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EXPLORE.
April 28, 2026
Post-Season Update: What's next?
What an incredible training season it’s been! From your first strides to finish lines, every mile was powered by your grit, growth, and commitment to this team. We are so proud of the progress, community, and strength that defined this season.
Now, it's time to enjoy some well-earned rest. Take a breath, sleep in, stretch out, and celebrate all you’ve accomplished. Recovery is part of the journey---soak it up!
Mark your calendars!
🎉 Saturday, June 20th – TogetherFest hosted by MIT & New Balance! Join us, No Boundaries, Trail Club, Hike Club, and Columbus Track Club for a celebration of summer movement!
Scroll down for more info on how to stay connected, where to find us in May and June, and how to keep moving with the MIT crew during the Off-Season. Whether you're recharging or revving up, we've got something for you!
IMPORTANT NOTES:
📣 NYC MARATHON BIB CONTEST
If you joined us last night at the season-end party, you know the MIT x NB NYC Marathon Bib lottery is now OPEN! Read below for details and a link to add your name in the lottery!
📣 May Communications
After the race, our team takes a break from traditional newsletters. Stay tuned for updates and announcements!
📣 Summer Start-Up Guide
Click here to access the guide, which includes a Base Mileage Training Plan to help you stay consistent and build strong foundations for the Summer/Fall season ahead.
UPCOMING EVENTS & RUNS:
👟 5 DE MAYO 5k on SUNDAY 5/3
Our friend Christian is hosting his first ever 5k in partnership with Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Details below!
👟 Follow the Fleet Feet Columbus Instagram for upcoming events and group runs!
May is Mental Health Awareness month, and we are GETTING OUTSIDE! Check out our socials for announcements and details.
👟 Run with Coach Hannah - Every Thursday at 6:30pm
Keep your momentum going! Join Coach Hannah every Thursday at 6:30pm in May for the Studio 35 Run Club at Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse. Come for the miles, stay for the vibes.
👟 Weekly Runs with Fleet Feet
Run in your neighborhood!
- Monday: Standardized Brewing, 6:00pm (LEWIS CENTER)
- Tuesday: Brewdog New Albany, 6:00pm (NEW ALBANY)
- Tuesday: Olentangy River Brewing Company (Trail Run!), 7:00pm (LEWIS CENTER)
- Thursday: Fleet Feet Upper Arlington, 6:00pm (UPPER ARLINGTON)
- Thursday: Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse, 6:30pm (CLINTONVILLE)
📝 MIT SUMMER/FALL REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Sign up now to keep your training going strong. Use code MITALUM26 for a returning member discount!
MIT x New Balance x NYC Marathon Lottery
Enter Now!
Enter for your chance to run the 2026 NYC Marathon with MIT! We will be giving away 4 bibs to MIT members.
The deadline to enter is Friday, May 15th. Winners will be announced in early June!
SO YOU'VE GOT YOUR MEDAL... NOW WHAT?
Fit For Life Physical Therapy
You should be so proud of that awesome medal! It is the size of a manhole cover! Wear it to dinner. Wear it to the mall. Wear it everywhere…you have earned it.
While you are wearing and enjoying that great medal, please also work on your recovery. Fit For Life Physical Therapist Joe Simko has a great article to guide your final few steps in this MIT Winter and Spring session.
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
5 de MAYO 5k
VIEW AND DOWNLOAD PICS FROM THE SEASON!
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo weekend with HCC at our 5 de Mayo Run & Fiesta! This family-friendly 5K run/walk welcomes runners, walkers, and community members of all ages and fitness levels. Enjoy a festive course, great music, and a lively post-race fiesta as we come together to promote health, culture, and community. Run, walk, and stay for the celebration!
