NEED TO KNOW: Week 11 (Last Post)
Registration for 2018-19
is NOW OPEN
Friday @ 6:15p – Pasta Dinner at Torpasta Dinner
Sunday @ 4:30a – Race Day
- 4:30a - Arrive in Balboa Park (zoo) (Anytime from 4:30-5:30)
- 5:30a -Get bussed up to the start, hang out, relax, warm-up, stretch
- 6:00a -Group Picture @ Statue
- 6:10a -Drop gear, use portapotties, get to start
- 6:30a -Race Starts**
Sunday @ 7:30a – CHEER Zone
- Meet at: 1900 6th Ave San Diego CA 92101 (Grape & 6th)
- Facebook Event: (Link)
Sunday @ 10:30a – AFC After Party
- Location: West Coast Tavern - 2895 University Ave San Diego CA 92101
- Facebook Event: (Link)
SOCIAL EVENTS: CLICK AFC After Party
RACE PREP ARTICLES: CLICK UPDATED
SCHEDULE: CLICK
DISCOUNTS: CLICK
__________________________________________________*
Good Morning Runners!
We this is the last post of the 2017-18 season and I want to thank everyone who made Black Flag Running Club such a success. We realize that you have choices when it comes to running clubs in San Diego and given that you have chosen to run with us means a lot. We hope to see you again next year for an entirely new set of adventures.
If you found your time with Black Flag Running Club to be enjoyable either because of the training, the motivation or the people you meet I want to encourage you to spread the word about the club. You following is on social media, telling friends and spreading the word about who we are would be much appreciated. I believe we have something special here and want to find more people like us to share it with.
I can’t say it enough, but CONGRATULATIONS to everyone who’s made it to their goals, if it's your first Half Marathon, or your read to complete a triple triple. Everyone has put in an amazing effort and can't wait to see how you do on sunday!
The 2018-19 Season is taking registrations
I am happy to announce that the new 2018-19 training season is officially accepting registrations. You will save the most when you sign up early. We are offering a super early bird special in combination with a 10% discount code (BLKFLGOG18) that expires on 8/31/2018. Looking forward to seeing you in October.
Stay involved in the offseason
FACEBOOK GROUP
Join our main facebook page and our subgroup page which will allow members the opportunity to communicate, share their successes and post anything else you want to. Although the group is public, I will only be accepting the request from members or alumni. This is a great place for people to post where they will be running if others want to join. You can click on the Facebook Group icon above or search for "Black Flag Running Club Group."
MORE SOCIAL MEDIA & FUTURE SPONSORSHIP
You might also want to follow some of our other social media stuff as we will be adding a lot of new content over the offseason. If you are so inclined we would love to have you follow up on our social media channels, tags us and use some of our hashtags: #BlackFlagRunningClub and @BlackFlagRunningClub. Every post helps. Thank you in advance for your help in building the next big thing to hit San Diego's running community.
VEGAS BABY - Are you running ROCK N ROLL LAS VEGAS?
If you are thinking about running Rock N Roll Las Vegas you should consider taking advantage of the Group Rate we have set and join in the fun. https://blackflagrunningclub.com/pages/road-trip
Pre-Race Carb Dinner - Friday Night, 6:15pm.
We will be heading to Torpasta for our ritual Card Dinner. We will plan on meeting at Torpasta (3545 Midway Dr, Suite E San Diego CA 92110) at 6:15pm. I have posted a Facebook event as well. Please let me know how many people will be attempting, we need to let the restaurant know in advance.
- Facebook Event: (Link)
Race Day Prep & Review
We did our full race prep this past Saturday but if you have any question please feel free to ask on Tuesday. We’re meeting near the drop off point for the AFC Half Marathon which is where you have to catch the busses to get shuttled to the start. We’ll go over again some of the details of what to do on race morning, best access/driving points and what it’s like on race morning.
This Week’s Training
We are in Week 11 and into the Taper & Race Preparation for this last week. For everyone, this week is designed to mentally prepare for the race, physically build up energy stores, rest your bodies and allow some recovery, all while “maintaining” the training and conditioning that you’ve achieved to this point.
- Interval Run/Walkers – Cut BACK on Intensity, all runs EASY.
- Intermediate Runners – Cut BACK on Intensity, all runs EASY.
- PR Chasers - Cut BACK on Intensity, all runs EASY.
Upcoming Group Runs & Clinics
Below are the run maps and the group run locations. At the very bottom of this email are detailed instructions on the meeting locations.
Friday @ 6:15p – Pasta Dinner at Torpasta Dinner
Saturday Morning
NONE!!! Yippie. There is no group run or any formal gathering! Enjoy the morning off and rest!
Sunday Morning
As noted above, I will have a very detailed email later in the week with more info. Alot of it is here too: http://www.afchalf.com/Race_Weekend/Schedule_of_Events.htm
- 4:30a - Arrive in Balboa Park (zoo) (Anytime from 4:30-5:30)
- 5:30a -Get bussed up to the start, hang out, relax, warm-up, stretch
- 6:00a -Group Picture @ Statue
- 6:10a -Drop gear, use portapotties, get to start
- 6:30a -Race Starts**
Sunday @ 7:30a – CHEER Zone
We want to invite friends and family out to the Black Flag Cheer Zone on 6th Ave at Grape. Yayoi will be there to cheer everyone on.- Meet at: 1900 6th Ave San Diego CA 92101 (Grape & 6th)
- Facebook Event: (Link)
Sunday @ 10:30a – AFC After Party
After the race we will be hosting an After Party at West Cost Tavern in North Park, we can't wait to hear all the stores from the race.- Location: West Coast Tavern - 2895 University Ave San Diego CA 92101
- Facebook Event: (Link)
See ya out there!
Coach Aaron
Detailed Meeting Locations
This is where we will meet. Don’t get lost :)
Half Marathon Bus Loading Zone, Balboa Park
2800 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
Will meet in the grassy area just West of Park Blvd near the Carousel. Either park in the Carousel parking lot off of Village Place or the Small lot on the South side of Zoo Pl if entering the Zoo or the large Zoo parking lot off of Zoo Pl. Restrooms are not on site, but nearby within Balboa park.