Evening Runners,
This Saturday, the group run will take place along Irwin Creek Greenway, located 3 minutes from Uptown Charlotte. Please meet in the parking lot at Ray's Splash Planet.
Warm-Up begins at 7:45, and we set out at 8am sharp. The group run will last 37 minutes.
Update:
The forecast calls for rain and thunder on Saturday. If at 7:20am Saturday morning it is raining, I won't be present for the group run. For those of you who plan to run in the rain , please indicate as such by leaving a comment. This way, other runners will know whether or not they'll have company.
Thanks
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Lessons Learned
Good Evening,
Today the group completed another successful run, with the majority of members exceeding the running goal by over 10min!
Some valuable lessons learned from today's run:
1- Take note of any forks in the road along the path so that as you come up on them on your return, you will not head the wrong way. ( I fell victim to this oversight today and ended up almost 15 min down the wrong path, alone. "But how could that have occurred if you are running in a group?", you say. Which brings me to the second lesson learned today...
2- If your running time is based on the preset goal, you may want to consider heading back at the half-way time mark. For example, with us scheduled to run 37 min this coming weekend, I will likely run 20 min, then turn around and head back for the remaining 17. This of course is completely optional and feel free to use your discretion to determine whatever best practice will help you reach your goal. Because my target was 34 min, once reached (a personal triumph!), I walked the rest of the way back and took in the beauty of the green way. Naturally, with the group still running and the many curves and turns of the path , I lost sight of everyone. Didn't seem alarming, until I realized I had gone almost 15 min down the wrong path.
3- Once you find what works, stick to it! I failed to drink my regular 40oz of water after 7pm Fri, and woke up at 7am Sat too late to drink an amount sufficient to ensure proper hydration. I also ate a huge meatball marinara for dinner (very unusual for my mostly vegan diet). Lastly, I had only run 2 miles during the week, as opposed to my normal 7. Add in a 48hr bout of the flu, and all of these factors weighed heavily on my run. Although I reached my goal, as Torrey would say, "it was an ugly run".
Many thanks to Julian, Andrea, Ann and Tasha for seeing to it that I made it safely back on the path before they departed. Thank you for supporting and accompanying Hassan as he quietly worried " Where is my mother?" I am especially appreciative of the latter.
It was indeed a beautiful path as I was advised, and we found other runners who were very friendly and encouraging. Many thanks to those anonymous individuals!
Siana
Today the group completed another successful run, with the majority of members exceeding the running goal by over 10min!
Some valuable lessons learned from today's run:
1- Take note of any forks in the road along the path so that as you come up on them on your return, you will not head the wrong way. ( I fell victim to this oversight today and ended up almost 15 min down the wrong path, alone. "But how could that have occurred if you are running in a group?", you say. Which brings me to the second lesson learned today...
2- If your running time is based on the preset goal, you may want to consider heading back at the half-way time mark. For example, with us scheduled to run 37 min this coming weekend, I will likely run 20 min, then turn around and head back for the remaining 17. This of course is completely optional and feel free to use your discretion to determine whatever best practice will help you reach your goal. Because my target was 34 min, once reached (a personal triumph!), I walked the rest of the way back and took in the beauty of the green way. Naturally, with the group still running and the many curves and turns of the path , I lost sight of everyone. Didn't seem alarming, until I realized I had gone almost 15 min down the wrong path.
3- Once you find what works, stick to it! I failed to drink my regular 40oz of water after 7pm Fri, and woke up at 7am Sat too late to drink an amount sufficient to ensure proper hydration. I also ate a huge meatball marinara for dinner (very unusual for my mostly vegan diet). Lastly, I had only run 2 miles during the week, as opposed to my normal 7. Add in a 48hr bout of the flu, and all of these factors weighed heavily on my run. Although I reached my goal, as Torrey would say, "it was an ugly run".
Many thanks to Julian, Andrea, Ann and Tasha for seeing to it that I made it safely back on the path before they departed. Thank you for supporting and accompanying Hassan as he quietly worried " Where is my mother?" I am especially appreciative of the latter.
It was indeed a beautiful path as I was advised, and we found other runners who were very friendly and encouraging. Many thanks to those anonymous individuals!
Siana
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
GRL-Saturday, Feb 21st
Greetings,
After receiving positive feedback about last weekend's group run location (GRL), we will return this week to Clarks Creek Greenway, in the University Area.
http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Parks/Parks+By+District/Northeast+District/Clarks+Creek.htm
Warm up begins at 7:45am, and the run commences at 8am sharp. The group run will last 34 min. ( Whether at this point your able to run 15 min or 50min, we want you to join us! Your best effort is all that is asked.)
Hope to see you there!
After receiving positive feedback about last weekend's group run location (GRL), we will return this week to Clarks Creek Greenway, in the University Area.
http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Parks/Parks+By+District/Northeast+District/Clarks+Creek.htm
Warm up begins at 7:45am, and the run commences at 8am sharp. The group run will last 34 min. ( Whether at this point your able to run 15 min or 50min, we want you to join us! Your best effort is all that is asked.)
Hope to see you there!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
GRL-Saturday, February 14th
This Saturday, the group run will take place at Clarks Creek Greenway, in the University Area.
http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Parks/Parks+By+District/Northeast+District/Clarks+Creek.htm
Warm up begins at 7:45am, and the run commences at 8am sharp. The group will run collectively for a minimum of 31 minutes.
