Build Cycle 3, Week 2
It’s going to start warm and turn to hot, with an extra side of humid. Add that it’s the second build week. This is when runners start feeling the mileage, so let’s keep an eye on them. Thankfully, after tomorrow, we role into a cutback week.
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
Get Your Rear In Gear Chicago 5K - event starts at 7:30am from the Montrose Grove 16; the course goes north, so we’ll have to watch out for them at the end of our run.
Dim Sum 5k & 10k - they start at 8:00am from Foster; we’ll also have to look out for them on our way back.
Lollapalooza - this weekend, Grant Park is going to be a little crazy. Keep a look out for the various people stumbling about recovering from the night before.
[next weekend] Air and Water Show - our running route will be adjusted around North Ave. bridge next weekend.
Weather, Water Stops, & Turnarounds
☀️Sunny & humid, 71°-80°F with humidity in the 80+%s
🚰 Waveland, Diversey, North Ave, Monroe, Waldron, and Montrose
🏃Novice: 13 miles (water fountain after Chicago River bridge🌉)
🏃Intermediate: 15 (just after Monroe water stop🚰)
🏃Advanced: 17 (Waldron water stop🚰, which will make the run ~1/4 mile longer)
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