Oshkosh YMCA Running Club

We are the YMCA Run Club, we offer two Saturday Morning runs, one competitive run at 6:30 and one social/recreational run going off at 7:30. Drop in is available for the 7:30 run. We are all inclusive and welcome runners of all abilities and skill levels. Please see the event listings below for details.

We are currently training for the Fox Cities Festival of races offering suggested training runs for both the Half Marathon and Full Marathon each week following the Hal Higdon models.


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3303 W. 20th Ave
Oshkosh, WI 54904


Email Shauna Coleman

shaunacoleman(put the 'at' sign here)oshkoshymca.org


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http://www.oshkoshymca.org/default.asp

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by: rjajr - Jul 18 2008, 9:27AM
Hi Running club a few things to talk about as you marathon trainers hit the end of week 9 and Half marathon trainers hit the end of week 3 and they are as follows. Your long runs this weekend should be 5 Miles for the Half Marathon Trainers and since it is a recovery week for you Full Marathon trainers you get off easy with only 11 on tap. Shauna and I have briefly discussed a few issues regarding the group, and have some ideas, but we want all of you to take ownership in the group. To do that we think a meeting might be in order so that we all can voice our opinions and make the group the best it can be. Shauna and I will come up with a meeting time and get you the information shortly.Not sure if anyone else is doing the 5k this weekend in town but I know a few of us are. Don't be afraid to get out there and race when you get a chance!Have a great weekend everyone.Bob 
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by: klim - Jul 11 2008, 9:41AM
Hi Bob,That would be a perfect pace and run for me, however, I have to be in Oregon this weekend for my children's soccer tournament. The first game is at 9 am.Let me know your plans for next Sat. I like to get my run in earlier anyway.Katie---- rjajr wrote:
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by: klim - Jul 11 2008, 9:41AM
Hi Bob,That would be a perfect pace and run for me, however, I have to be in Oregon this weekend for my children's soccer tournament. The first game is at 9 am.Let me know your plans for next Sat. I like to get my run in earlier anyway.Katie---- rjajr wrote:
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by: rjajr - Jul 11 2008, 9:25AM
Hi everyone, this week Saturdays run will mark the end of week 8 for Marathon Trainers and week 2 for Half Marathon trainers aiming for the Fox Cities Festival of Races. Planned distances per Higdon are, but feel free as always to adjust.Marathon 13 Miles and Half Marathon 6 MilesTry to remember that a good rule of thumb is that your long run should represent close to but no more then 50% of your weekly mileage. If you have a 10 mile long run on tap your weekly mileage should be at least at the 20 mile mark for for the that week including your long run. Also remember these long runs and in fact 90% of your training should be done at an easy "conversational" pace. If you can pick one day a week to push yourself to run faster and above your comfort zone, it will make you stonger.On a personal note I would like to run 12 miles on Saturday morning at a pace somewere between 8:00 and 8:15/mile. I was hoping to find someone that might want to do the same. I was thinking of starting at 6:30. Let me know if you are interested, thanks.Bob bobjr@rjalbright.com
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read 6/28/08 Marathon Week 6 and Half Marathon Week 1
by: llrr - Jun 24 2008, 10:22PM
Bob I will be out of town this weekend......Way to rock the 1/2 IRON....Congrats's Keep GoingJamesTo: jamesblaskowski@hotmail.comSubject: MapMyRun: Email for Oshkosh YMCA Running ClubFrom: mmf_group+489634544-20205@post.mapmyfitness.comDate: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:35:59 -0500MapMyRun - Oshkosh YMCA Running ClubThat's right people it is Week 6 for those of you training for the Fox Cities Full Marathon and Week 1 for those of you looking to complete the Half. It's not to late to get your friends involved, challenge them get them out there, it is going to be a great summer of training. We continue to follow the Hal Higdon Model to come up with our recommended distances for these Saturday long runs. You can find the Half Marathon Training program here: http://www.halhigdon.com/halfmarathon/halfnovice.pdfYou can find the Full Marathon Training program here: http://www.halhigdon.com/marathon/novices2.htmFollowing these plansMarathon Trainers should plan for 9 miles this week as it is a recovery week for you. Half Marathon Trainers should plan for 4 miles or more if you feel up to it. We are hoping for a big group Saturday morning so come and join us if you can. We continue to work on flyers and we now have a logo! More to come shortly. Have a great week everyone.Bob----rjajrOshkosh YMCA Running Club Group AdministratorMapMyRunClick here to read our extensive privacy policy... _________________________________________________________________The other season of giving begins 6/24/08. Check out the i’m Talkathon.http://www.imtalkathon.com?source=TXT_EML_WLH_SeasonOfGiving
