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Issue: Reminders
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October 17, 2008
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Greetings!
Here are some final reminders for your final benchmark!!! See you bright and early tomorrow!
- Ashley, Amber & your USA Fit SA coaching team
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Route Notes
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 Benchmark planning...
Here is a reminder of the logistics we sent out earlier this week:
Location
We will NOT be meeting at Run Gear Run, but will instead meet at Mission County Park Pavilion #2. The address for the park is 6030 Padre Dr. Here are directions from 281 North:
- South Hwy 281
- Continue on I-27 S
- Take exit 138B for New Braunfels Ave towards Southcross Blvd
- Turn right at S. New Braunfels Ave.
- Turn right at E. Southcross Blvd.
- Turn left at S. Presa St.
- Turn right at VFW Blvd/E. White Ave
- Turn left at Padre Dr.
- Park is on the left in 0.6 miles
Time
The start time will be a bit later for most groups. All runners (full and half marathon) will start at 7:00 am. All walkers (full and half marathon) will start at 6:15 am. This start time brings us closer to the actual race start time for Rock 'n' Roll, which is 7:30 am. Please note that the park gate will not be open until 6:00 am, so there will not be any parking available before that time. There is plenty of parking within the park, but you have to wait for the gates to be open.
Route
Both the 13 and 21 mile routes are linked form the schedule page. The 21 mile route is the same as the 13 mile course, with an additional repeat of the out & back segment along Mission Trail.
We marked the course today with YELLOW sidewalk chalk and chalk paint. Please look for YELLOW arrows and notes on the road and path. There lots of other markings (mostly in white) for other events -- don't follow those! We are also stationing volunteers at several intersections to help direct you and there will be maps at each aid station along the course. You can also review the turn by turn directions in the next article.
Don't forget that we strongly recommend that you carry a cell phone with you on Saturday, and program some numbers, either for your coaches or training partners, so that you can touch base with others out on the course with you.
Course Support
We will also have more water stops available on this course than on a typical Saturday. We will have fully-staffed water stops every two miles, starting at mile 3. The water stops will have water, Cytomax (the course electrolyte drink at the Rock 'n' Roll race), cups & first aid. While this is the only group workout of the season that we do not require you to carry a water belt, we still do strongly recommend that you do. You're already used to it, and you never know when you'll need it. I have been burned several times on race day for not carrying my own water!
There will be a few bathroom options on the course and these are noted on the turn by turn directions below. Note that all of missions we pass along the route are national parks, and their restrooms are available to the public. The parks officially open at 9:00 am but the caretakers told us that they may be open as early as 8:30 am.
Weather
Looks like we are in for a treat on Saturday, weather-wise, but be sure to check for the latest temperature on Friday night. We will meet as scheduled rain or shine, but if there happens to be lightening we will wait for 30 minutes before leaving.
If the forecast changes or last minute announcements need to be made, I will send out a newsflash via this email newsletter and also update the SA Fit hotline message at 210.568.4496. You are also welcome to call Run Gear Run 210.490.9987 or Ashley's cell phone 210-843-5984.
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Turn by Turn
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Directions for the course
We will have cards with these directions available for you to carry on the course. You can pick one up at the pavilion in the morning.
Mileage Directions Notes
0.00 Begin at Pavilion #2 and exit to Padre Dr.
0.00 Right on Padre Dr.
0.40 Right on VFW Blvd / E. White Ave Take crosswalk across VFW Blvd
0.60 Left on Mission Pkwy Get onto trail
0.70 Trail crosses Mission Pkwy
1.75 Right on Mission Rd Trail ends @ corner then resumes on rt
2.30 Trail ends @ Hansford, cross street Use sidewalk / bike lane
2.50 Continue on Mission Rd Restooms avail @ Mission Concepcion
2.70 Turn around Parkview Dr. Aid station; Convenience store on Mission Rd.
3.30 Re-enter trail at Hansford
3.70 Continue on Mission Rd past park entrance Use sidewalk / bike lane
4.40 Cross E. Southcross
4.70 Cross E. White Ave
5.00 Cross Roosevelt Ave at cross walk Aid station
5.10 Enter sidewalk/trail thru Mission San Jose Restrooms avail @ Mission San Jose; Convenience store on Roosevelt Ave.
5.30 Left on Napier
5.40 Stay left at Y with Mission Rd
5.80 Enter trail on left side of road
5.90 Cross Padre Dr / Mission Pkwy Stay on trail
6.70 Continue on trail Restooms avail @ Espada Park
7.00 Continue on trail to right of dam Aid station
9.30 Turn around on trail @ Mission Espada Aid station
9.30 Return on trail back the way you came
12.90 13 milers - exit trail at Pyron Ave Use road / bike lane
12.90 21 milers - turn left at Pyron Ave No trail or sidewalk
13.20 21 milers - Left on San Jose Dr
13.20 21 milers - Left on Napier
13.50 21 milers - Repeat out & back along trail
20.80 21 milers - exit trail at Pyron Ave
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Volunteers
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We can always use extra hands!
We sent out volunteer assignments via email yesterday Thank you to everyone who recruited friends & family!
We always can always put extra hands to work, so if you have anyone who wants to help, just send them to the park on Saturday! They can come at any time and report to the pavilion. We will give them a job! Tell them to ask for Ashley!
Click here for the volunteer assignments in case you missed it. If you have any last minute questions, just call Ashley at 210-843-5984. Thank you!
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After Party
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After you complete the benchmark, be sure to head back to the pavilion for the celebration!! We will have sausages, tamales, potluck dishes provided by your coaches, and lots of smiles!
We will be snapping photos as you cross the finish line -- be sure to smile, they will be in our Pasta Party slideshow! We also have a special gift for all of your who have seen that in the end, you only hit what you aim at!
Last but definitely not least, our favorite masseuse, Jill Sulak from Integrative Therapies, will be at the pavilion giving free massages!
Don't forget you are welcome to invite friends and family to join us at the park to celebrate your success! This is a great facility with a playground and lots of room to CELEBRATE!
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| Looking Ahead
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Here's what's coming up...
Next meeting: Sat. Oct 18
Time: 6:15 am (walkers) ; 7:00 am (runners
Location: Mission County Park Pavilion #2 - 6030 Padre Dr.
Seminar: None
Workout: Final benchmark!
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Thank you for joining San Antonio's premiere marathon and half-marathon training program!
Sincerely, Ashley Rosilier & Amber Anthony
Organizers, USA Fit San Antonio
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