Finding the right pace! While we provide schedules for every half and full marathon out there, the pace groups will pace the scheduled mileage for the Nationwide Childrens Columbus Half & Full Marathons on October 15th! How do I know what the right pace group is for me?
First and foremost our pace groups are based on TRAINING PACES not race paces!
You will frequently hear us talking about Saturday workouts not being done at race pace. MIT recommends doing your Saturday workouts at a pace 60-90 seconds slower than race pace. Not sure what that is? There are a couple ways to figure that out.... Click here to read more! *Proper pacing on Saturday workouts is key to the success of your training!
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Nothing makes you miss running or walking more than getting injured. Runners and Walkers of MIT: Fit For Life Physical Therapy is going to help you prevent injuries by surrounding you with the support needed to get to the starting line for your autumn races. - Your MIT coaches will offer the training tips necessary for long Saturday runs.
- The Fleet Feet + FrontRunner fit experts will help you find the proper shoe fit.
- Marathoner In Training will help you with training run recovery by offering cross training options like strength classes, yoga, and speed work.
- Our season-long Fit For Life Physical Therapy MIT Education Program will help you differentiate pain from injury with our physician-led Saturday morning talks.
- And, our sports medicine experts at FFL will help you learn the Runner's and Walker's Ten. This set of ten exercises can help you address common runner problem areas.
Together let's have a great MIT season as we work towards our fall half marathons and marathons. If we can assist you with injury prevention, maintenance, or rehabilitation, please feel free to contact Fit For Life Physical Therapy at (614) 981-1979 or www.fitforlifephysicaltherapy.com.
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Gear Up for the Season! Let our expert staff help you find all the gear you need to get you to the starting line. Now through Sunday, June 17th you save 20% on all shoes, apparel and accessories! GPS watches are 10% off! Join us at any of the three Fleet Feet + FrontRunner locations!
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When are the first workouts?
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Wednesday, June 13th AM Option: Orange Township Hall at 5:15am PM Option: McCord Middle School at 6:30pm (1500 Hard Rd, Columbus, OH 43235) This week's workout: All workouts begin with a 1 mile warm up and 1 mile cool down. Beginner: 4 x 400m at Tempo pace; with 90 sec rest between each. Half: 6 x 400m at Tempo Pace with 1 min rest. Full: 8 x 400m at Interval pace; 1:1 rest Not sure what pace you should be aiming for? This will help!
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Saturday, June 16th
Start time: 7:30am. Location: Thomas Worthington HS
This week's workout: - Half: 3 Miles
- Full: 5 miles
Please plan on arriving no later than 7:15am to find parking, use the restrooms, and find your pace groups.
The workout is at Thomas Worthington High School (300 W. Dublin-Granville Rd, 43085). Park near the football stadium, you won't be able to miss us!
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Please refer to each week's newsletter for the location each week. The schedule below is up-to-date as of today, but the schools are known to reschedule due to conflicts. We will keep you updated if anything changes! 6/16 - TWHS 6/23 - ODU 6/30 - FrontRunner Worthington 7/7 - TWHS 7/14 - FrontRunner Worthington 7/21 - ODU 7/28 - FrontRunner Worthington 8/4 - TWHS 8/11 - FrontRunner Worthington 8/18 - ODU 8/25 - FrontRunner Worthington 9/1 - TWHS 9/8 - FrontRunner Worthington 9/15 - ODU 9/22 - TWHS 9/29 - FrontRunner Worthington 10/6 - FrontRunner Worthington 10/13 - FrontRunner Worthington
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Sign up for the MIT Text Alert Service
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We utilize a text service to ensure you get all the crucial logistics updates, plus weekly inspiratio to get your tail end out of bed on Saturday mornings ;)
Alumni and new members need to sign up as this is a new text group for this season! Please click here to sign up!
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Columbus Marathon Discount Code Process
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This Columbus Marathon is happy to offer MiT runners a reduced price of $85 for the 1/2 Marathon and $95 for the Full Marathon for the duration of registration. New this year, our codes for reduced entry fees are good only until June 30.
Some important reminders: - These codes are for the use of registered MiT runners ONLY, and are not to be shared outside your group. Abuse of these codes will result in the codes being permanently deactivated for the remainder of the registration period.
- Please do not publish your registration code online. It is a one-time use code. If you share it and someone else uses it you will be out of luck!
- The Columbus Marathon is not be able to issue “partial refunds” this year to participants who register without using a code.
- To obtain your code, pease e-mail jeff@fleetfeetcolumbus.com
- To use your code, please visit this link: https://secure.marathonguide.com/register/columbusmarathon/
- On the very first page of registration, you will see a box marked: SPECIAL ENTRY CODE. In that box, please enter the code above.
- Then proceed with registration as usual, with fees being automatically reduced at check-out.
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New and Improved FREE Sunday Cross Training!
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Thanks to our friends at System of Strength we are bringing you a new, FREE cross trainning option on Sunday mornings!
