Flat, Fast, and Forever Route

Y'all lucked out!  I mapped out three fantastic (hilly) new routes. Due to snow and safety issues we are doing a fast and flat route.  Frankly, this route is not scenic and is boring.  However, it is safe!  Fingers crossed the Ohio weather will be kind to us and we'll get a beautiful/hilly route next week. 

Meet Time

6:50-6:55 a.m.

Run Time

Run/Walk Promptly @ 7:00 a.m.

Meet Location

Maple Grove Mennonite Church

(This is right before the stop light at Kent and Smith Kramer)

2121 Smith Kramer Road
Hartville, OH

Route Details

The route this week is flat and takes a not so scenic view of Hartville and State Street.  This route will be very familiar to any Trinity Trotter that trained for the Cleveland Marathon last year.  Due to snow cover on the roads we needed a route with a wider road.  This route will also allow Coach Momma C to pull off more easily and provide water, food, and first aid.  Basically, the route is boring.  Suck it up and pray for clear roads so we can have a kick butt route next week.  :)

Transportation/Water Vehicle

Coach Momma C is doing the roaming water station and transporation.

Training Goal

You MUST be following your half, full, walking, or 5K schedule by now.  If you want to be ready by May you NEED to stop being "creative" and modifying the schedule on Saturdays.  If you are doing your training during the week you'll be better prepared for the long runs/walks.  So, DO your full miles for this week.  If you are unable to do your mid-week miles we might want to consider modifying your training goal for May OR start kicking it in gear.  I'm not being cruel, but we want this to be an enjoyable and fun experience for you guys.  The key to the Cleveland Marathon (half, full, walking, 10K, or 5K) being fun is being PREPARED.  I won't lead you astray...You'll be ready if you follow the plan.  I promise!  Walk when needed.  Try to run a bit more this week than you did last week, but take water breaks and stretch breaks when needed.  Y'all get the same dang medal as the Kenyans....So, have fun!!!!

This is an out-and-back route.  The entire route listed is a 17 mile route.  Example: If you're training goal for this week is 8 miles...You run four miles out (Fromes Road) then reverse the route and run back.  Memorize you're turn around road.  If you are a new Trotter and training by minutes....simply do your entire training OUT and we will have Coach Momma C drive you BACK to the start location after you've completed your time goal.  This will keep you with the group longer.  Woo hoo!  

Route Map

http://www.walkjogrun.net/routes/current_route.cfm?rid=79D65E3A-A5A7-D8BF-181B5805C8289523&success=1

Route

Turn LEFT out of Maple Grove Mennonite Church onto Smith Kramer

Turn RIGHT on Kent Road (light at end of street)

-Continue STRAIGHT on Kent Road

-Royer (0.5 mile out and 1 mile total)

-Lake O Pine (1 mile out and 2 miles total)

-Kent/State Street intersection (2 miles out and 4 miles total)

Turn LEFT on State Street 

-Continue STRAIGHT on State Street

-Middlebranch (3 miles out and 6 miles total)

-Fromes (4 miles out and 8 miles total) 

*Orange construction cone will be at this turn around location*

-Warner Church (5 miles out and 10 miles total)

-Ravenna/State intersection (7 miles out and 14 miles total)

Continue STRAIGHT on State Street after crossing Ravenna

-Paris Road (8 miles out and 16 miles total)

-Columbus Road (8.5 miles out and 17 miles total)
-Hope Magnus Turns Around!