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Wow – you ladies are MACHINES! \u00a0I cannot tell you how many of the regular WRW runners have told us coaches how impressed\/amazed they were with you guys out there running in that weather on Thursday. \u00a0You are already LEGENDS! \u00a0And really, if you can run in that, you are ready for anything! \u00a0So congratulations to you for just getting it done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AND congratulations to those of you who ran the Regents 10K!! \u00a0What a great day you had for it. \u00a0SO PROUD OF YOU!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, let\u2019s get down business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

COVID-19<\/strong>
This is the message Micki sent out to the regular MWF group about the race and potential impact due to the virus – wanted to make sure you are all aware of our thoughts\/plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s take a second here at the start of this note to talk about the Prague trip in light of the COVID-19 issue, because it really has been a surreal week since we’ve returned from break.\u00a0 Carolyn is in close contact with the Prague half marathon organizers, and everything is still on for the moment.\u00a0 We will let you know immediately if we hear of any changes.\u00a0 Meanwhile, do take care of yourselves and your families, follow the health guidance issued by NHS and the government, stay well, and keep running!\u00a0 Your WRW team is hoping for the best with Prague, but also working on contingency plans.\u00a0 Please do fill out the\u00a0Meal Choices google survey by Monday, March 2<\/strong>; and the\u00a0Photo Directory survey by Wednesday, March 4<\/strong>.\u00a0 And let us know if you are planning to go to Prague and did not receive an email about these items!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have any questions\/concerns, please talk to your coaches. \u00a0As we all know, this situation is rapidly evolving and we will do the best we can with the information we have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All-WRW Coffee<\/strong>
On Wednesday 11 March there is going to be a WRW coffee that you all (even if you\u2019re not coming to the race) are invited to. \u00a0We did this for the first time last year. \u00a0It\u2019s the first time the beginners have a chance to mingle a bit with the other runners. \u00a0We will talk a little about the race but it\u2019s meant to be a social gathering with a little race stuff thrown in. \u00a0We are working on a location but the time will likely be around 9:30 am. \u00a0So if you can make it, please mark your calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Race Video<\/strong>
Megan Marine is in charge of the video that will be shown at the celebration dinner (a tradition). \u00a0She needs to get a video of you guys with your arms on each others\u2019 shoulders swaying back and forth that will become part of the video. \u00a0Since we are starting off at different times now on Thursdays, I am wondering if most of you will be around on Tuesday and maybe I could come get a video of you before you start out? \u00a0Please let me know…

This Week<\/strong>
This week and for Kew, we will plan to take our gels\u00a0while running.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0We need to practice – we do not plan to stop to take the gels during the race. \u00a0Sometimes the gel packaging can be tricky – so just resort to pulling the tab off with your teeth if you have to. \u00a0This is why we practice \ud83d\ude42 \u00a0We will take the gels about 70-80 min into the run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OK \u2013 for the run, don\u2019t forget:<\/p>\n\n\n\n