Week 8 Fall 2024 Half/Full Marathon Training Run - 7 & 14 Miles

Name: Week 8 Fall 2024 Half/Full Marathon Training Run - 7 & 14 Miles
Start: 2024-09-21T06:30:00-05:00
Location: Scissortail Park

Schedule

Sat Sep 21 2024 at 06:30 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Scissortail Park | Oklahoma City, OK

Announcements at 6:20 AM
Runners wave* start at 6:30 AM
Half Marathoners (7 Miles) and Marathoners (14 miles)
Free event; just show up and run!

START LOCATION & PARKING
We'll be back starting from the same location this week - West side of Scissortail Park - 600 S. Hudson. Street parking is free in the downtown area on Saturday, there should be plenty of porta potties around the park (and hopefully the bathrooms by the boat docks will be open early for us again), and the Farmers Market opens at 9:00 am. (Please be mindful of the Farmers Market set up in the NE corner of the park beginning around 8 and avoid that area.)...
*AND* there is also free yoga and zumba in the Park starting at 9AM.
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'll run through lower Scissortail, including around the soccer field, and come back to the start area for water before heading north on Robinson. North on Robinson to NW 22, one block west to Harvey then south to Scissortail. Those running 14 will run two loops.
Half Marathoners (7 Miles - 1 loop) and Marathoners (14 miles - 2 loops)
Route:
https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2743135
Directions:
https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/QGYJgdLUsV

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
-- NW 22nd and Robinson
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/covid/prevention/

WHY RUN WITH US?
We are a welcoming group of runners and walkers and outdoorsy-types, so join us! As always our training is FREE and open to all, regardless of your training goals. You do not need to be a member to attend, but if you want to support us we have annual membership options available.