Build Cycle 3, Week 1
I think my favorite part about using Substack is that I can easily reuse memes from last year. We’re back to increased mileage and high humidity, so be prepared for being completely ugly-soaked by the time we hit the second or third water stop
Montrose Group Leader & Runner Appreciation
Group Leader Appreciation - August 10th, 6:30pm (location TBD). Jacob (6:30 site coordinator) and I are planning a Thank You outing for your dedication this summer and, for many of you, your years/decades long service to CARA. We are looking at a couple of places on the north side, but in order to know how fancy we can go, we need to know whether you’ll probably be able to attend - please RSVP by August 5th.
Montrose Site Post-Run Party - August 31st, we’ll be doing our annual Watermelon, Beer, Spritzers, and non-alcoholic drinks. Pop it on your calendars, so you can get a hall pass to stay a little later than usual.
Notable Path Events
Belmont Harbor Area - there is construction on the path; to avoid disoriented cyclists and crowding of the wheels lane, we’re going to do a slight detour this weekend around the backside of the bathroom house, carefully cut through the parking lot and hop back on the trail.
Weather, Water Stops, & Turnarounds
☀️ Sunny, 65°-75°F with humidity in the 80%s
🚰 Waveland, Diversey, North Ave, Monroe, and Montrose
🏃Novice: 12 miles (water fountain just south of Chicago River bridge)
🏃Intermediate: 14 miles (Monroe water stop🚰)
🏃Advanced: 15 miles (just after Monroe water stop🚰)
Other Items
Chicago Marathon Guaranteed Entry for group leaders is a perk that you all are eligible for. If you haven’t receive an email with a link to register, contact James Diamond (james@cararuns.org) to receive your entry. Entries need to be submitted by August 15th, so don’t delay.
Ready2Run Registration is open. There’s no charge for group leaders or training program participants, but you do need to register. Check your email for information. There are separate forms for GLs and for participants, so please make sure you use the correct one.
RushPT continues to be on-site; please remind runners that Katie is available for questions and evals as part of CARA’s partnership with them.
And that’s all I have for this week. See you, tomorrow!
David
812-760-1258