Week 7 OKC Memorial Marathon Training - 16 & 8 Miles
Schedule
Sat Feb 18 2023 at 07:15 am to 11:30 am
Location
Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum | Oklahoma City, OK
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Announcements at 7:15 AMRunners wave* start at 7:30 AM
Marathoners (16 miles) and Half Marathoners (8 Miles)
START LOCATION & PARKING
OKC National Memorial - 5th & Harvey - This week we will be back starting from the Memorial running parts of the course. Their bathrooms will be open early for us (approx 7 am).
Wave Start* - We anticipate utilizing a wave start to spread out the group so please line up according to your expected pace and wait until your pace is called to begin running.
COURSE MAPS
Remember - it is your responsibility to know the course.
We will start going north on Robinson this week and run miles 5 to 7.5 of the OKC Marathon course up Gorilla Hill to NW 50th & Shartel, then returning on Shartel picking up miles 23.5 - 25 of the marathon course (10.5 - 12 half course). Those running 16 miles will run the loop twice.
Route:
https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2156487
Directions:
https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/M0QurbzpSG?
PRE-HYDRATION BEFORE RUNNING
Make sure you are well HYDRATED! Pre-hydrate by drinking water throughout the day before the run. Strenuous running in high temperatures means a great deal of sweating, resulting in high salt losses and electrolyte imbalances. As a result, make sure to start drinking plenty of water and consuming sufficient salt BEFORE your training runs.
WATER STOPS: BRING-YOUR-OWN-CUP
We will have water and PowerAde available on the course at/near:
Start / finish area;
On course - NW 38th & Shartel
For the health and safety of everyone, DO NOT DRINK DIRECTLY FROM THE SPIGOT WITH YOUR MOUTH. Instead, use your own cup (hydrapouch, water bottle, etc.) to drink at the water stops. You can purchase a hydrapouch for $5 before the run. There will be NO CUPS AVAILABLE at the water stops!
Reminder - Water stops do not stay open indefinitely. We will be closing water stops based on a 15 minute mile pace. If you run or walk slower than a 15 minute pace or if you are running longer than the group's planned mileage, then you should start earlier or carry water as your needs dictate.
SAFETY AND RUNNING
This is NOT A CLOSED COURSE - this means you will likely be sharing the streets with normal traffic and sharing the trails with other pedestrians including cyclists.
Maintain physical distancing of at least 6 FEET from other runners and pedestrians. Be mindful of wind direction when running in close proximity to others, and adjust distancing as needed.
On the streets, run on the LEFT SIDE of the street, facing traffic, and not in the middle of the road. When approaching traffic get in a SINGLE FILE LINE with other runners and move to the far left, leaving as much space as possible for traffic. LOOK both ways before running through intersections - don't simply "follow the group.”
On the trails, run on the RIGHT SIDE of the trail while leaving space for oncoming pedestrians and cyclists. Do not make abrupt stops and turns - you do not want a cyclist crashing into you from behind.
Let's be courteous with others in our community and respectfully share the roads and trails. The safety of our participants is always our primary concern.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Do NOT show up if you: 1) are feeling sick; 2) have tested positive for COVID-19 and still under quarantine; or 3) have been exposed and under quarantine awaiting test results. Please do YOUR part to stop the spread! By attending this Landrunner training run, you acknowledge and agree that you assume the inherent safety risks associated with attendance - refer to our website for add'l info.
Be sure to follow CDC’s guidance at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html
WHO CAN RUN WITH US?
Anyone! As always training is FREE and open to all walkers and runners, regardless of your training goals. You do not need to be a member to attend.
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Where is it happening?
Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum, 620 N Harvey Ave,Oklahoma City,OK,United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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