The free classes will start at 9:30am at Fleet Feet Polaris through June. After June we follow the rotation of class locations noted above. Yoga mat is required! 1st Sunday of the month = High+Tight w/Kate Waltz 2nd Sunday of the month = Core+Restore w/Kelsey Kessler 3rd Sunday = Yoga for Runners w/Nikki Ware 4th Sunday = Core+Restore w/Anna Vogel or Courtney Ruppert
We will do a rotation when there is a 5th Sunday.
Class descriptions: Hight and Tight: HIGH+TIGHT™ Is the sculpting and toning class in the System. This class cuts and defines the body, using smaller low-impact movements with high repetitions and a variety of equipment. you’ll feel a burnout from every angle that will tone and cinch the silhouette.
Core and Restore: CORE+RESTORE™ is the recovery portion in the System. Using foam rollers and lacrosse balls, this detoxifying and restorative class will help increase flexibility and circulation, help reduce inflammation and help to repair scar tissue and joint stress.
Yoga for Runners: BB+FLO™ is the athletic based, power yoga portion of the System. this class will strengthen and elongate your muscles through a series of well paced vinyasas, weaved with creative strength and longer holds.
**System of Strength will meet you where you are in your fitness journey and while every class is designed to be difficult, they understand that not everyone is at the same level of fitness. Their first priority is your safety. All SOS instructors are trained to provide different levels to make each work out accessible for anyone. We strongly advise clients with ANY injury to notify the instructor prior to class so they are able to give appropriate modifications.
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To access your training schedule, head to TrainWithMIT.com and click on "Training Schedules," then follow the prompts!
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Pick up an MIT shirt and represent on race day! Shirts are at the Worthington store and are available for $15!
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Join us Sunday at the Gary Smith Worthington Classic 5 Mile Run & 3 Mile Walk
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- START TIME: 9:00am EDT
- LOCATION: Thomas Worthington High School
What's the Deal? Join us for a 5 Mile run or 3 Mile walk Sunday at TWHS honoring the life of long-time track and cross country coach Gary Smith. The Gary Smith Worthington Classic benefits a Scholarship fund in Gary's name. Scholarships are awarded to three deserving students each year. Gary spent his life standing up for those who would be considered by most to be among life's underdogs, and making sure they got a fair chance.
Save $5 on your entry using code FLEETFEET18
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ADVANCED TRAINING WITH DAVE
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The summer ATP program will officially begin with the first group workout the morning of Saturday June 23rd.
ATP (Advanced Training Program) is geared towards any runner that wishes to dedicate smart and accountable training work towards a much faster fall marathon. Interested parties may come to Fleet Feet Polaris Wednesday June 21st for an information session. The session will begin at 6:30 PM.
ATP runners should be in a comfortable base mileage range of 35 or more miles a week for 3 weeks prior to our first long run on June 23rd. ATP 2018 will feature a revamped training schedule and other techniques to advance your performance. Coach Dave Calvert will be joined by Tim Flahaven to help prepare you for your fall race.
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More Upcoming Workouts, Clinics & Events - Mondays
- 6:30pm - Group Run at Fleet Feet Polaris
- Wednesdays
- 5:15am - Wednesday Morning Speed Workout at Orange Township Office; AM (1680 E Orange Rd, Lewis Center, OH 43035)
- 6:30pm - Wednesday Evening Speed Workout - rotating locations
- Thursdays
- 6:30pm - Group Run at FrontRunner Upper Arlington
- Saturdays
- 8:00am - Saturday Group Workout at FrontRunner Worthington
- Sundays
- 7:30am - Team FrontRunner Group Run - rotating locations
- 9:30am - System of Strength FREE Cross Training Class at Fleet Feet Polaris
- 10:00am - Yoga With Marcy at FrontRunner Upper Arlington - $5 for MITers, $10 for public, please bring your own yoga mat
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Membership has it's privileges! MIT members receive 15% off all purchases, every day at all 3 Fleet Feet + FrontRunner stores.
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Almost every child can run. Almost every adult forgets how. We’re proud that you did not forget.
Welcome to Marathoner In Training! Fit For Life Physical Therapy is proud to be the Fleet Feet + FrontRunner in-house physical therapy partner. We are here to keep you walking or running on the road, trail, or treadmill At our Lane Avenue and Polaris locations, Fit For Life Physical Therapy offers you options for injury prevention, maintenance, and rehabilitation For injury prevention, we provide an education series on Saturday mornings at the MIT Training Runs. Details will follow in next week’s newsletter. For rehabilitation Joe Simko, Laura Comtois, Amy San Filippo, Frank Haller, and Sean Huffman are available to you for sports medicine physical therapy should you need us following an injury Together let's have a great MIT season as we work towards our autumn half marathons and marathons. If we can assist you with injury prevention, maintenance, or rehabilitation, please feel free to contact Fit For Life Physical Therapy at (614) 981-1979 or www.fitforlifephysicaltherapy.com
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