Welcome to MIT Summer/Fall 2017 Change is the impetus of all we do at Marathoner In Training. Our mantra ; Change your life. One mile at a time. MIT has changed my life, and the lives of thousands who have taken the steps you are about to embark on. Embrace the journey you are beginning. It will change you forever.Friends will be made. Miles will be logged. Oh, and you'll complete your goal half or full marathon along the way! What you will remember years from now is the person you become. The change that you will go through both physically and mentally. With each season of MIT I look forward to meeting the new folks, I enjoy watching the experienced folks go after a fresh set of goals and PRs, I relish in the fact that each of you is making a decision to change your life which will have a ripple effect on those around you and home and at work. This season like all the others before will be special in it's own way. Myself, your pace coaches can't wait to see what you have in store for us. We are here for you. We love what we do because of you. We can't wait to see you Saturday! Jeff Henderson When in the first workout? Saturday, June 10th at 7:30am. 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! Have questions? We will have a tent set up for participants with questions. Need help finding your pace group? Come to the tent. Need help choosing the right training schedule? Come to the tent. Need help deciding which race to train for, what color shirt looks best on a steamy Saturday morning, what flavor of GU best compliments cheap drive-through coffee? Whatever your questions, come to the tent and we will have coaches waiting to answer them! Your pace groups will be lined up along the north edge of the parking lot. Signs will be posted to help you locate your group. Need help finding the right group? Head to the tent first! Your coaches will do a brief meet and greet before we gather you all together for a couple moments, get you pumped up, and off and moving down the trail! Half Marathoners - Your distance for Saturday is 3 miles. If you need to do more or less miles please check in with your pace coaches. Full Marathoners - Your distance fro Saturday is 5 miles. If you need to do more or less miles please check in with your pace coaches. After the first workout... Join us at the Fleet Feet Polaris store for pancakes and mimosas from 9am-11am! Plus, save 20% off all your purchases! Our MIT Gear up sale this weekend runs Friday through Monday at all three Fleet Feet + FrontRunner locations, and is the best way to gear up for the long journey ahead of you! Let our experts keep you on the path to success! 80% OF WOMEN ARE WEARING THE WRONG SIZE BRA DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN GET FIT FOR A SPORTS BRA?Not sure which one is right for you? We'll help you decide! Like running shoes, sports bras require an individualized fit. Our bra fit specialists work with you to provide the best solutions for you based on size, activity, and needs. Join us at Polaris for a ladies morning after the Saturday workout. We will have a complimentary coffee bar and some tasty treats. Our bra fit specialists will be on hand to get you suited up for a summer of training. Or let us help you shop for an outfit for summer training! Get first dibs on the summer line from New Balance! Can’t make it to Polaris? We will have bra fit specialists on site at our Lane avenue location too. Join us for our last information session Tuesday evening (June 6th) at 7pm at the Polaris store! Come learn all about it, bring a friend, get all your questions answered before the big day! RSVP here, or simply show up! What should I expect at the first workout?
Note: 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?
*Proper pacing on Saturday workouts is key to the success of your training!
What should I expect during the rest of the MIT Season? When are the workouts?! The long run of the week is held on Saturday mornings. You also have the option of dropping in at our Sunday morning workout with Team FrontRunner if you can't make a Saturday workout. Wednesday Night Speed Workouts are every week at 6:30pm. The first Wednesday workout is Wednesday, June 14th! ...and where are the workouts?! MIT's home base(s) is Worthington and Clintonville at Thomas Worthington and Whetstone High Schools. Specific locations will be provided each week, along with a rolling schedule of upcoming locations. ...what schedule do I follow and where do I find it? Nearly all of the race schedules have been posted and uploaded on trainwithmit.com Wait, I still can't decide what pace group to select! Are you still uncertain which pace group is best for you? check out this link for guidance! I want to be connected to MIT 24/7! We know you are logging your miles. Keep up with your fellow pace group members and connect with others in MIT! TrainWithMIT.com is your go-to spot for the latest information for MIT. Also integrated in the site is the Strava app. What on Earth is Strava!? Strava is simply another way to stay accountable and log your miles. You can look back on previous work-outs and connect with other MIT members. HOW TO GET GOING
Dave Calvert's ATP Program is back!! If you are looking to enhance your training, kick up the intensity, and leave nothing to question, Dave's ATP Program is the way to go! Candidates for Dave's ATP Program should already be logging 35-50 miles per week, should be injury-free, and ready to jump into an aggressive program. Goal race for the ATP Summer session will be the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon on November 5, 2017. Westerville Rotary July 4th 5K, Emerald City Half, and the Columbus Marathon will serve as tune up races. The C-bus Marathon will only consist of a 22 miler to simulate race conditions. Participants will receive a complete advanced training schedule, and a weekly email with schedule details and goals. A heavy emphasis on recovery with stretching, rolling, compression will be followed. Costs, and further details will be announced at the info session. Thursday June 15th @ Polaris 6:30pm. RSVP HERE! That was a lot of information, but I feel like I could use some more... What else do I need to know? What does the Wednesday Workout look like? Beginning June 14th MIT will be hosting Wednesday Speed Workouts each week. Workouts start promptly at 6:30pm at Thomas Worthington at the track. ** Increasing mileage is tough as it is and we want you to do so enjoying running/walking. When you add intensity, your risk of injury, burnout and over-training increases. If you are unsure, email coach Jeff - Jeff@fleetfeetcolumbus.com I'm still uncertain about my pace. Do I have to choose one right away? MIT has 20 plus different "pace groups". The pace group is in place to allow you the opportunity to gain coaching support and guidance on a Saturday run. The support comes from both the Pace Coach as well as others in the group. You don't have to "declare" a pace group right away. Start with one that is closest to your long run pace and adjust if needed. Again, the physiology of endurance training says your long run pace should be at least a minute slower than your race pace. Read more about it here. Membership has it's privileges! MIT members receive 15% off all purchases, every day at all 3 Fleet Feet + FrontRunner stores. Plus, we hold occasional sales with deeper discounts! Race Discounts MIT members receive discounts on the best events in town, all year long! Click here to see your discounts! Check back often as they are frequently updated! Core with Marie and 614Worx Each Sunday Marie Miller hosts a free core strength class for MITers at Fleet Feet Lewis Center. Class starts at 10am. Marie also offer 614Worx. 614Worx is a fitness program intentionally designed for the endurance athlete. The program is designed to make you stronger, prevent injury and get you faster to your finish line. Find out more here! Yoga With Marcy Each Sunday Marcy Freed hosts a $5 yoga class for MITers at FrontRunner Lane Ave. Class starts at 10am! Register for class here! Fit for Life Physical Therapy Sean and his staff at Fit For Life Physical Therapy are here for you! Whether that is to take care of an ache or a pain at the Saturday workout, or if you need full-service PT at either of their locations in our Polaris and Lane Ave stores! Need a free injury screening? Stop in to see them today! Thank you to our sponsors! |