Weekend Workouts - March 2nd and 3rd

Two months into the year and the group has had some great success stretching the distance.  

This weekend we take a step back in mileage, but increase some intensity while having some fun up on Mt. Tamalpais!  

Saturday Ride

Mill Valley - Bolinas Lagoon - Mt. Tam TT
47 Miles

A staple in M2 routes, we'll get a good warm-up cruising Highway 1 to Bolinas, return back through Stinson for a short regroup, then form up for an informal Time Trial up the mountain along Panoramic, to Pantoll, then West Peak.  Perfect test for fitness that is easily repeatable throughout the year.  Pacing is paramount as it is a long, grinding climb where you want to finish the last portion of the climb with an "Edge".

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No Sunday activities as Escape From Alcatraz is going on.  Go out and get a good 8-12 mile run and cheer on our Bay Area athletes taking on the challenge!  Should be a great day out there with sunshine and a slew of top rate pro's from short and long course disciplines racing too.

Men:

Andy Potts

Javier Gomez Noya

Matt Reed

Jesse Thomas

Matt Lieto

Pete Jacobs

Women:

Leanda Cave

Linsey Corbin

Sarah Groff

Lauren Goss

Heather Jackson

Jenny Fletcher

Participating in M2 Group Events

M2 Group Training members are of course welcome for all rides/runs and events.  Gold Pass members who wish to join in on weekend rides and runs can upgrade their pass $25/month each.  10-15 pass members can use a class pass to attend either.  Please email deacon42@gmail.com or mccormack.m@comcast.net for details.

Weekend Workouts - Feb. 16th and 17th

Warming up nicely to the high 60's this weekend!  We are planning a great weekend with open road for our ride, then some Miwok Trail action for the run on Sunday.  New kits are in too!  Make sure you come by the studio to grab yours and look out for another ordering window if you missed out.


Saturday Ride - Mill Valley - Nicasio - Olema 
55 Miles

Heading out of Mill Valley, we will take a nice warm-up through Fairfax, then towards Nicasio.  With its rolling terrain, this route is perfect for continuing to build our pace-line skills, as well as fitness.  Once past the reservoir, we'll head to Olema for a regroup and then charge down Highway 1 to finish the day.  You can add an extra 20 miles riding from the city too. 

Route from Mill Valley

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Sunday Run - Muir Beach - Miwok Trail
8.5 - 12.5 miles

Heading out of Muir Beach, we'll enjoy the sunshine and views of the Pacific Ocean while we take on the Miwok Trail, and into the Headlands.  This is a great benchmark for fitness, and we'll run here frequently through the year.  An amazing Strava segment KOM held by our very own Mike V!

Run Route - 8.5 miles

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Participating in M2 Group Events

M2 Group Training members are of course welcome for all rides/runs and events.  Gold Pass members who wish to join in on weekend rides and runs can upgrade their pass $25/month each.  10-15 pass members can use a class pass to attend either.  Please email deacon42@gmail.com or mccormack.m@comcast.net for details.

Weekend Workouts - January 26th & 27th

Last weeks ride down south on the coast was a good one for the group.  Sun and witnessing the massive surf coming in for Mavericks, capped off another great session, improving our fitness and riding skills.  

Saturday Ride

This weekend, we'll head North on Hwy 1 to add some varied terrain through Olema, and a good benchmark climb out of Muir Beach.  Pacing, as always, is important so that you have the strength to take on the final climb with authority, instead of "surviving" the climb.

This route is 55 miles from Mill Valley, and 75 miles from the city for those looking for some extra work.  The rolling terrain of Highway 1 allows for more group work, along with building your overall bike skills with gearing and pacing.  

Sunday Run

Taking on some more trails in Marin, the group will tackle the other side of Mt Tam by running our favorite Bon Tempe Lake loop.  With routes from 8-11 miles, this is a great day to jump in on a very scenic area.  The The gentle climb out of the town of Ross is perfect for a warmup, then the rolling  and well maintained terrain provides a great environment to work on your endurance.

Our friends at Gu Energy have provided a good supply of water bottles.  All in attendance at our run on Sunday will receive one!  Thanks Gu!

Participating in M2 Group Events

M2 Group Training members are of course welcome for all rides/runs and events.  Gold Pass members who wish to join in on weekend rides can upgrade their pass $25/month.  10-15 pass members can use a class pass to attend either.  Please email deacon42@gmail.com for ride and run for further details.