Mid Week, upcoming races and planning for shorter events

Well Boston and has come and gone for another year. With many great results from our members.

Next up is Big Sur and the La Jolla half this weekend with Eugene around the
corner.

So far this year we have been blessed with great weather for your big events which always helps when it come to results and I think also the bad weather we've had recently for your long runs makes all weather more tolerable.

Also let's not forget the hard work you've put in, the good weather is just icing on the cake of great results I'm sure you have/will received from the hard work you've put in.

For those of you finishing up with big events for the spring it's time to ponder future events. With Rock n Roll filled up (and no I don't have any connections to get you in) it would be a good time to focus on the shorter races and work on getting PR's (Personal Record) for those that will only make you faster in the end for your longer races.

One of the nice things about training for shorter races is that it's less time consuming, you certainly have to get a longer run in but nothing like 20 milers. Also the focus of the training is different so it gives you some variety through the year. When I was training hard in the old days I would always have a track season, road race season, a marathon season and a cross country season and would tie them all together so that each would help the other. So basically I would have 4 different directions I would head with my training through the year but each would help the other in the end.

If that's not your bag ( I would encourage you to consider it anyway) it might be time to start thinking of the fall and the many races that are run then. Training schedules for the early fall races have started as well as groups in the Chuckit community.  Portland, Chicago and Twins Cities groups have been created.

At  any rate if you need advice for your shorter or longer races or or recommendations for either please don't hesitate to ask.