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February 25, 2025
Week 8: LOCATION CHANGE FOR 3/1
Hi MIT,
We hope you had a fantastic time at Otterbein with New Balance and the Girl Scouts! Hopefully, you got your fill of cookies and cocoa—because nothing fuels a great run like Tagalongs and Thin Mints, right? A huge KUDOS to everyone who set a distance PR last week! Every extra mile you conquer is a step toward becoming a stronger, more resilient athlete. Whether it was your longest run ever or just the longest in a while—celebrate it!
This week’s Fit for Life article covers key cold-weather running and walking tips—because even though the forecast looks friendly, we all know Ohio winter loves a surprise comeback. Stay prepared! Also, our Train Your Brain article is here to remind you that bad workouts happen. Don’t dwell on them—let them go, like a goldfish's memory! Every run teaches you something, and the key is to keep moving forward.
💪 REMEMBER: Our own Amy Harrison is leading strength training classes at OhioHealth—a great way to build power, prevent injuries, and become a well-rounded runner. Don’t miss out! Scroll down for a link to sign up.
🚨 LOCATION CHANGE FOR SATURDAY 3/1: We are NOT meeting at Whetstone High School as listed on the magnet. Instead, we will meet at Mt. Frontrunner. More details below!
Let’s keep the momentum going! 🏃♀️🏃♂️💨
See you out there,
Coach Hannah
Workout Hub
This Week's Workouts at a Glance
WEDNESDAY GRIT WORK: Track 1000s
WHEN
Wednesday, February 26th @ 6:30pm
LOCATION
Fleet Feet Office & Track House
867 N. High Street Suite A
Worthington, OH 43085
WORKOUT DETAILS:
WARM UP: 1 mile from Office to Worthingway Track
WORKOUT:
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HALF MARATHONERS:
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3 x 1000s @ Interval (10k) Pace (2 mins rest)
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2 x 400m @ Hard (90 sec rest)
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2 x 200m Strides (90 sec rest)
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FULL MARATHONERS:
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4 x 1000s @ Interval (10k) Pace
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2 x 400m @ Hard
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2 x 200m Strides
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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 a headlamp and reflective gear for Wednesday night runs. Bundle up, bring your own hydration.
SATURDAY LONG RUN: MT. FRONTRUNNER
LOCATION CHANGE
WHEN
Saturday, March 1 @ 8:00am
LOCATION
Mt. Frontrunner (Worthington Industries Parking Lot)
100 W. Old Wilson Bridge Road
Worthington, OH 43085
PARKING:
Please park in the Worthington Industries Parking lot on the north side of Wilson Bridge Road. Do not park in the Kroger Parking Lot, or directly behind Kroger/Worthington Mall.
WORKOUT DETAILS:
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HALF MARATHONERS:
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9 miles
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FULL MARATHONERS:
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16 miles
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EDGE:
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Refer to Coach Dylan's Weekly Email
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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.
Tips For Running & Walking In The Cold
FIT FOR LIFE PHYSICAL THERAPY
Welcome to the last week of February! Warm weather is right around the corner for sure. In the meantime, let’s hear from a couple of our favorite authors and runners.
Chelsea Hall, our Fit For Life Physical Therapist and the second-place finisher at the Cap City Half Marathon and the Detroit Marathon shares her personal thoughts on Cold Weather Running & Walking Tips.
Dr Heather Bechtel, who leads our Train the Brain program for this newsletter and is a long-time leader in MIT reminds us to Be a Goldfish.
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
STRENGTH TRAINING FOR RUNNERS & WALKERS
SMALL GROUP STRENGTH TRAINING WITH AMY HARRISON @ OhioHealth
Join us and get STRONG! These small group strength training classes include dynamic stretching, mobility exercises, full body strength and core stability to improve your running or walking performance and help prevent injuries. The class is designed by Amy Harrison, AT, CSCS, FMS-Level 2 and OhioHealth Runner's Clinic Lead Clinician.
Classes are held on MONDAYS, THURSDAYS, and SUNDAYS.
Payment for individual session ($15) or 10-session pass ($120) can be made at your first session. MIT members will recieve a 50% discount. We accept credit, debit, HSA, or check. Cash payments are not accepted.
*Classes may be changed or cancelled due to low attendance or weather. If class is cancelled, you will be notified via email or text.
Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!
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