Lessons learned from last week's run: Beware of fellow runners complaining of fatigue or some injury that causes them to hold back a bit. In the team spirit, you'll feel inclined to adjust your pace to accomodate them. Be hereby warned that as soon as you do, they will return the favor by speeding past you, finishing before you, and delivering you a devilish grin !! ( Lol..All in jest...You know who you are!!)
I will be out of town this Saturday, but eagerly look forward to reading the results upon my return.
As usual, please contact Torrey with any further questions or comments. Any new readers/runners are strongly encouraged to read the previous posts to be brought up to speed. (Pun intended.)
Happy Running!
http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Parks/Parks+By+District/Northeast+District/Clarks+Creek.htm
Warm up begins at 7:45am, and the run commences at 8am sharp. The group will run collectively for a minimum of 31 minutes.
Lessons learned from last week's run: Beware of fellow runners complaining of fatigue or some injury that causes them to hold back a bit. In the team spirit, you'll feel inclined to adjust your pace to accomodate them. Be hereby warned that as soon as you do, they will return the favor by speeding past you, finishing before you, and delivering you a devilish grin !! ( Lol..All in jest...You know who you are!!)
I will be out of town this Saturday, but eagerly look forward to reading the results upon my return.
As usual, please contact Torrey with any further questions or comments. Any new readers/runners are strongly encouraged to read the previous posts to be brought up to speed. (Pun intended.)
Happy Running!
Monday, February 9, 2009
Group Run Results -2-7-09
Saturday was a bit chilly but I think everyone had a great run. Julian keeps track of our stats and I will post them after the group runs. In my opinion, running with a group is awesome!Maybe it's because I am somewhat of a novice. The time flies by. Please join us if you can.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Saturday, February 7th- Group Run Location (GRL)
Evening runners,
For this Saturday's group run, we will head to McAlpine Creek Greenway, the "sister" greenway to Campbell Creek, last week's GRL. We will meet at the McAlpine Creek Greenway entrance off of Monroe Road. Acting on Torrey's suggestion, we will explore the other end of the path we traveled last weekend.
Warm-up begins at 7:45am and we hit the pavement at 8am sharp. We will run as a unit for 28 min. Those who wish to carry on will continue.
Lessons learned from last week: Please pack gloves and perhaps those warming inserts. Also, I suggest drinking lots of water Friday evening and 20oz of water no later than 6am Sat, if your up that early. Hydration really helps!
Please contact Torrey with any questions, or for further details.
See you Sat...
For this Saturday's group run, we will head to McAlpine Creek Greenway, the "sister" greenway to Campbell Creek, last week's GRL. We will meet at the McAlpine Creek Greenway entrance off of Monroe Road. Acting on Torrey's suggestion, we will explore the other end of the path we traveled last weekend.
Warm-up begins at 7:45am and we hit the pavement at 8am sharp. We will run as a unit for 28 min. Those who wish to carry on will continue.
Lessons learned from last week: Please pack gloves and perhaps those warming inserts. Also, I suggest drinking lots of water Friday evening and 20oz of water no later than 6am Sat, if your up that early. Hydration really helps!
Please contact Torrey with any questions, or for further details.
See you Sat...
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Group Run- Alliance for Success!
Congratulations team!
Our first group run was not only a success, we exceeded our initially set minimum run time by 5 minutes, approximating 2 miles without even a moment's rest. Wonderful!
We braved the icy cold air, which at times threatened to freeze our finger tips. We forged on, and as usual a reward for relentless determination, our journey became more invigorating. Special thanks to Julian and Brent for leading us at the onset of our run, and Cheryl for quickening the pace in leading us back!
As the group run has proven to be an effective galvinizing force towards runner's success, going forward, one will commence every Saturday Morning at 7:45am. To add variety and maintain the thrill of the group run, we will meet at different locations throughout Charlotte and surrounding areas. Location and details will be announced each Wednesday. Feel free to submit suggestions.
To ensure that the group run facilitates our progress, I suggest we set minimum time increments for each Saturday run. If in favor, how about 3-5 min increments (ie next Saturday 25 min, the following Sat 28 min...)? Please provide your opinion.
Lastly and as always, please encourage other runners or aspirants to participate. I've set a personal goal of recruiting at least 3 other members and dare to challenge you to do the same!
Siana
Our first group run was not only a success, we exceeded our initially set minimum run time by 5 minutes, approximating 2 miles without even a moment's rest. Wonderful!
We braved the icy cold air, which at times threatened to freeze our finger tips. We forged on, and as usual a reward for relentless determination, our journey became more invigorating. Special thanks to Julian and Brent for leading us at the onset of our run, and Cheryl for quickening the pace in leading us back!
As the group run has proven to be an effective galvinizing force towards runner's success, going forward, one will commence every Saturday Morning at 7:45am. To add variety and maintain the thrill of the group run, we will meet at different locations throughout Charlotte and surrounding areas. Location and details will be announced each Wednesday. Feel free to submit suggestions.
To ensure that the group run facilitates our progress, I suggest we set minimum time increments for each Saturday run. If in favor, how about 3-5 min increments (ie next Saturday 25 min, the following Sat 28 min...)? Please provide your opinion.
Lastly and as always, please encourage other runners or aspirants to participate. I've set a personal goal of recruiting at least 3 other members and dare to challenge you to do the same!
Siana
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