Upcoming Events
Wednesday Run Club (Copy)
All runners and walkers welcome!
Varying distances from 1 mile to 5 mile.
Backyard Party hosted by Kellie, Kay and Carolyn
Parking at some of the closed nearby businesses.
Easy/Steady 3 and 5 Mile Runs around Capitol Heights and Webb Park.
Backyard party with snacks and beer/water.
VSNO/VSLV – Audubon Park with VS stop
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City Roots Coffee Run with Optional Shamrock 5K prep miles
The basic route is 7 miles that can be shortened.
This is for those not racing that just want a steady run
9 Miles with 2 x Mile on Shamrock 5K course
Run the 7 mile course but you are adding the stretch from 1-2 miles on the NEW Shamrock 5K course.
Run the first one with goal being 5K Pace. It ends at the top of the hill.
Walk/easy jog back to the start. Repeat the 1 Mile at 5K Pace.
Cool down back to City Roots.
Water at LSU Sign across from the AG Center.
**you may want to put your own at City Park Oak if you are doing the repeat miles.
VSNO – Overpass Workout – “OPT”
6:00am “OPT”
OVERPASS WORKOUT
Meet LINDA at the Coca Cola Building
1050 S Norman C. Francis Pkwy (formerly S Jefferson Davis Pkwy), NOLA 70125
Warmup and bridge repeats.
Birthday Bash Dash hosted by Laurie, Lainey and Jordin
Come join us for a Birthday Bash Dash. Hosted by: Jordin Boudreaux, Lainey Lipsmeyer and Laurie Clarke. It’s Jordin’s Birthday!
Cake balls, snacks and smoothies to follow inside at Brew Ha-Ha.
Come early to Predict Your Pace for One Mile
Warm up Esplanade to Audubon to Seven Oaks loop.
2 x 1/4 with 1/4 recovery.
PREDICT YOUR PACE MILE -2 laps around the park NOT looking at your watch.
2 x 1/4 with 1/4 jog.
Cool down.
Coffee Run and Workout(option for breakfast workout to follow down at Highland Road Park at 9)
Since we need to stay with our 5K/10K buildup, we’ll do the workout on the lakes and then V Challengers can scoot down to Highland Road Park for 9.
6 Miles steady will turn at Water Stop
8 Miles with Ladder Workout at 10K Pace
Warm up a 1 mile.
1 mile at 10k Pace(or no slower than 15 seconds): 1 Mile recovery
3/4 Mile with 3/4 Mile recovery
1/2 Mile with 1/2 Mile recovery
1/4 Mile with 1/4 Mile recovery
Hydration on Lakeshore at Cedardale
If it’s warm you may want to put your own water at the City Park Oak
VSNO/VSLV -City Park distances
More in-park running for shade and hydration. Feel free to modify or add loops as you like!
Going Away Run for Britt and Killer Workout Option 3
We hate to see her go but love that she is following her heart.
Modify based on miles you want to run
Follow route to Meadow Lea Half Mile
1 × ½ with ½ recovery
Back to Rouzan Walking Path
4 × ¼ with ¼ recovery
Back to Davids.
Killer Workout 3 - we will warm up easy over to the Rouzan Walking Path
20 x 220 with 1 minute exercise between each.
Bring dumbells, bands and weights if you have them.
BRITT BALL AT 6:00. Our fun version of the old school “Pig” basketball game using Britt’s name.
David’s famous frozen Milk Punch after the run!!
Co-host is Phyllis Champagne
Wednesday Run Club
All runners and walkers welcome!
Varying distances from 1 mile to 5 mile.
VSNO – Overpass Workout – “OPT”
6:00am “OPT”
OVERPASS WORKOUT
Meet LINDA at the Coca Cola Building
1050 S Norman C. Francis Pkwy (formerly S Jefferson Davis Pkwy), NOLA 70125
Warmup and bridge repeats.
Amy and Liz Host A Neo Zen Mizuno Demo
We had hoped to pair the Mizuno Neo Zen Demo with a short Zen Yoga stretch after the run. But Dang this cold snap!!
