Now you reach the distance for which this class is named. Pick one of
these runs, Tuesday or Thursday, or do both.
Tuesday’s will be at the usual place and time: Amazon Park at 6 p.m. The
route: north on bike path to 24th, then two quick left turns onto
woodchip trail. Run one-mile course TWICE there, before returning to start. GPS
distance is 3.10 miles.
Thursday’s run is the monthly Oregon Track Club event – this time a 5K
at Dorris Ranch in Springfield, 6 p.m. (Take 2nd Street south to the
park.) Arrive early enough to enter, for a modest fee of $5. Attached is a
course map for these 3.1 miles.
Weather forecasts: Tuesday, high of 88 and partly sunny… Thursday, a
bit better with high of 83 and again partly sunny.
LESSON 15: Why Race?
Running in races is not a requirement for calling yourself a runner.
Running is easier and safer without this added effort. Racing is hard, and
moderately risky – but also exciting, challenging and motivating as it pushes
you farther and faster than you could go alone. Don’t let the word “race” scare
you. The road events welcome runners (and run-walkers and pure walkers) of all
ages and abilities. Start with a 5K (five kilometers or 3.1 miles), the shortest
and most popular road race. Step up by carefully planned and well-spaced steps
to 10K (6.2 miles), half-marathon (13.1 miles) and marathon (26.2 miles).
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