TRAIN.
RACE.
EXPLORE.
March 10, 2026
HEY MIT!
Take a deep breath this week. You’ve earned it.
We’re in a down week, which means the assignment is simple. Rest a little more. Eat well. Sleep well. Stretch it out. Let your body absorb all the work you’ve been putting in.
This part of training matters just as much as the big workouts. Recovery is where the magic happens. Muscles rebuild. Energy stores refill. Confidence grows.
And speaking of fuel, this week’s newsletter is packed with hydration and nutrition tips to help you prepare for what’s coming next. Our big 10 and 20 mile runs are right around the corner, and that means it’s time to start thinking about how you’ll fuel during those longer efforts. Be sure to check out the awesome article on using gels during your runs. Practicing your fueling strategy now can make a huge difference on those big mileage days.
So lean into the down week. Take care of yourself. Soak up the recovery. Because next week… we go big. 💪
ALSO—mark your calendars for RUN COLUMBUS RUN on Saturday, April 11th at Crooked Can Brewing! This FREE annual community long run is always a blast. Both groups will run 12 miles, and we’ll celebrate together afterward. More details to come!
NOTE: Coach Hannah will be out of office from Thursday, March 12th-Friday March 20th. Please reach out to traininggroups@fleetfeetcolumbus.com with any questions.
See you out on the trails!
See you out there,
Coach H
Workout Hub
This Week's Workouts at a Glance
WEDNESDAY GRIT WORK: DEAD POETS 2 MILE REPEATS
WHEN
Wednesday, March 11th @ 6:30pm
NEW LOCATION
Thomas Worthington High School Parking Lot
300 W. Dublin-Granville Rd
Worthington, OH 43085
WARM UP
https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3249656
WORKOUT: ROUTE
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HALF MARATHONERS:
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1 x 2 mile hills
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3 minutes rest
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1 x 1 mile hills
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3 minutes rest
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4 x 30sec strides
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FULL MARATHONERS:
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2 x 2 miles hills
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3 mins rest
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1 x 1 miles hills hard
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3 min rest
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4 x 30 sec strides
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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: Otterbein University
WHEN
Saturday, March 14th @ 8:00am
LOCATION
Otterbein University - The Point
60 Collegeview Rd
Westerville, OH 43081
PARKING:
Watch out for runners and walkers!
WORKOUT DETAILS:
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HALF MARATHONERS:
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7 miles
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FULL MARATHONERS:
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10 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.
Hydration, Nutrition, and LIFE of a Runner
FIT FOR LIFE PHYSICAL THERAPY
This week is all about nutrition, hydration, and getting your prepped for race day. Please review and practice what Rebecca has written…and please touch base with her at Fit For Life Physical Therapy if you have any questions.
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Dr Bechtel has another key Train Your Brain article on “When life gets in the way of our goals.”
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Our Sports Dietitian, Rebecca Youngs, provides updates on hydration, iron intake, long run (or walk) prep, and gels for fueling on race day.
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!