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 

Course Description

Just to keep me on my toes, the course has changed! Good news: no roads, no officers to pay, more scenic. We will start and finish on the Portage Bike and Hike next to Beckwith's Orchard (which is where you will park) at 1617 Lake Rockwell Rd in Kent. We will run West on the path for 1.5 miles and turn around to head towards Towner's Woods. At Towner's, we will do a 2.2 mile run around the perimeter (Lakeside Trail to Bingham Ski Trail), then continue East to Wall Rd. Turnaround at Wall and on way back take one more perimeter lap before finishing. The marathon does it twice.

Aid stations at 1.6, 3.2, 3.8, 6, 7.4, 8.8, 10.2, 12.4 for each lap.

Let's Get Started

What: On My Own Two Feet Marathon
When: April 21st, 2012
Where: Starts at Dix Stadium on Summit Street in Kent, Ohio
Why: To raise money for survivors of domestic violence

Proceeds going to Battered Women's shelter in Cleveland and Safer Future's in Portage County