Welcome to the 2009 Springtime Training Group!

 

The goal of the Springtime Training Group (STG) is to have fun, improve fitness, and complete the Springtime Tallahassee 10K run on March 28, 2009. Prerequisites for this group are that you are injury free and able to run continuously for 2 miles.

A waiver form is required to participate with the STG. There is no fee to participate with the STG. You are responsible for submitting your own race entry fee and form.

New in 2009
Last year, we had a fabulous group! We had runners of all abilities, from beginners able to run 2 miles to accomplished runners just looking for a fun group to join for distances between 3 and 6 miles. Hoping you’re all going to come back again, we’re going to break the groups a little differently to better accommodate everyone. We’ll still have a beginner’s group with a plan starting at 2 miles in week 1 and working up to the 10k race distance. The remainder of the groups will be broken out by distances between 3 and 6 miles, depending on runners and volunteers. We hope the new arrangement will provide something for everyone. Please join us!

Schedule
Starting January 26, 2009, we will meet every Monday at 6:00pm at the Myers Park pavilions overlooking the pool. On Saturday, March 21, 2009, at 8:00 a.m. we will meet in front of the courthouse on Monroe Street to complete an easy trial run of the entire course. On the last Monday, March 23, 2009, we will run a quick 2 miles and have a little party.

Due to time constraints and early darkness, if you like to stretch and warm-up before running (note: this is highly recommended), please arrive early to do so before the session begins. If you arrive late, take short cuts to join the group and add some distance at the end if you like.

Equipment
What to bring/wear to running class:

• Reflective or light colored clothing

• Flash light

• Good running shoes and socks

• Water bottle, sports drink (optional – we’ll have drinks available)

• Sports watch (optional)

Weather
We will meet under all weather conditions including cold, rain, wind, heat, etc. but not in dangerous conditions such as a lightning storm. In case of severe weather, we will cancel the group and meet the following week. If we have to cancel, you should continue to follow the training schedule as closely as possible for the remainder of the week.

Safety
Each participant is responsible for his/her own safety. Please take a map and familiarize yourself with the course. I highly recommend driving the course several times to get familiar with the area. Although we have volunteers leading and trailing the group, you are responsible for knowing the course. We will never cross any major road. All of our running takes place on portions of the actual race course. If you cross a major road such as Apalachee Parkway, Monroe Street, or Magnolia Drive, then you are off course. If you get off course, try to find your way or ask for directions back to Myers Park.

Please be very aware and careful about traffic. The cars are not watching for you and we are running during rush hour. It is extremely dangerous going under the railroad tracks on Lafayette Street! Please make sure that you look before you jump out onto the road. Also, when you go up the hill on Golf Terrace, it is safer to run off the road on the right side. The left side of the road with the curve is a blind spot and cars cannot see you as they approach.

Contacts
Thank you for joining this group! I hope it will be a fun and enriching experience for you. If you have any questions about your running progress or anything related to this group, please don’t hesitate to ask at any time or you can e-mail us at gwtc_coaches@yahoo.com. 

To join Gulf Winds Track Club or learn more about upcoming events and other training groups, please go to www.gulfwinds.org.