 Where
does the time go? 21 years! Co-sponsored by Capital Striders
and Fitness
Sports, these were originally established to assist runners
in training for the Drake Relays Marathon. It's an extremely
valuable tool in getting ready for the Drake Half-Marathon,
Dam to Dam, or any number of spring races. In fact, again this
year, we are extending the runs to take you right up to Dam
to Dam weekend.
If you're a new runner or have more marathons under your
belt than you'd like to admit, this group is for you. Come
and put in those training miles with old, and new, friends.
Especially this time of year, a little company sure makes
the miles pass more quickly. Runs will be varying distances
up to 20 miles - you choose your distance and pace. Click
here for the official 2008
Winter/Spring Training Guide.
Location
All runs will start at Meredith Hall on the Drake
University Campus. Parking is available in the large lot
right in front of the building - there is no charge on the
weekend. All routes will end up back at campus - it'd be kind
of silly to run you out to the fairgrounds and just leave
you there. The building is usually open so we can wait inside
and use the restrooms. There may be times when Meredith Hall
is still locked at the time we start, so be prepared for that
possibility. Please be courteous if any classes are taking
place. Maps of that day's routes will be provided each Saturday
as well as posted in advance below.
Starting Time
The training runs will be every Saturday from January 12th
through May 24th - the next Saturday is Dam to Dam. In the
dead of winter (the first two months) we'll start at 8:00
AM to allow for more light and, hopefully, a little warmer
temperatures. Beginning in March, the start time moves to
7:30 AM.
Schedule
Click on a date to download a map of that day's routes.
| Week |
Start |
Date |
Short
Run |
Long
Run |
1 |
8:00 |
|
4 |
10 |
| 2 |
8:00 |
January 19 |
5 |
8 |
3 |
8:00 |
January 26 |
6 |
13 |
| 4 |
8:00 |
|
5 |
14 |
5 |
8:00 |
|
6 |
12 |
| 6 |
8:00 |
|
6 |
16 |
7 |
8:00 |
|
7 |
17 |
| 8 |
7:30 |
|
7 |
12 |
9 |
7:30 |
|
8 |
16 |
| 10 |
7:30 |
|
7 |
20 |
11 |
7:30 |
|
10 |
13 |
| 12 |
7:30 |
March 29 |
11 |
20 |
13 |
|
April 5 |
Good Luck! |
| 14 |
7:30 |
|
11 |
20 |
15 |
7:30 |
|
9 |
15 |
16 |
Drake Relays On
The Roads |
April 26 |
Good
Luck! |
17 |
7:30 |
|
7 |
12 |
18 |
7:30 |
|
10 |
16 |
19 |
7:30 |
|
8 |
20 |
20 |
7:30 |
May 24 |
10 |
12 |
21 |
|
May 31 |
Good Luck! |
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And If That's Not Enough...
If you're looking for just a couple of more miles to add onto
your weekly Saturday runs, try the maps listed below. All
of these routes also start and end at Meredith Hall on the
Drake campus.
Water/Restrooms
Water will be available on the course in at least one location.
Longer runs will have two or more water stops. Restrooms are
available at the start in Meredith Hall (if open) and on the
course as you can find them - retail establishments, public
facilities, etc.
Who Can Participate?
All are welcome. Please make sure you are medically able and
have a fitness level commensurate for the distance you will
be running. We ask all participants complete this release
form and bring it to your first run. Remember, your safety
is ultimately your responsibility.
Training Programs
Although not all are training for marathons, there are probably
as many marathon training programs as there are runners. However,
for your edification, here are some links that may be of help
and interest. These site also contain great training tips
no matter what distance you run.
Volunteers
Volunteers are needed each week
to help with the water stops. It's easy and the rewards
are great - the runners really appreciate it. To sign up,
contact Steve
Bobenhouse at 277-4785.
 Questions
& Info
Interested in helping out, receiving a weekly eMail announcement
about each run, if you have a question about the training
sessions?
Contact: Training@CapitalStriders.org
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