Columbus Roadrunners

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Runner’s Reflections: Holly’s Story

Holly Hattaway after she completed her first 5 mile run.

Holly Hattaway after she completed her first 5 mile run.

A year ago, Holly Hattaway started a Couch to 5K program. She came in with no confidence and doubted her abilities to continue. Her first day out, she felt like she was struggling just to run 1 minute without stopping, but thanks to perseverance, great coaching, and accountability from her new-found running buddies, she was able to not only complete the C25K program, but go further with her running. Now Holly can run over 50 minutes non-stop and has her eyes set on completing a half-marathon.

Holly, who claims to be a slow-but-steady runner, said, “I always thought one day it is going to be easy. I learned quickly, it’s never easy. You just get better. I think that’s important.”

Even with her progress, she still has off days, but realizes that is just a part of being a runner. Some days she feels she is struggling, but she feels like a winner once she hits the track. Her confidence in her abilities has boosted significantly. “I am by far one of the slowest ones in the group, but that doesn’t bother me because I know I am faster than the person reading this article that never had the guts to give the program a shot.”

 

If you have a running story about a success you would like to share, send it to jenteague.357@gmail.com.

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Fall Couch to 5K

A new season of Couch to 5K training starts up this week! The first week will be held at Cooper Creek Park and then the remainder of the program will move over to Lakebottom Park.

Oct 22, 2013: 9 week program
Target Race: Big Dog Jingle on December 21st
First week of session meet Tues, Oct. 22 & Thurs, Oct. 24 nights at 6:00pm @ Cooper Creek Park
Remainder of session meets Tues & Thurs at 6:30pm at Lakebottom Park

Oct 28, 2013: 8 week program
Target Race: Big Dog Jingle on December 21st
Meets Mon. & Weat 6:30pm at Big Dog Running Co. on Broadway at 5:30

Please remember to make note of the location and time change after this week.

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JVA Packet Pickup & Registration

The 3rd Annual JVA 5k/10k and Kid’s Run is this Saturday, September 7th. Early packet pick up for those already registered will start on Friday, September 6th from noon through 6:00PM at Big Dog Running Company on Broadway. Packet pick up will resume at 7:00 am on race day at Big Dog. Registrations are still being accepted if you have not signed up yet and can be done any time before or during packet pick up. Please note the registration fees increase on race day. Come out for a great run to support a great cause and remember to say thanks to all the wonderful volunteers!

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Couch to 5K

A new season of Couch to 5K training programs start up next week! There are two different locations and times available. Details are below:

Aug 26, 2013: 9 week program
Race: Big Dog Howl 5K Oct 26
Meets Mon & Wed nights at 5:30pm @ Big Dog Running Co.

Aug 27, 2013: 9 week program
Race: Big Dog Howl 5K Oct 26
Meets Tues & Thurs nights at 6:30pm @ Cooper Creek

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Rotary Park 5K Registration & Packet Pickup

Registration is still open for the Rotary 5K at Big Dog Running until 4pm or at the race itself after 6pm – $5 Columbus Roadrunners members, $10 for Non members.

Packet pickup Wed, Aug 7 at Big Dog Running Co (1104 Broadway) from 12 noon to 4:15pm then moves to Rotary Park from 6p until 7:25pm. Race starts at 7:30 pm at Rotary Park (1300 Victory Dr).

Parking will be at Rotary Park (2 small parking lots),  behind Bulldog Bait & Tackle –please follow directions from volunteers there to help you park, there is also a gravel parking lot just past the entrance to Rotary Park that is available for parking. Another option is to park at the Naval Museum & walk down the hill. There will be signs that say race parking, only park on the grass behind Bulldog where you are directed.
Bring your shirt to have it marked!
There will be water on the course – you will pass it twice.
See a volunteer say THANKS!

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Couch to 5K Under Way

Tues & Thurs 7pm at Cooper Creek targeting Country’s Midnight Express & United Way 5K. Click here to learn more.