Congrats on making it through.
We'll see you next week.
Happy Running!
Jan 10, 2009
First Group Run....Chilly, but great!
Congratulations, runners! You made it through the first week of training! We were lucky to have minimal wind this morning, which always makes running more fun. The cold was definitely there, though...evidence by the pictures below!
Congrats on making it through.
We'll see you next week.
Happy Running!
Congrats on making it through.
We'll see you next week.
Happy Running!
Jan 9, 2009
Running outdoors on 1-10-09
Hello Runners!
Sorry for the late post...I was listening to the Fighting Sioux kick the Gopher's tails tonight.
Please come prepared to run outside tomorrow. The forecasts are showing mostly sunny with highs between 9 and 13 degrees for tomorrow. The wind chills will make it quite a bit cooler, but we can handle it.
The routes are listed in the previous post. Check them out and get yourself mentally prepared for the trek.
A few important things to remember:
When it's icy, be on the defensive. It's easier for you to stop than it is for a vehicle. Slow down and look both ways at every intersection and, if you can, avoid wearing ear phones or iPods so you can hear vehicles approaching, sliding on ice, etc.
Make sure to fuel up with a small breakfast at least an hour before the run tomorrow. Running in the cold takes a lot of energy, so eating before is important. Stay hydrated, too. It's easy to get dehydrated in the winter because we don't "feel" as thirsty as on hot days. Make a conscious effort to drink water.
I will go over this tomorrow, but I think it's important to mention twice: Stretching is SO important to your training routine! If you think you're stretching too much, you're probably just about right. Take the time to do this, and you'll be preventing injuries like you wouldn't believe. The last thing any of us want is for a silly injury to put us on the sidelines. Take the time to stretch and you'll never regret it.
See you all tomorrow morning!
Happy Running
Sorry for the late post...I was listening to the Fighting Sioux kick the Gopher's tails tonight.
Please come prepared to run outside tomorrow. The forecasts are showing mostly sunny with highs between 9 and 13 degrees for tomorrow. The wind chills will make it quite a bit cooler, but we can handle it.
The routes are listed in the previous post. Check them out and get yourself mentally prepared for the trek.
A few important things to remember:
When it's icy, be on the defensive. It's easier for you to stop than it is for a vehicle. Slow down and look both ways at every intersection and, if you can, avoid wearing ear phones or iPods so you can hear vehicles approaching, sliding on ice, etc.
Make sure to fuel up with a small breakfast at least an hour before the run tomorrow. Running in the cold takes a lot of energy, so eating before is important. Stay hydrated, too. It's easy to get dehydrated in the winter because we don't "feel" as thirsty as on hot days. Make a conscious effort to drink water.
I will go over this tomorrow, but I think it's important to mention twice: Stretching is SO important to your training routine! If you think you're stretching too much, you're probably just about right. Take the time to do this, and you'll be preventing injuries like you wouldn't believe. The last thing any of us want is for a silly injury to put us on the sidelines. Take the time to stretch and you'll never regret it.
See you all tomorrow morning!
Happy Running
Jan 7, 2009
Running Routes for 1-10-09
Runners,
Please find your routes here:
RRR GF HALF 1-10-09
www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=265410
RRR GF FULL 1-10-09
I chose "out-and-back" routes for this first run so I can get a feel for where everyone is in their training. This also gives runners a chance to turn around early if the weather is bad, or if they chose a distance that was too much for the first group run.
Beginners, if you don't feel like you're ready to run 3 miles on your first day, DO NOT WORRY! I have a plan for you and I'll share it on Saturday.
Happy Running!
Please find your routes here:
RRR GF HALF 1-10-09
www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=265410
RRR GF FULL 1-10-09
www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=265411
I chose "out-and-back" routes for this first run so I can get a feel for where everyone is in their training. This also gives runners a chance to turn around early if the weather is bad, or if they chose a distance that was too much for the first group run.
Beginners, if you don't feel like you're ready to run 3 miles on your first day, DO NOT WORRY! I have a plan for you and I'll share it on Saturday.
Happy Running!
Supplement to my "weather" comment
Ok, so North Dakota weather is taking it's true form by blessing us with yet another snow storm for this weekend. As of now, please continue to plan on running outside on Saturday for our group run. I will keep you posted with any further information. Weather.com is saying it's going to be 11 above, but the National Weather Service is saying 8 below.....quite a swing, if you ask me. Who is correct? I guess time will tell.
Not to worry, we will keep you safe during your run this weekend no matter what.
Check back later in the week for more info.
Happy Running!
Not to worry, we will keep you safe during your run this weekend no matter what.
Check back later in the week for more info.
Happy Running!
Jan 4, 2009
The weather outside is....
...actually looking to be OK this week! Tuesday is going to be a balmy 12 degrees....HEAT WAVE!! This is perfect for your first "official" week of training for the Fargo Marathon or Half marathon.
The weather always poses an interesting challenge to us in the North. You can either be a victim to it by skipping your run and staying inside your warm house under a blanket sipping hot chocolate, or you can overcome it by looking it straight in the eye, saying "you're not gonna stop me today"! The latter, it seems, is always the more rewarding outcome. The more bad-weather days you overcome, the better off you'll be when it comes time to step up to the line in Fargo.
Getting in your training each week is so important, no matter what the weather. You joined this class for a reason. You signed up for the Fargo full or half marathon for a reason. Think about your reason every time you want to skip your run or workout, because there's no better feeling than accomplishing a goal you set for yourself. The perfect running weather rarely comes around....it's time to get over it and get your butt out the door!
Happy Running!
The weather always poses an interesting challenge to us in the North. You can either be a victim to it by skipping your run and staying inside your warm house under a blanket sipping hot chocolate, or you can overcome it by looking it straight in the eye, saying "you're not gonna stop me today"! The latter, it seems, is always the more rewarding outcome. The more bad-weather days you overcome, the better off you'll be when it comes time to step up to the line in Fargo.
Getting in your training each week is so important, no matter what the weather. You joined this class for a reason. You signed up for the Fargo full or half marathon for a reason. Think about your reason every time you want to skip your run or workout, because there's no better feeling than accomplishing a goal you set for yourself. The perfect running weather rarely comes around....it's time to get over it and get your butt out the door!
Happy Running!
Jan 3, 2009
Welcome to the RRR-GF Blog!
Hello Red River Runners - Grand Forks!
This blog has been created as an easy way to check up on what's happening with the club.
Weekly routes will be posted her, along with locations and start times of our group runs.
Our 18-week training program for the Fargo Marathon Weekend will begin on Saturday, January 10th at 8am at the Grand Forks YMCA. Please dress appropriately. I will send out an email with an informational packet on how to dress for winter running.
Thanks for your interest!
Happy Running
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