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April 1, 2025
Week 14: BIG BUILD, HOME STRETCH
LET'S GO, MIT!
👏 FULLS - WELCOME TO PEAK WEEK, HALFS - YOU'RE UP NEXT. You're in the homestretch. Dig deep. Be bold. Stay strong! This week is the week to nail down your race day strategy. Fuel, hydration, gear, and shoes should be top of mind heading into this week's 20 miler. Treat it as a test-run for race day. Eat what you would before the race. Fuel on the run like you would during the race. Wear your race-day kit and shoes. THIS IS IT, Y'ALL!
💡 In this week’s Fit for Life articles, we dive into the details of race day preparation—from nutrition to super shoes, we're sharing tips and tricks to set you up for success.
🏃♀️🏃♂️ RUN COLUMBUS RUN is coming up on Saturday, April 12th, at Crooked Can Brewing! This is our annual FREE community long run, and both groups will take on 12 miles together. It’s always a highlight of the season! MIT members must register—don’t wait!
🔥 NEXT WEEK: Our Race Week Nutrition Session will be on Tuesday, April 8th at 6:00pm at the Track House. This is the time to join and ask questions about carb loading, gels and hydration on race day, and how to eat the morning of your race! RSVP HERE.
Stay focused, MIT. You've built a hell of a lot of GRIT & MOXIE over these last 14 weeks, and it will all pay off when you toe the line on race day. 💪🏃♂️🔥
Happy Running, Walking, Moving & Shaking,
Coach Hannah
Workout Hub
This Week's Workouts at a Glance
WEDNESDAY GRIT WORK: WORKOUT LOCATION CHANGE
We will be heading to Dead Poets for our workout tomorrow instead of the track! This will be your longest GRIT work run of the season. So gear up!
WHEN
Wednesday, April 2 @ 6:30pm
LOCATION
Fleet Feet Office & Track House
867 N. High Street
Suite A
Worthington, OH 43085
WORKOUT DETAILS:
WARM UP: 1 mile Warmup to Dead Poets Loop
WORKOUT: Long Format Hills
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HALFS
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1 x 2 mile (HM Pace)
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1 x 1 mile (10k pace)
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4 x 30 sec strides
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FULLS
- 2 x 2 miles (HM Pace)
- 1 x 1 mile (optional but encouraged) (10k pace)
- 4 x 30 sec strides
Take 3-4 minute standing rest.
COOL DOWN: 1 mile back to Track house
RUN/WALK - Interval groups: Practice race day intervals. Your "on" pace should be 60-90 seconds faster than your Saturday long run "on" pace.
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EDGE:
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Refer to Dylan's Weekly Email for Details.
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NOTE: Please be sure to bring your own hydration tomorrow and keep your eyes peeled for weather alerts!
SATURDAY LONG RUN: Hills Market Worthington
WHEN
Saturday, April 5 @ 8:00am
LOCATION
The Hills Market Worthington
7860 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43235
PARKING:
Do NOT park directly in front of Hills Market - you will be asked to move. Please use the large surface lot on the North side of the market.
WORKOUT DETAILS:
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HALF MARATHONERS:
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11 miles
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FULL MARATHONERS:
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20 miles
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EDGE:
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Refer to Dylan's weekly email for your mileage. Boston crew, enjoy taper!!
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Be sure to bring your own hydration cup or bottle - our water stops are cup-less! Use your MIT Discount at any Fleet Feet Columbus store and snag an amphipod flexible cup, a handheld bottle, or hydration vest.
SUPER SHOES & GELS - RACE DAY PREP
Fit For Life Physical Therapy
Wow! These articles today are going to knock your socks off. All new, hot-off-the-press articles from two of our elite running Fit For Life Physical Therapists, Joe Simko and Blake Preece, as well as our Fit For Life Sports Dietitian, Rebecca Youngs.
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Click on the link to learn more about the dos and don’ts of using carbon plated shoes in your training and race day program.
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Click on the Nutrition Night link to RSVP and the article links to get ready for next Tuesday’s in-person nutrition and hydration session with Rebecca.
Fit For Life Physical Therapy are proud to be the Official MIT and Fleet Feet Columbus Medicine Partners. 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 Medical Resources Coach
RUN COLUMBUS RUN
JOIN US FOR 12 ON THE 12TH AT CROOKED CAN BREWING CO.
🚨 FINAL LONG RUN ALERT! 🚨
The Cap City Half Marathon is almost here, and Fleet Feet Columbus’s MIT (Marathoner in Training) has got your back with a FREE fully-supported 12-MILE group run/walk! 🎉 Don’t tackle those final miles alone—let’s RUN TOGETHER and make it epic!
📅 WHEN?
Saturday, April 12th @ 8:00 AM
(Arrive by 7:00 AM to park, hit the restrooms, and get ready to roll!)
📍 WHERE?
Crooked Can Brewing Company
5354 Center St, Hilliard, OH 43026
(Parking map below!)
🔥 WHAT TO EXPECT?
✅ 12-mile training run (your last big one before race day!)
✅ Pacers for all paces – from speedy to steady, we’ve got you!
✅ Hydration stations every ~2 miles (BYO cup or handheld bottle, our stations are cup-less)
✅ ALL runners & walkers welcome – bring your squad!
🏃♂️ PACE GROUPS:
We’ve got you covered whether you’re crushing sub-8s or enjoying a relaxed walk!
⚡️ Running:
8:00 & Under | 8:30 | 9:00 | 9:30 | 10:00 | 10:30 | 11:00 | 11:30 | 12:00
🏃♀️ Run/Walk:
11:30 | 12:30 | 13:00 | 14:00 | WALK
🎉 POST-RUN CELEBRATION!
Cross that (imaginary) finish line and stick around for:
🍻 Cold brews from Crooked Can Brewing Co. (First Drink is On Us!)
🎶 Music & vibes
🎁 Prizes & giveaways
🍪 Post-run treats – because you earned it!
🏥 EXTRA SUPPORT:
Feeling a little tight? Our friends at Fit For Life Physical Therapy & OhioHealth will be onsite to help with any last-minute tune-ups or post-run aches.
🚗 PARKING:
Please park only in designated areas, which will be emailed out event-week.
🔹 WHEN YOU ARRIVE:
🔹 Head to the Fleet Feet arch – that’s home base!
🔹 Stash your keys in our safe key boxes 🏷️
🔹 Find your pace group’s blue sign & get ready to RUN TOGETHER!
At Fleet Feet, we believe in the power of community. No matter who you are or how fast (or slow!) you run, we are in this TOGETHER. Let’s make this long run the best one yet! 🙌
📢 Register now (it’s free, but we need a headcount - that includes you MIT!)
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