long run at Whetstone High School this Saturday. Remember to focus on keeping your easy miles easy as we increase our mileage volume, and start mixing in the Dynamic Warmup and Activation Drills featured in our new Fit For Life Article this week.
Don't miss our Train Your Brain article by our own Nita Sweeney on The Mental & Emotional Benefits of Training in a Group. It's a must-read for those who seek to understand why we do what we do at MIT, and how training with us benefits you mentally and emotionally!
Stay strong, stay motivated, and let's keep pushing towards our goals together. You have the strength and determination to achieve great things!
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
DID SOMEONE SAY ICE CREAM?
WEDNESDAY GRIT WORKOUT - 7/17 @ 6:30PM: WALHALLA 1200s & ICE CREAM SOCIAL!
MEETUP LOCATION:
Old Dominion Middle School
100 E. Arcadia Avenue
Columbus, OH 43202
WORKOUT:
.75 mile warm up to Walhalla Hill - ROUTE HERE
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HALF:
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2 x 1200m climbs with 1200m downhill float
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3 minute rest
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1 x 1200m climb
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FULL:
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2 x 1200m climbs with 1200m downhill float
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3 minute rest
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1 x 1200m climb with 1200 downhill float
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1 x1200m climb
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EDGE:
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2 x 2 mile followed by 4 x 300 hills (4 min rest after 2 mile)
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Paces: Marathon Effort (EDGE, Talk to Coach Dylan about pacing variations)
1 MILE COOL DOWN TO DAIRY QUEEN
SATURDAY LONG RUN - 7/27 @ 7:00AM: WHETSTONE HS
WEATHER ADVISORY: EFFECTIVE 7/20, ALL FUTURE SATURDAY LONG RUNS LAUNCH AT 7:00AM!
LOCATION:
Whetstone High School
4405 Scenic Drive
Columbus, OH 43214
MILEAGE:
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Half: 6 miles
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Full: 12 miles
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MIT EDGE: 14-16 miles
ROUTE: All head north to 3 miles and head back to home-base. Fulls take off and go south to 9 miles, then turnaround and head home.
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
Dynamic Stretching and Activation Drills | TRAIN YOUR BRAIN: Mental & Emotional Benefits of Training in a Group
For this week’s MIT Newsletter, we move on from our three week look at common running and walking hip injuries to focus on Dynamic Stretching and Activation Drills. The author is Fit For Life Physical Therapist Blake Preece, who was a top 5 finisher at the 2024 Cap City Half Marathon.
We also return with a hallmark Train Your Brain article by MIT’s own Nita Sweeney. Her excellent discussion on the Mental and Emotional Benefits of Training in a Group will captivate you. By the time you finish reading the newsletter, you will realize that training with MIT is not just about performance.
You heard that right, MIT. We are giving away 5 entries to the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 3!
HUGE thank you to our sponsor, New Balance, for making this possible!
DETAILS:
MIT is taking on NYC! With the help of our friends at New Balance, Coach Hannah will be leading a trip to the NYC Marathon and taking 5 MIT members with her!
WHAT YOU WIN:
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1 FREE entry to run the NYC Marathon
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1 FREE Race Day Eve Experience with Coach Hannah that includes a group trip to the expo, 1 surprise activity, and a pre-race celebration dinner on us!
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1 FREE pair of New Balance Shoes
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1 FREE Custom MIT/NYC Singlet to wear on Race Day
*Winners will be responsible for their own lodging and travel. We will provide lodging recommendations keeping in mind race day logistics.*
ELIGIBILITY:
You must be a current MIT member or pace coach that has never run the NYC Marathon.
HOW TO ENTER:
To enter, please submit an essay answering the following prompt in the FORM BELOW.
MIT's slogan is "Change Your Life, One Mile At A Time."
How has this been true for you? Tell us how or why running with MIT has changed your life. Please include how long you've been a member of MIT, and what running the NYC Marathon with MIT would mean to you.
You may either type your answer in the form OR upload it as a file.
DEADLINE:
WEDNESDAY, JULY 31 at 12 PM.
WHO DECIDES:
Your essays will be reviewed anonymously, and voted on by a panel of non-MIT Fleet Feet Staff. The 5 members whose essays have the most votes will be be awarded entry.
SELECTION ANNOUNCEMENT:
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6TH.
GOOD LUCK!!! EMAIL hannah@fleetfeetcolumbus.com for any questions.
WE'RE GOING TO NEW YORK CITY, MIT!
Win 1 of 5 entries to the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon
OHIOHEALTH 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!
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