Back in the Groove

Ok, I know it's been cold and crappy lately, but NOW is peak time for training! If you are like me, those winter 5/10 pounds are getting annoying anyway. We are running every Thursday from Second Sole in Kent at 6:30. We run around town, campus and on the bike and hike. Then, we trot across the road to Bottles 101, which has the BEST beer in town fo' sho'! Saturday morning runs will resume 2/9. There is a group run page you can join for latest updates. https://www.facebook.com/groups/kentruns/ 

The marathon is shaping up and we are getting some new sponsors this year. Second Sole is providing all the awards again and have been super supportive. Beckwith's is providing us their building so that you can be WARM after you are finished and sit down and eat. Bent Tree and Tree City are providing coffee and Laroush is providing food. You will be taken care of this year!

Sunday Run Moving on Up!

The Sunday run is going to be at 10, on March 4th. We are doing 12 miles. We will run from Second Sole Kent (next to Starbuck's) to Dix Stadium and then go through campus on OMO2F route. Through downtown and out to Portage Bike and Hike. We will go out to Towner's Woods, do a 1/2 mile loop through the trees and head back on P B&H. Pretty flat and fast, water/potty stop at 4.5 and potty at 8.5.

Tuesday run is still at 6:30 from Second Sole and will be 5 miles. Cross the street after for deliciousness in liquid carbs to refuel :)

You DO NOT have to be signed up for marathon or have any intention, just come out and run. It is all about making Kent a healthier, more active community!

New group runs

So far the group runs have been awesome! The Tuesday night group has really grown...might have something to do with the amazing drafts from 101, which is across the street from Second Sole Kent. Tuesdays we meet at 6:30 and do 5-6 miles.

Sundays we meet at 1:00 at Second Sole Kent (104 S Lincoln). This Sunday, the 5th, we will be running 8 miles on the Portage Bike and Hike, which is part of the marathon route. Stick around and grab a cup of coffee from the 'Bux afterwards.

If you want to be added to the group run email, email me at melissaanncairns@gmail.com and I will add you to the weekly message.

Come out and play!

First Official Group Run

Okay, no more procrastinating! First "official" OMO2F run in Kent leaves Second Sole Kent parking lot at 6:30 next Tuesday (January 17th). All paces welcome. If you are slow, that is good because I will have someone to run with! We will do a 5 mile campus loop with easy directions. Stay after and have a nice hot cup of coffee at the 'Bucks.

Group Runs

The marathon is getting closer and closer, so we need to start training! I am going to have group runs every Tuesday and Sunday. The Tuesday run will be at 6 pm and the Sunday run at 1 pm to start. Tuesday will be about 5-6 miles and ALL speeds to welcome (slow is great because then I don't have to run alone ;)  ) Sunday will start off 5-6 miles and will build to become the "long run." Please email me with "group run" in the subject so I can keep you in the loop if you are interested. My email is melissaanncairns@gmail.com