Our longest run yet looms... but I certainly believe we are all prepared for it. I have attached a link below. Our route will take us from the club all the way across the water to Fort McHenry. I don't believe we have run to the fort yet, but it is a very scenic tour of the waterfront.
The latest weather for Saturday morning is calling for high sixties turning into mid to high seventies, so be sure to get plenty of water in Friday night and keep the booze in check... its just one night. Be sure to wear sunscreen if you are the fair skinned type such as myself.
Everyone has been doing a great job with the hill/speed work during the week, so I have come up with this route because it is relatively level. Be sure to continue to challenge yourself and always remember to have fun out there.
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Thursday, May 21, 2009
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Saturday 10.77 miles
Great job today runners! I know you have heard this before but remember it's not supposed to be easy. Just enjoy yourselves, push beyond what you think your limits are and don't take it too seriously. If you take the fun out of it the negative thoughts will start entering your mind and your body will react to these negative thoughts. Let's stay positive and finish strong!
Here is the route we followed this morning:
Start at the club. Head east on Boston to Ellwood. North on Ellwood to Baltimore Street. At the top of the hill turn left onto Patterson Park Ave and run down the hill to the light at Eastern Ave. When you reach the light turn around and run back up the hill to the top turning left back onto Baltimore St. Take Wolfe St. South to Fleet St. and head west to the Harbor. Wrap around the Harbor past the Rusty Scupper along the water until the path comes to an end and you hit a driveway. Continue on along Key Highway turning right onto Boyle Street. Up the hill and turn right onto Fort Ave. Continue along Fort Avenue which will bring you to Light Street. Follow Light Street back to the Harbor and continue along the water back to the club.
This run was 10.77 miles. One more long one to go next weekend and it's race day!
Here is the route we followed this morning:
Start at the club. Head east on Boston to Ellwood. North on Ellwood to Baltimore Street. At the top of the hill turn left onto Patterson Park Ave and run down the hill to the light at Eastern Ave. When you reach the light turn around and run back up the hill to the top turning left back onto Baltimore St. Take Wolfe St. South to Fleet St. and head west to the Harbor. Wrap around the Harbor past the Rusty Scupper along the water until the path comes to an end and you hit a driveway. Continue on along Key Highway turning right onto Boyle Street. Up the hill and turn right onto Fort Ave. Continue along Fort Avenue which will bring you to Light Street. Follow Light Street back to the Harbor and continue along the water back to the club.
This run was 10.77 miles. One more long one to go next weekend and it's race day!
Friday, May 8, 2009
If you start to feel good during a run, don't worry you will get over it. -Gene Thibeault
Great job yesterday! I think this quote is perfect for yesterday. The heat and the distance made for a challenging run but we made it. Our course was the same as last Saturday but we continued on past the Rusty Scupper 1/2 mile and then turned around and ran back along the water as usual.
Next week we will run 10.5 miles. We will try to meet at 7:30 to beat the heat and prepare for our big day. Keep up the great work and remember that it is not supposed to be easy.
Next week we will run 10.5 miles. We will try to meet at 7:30 to beat the heat and prepare for our big day. Keep up the great work and remember that it is not supposed to be easy.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Saturday NCR trail
Who has an interest in running at the NCR trail this Saturday? We are now up to 10 miles. Please let me know either way.
Also, this Saturday is the Full Moon Run at 9pm at the NCR trail for anyone who is interested.
Also, this Saturday is the Full Moon Run at 9pm at the NCR trail for anyone who is interested.
Friday, May 1, 2009
Up to 9 and feeling fine!
Can you believe that we are up to 9 miles? Remember when 4 miles was a struggle? That seems like ages ago. You have all come so far.
In my experience, when adding on to a long run it is better to add on to the middle rather than the beginning or end. On that note here is tomorrow's run...
Start at the club. Head east on Boston to Ellwood. North on Ellwood to Baltimore Street. At the top of the hill turn left onto Patterson Park Ave and run down the hill to the light at Eastern Ave. When you reach the light turn around and run back up the hill to the top turning left back onto Baltimore St. At this point you will be doing the same run that we have done the last few Saturdays. Take Wolfe St. South to Fleet St. and head west to the Harbor. Wrap around the Harbor and to the Rusty Scupper, then turn around and head back to the club staying along the water.
Good luck and enjoy this extra hill challenge. You will love it!
In my experience, when adding on to a long run it is better to add on to the middle rather than the beginning or end. On that note here is tomorrow's run...
Start at the club. Head east on Boston to Ellwood. North on Ellwood to Baltimore Street. At the top of the hill turn left onto Patterson Park Ave and run down the hill to the light at Eastern Ave. When you reach the light turn around and run back up the hill to the top turning left back onto Baltimore St. At this point you will be doing the same run that we have done the last few Saturdays. Take Wolfe St. South to Fleet St. and head west to the Harbor. Wrap around the Harbor and to the Rusty Scupper, then turn around and head back to the club staying along the water.
Good luck and enjoy this extra hill challenge. You will love it!
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