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Your longest workouts lie just ahead of you. There so close you can almost taste them. And yes, you will taste them. All that sweat. Eww! Sorry, got distracted....
Funny things happen as our mileage goes up. Suddenly those distances from early on in the season don't seem to bother you. They become normal. They become what you do. No doubt the long workouts still cause a bit of anxiety, and that's okay! They should cause some anxiety. They should cause you to sit back and wonder why the heck re you doing this to yourself.
No matter how long you've been at this the longer the workout, the higher the risk. The greater the worry. But also the greater reward.
It always takes me a bit quite a few months to feel comfortable regularly hitting double digit workouts again. I often take a fairly lengthy time away from longer runs, so when it comes time to start hitting double digits again I get nervous. I'm forever fearful of injury. I'm worried I couldn't handle the mileage anymore. So, like many of you I try to talk my way out of it, only to force myself out the door.
And then, you knock out the mileage, whatever that might be, and the feeling after workout... whew! Yeah your tired, but you also feel kinda amazing! You may even walk around the rest of the weekend with your head held high. You strut into Walmart and nod at the old dude waiting to great you like, "Wassup I just knocked out 10 miles, what you got old man?!" Okay, maybe you didn't do that part...but you wanted to! And if you do, please make sure you capture it on video! That would make for an epic MIT promo!
Monday comes and you get back to the grind. Working. Taking care of family. Knocking out your mid-week mileage. Thursday comes and you start thinking about you upcoming workout. There's a little dread. A little excitement. A lot of questions.
Every time the questions start to pop up, just think back to how far you've come. Think about all the distances that used to scare the crap out of you. Think about how proud you feel each week after setting a new milestone. You did that. No one else did it for you. And you will do it again. Every week until go time.
Race day will soon be here and you will shine. You will be ready. You will have the answers to all your questions. You will shelve all the doubt. The worry will be pushed away. It's coming soon, and it's going to be your day!
See you Saturday.
Jeff
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GEAR UP AFTER THE WORKOUT!
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NEW START SATURDAY TIME FOR REMAINDER OF SEASON - 7:30am
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Wednesday, March 13th
Start time: 6:30pm
Location: Thomas Worthington PARK AT BOTTOM OF HILL ALONG OLENTANGY TRAIL This week's workout: 1 mile warm up & cool down
Beginner: 4x1 mile at tempo with 1 min rest Half: 5x1 mile at tempo with 1 min rest Full: 6x1 mile at tempo with 1 min rest
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Saturday, March 16th
Start time: 7:30am.
Location: Fleet Feet Lewis Center This week's workout:
Half: 9 Miles Full: 10 miles
Please plan on arriving no later than 7:15am to find parking, use the restrooms, and find your pace groups.
Can't make it Saturday?! Hop in with Team FrontRunner on Sunday at 7:00am.
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Plantar Fasciitis can ground you with heel pain. Let Fit For Life Physical Therapy help keep you running on the ground, road, treadmill, trail, wherever. Here is a great, updated article written by our own Fit For Life Physical Therapy clinician, Laura Comtois DPT. Laura Comtois graduated with a Master’s in Physical Therapy from Notre Dame College, Manchester, NH in 2002. She went on to obtain her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Franklin Pierce University, NH in 2007. Laura began her career in 2002 in Columbus treating the general outpatient orthopedic population. Throughout the years, Laura has developed a strong passion for treating endurance athletes. She has continued her education related to athletes, runners, and cyclists, and was certified in bike fitting in 2010. She helped found Fit For Life Physical Therapy in 2015. Laura truly enjoys the detailed analysis, physical assessment, and treatment of the runner/walker and cyclist. On a personal note, Laura has enjoyed adventure racing, a long distance, multi-discipline (trekking/orienteering, running, mountain biking, paddling) sport since 2006 with her team “Only MOSTLY Lost.” She’s fortunate to have a supportive husband and two young boys who allow her to get “lost” in the woods occasionally! Fit For Life Physical Therapy is proud to be Fleet Feet + FrontRunner’s physical therapy partner. We will keep you moving – no matter what you do. Contact Fit For Life Physical Therapy at (614) 981-1979 or www.fitforlifephysicaltherapy.com with your injury prevention, maintenance, or rehabilitation needs!
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Plantar Fasciitis Plantar Fasciitis, one of the most common injuries for runners, is the inflammation of the plantar fascia, the thick tendon on the underside of the foot. This tendon attaches at the bottom of the heel (calcaneus) and runs to the base of the toes. Pain from plantar fasciitis may begin in the arch of the foot and may progress toward the heel.
Read the full article here.
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Running/Walking with Anti-Inflammatories & Tylenol
It seems like a simple solution to the common aches and pains associated with running and walking. However, as with anything in medicine, we must always consider the medical evidence to determine the risks and benefits of popping a few pills before a run.
Full Article Here
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SATURDAY WORKOUT LOCATIONS Please note locations are subject to change.
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3/16 - Fleet Feet Lewis Center 3/23 - FrontRunner Worthington 3/30 - Westerville Central High School 4/6 - FrontRunner Worthington 4/13 - Thomas Worthington High School 4/20 - FrontRunner Worthington 4/27 - RACE WEEK
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More Upcoming Workouts, Clinics & Events - Mondays
- 6:30pm - Group Run at Fleet Feet Polaris
- Wednesdays
- 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
- 8:00am - Team FrontRunner Group Run - rotating locations
- 10:00am - Yoga With Marcy - 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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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 the Lane Avenue and Polaris locations, Fit For Life Physical Therapy offers free injury screens which take about 10 minutes and will provide you with some helpful advice regarding next steps in your care. 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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