...and that's why we had to get out of the fairgrounds! Thank you to everyone for your patience as we switched gears tonight and moved over to Lincoln Park. The cooler weather, the trees, and running the loop at Lincoln Park was definitely a nice change of pace. Next week - we're back to the fairgrounds!
By now you should have a pretty good idea of whether you want to be in an all running group or a group that mixes running with walking. You should also start to have an idea of the pace at which you feel most comfortable. Maybe this is easier than you expected or you're beginning to wonder what you've signed on for! Stay with the program - you will be sucessful. The key to this type of training plan is consistency -stick to the routine as outlined in the log book/calendar, get in quality cross-training, and run at a pace at which you can talk. Increase your speed or mileage too soon, and you'll face overuse injuries - however challenge yourself. For new runners - you're developing healthy fitness habits. For more experienced runners, you are pushing past limits and seeing just how far you can go! If you have questions, concerns, complaints, etc. - voice them here and we'll help you the best we can.
There are no magic secrets we can give you - all we can do is to tell you how we did it and answer your questions. Leaders, veterans, and rookies alike all have tough days where it's simply hard to run. But other days (and these are the days I absolutely love) - finishing a training run, especially with other runners, is just pretty darn cool. The fear of the unknown should start to diminish over the next few weeks as you start logging more and more running and walking miles on your shoes.
As I ran around the park - I learned of many of your stories: what it took to get you out there, why you want to run, and how much you want to find your own strength.. Your stories are as unique as each of you - but you can bet that your stories have much in common with so many others, including your leaders. Here's your chance - tell us why you joined Abe's Army - post your story. We'd love to hear from you.
Good luck this week - stick to the training plan, stay hydrated, and stay motivated. And above all - enjoy all the experiences along the way.
Mary R. Group 17 Co-Leader
Only those who risk going to far can possibly find out how far one can go. - T.S. Eliot
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Good Morning. Can you please remind me when AthletiCare open hours are for Abe's Army? Thanks.
The Runners Clinic at AthletiCare (at FitClub South on 6th Street) is held every Wednesday. Their walk in hours are 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. Plan to be there before 5:00 if you want to be seen that day.
Abe's Army 4.5 Mile Loop
Suggestion for Run Groups for next week. Note that there is a water fountain in Lincoln Park. This hits several hills and could be run in reverse to work on going UP the big hill outside Lincoln Park.
Oh those hills, you gotta love 'em.
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