COME EARLY AND DEMO MIZUNO SHOES WITH KAT RABE THE TECH REP. OR TRY THEM OUT AFTER THE RUN.
The Mizuno Neo Zen line is bouncy.
So sign up for the Bounce Relay at 6:00. Great prizes!!! 4 Teams of 2 Limit!
Warm up to the Park - do minute/minutes around the park loop. Minute pick up followed by minute easy.
Run the route adding a 2nd loop of Olympia Park
Warm up to the Park - do minute/minutes around both of the park loops. Minute pick up followed by minute easy.
Porch Party Run from Catherine Lawler’s
Meet on the Lawler’s porch. . They will have the house open & ready for the 7 am crew as well). After the run stay for brunch treats both savory and sweet as well as coffee, mimosas, water, beer & Gatorade. Hosts with Charles & Catherine are Keith & Charlene Richard and Corie Hebert & Scott. Duncan can’t wait to see you on his porch!
4 Miles with Mile 2-3 at no slower than 15 seconds than 10K Pace
7 Miles with Mile 2-3 and 5-6 at no slower than 15 seconds than 10K Pace
There’re parking in the lots at Westdale Middle and the old Brewbachers on the corner of Franklin & Government.
VSNO/VSLV – Audubon Park (St. Charles entrance) St. Charles routes
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Fun and Games Run at Mary Eymard’s at 5:00
With all of the upcoming runs being V Challenge “hosted” runs we will just have ONE run time…splitting the middle at 5:00
Warm up from Catholic Life - Hundred Oaks, right on Parker, right on Broussard, right on Steele to Hills Start.
3 x 220 coming back down the hill for recovery after each one.
jog over to cone on Hundred Oaks and run that Chatfield 1/2 Mile at 10K Pace
3 x 220 coming back down the hill for recovery after each one.
Games on Mary’s back patio at 6:00 - corn hole and Jenga.
Beer and snacks!
Co-hosts Kathy Megison, Marieke Crawford and Randy Crawford.
Easy Run and Short Run with Red Stick Cross Fit Workout
5 Miles Easy through Garden District and City Park
Free Red Stick Cross Fit Sample Workout at 5:30
Valentine’s Beignet Run and Post Run 2 Person Half Mile Relay
Valentine’s Run hosted by liz, Keith, Kim, Clint, Bob and Vicky.
Come early to sign up for the 2 Person “Couple’s Half Mile Relay” between 8:45 and 9:00 on the Parade Ground with Heart Breaking Challenges along the way! Fun to watch for those not doing the Relay.
Max is 9 Teams of 2 Persons. SIGN UP BEFORE THE RUN!
Then at 9:00 AM we’ll head back to St Alban’s for Bob’s World Famous Beignets!!
(come early if you want to get in more miles…we want to try to get back for relay and beignets)
Warm up a mile. 3 x 1/4 at goal 10K pace with 1/4 recovery. 1/2 Mile at 10K pace. 1/2 Mile recovery. Repeat 3 x 1/4 with 1/4 recovery.
Hydration at Cedardale and Lakeshore where we typically have it.
VSNO Endymion Route Run
Meet at the corner of Carrollton Ave. and City Park Ave. and run part of the parade route with us and get a special VS “throw”!
5 Miles Southdowns Loop or Killer Core Workout
Whether you are in V Challenge or not…you are welcome to do the Killer Core.
or run a steady 5 Miles through Southdowns.
Killer Core
Warm up 2 Miles with the 5 Milers to Lee Drive and back.
20 x 220 around the circle with 1 minute exercise. *we will have a few copies of exercises.
Please bring any dumbbells and bands you have.
Bring a mat for yourself.
5 Miles Southdowns Loop or Killer Core Workout
Whether you are in V Challenge or not…you are welcome to do the Killer Core.
or run a steady 5 Miles through Southdowns.
Killer Core
Warm up 2 Miles with the 5 Milers to Lee Drive and back.
20 x 220 around the circle with 1 minute exercise. *we will have a few copies of exercises.
Please bring any dumbbells and bands you have.
Bring a mat for yourself.