Week 8

What: Week 8 of your journey to the OBX marathon

Where: The Training Studio (St. Matthews location)

When: Saturday, July 31st, sneakers on the pavement by 7:00am

Course Map: Click HERE to view the map for this weekend.

Training Tip: With the heat continuing to build, it is time to start thinking about your hydration status during the week.  Think about upping your water intake a day or two before the log runs to head off any problems that might occur.  Also think about investing in some type of hydration belt for the training itself.  One of our sponsors, Ken Combs Running store, has a large selection of hydration belts to choose from.

Training Schedules: Marathon schedules, Mini Marathon schedules

Week 7

What: Week 7 of your journey to the OBX marathon

Where: The Training Studio (St. Matthews location)

When: Saturday, July 24th, sneakers on the pavement by 7:00am

Course Map: Click HERE to view the map for this weekend.

Training Tip: What is your running cadence number?  Do you pay any attention to your run cadence? This is an important tool that can help you get faster.  Click HERE to read all about it.

Training Schedules: Marathon schedules, Mini Marathon schedules

Week 6

What: Week 6 of your journey to the OBX marathon

Where: The Training Studio (St. Matthews location)

When: Saturday, July 17th, sneakers on the pavement by 7:00am

Course Map: Click HERE to view the map for this weekend.

Training Tip: Use this “Base Building” portion of the training schedule to fine-tune your nutrition.  This is the perfect time to figure out what works with your digestion system and what doesn’t.  Our Nutrition coach, Todd, will be happy to give you some assistance in choosing the right products.

Training Schedules: Marathon schedules, Mini Marathon schedules

Week 5

What: Week 5 of your journey to the OBX marathon

Where: The Training Studio (St. Matthews location)

When: Saturday, July 10th, sneakers on the pavement by 7:00am

Course Map: Click HERE to view the map for this weekend.

Training Tip: Don’t neglect your hydration needs in this type of heat.  Never skip a water stop.  Some of you heavier sweaters might want to think about carrying extra water with you.

Week 4

What: Week 4 (9 miles) of your journey to the OBX marathon

Where: The Training Studio (St. Matthews location)

When: Saturday, July 3rd, sneakers on the pavement by 7:00am

Course Map: Click HERE for the map.

Training Tip: Always run/walk on the left side of the road, traveling into traffic.  If you are in a group, be considerate and keep a single file as traffic comes along.

Week 3

Sorry for the delay posting things for this week.

Here is a link to the route for this week.

Here are the MARATHON & MINI schedules to use for your fall training.

Hope to see everyone Saturday.

Dale

Families for Fathers 5K this weekend!!

One more reminder about the Families for Fathers 5K.  This is a special event coordinated with Metropolitan Urology and WAVE 3 for a great cause (prostate cancer).  We would like you to help us make this event a success once again.  You could do one of two things to help us, either volunteer to help us, or simply show your support by registering and running or walking the event. Please contact Stacey if you are interested in helping out. Either way, we would love your support.

Once again. here are the MARATHON & MINI schedules to use for your fall training.  We are now in week 2 on the schedule.

We hope to see everyone at the 5K this weekend.  The group training will resume next week at The Training Studio.

See you soon.  Have a great week.

Dale

Fall Marathon Program

It’s that time of year again.  We are starting the fall run/walk season this weekend @ 7:00am.  The marathon/half marathon of choice this year is the OBX race on November 14th.  We always switch gears to marathon training in the fall and therefore all weekend mileage will be based on completing the OBX marathon. This simply means that those training for the half will just have to turn around sooner.  Please keep in mind, that all members are still welcome to join us, regardless of what distance or race you are training for.

Here are the MARATHON & MINI schedules to use for your fall training.  Our running coach, Carrie Hoddinott, has designed some custom schedules for the fall program.  These schedules are both 23 weeks long and built specifically for the OBX mini or full marathon.  Week 1 of the schedule starts this week, with our first group run/walk being 8 miles.  Those choosing to stay with a mini marathon will just have to turn around sooner.

We are also trying to get a “head count” of those planning to participate in the OBX with us this year, or any other full/half marathons in the fall.  Please send us a quick note telling us what you are training for.

Here is the route for this weekend.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend.  Have a great week.

Dale

Mini Marathon is a success!!

Despite the potential for a miserable day, the weather cooperated somewhat.  The little bit of rain that did come probably helped more than it hurt.  Overall the weather turned out to be almost perfect for racing.  We saw a lot of scared and uncertain faces at the start and some excited, tired faces at the finish.  It was great to see everyone.

The new start and finish lines put a couple of kinks in our organized meeting areas.  We tried to get some pictures at our scheduled meeting place close to the start, but the congestion was too overwhelming.  We will have a much better area lined up for next year.  The same thing happened at the finish.  We tried to get as close as possible to the exit of the runners corral and did for a while but the KDF officials forced us to remove our banner from the tent.  We stayed to cheer everyone on and take pictures, but it was hard to figure out who we were.   Despite the kinks, we did get some great footage.  Check out the new“Photo Gallery” post.

Next topic, the fall training season.  Our main focus for the fall training season is the OBX marathon and half marathon.  The weekly mileage will be designed around training for the marathon, but those training for the mini will just have to turn around a little earlier.  We have a couple glitches in the training schedule at the beginning of June but, by the end of the month we should be in full training mode.  We plan to resume the training on June 12th,  will take a short hiatus on June 19th for the Families for Fathers 5K, then resume and get focused again for training on June 26th.  Don’t forget that your membership is annual, everybody is welcome to continue training with us for the rest of the year, even if you are not planning to do an event.  Just come and enjoy the friendships and stay in shape.

Have a great Derby week!!

See you soon.

Dale

Tri Uniforms

No more waiting, we finally have confirmation that the Training Studio Multisport tri jerseys have been shipped.  We expect them in the next few days.  If you ordered a jersey, please make arrangements for payment ASAP.  You can either stop by The Training Studio to drop off a check or mail it to The Training Studio, 161 St. Matthews Avenue, Suite #11, Louisville, KY 40207.

The price for each jersey is $50.

Click HERE to preview the new design.

See you soon.

Dale

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