Hardloop Long Run

This weekend we head North out of the Lower Clark Park (RV lot with hot showers & washrooms). Note it will be dark for about the first hour - please indicate if you will start at the optional second start time of 7AM. Boston runners - this should be your longest long run of this marathon buildup (unless you did it last week).

Those confident in 17-19 mile range can tackle the Hardloop Gravel route as shown (with or without Piney Creek add-on). This route stays straight at mile 2 and rejoins the Piney Creek loop at mile 11.5.

Those that would like a shorter option, or safer one close to home base, would stay left at the mile 2 fork to complete the classic Piney Creek Loop (4mi to loop, 4mi loop, 4mi back for 12mi total) with lots of option to turn early or add-on.

Water with extras is planned to be at start/finish, mile 9 (on Gravel route), and at the typical Piney Creek loop entrance (4mi from Clark Park) for all routes.

Route updates to come on the morning pending condition of gravel.

Gravel Route with Piney Creek:
https://www.strava.com/routes/17207984

Gravel Route without Piney Creek 17mi: https://www.strava.com/routes/17207978

Classic Piney Creek Loop 12mi:
https://www.strava.com/routes/12184380

Details for each of the destination long runs will be update the week of the event, save the date and stay tuned.

The Bellville to Boston (B2B) Supported Long Run Series is a set of long runs designed with Boston Marathon training schedules in mind. B2B is brought to you by Hardloop Coach & Elite Athlete Calum Neff.

Neff has utilized the hills of Bellville to prepare for marathons and mountain/ultra/trail races around the world. With hundreds of miles of experience in the area, routes will be unique (not just the Classic Coushatte) with options for varying distances. Each run will include marathon specific preparation goals for those interested in the Hardloop training method. Marathon experience & knowledge will be shared to best prepare athletes for Boston (or other upcoming races).

Details:
- Pre-Planned routes to maximize exposure to elevation changes
- Supported Long Runs with pre, post, and on-course refreshments
- Camaraderie; pack running and inspiration from some of Houston's top runners, post-run breakfast
- Car Pooling: Houston to Bellville is 1 hour+ (but well worth it), use the Facebook event forum to arrange rides from Houston and Katy
- Only $5 drop-in fee (or donation of your choice)
- Must sign-in and have Hardloop RRCA Club Form Completed (see website)

NOTE: DATES/TIMES/LOCATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND LAST MINUTE CANCELLATIONS, PLEASE CHECK THE SPECIFIC DATE EVENT AND STAY TUNED FOR UPDATES.

Please share and for more information on training plans please follow Hardloop Endurance - Athlete: Calum Neff - or visit www.hardloop.run

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