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This week HM runners run more than FM runners. If FM runners are ok, they can do 7 mile along with the HM runners. This is a great opportunity for FM and HM runners to share the experience.
Date: Saturday 8th May, 2010 @ 6:30 AM
HM – 7 Miles @ 6:30AM as per HM Schedule
FM – 6 Miles @ 6:30AM as per FM schedule
Where: 1922, Gold St, Alviso, CA
Trail: http://www.favoriterun.com/211411
As usual, follow all the tips. If you run into any discomfort, please talk to other runners and send email to the group.

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Please note the day and time and trial change.All runners start at 6:30AM on Sunday this week.
Date: Sunday – 2nd May, 2010 @ 6:30 AM
HM – 6 Miles @ 6:30AM as per HM Schedule
FM – 17 Miles @ 6:30AM as per FM schedule.
Last week I heard that our FM runner, “Raja” ran out of water when he did the 14 mile run. Water/Drink is very critical for long runs.
Here is my recommendation for the FM runners: Please do 5 miles and comeback to car (10 miles). Have a snack/fruit, drink etc. Then do 3.5 and come back.
Where: 1922, Gold St, Alviso, CA
Trail: http://www.favoriterun.com/211411

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All Runners:
Must wear running clothes and sox. Obviously you should have the right shoes by now.
Eat a snack bar (nature valley Fruit and Nut is my favorite) or Banana or something similar before the run.
Please carry electrolyte drink (Gatorade or similar) while you are running. Please drink electrolyte for every mile after 4 miles or whenever you feel thirsty. Drink only as much as needed.
After the run keep yourself hydrated enough. As always, don’t over do drinking water or electrolyte. At the same time, don’t let yourself feel thirsty for a long time.
FM Runners: Since you are going to run 14 miles, please follow these pre-cautions to prevent injury.
Use “body glide” on all joints and toes to avoid any irritation and blisters. Guys, use “nip-guard”, if necessary.
Carry energy gels (2 or 3 should be good enough) so you can have it when you need energy to push yourself to the finish line.
More tips: Short tips for long runs
Trail Details
Trail and Distance changes again this week
HM – 5 Miles @ 7:00AM as perHM Schedule
FM – 14 Miles @ 6:00AM as per FM schedule
Where : 506 Old Canyon Rd Fremont, CA 94536
Trail : http://www.favoriterun.com/278341
FM Runners - Remember, you are going to run a distance that I and most of the TEAMRun folks never ran before. So please take all the necessary pre-cautions and enjoy your running. Let us know how you feel after the run.
Let me/group know if you have any comments/questions.
Happy Running.

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Note the Time, Trail and Distance changes this week!!
HM – 4 Miles @ 7:00AM @ Ranch Dr Milpitas as per HM Schedule.
FM – 11 Miles @ 6:00AM @ Ranch Dr Milpitas as per FM schedule.
Parking: There are ONLY 10 parking spots near the trail. So please park on the other side of Ranch Drive and walk to the trail.
Trail: Click here
Tip of the week:
As FM runners are crossing 10 miles, along with water and electrolyte drink, I encourage you all to carry the energy gels so you can have it when you need energy to push yourself to the finish line.
Read more about energy gels here
You can buy Energy gels from shops like REI or online like Amazon. Buy one or 2 of your favorite flavor, try it and then order in bulk from store or online.

This is for HM Runners only.
FM Runners – Please look for email from Kumar or Daya.
Date: Saturday 15th May, 2010 @ 6:30 AM
HM – 8 Miles @ 6:30AM as per HM Schedule.
Where: 1922, Gold St, Alviso, CA
Trail: http://www.favoriterun.com/211411
Tips: Nothing new. Just a re-cap:
Mandatory Weekday running
Use”Anti Chaffing” stick wherever required,
Wear Runing shoes/socks,clothes
Drink Enough Water/Gatorade
Eat something before the long run.
If you have pain, ICE it after the long run
Say, “NO to alcohol” on the long run day
Happy Running !