Saturday Mileage (6.28.25)

Hey,
Hey, Hooray  for Friday!

How has your week been? Are you ready for the weekend?!

We are going to meet tomorrow morning at Willow Bay, ready to get the party
started at 8am!

It may rain… it may not… who knows?! It will be humid and
probably uncomfortable, so plan to not only hydrate today but to also bring enough hydration and
nutrition with you to sustain your entire run. Remember that if you are
wearing a hydration vest, make sure it fits you properly. If it’s too loose or
too snug, it can cause chaffing.

This weekend, we are planning for the following mileage

MCM: 11 miles

               Sackets Half: 6 miles

*If you
would like alternate mileage, please let me know so I can plan accordingly.

Again, this week we will plan for an out and back along
the Westshore Trail so I
will not be creating specific routes. You can however use the following
landmarks to help guide you as you plan your mileage.

Route Ideas:

Out around the field loop will give you ~5 miles

Out to the 690 bridge (and back) will give you ~6 miles

Half mile beyond the Amp (and back) will give you ~7
miles

The near side of the Orange Lot (and back) will give
you ~8 miles

The far side of the Orange Lot (and back) will give you
~10 miles

A few things to
keep in mind:

• The path on the Westshore Trail is not as wide as the
  Parkway and can get busy with other runners, walkers, and cyclists.
• Cyclists are often terrible at calling out as they
  approach so please stay alert and aware of your surroundings.
• As cyclists approach, call them out to fellow
  runners/walkers that may be ahead or behind you.
• Always stay to the side of the path and move into single
  file so cyclists and other runners can pass as needed.
• For any of you with longer miles: the bathrooms and
  water fountains are open by the Amp.

LOOKING AHEAD:

Tuesday (7/1): Meet at the Playground entrance of
OLP, ready to get started at 5:45pm.

Saturday Long Run (7/5): Meet at
8am for our training runs. Plan for the following mileage:

                MCM: 12
miles

                Sackets
Half: 7-8 miles

*If you would like alternate mileage, please let me
know so I can plan accordingly.

Saturday (7/12): There will be no official group meetup. I will still
provide scheduled mileage and am happy to create routes for anyone interested,
I’ll just need to know ahead of time.

Even though it may be a bit cooler tomorrow than it has
been the last couple days, it
will still feel warmer, and your body will still quickly be depleted of important nutrients,
hydration, and energy. Along with getting enough rest, you will want to
make sure you are hydrating
today and fueling your body with enough carb and protein-rich calories to
sustain the entirety of your run.

I am looking forward to seeing you tomorrow morning at Willow Bay for our longer training
run.

Have a great afternoon!

Coach Kristen