> FLASH! Just heard that KEVIN PORTER, got into HAWAII IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS by lottery for this October 10th! Congrats Kevin. Now the homework starts
> Note that the marathon portion of the Marin Marathon (4-19-09) has been cancelled..So we should have a solid half marathon, 10K and Kids Races this Sunday.
> I have Paris Marathon (4-5-09) taped for Sarah to see upon her return: unbelievable depth in the top 15 finishers and young male/female winners (23 & 21 years). The turnover of a very large men's lead pack for so many miles was remarkable (about 4:48/mile).
> "Rod Dixon 1983 NY Marathon Finish" on YouTube was one of the most exciting come- from -behind- finishes ever. This clip captures some of the drama, but to see the race unfold from mile 10 on, in the rain, was quite the story, showing how Dixon never gave up on his chase and chance to win...take a look.
4/14/09. TUESDAY. 6:30am. TEMPO at CHINA CAMP. (just past Buck's Landing area).
note the early faster group of Brad, Jason, Jed? start at 6am.
4/14/09. TUESDAY 9am. HILL REPEATS. Tenn Valley group. Remember to use the church parking lot and little community parking lot.
4/16/09. THURSDAY. 7am & 9am. TRACK at COM.
After usual preliminary 1.5M run and dynamic warm drills:
A/B groups do two sets of:
600 (200) at just faster than 5K pace
800 (on 4:30/5') at 5K pace
1000 (200) 5K pace
C group: two sets of:
400 (on 3'), 600(200) , 800 (on 6')
4/18/09. SATURDAY. 8am. ED's TRACK SESSION at Novato HS
Same workout as TH group
4/18/09. SATURDAY. 7:30am. HILL REPEATS at Walsh Drive (after Dipsea Steps). SESSION IS ON! I was going to cancel this week's session due to Zippy's 5K in GG Park and is also the 5K Championships and Marin Half Marathon; both on 4/19.
IF you are NOT doing either race and will want to do Hill Repeats let me know and I'll repeat last week's session (13-14 repeats total). Email me at coachkees@yahoo.com to confirm. Otherwise do: Dipsea course to top of Dynamite; then back down to bottom of Dynamite and run that hill again. Then run back to start.
4/19/09. SUNDAY.
ZIPPY'S 5K: support the teams and get in your 5K time trial on a fast course. CARPOOL at 6:45am: Tamalpa Runners will meet at PEETS COFFE just off south side of Tamalpais Drive in Corte Madera (within first half mile after exiting freeway. ) Here is not from Frank:
10th Annual Zippy 5K Run, Sunday, April 19, 2009-Women- 8:30AM; Men 9:15AM. 2009 PA/USATF ROAD RACE GRAND PRIX RACE. Conservatory of Flowers, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco-East end of Golden Gate Park.
zippedeedoodah... Race starts at 8:30 am for women. There will be a carpool from Peets Coffee Corte Madera (park on the street) meeting at 6:50 am - early yes, but this allows us 1/2 hour to get there; pick up numbers / register and warm up. (Btw some racers are leaving even earlier!)I think there will be bagels and coffee at the race for Tamalpans. For those who haven't raced this before the first and last mile are fairly flat and the second mile is hilly around Stow Lake. After racing we can cheer on our guys while we cool down.Wear your new uniform if you have it otherwise make sure you have a Tamalpa top. For men who want to leave later for the race, there will be a carpool leaving Larkspur landing at 7:30 a.m. We will meet in front fo the Marin Brewing Company!
Frank
NOTE: keep in mind the HUMAN RACE 5K on the Saturday of Mother's Day weekend: flat and fast. (you get to do what YOU want on that weekend, no?)
MARIN HALF MARATHON and 5K. see http://www.marinmarathon.com/
I'll be working at 1.5M aid station and helping with parking earl am.
TAMALPA SUMMER YOUTH RUNNING PROGRAM:
The dates are all set for the Tamalpa Summer Youth Running Program. This year, we will have drop-in rates and a full camp rate (for the entire session). We have expanded the dates and are accepting applications now.
For those who are teachers and coaches on this list, if you can distribute to other parents, that would be greatly appreciated.
Susie Van Buskirk and I would like to grow this program back up and get kids "Up & Running!" It is a fantastic late afternoon session and the kids (and parents) always get a lot out of it! For kids of all abilities -- NOT just runners as the sessions translate to all sports.
Full information with flyer here: http://www.marinruns.com/tamalpa-youth.htm
Additionally, you will see on the website the ONE MILE run races for kids on Sunday, June 7 in downtown San Rafael and Saturday, July 4 in Novato.
JASON JACOBSON (coach of San Rafael HS XC Runners)
