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April 14, 2026
HELLO, TAPER!
Hey MIT Fam,
Welcome to Taper! 🎉 The peak weeks are behind us, and now it’s time to sharpen the sword, trust the process, and prepare to unleash all your hard-earned fitness on race day.
As runners like to say when the work is done:
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The hay is in the barn
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The cake is baked
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The eagle has landed
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The money’s in the bank
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The engine is built
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The tools are in the shed
Whatever phrase you love most — you’ve earned it.
I’m incredibly proud of your grit, heart, and consistency this season. You survived (and thrived) through one of the toughest weather seasons we’ve ever had at MIT. Your resilience has been unmatched, and every soggy mile, frozen start, and windy finish is going to pay off big time on race day.
In this week’s newsletter, you’ll find everything you need to handle the next two weeks like a pro — from managing the taper "crazies" and phantom pains to nailing your race week and race day fuel. Don’t miss this!
🟡 Cap City Race Day Logistics. Keep your eyes peeled for a full race morning agenda in next Tuesday's newsletter!
🟡 Medal Monday Party – April 27th at 6pm at Combustion Brewing. Wear your medal and bring your Run Columbus Run poster to get it stamped with your finish time!
See you tomorrow for GRIT. Let’s finish strong 💪
Happy Running, Walking, Moving & Shaking,
Coach Hannah
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Workout Hub
This Week's Workouts at a Glance
WEDNESDAY GRIT WORK: Track 400s
WHEN
Wednesday, April 15 @ 6:30pm
LOCATION
Thomas Worthington High School
300 W Dublin-Granville Rd, Worthington, OH 43085
WORKOUT DETAILS: Track 400s
WARM-UP MILE
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HALFS
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8 x 400m on / 400m jog
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FULLS
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10-12 x 400m on / 400m jog
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COOL DOWN Mile
NOTE: Please be sure to bring your own hydration tomorrow, it's going to be warm!!
SATURDAY LONG RUN: Fleet Feet Lewis Center
OUR FINAL LONG RUN OF THE SEASON
WHEN:
Saturday, April 18 @ 8:00am
LOCATION:
Fleet Feet Lewis Center
PARKING:
Please be mindful of our neighbors, and do NOT park in the Pancake House Lot or Aspen Ski & Board Lot. You'll be towed!
WORKOUT DETAILS:
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HALF MARATHONERS:
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6 miles
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FULL MARATHONERS:
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8 miles
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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.
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TAPER WEEK ACHES, PAINS, & CRAZIES
Fit For Life Physical Therapy
We are so proud of you! Fit For Life Physical Therapy is proud of the work that you have done to get to the starting line for your half or full marathon. For the next few weeks, please remember two things:
First, trust your taper and avoid taper pains. If you are not sure what that means, please check out Fit For Life Physical Therapy’s Joe Simko and Heather Bechtel’s articles and get the rest that your body needs to get ready for your race.
Second, trust your training. Please feel confident in the program that you have worked on with your Marathoner In Training plan for the last 20ish weeks and enjoy your race. Chelsea Hall – Fit For Life Physical Therapist – reminds us about keeping your easy days easy!
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
MEDAL MONDAY PARTY
JOIN US FOR A POST-SEASON CELEBRATION AT COMBUSTION BREWERY!
Join
Join us the Monday AFTER Cap City for a post-season celebration with MIT! We've rented Combustion Brewery in Clintonville for this private event. Enjoy free drinks, snacks, vibes, and more!
📅 WHEN?
Monday, April 27th @ 6:00 PM
📍 WHERE?
Combustion Brewery & Taproom - CLINTONVILLE
2971 N High St, Columbus, OH 43202
🔥 WHAT TO EXPECT?
✅ 1 Free Bev
✅ Medal Ceremony and Toasting
✅ CELEBRATION!
🚗 PARKING:
Parking is limited at Combustion, so please arrive early and carpool where you can! High Street offers free street parking.
TEAM HEART AND SOLE
SEEKING TEAMMATES FOR 2026!
Team Heart and Sole is embarking on our 16th season in Central Ohio and we are on the lookout for new Teammates!
MIT has been a great source of Teammates and we would love to add more experienced runners to our roster. Chances are someone in your pace group has run with Team Heart and Sole.
Our mission is to provide inclusive opportunities for individuals with disabilities (Champions), their families and friends, to participate in endurance racing events across Central Ohio, while building authentic relationships through teamwork.
Team Heart and Sole on an annual basis, participates in about 9 to 12 running events (including one sprint triathlon).
Usually two or more Teammates assist our Champions by pushing them in a running chair, or by running or walking alongside them during the course of a race. We always pair up new Teammates with experienced Teammates.
MIT member Joe Saverimuttu gives his testimonial running in races with Team Heart and Sole as a Teammate:
"I had seen adaptive wheelchair push races before and felt inspired, but I often wondered whether the volunteers were doing it for themselves—the attention, the experience—or truly for the Champions. From my very first race with THAS, I saw it done the right way: the Champions come first. Their dignity, joy, and experience are the mission, and every race is designed to elevate them. I’ve been impressed by that from day one and have loved every run since."
If you have questions about Team Heart and Sole or want to participate, feel free to click below and fellow MITer Randy Boring (randolph.boring@gmail.com) will set you up with a Teammate application. There is no entry fee to join us!
Here is our race schedule:
Saturday, April 4, 9:10am, Franklinton 5k - Genoa Park
Thursday, May 21, 7:00pm, 2FGR Run for Inclusion 5K Run & 3K Walk - Dublin
Sunday, June 7, 8:00am, Columbus 10k - North Bank Park
Saturday, July 4, 8:00am, Independence Day 5K - Westerville
Saturday, July 25, 8:05am, Candy Run 5K - Glacier Ridge Metro Park
Saturday, August 8, 7:20am, CBus Triathlon & Multisports Festival - Deer Creek State Park
Monday, September 7, 8:30am, Worthington Kilbourne 5k - Worthington Hills
Saturday, October 10, 9:00am, Cancer Care 5K and 2 Mile Walk - Lancaster
Saturday, October 24, 9:00am, Great Pumpkin Run 5K
Hi MIT!
Thanks to all who donated to Lisa Alexander, Beth Dudley & Laura Wartel's gear swap Pelotonia fundraiser!
THE NEXT GEAR SWAP FUNDRAISER WILL BE ON WEDNESDAY JUNE 3RD AT THE BIG RUN!
We're recommending a minimum donation of $5 per item and we'll be happy to accept cash or venmo. We'll provide venmo information at the table with the gear! On June 3rd, we will be setup for "shopping" before and after the run. Browse while drinking your post-Run Columbus Run beverage!
It's a great cause and a great way to get some new-to-you stuff and weed out what you don't want anymore.
Catch Laura, Beth, or Lisa at any workouts this week to ask questions!!
PELOTONIA FUNDRAISER!
HELP THESE MIT'ERS RAISE FUNDS TO KICK CANCER!
