Oshkosh YMCA Running Group: Training Notes Week of 6/15/08

Hello YMCA Run Club

Hope this notes finds you well and getting in a solid week of training. I am going to try and get out a quick e-mail each week to let everyone know what to expect for Saturday Morning at the YMCA.

This week marks Week four of 18 for those of you training for the Fox Cities Marathon. Those training for the Half will get started on a twelve week program starting Starting up the first week of July, we hope that all members of Run Club Commit to running one of these races or the 5k at Fox Cities. Goals are what motivate us, set them now! If you need help with a training program please do not hesistate to ask questions at the Runs or talk to YMCA staff, we are here to help!

This week Marathon Trainers should be coming off of a recovery week and looking to run an 11 mile long run. Plan on Running two loops or to the downtown YMCA and back to complete 11 miles. Stop at downtown for some water and to use the bathroom if needed.

Half Marathon Trainers should continue to build solid base. Try to go 1 mile longer then your longest run to date. The Half Marathon Training will start with a suggested long run of 4 miles in three weeks, try to be sure you are ready to cover that distance.

Remember Runs Start at 6:30 and 7:40 from the 20th Ave. YMCA.  

Random Notes:

We are an official training group for the Fox Cities Festival of Races.

Our runs are listed on multiple websites, Fox Cities Marathon, Red Line Tri Club, Fox Cities Tri Club and the YMCA website. Please continue to get the word out.

We are working on a logo and flyers as I type this message.

Mark your calendars for the 2008 Turkey Trot Thanksgiving Morning here in Oshkosh. More details to follow as they become available, but plan on being there! YMCA Run Club will help you get ready to run a great race.