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April 8, 2025
Week 15: TAPER TIME & RUN COLUMBUS RUN
We hope everyone had a great swim-- I mean, RUN last weekend. 😂
👏 HALFS - YOUR TIME HAS COME! This Saturday will be your longest run yet, but don't worry. THE Run Columbus Run VIBES WILL CARRY YOU THROUGH! Remember to fuel, hydrate, test your gear and shoes at this week's run. This is the dress rehearsal for race day, so DIAL IT IN!
💡 In this week’s Fit for Life articles, we cover cadence, consistency, and picturing success—we cover running form and cadence and RACE DAY VISUALIZATION! Don't miss this one!
🏃♀️🏃♂️ RUN COLUMBUS RUN is coming up this 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! NEW: PLEASE REVIEW OUR PARKING UPDATES!
Stay focused, MIT, and don't let the taper crazies get to you. Stay the course and all will 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: RING AROUND THE ROSIE
We will be heading to Whetstone Park of Roses for our race pace workout tomorrow.
WHEN
Wednesday, April 9 @ 6:30pm
LOCATION
Columbus Metropolitan Library - Whetstone Branch
3909 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214
WORKOUT DETAILS:
WARM UP: 1 mile Warmup
WORKOUT: RING AROUND THE ROSIE LOOPS
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HALFS
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3 x 1 mile at Race Pace
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2 min rest
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FULLS
- 4 x 1 mile at Race Pace
- 2 min rest
- 2 min rest
- 4 x 1 mile at Race Pace
COOL DOWN: Back to Parking Lot
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: RUN COLUMBUS RUN
WHEN
Saturday, April 5 @ 8:00am
LOCATION
Crooked Can Brewing Co - BUT DON'T PARK THERE! :)
PARKING:
IMPORTANT: YOU CANNOT PARK IN OUR NORMAL SPOT. All runners must park at the Franklin County Fairgrounds. Please refer to your Run Columbus Run Emails for parking specifics.
WORKOUT DETAILS:
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HALF MARATHONERS:
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12 miles
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FULL MARATHONERS:
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12 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.
CADENCE & CONSISTENCY
Fit For Life Physical Therapy
This week let’s spend a few minutes learning about Cadence and Picturing Your Success.
Our first article will review Cadence (steps per minute) and describe why this matters, give you a recommended cadence range, and explain how to incorporate this into your program.
The second article is an excellent Train Your Brain note about Picturing Your Success by Dr Heather Bechtel. Dr Bechtel is an MIT participant, marathoner, pediatrician, and proud mom of 2.
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
ALL RUNNERS MUST PARK AT THE FRANKLIN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS! THANK YOU TO THE FAIRGROUNDS FOR PROVIDING PARKING SUPPORT :) SEE ABOVE!
4100 Columbia St, Hilliard, OH 43026
🔥 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 area AT THE FRANKLIN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS. No parking will be allowed in our normal lot.
🔹 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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