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26 26 28 March Running Info…

March 26, 2013February 28, 2016

Hello Runners,

We did it! We conquered Bratislava! Thank you so much for making the weekend a huge success. Everyone contributed in many ways - organising dinners, tours, transport, making movies (Erin, you have a future in film production!!!), giving friends pre-race pep talks or post-race hugs, making sure we didn’t lose anyone, being on time, cheering on fellow runners, sharing gels, sharing stories, sharing beds (????? - couldn’t left that unsaid), sharing couples massages (?????)...... the list goes on. We had 72 MVPs on the trip and dozens of MVPs sending their love and support to us all weekend long from all over the world. Thank you for the scarf, the belt, the movie, and the photo collage. I don’t know how to thank you all properly for what you’ve given me. In addition to the tangible gifts, I’ll forever carry with me fabulous memories of a perfect weekend.
Dee has set up a Flicker collection for us for Bratislava pictures. To upload your photos go to www.flickr.com, the sign in is: womenrunningtheworld@yahoo.com and the password is Paula2013. Thanks a million Dee!!!
Ladies, we’ll keep running on a regular schedule into June. I’ll send more information in the next weekly email. For now, I just wanted to get the routes for the next few days sent out.
Here’s one other photo from Bratislava - it’s Alev finishing her half-marathon with the women’s marathon winner. This photo will make me smile for years to come. Well done Alev!!!

Routes this Week

Wednesday, 27 March
Whoever is interested in running tomorrow come out! It’ll be fun. This is a nice route that loops back to Starbucks in SJW. If you are taking some time off after the race, relax and enjoy it. There’s no need to jump back into running right away. With everyone running the same route, we’ll string out quite a bit. Feel free to cut the route short or choose a different route - no worries.
Kensal Rise Cemery Loop (6.4 miles) – We’ll head to the SJW tube station, cross over Wellington Rd. then turn right on Abbey Rd. At Abercorn Place, we’ll go left and run all the way to Harrow Rd. The route then heads west along Harrow Rd until we reach the Kensal Rise Cemetery. We’ll do a loop in the cemetery (that part could be eliminated to shorten the run by about a mile) then head back to SJW via Carlton Vale.

Thursday, 28 March
Marathoners - you have one long run left..... the 20-21 miler. Many of you will be doing it Thursday. Unless there are objections, I’ve routed us to Uxbridge out the canal west. It is a fabulous non-stop training run along the water the entire way.
The route is easy to follow. Run along the canal as though you’re going to Notting Hill but keep on running. When you reach the t-junction of canals (mile 14), turn right. Follow that canal for another 6 miles. You will see the town to your right as you run into the edge of Uxbridge. Exit the canal at Oxford Rd. and wind your way through the streets to the station. Uxbridge is on the Metropolitan Line which goes to Baker St (or you can get off at Finchley Rd, switch to the Jubilee to go to SJW). For those of you doing your long run the following week, let me know if you prefer a city route. I have several route options of that distance.

Ex-beginners Group - I would recommend a 60 minute loop for anyone wanting to run. I’ll be heading out with the marathon ladies so cannot join you this week but I’ll see you at Starbucks before the run. Over the weekend, I’ll send a detailed email to your group with suggestions for training post-race. For the weekly emails, you will now receive the regular distribution with the MWF runners.
Here are two route options that might be fun for Thursday:
This route goes down to Hyde Park via Lisson Grove. Enter the park and run only the NE edge by Speaker’s Corner. Exit the park at the War Animals Monument then take Brook St. all the way to Regents St. Run north up Portland Place then enter Regents Park at the SE corner. Run up the broadwalk towards the Honest Sausage cafe. Cut diagonally across the park to Charlbourg Rd. and finish at Starbucks.

We call this run the Shopping Route - it goes down SJW High St. to enter Regents Park at the Charlbourg crosswalk. Run down the western side of the park along the water then exit at York Bridge. Run down Marylebone High St. then wind your way over to New Bond St. to continue the shopping. At any point, cross over to Regents St then run north back to Regents Park. Take the broadwalk then diagonal path as in the first option.

Friday, 29 March
On Friday, many of our runners will be traveling and/or observing Good Friday. I doubt I’ll be running after Thursdays long run but I’ll happily join you for coffee if anyone is running.
Happy Running,
Flat Paula

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