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by: rjajr - Jun 23 2008, 3:35PM
That's right people it is Week 6 for those of you training for the Fox Cities Full Marathon and Week 1 for those of you looking to complete the Half. It's not to late to get your friends involved, challenge them get them out there, it is going to be a great summer of training. We continue to follow the Hal Higdon Model to come up with our recommended distances for these Saturday long runs. You can find the Half Marathon Training program here: http://www.halhigdon.com/halfmarathon/halfnovice.pdfYou can find the Full Marathon Training program here: http://www.halhigdon.com/marathon/novices2.htmFollowing these plansMarathon Trainers should plan for 9 miles this week as it is a recovery week for you. Half Marathon Trainers should plan for 4 miles or more if you feel up to it. We are hoping for a big group Saturday morning so come and join us if you can. We continue to work on flyers and we now have a logo! More to come shortly. Have a great week everyone.Bob
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by: rjajr - Jun 11 2008, 3:32PM
Hello YMCA Run ClubHope 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.
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by: rjajr - Jun 4 2008, 2:46PM
Hello Run Club For the 7:40 Group We are entering week three in preperation for the Fox Cites Festival of races, following Hal Higdons Novice 2 program this puts us in a cut back week. So enjoy the fact that you only need to go 6 miles this Saturday morning per his training plan. Those of you training for the Half Marathon should just continue to build base, so plan on 6 this week as well. The 6:30 Group   This group again will offer varying distances and intensities. Some early paces last week averaged in the sub 8:00 range. But with enough people you should be able to find someone to run with.  Pace goals and desired distances should be discussed prior to heading out. Bring your thoughts and training goals to the run and hopefully you will find someone with similar goals. General Notes   A question we all often hear is how fast should we be running? Well this is a very personal question, but as a rule of thumb for our Saturday Morning Runs you should try to maintain a conversational or aerobic pace. You should be able to talk in complete sentences and your breathing should not feel labored and difficult. Keeping this exertion level means you are staying in a nice aerobic training zone which is desired for long run efforts. If you are feeling good with a mile or two to go never be afraid to finish the run strong with a higher intensity over the last few miles. The YMCA Run Club will try to paint mile markers on the course over the 10 mile loop in the next few weeks so that runners can check thier mile splits with watches.  Events to consider over the next few weeks include:  The Walley Run The Bellin Run 10k  Trinity Triathlon Mom's Run The High Cliff Triathlon  Hope to see you all Saturday morning.
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Event Date
YMCA Run Club - Social/Recreational Run 07/26/2008
YMCA Run Club - Competitive Group Run 07/26/2008
YMCA Run Club - Social/Recreational Run 08/02/2008
YMCA Run Club - Competitive Group Run 08/02/2008
YMCA Run Club - Social/Recreational Run 08/09/2008
YMCA Run Club - Competitive Group Run 08/09/2008
YMCA Run Club - Social/Recreational Run 08/16/2008
YMCA Run Club - Competitive Group Run 08/16/2008
YMCA Run Club - Social/Recreational Run 08/23/2008
YMCA Run Club - Competitive Group Run 08/23/2008
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group routes

name length location
10 Mile YMCA Loop 10.19 mi. Oshkosh, WI
20th Ave 14.50 Mile Route 14.44 mi. Oshkosh, WI
20th Ave. YMCA Main Running Loop 9.71 mi. Oshkosh, WI
3 Mile Run from 20th Ave YMCA 3.01 mi. Oshkosh, WI
5 Mile Run From the 20th Ave YMCA 5.01 mi. Oshkosh, WI
7 Mile Route from 20th 7.32 mi. Oshkosh, WI