Well ladies, what can I say? \u00a0This year has been like no other (thank goodness!). \u00a0But through it all, you guys continue to amaze and impress us. \u00a0You didn\u2019t have to come out this morning and do that incredibly long run, yet you did. \u00a0And you were happy! \u00a0And grateful! \u00a0And believe me when I say that we coaches are even more grateful to have coached you during this journey. \u00a0We are so proud of you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I am personally still holding out hope that we won\u2019t be completely restricted from leaving our homes during the next few weeks so we can all get out there to run. \u00a0For those of you who want to be able to check the \u201cI\u2019ve run 13.1 miles\u201d box, the coaches would each be happy to run with 2 or 3 of you at a time to accomplish it. \u00a0We just don\u2019t think it\u2019s wise to do it in a group like we did today. \u00a0So please reach out and let us know and we will try to make a plan – ideally for the 28th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Normally, I would be sending you an email about next week\u2019s running plan, things to remember for the race and then a note about what happens after the race. \u00a0I thought I\u2019d send you the part about what would have been next week\u2019s plan and then after the race. \u00a0The After the Race part is still relevant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For running going forward – if any of you think you might want to try for 13.1 on or about the 28th, keep to the plan outlined below (and run your 60 min run this Thursday). \u00a0Otherwise, you will now switch over more to a mileage run plan as we do in the MWF group. \u00a0That group generally runs about 6 miles 3x\/week with Fridays being the hill (up Fitzjohn\u2019s to Hampstead Heath) and often the Monday run is a mile or two longer. \u00a0For you all, 6 miles is about 70-75 min. \u00a0You are all trained up enough to do those runs. \u00a0But if you want to do less, that\u2019s fine. \u00a0And if you want to keep to your Tues\/Thurs\/Weekend for now, that is also fine. \u00a0Once this craziness is over, we will make sure you are integrated into the regular group.
After I send this, I will forward you the message that Micki sent to the regular group about suspending the group runs for now and I will also forward you this week\u2019s email. \u00a0And then I will add you all to the regular MWF distribution list so you get Micki\u2019s emails going forward. \u00a0They usually go out on Saturday afternoons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keep messaging with each other, encouraging each other – I know you will. \u00a0We are so sad and disappointed that the beginner year is ending like this but you all have made it joyful for all of us and we love you all. \u00a0We will make sure we have a celebration, whether it is with all of WRW or just for us beginners, once this madness is behind us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please feel free to reach out with any questions\/comments\/whatever! \u00a0My What\u2019sApp\/mobile for messages is xxx. The email that would have been:
Oh – don’t forget to cancel your hotel room if you haven\u2019t already – the deadline is Thursday!!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
This week\u2019s plan<\/strong>
Tuesday \u2013 do your normal 60 minute run but don\u2019t push it. \u00a0Thursday we will just do 45 minutes around Regent\u2019s Park at a slow pace. \u00a0The goal this week is to enjoy your running (!!) and your group and just keep your muscles loose. \u00a0Relax! \u00a0If you push the pace this week, it may make your legs feel a bit heavier than normal on Saturday from the muscle damage that comes when you are building up muscle (you may have noticed this on your weekend runs after a long Thursday run). \u00a0Your training is done, you are READY! \u00a0As Paula said in the final email my beginner year, this week is about finding the joy in running and in your amazing group.
and then blah blah blah things about preparing for the race that I will send you if you ever want it for a race in your future but don\u2019t need right now
and then
After the race<\/strong>
Next week, you officially become part of the regular WRW group. \u00a0Congratulations! \u00a0You will receive an email each week with the suggested routes for the week. \u00a0Generally, the runs after the race tend to be fun destinations. \u00a0We no longer need to worry about mileage, it\u2019s more about being social and keeping fit (since we can use that as an excuse to eat all the good things at Borough Market\u2026).
For the first week after the race, don\u2019t worry about getting right out there to run. \u00a0You may or may not feel sore from the race \u2013 a lot of it will depend on the weather and how hard you push at the end. \u00a0My beginner year, my group got together the Thursday after the race and did 3 \u2013 4 miles in Regents Park, just to get out there and to reconnect with each other post-race. \u00a0If you\u2019re ready to come out with the MWF group on Wednesday after the race – fantastic! \u00a0It will be an easy 4 mile run across Hyde Park to the Kensington Whole Foods. \u00a0Also, for those of you willing to brave Fitzjohn\u2019s and the Heath, we are happy to run with you on an upcoming Friday, to give you a few tips on running up the hill. \u00a0It\u2019s hard, but it\u2019s such a great feeling to get to the top. \u00a0Plus, the Heath is beautiful.
I know it can be tricky to start running on MWF after you\u2019ve gotten into such a TTH schedule for the year. \u00a0It can also be intimidating to run with all those super scary advanced MWF runners. \u00a0But trust me, you are running at paces that fit within the larger MWF group. \u00a0Your coaches will help connect you with the women in your pace group and I swear, they are all really nice. \u00a0And you will meet many of them this weekend. \u00a0So please please come out and run with us whenever you can. \u00a0It will also make it easier for the fall if you meet some of your fellow pace group runners over the next month or two before school gets out.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"