Weekend Round - Up Three weeks have gone in our training

Aug 31, 2008 at 1:45 PM
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Weekend Round - Up
Three weeks have gone since we have started our training for UWI International Half Marathon. We have been meeting for our long runs on Sundays at 5.45 am opposite Memorial Park – Queen’s Park Savannah. We have listed Thursday as our tempo run day.

Queen’s Park Savannah
Some things about
I was vibings Richard Jones (T & T Top male runner) concerning some things we should note about the Savannah as we prepare. Richard reminded me, that “The Queen’s Park Savannah circumference is approximately 2.28 miles”. He indicated there are 400 meters markings going around the Savannah.
He further suggests that around six (6) laps would cover the length of the half marathon distance.
He said that, “I like running the Savannah as it allows us to challenge ourselves, as it is not just flat, by the there is a bit of slight upward incline from around Q.R.C so you have to increase your effort”. But as you pass the President’s House you have to make another adjustment as the course descends gently.”

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