Scamahorn Park 6/19 - 6/25
This week the Summer Fun Run Series takes us to Scamahorn Park in Pittsboro, Indiana. The start and finish is in Scamahorn Park on the path on the south end of the ballfields near the pavilion. From the start, follow the path in a counter clockwise loop around the ballfields, east end of the soccer fields, and back to the west side of the baseball fields. It's a quick .76 mile route, but feel free to enjoy a few laps out there!
To learn more about Scamahorn Park, click here: https://townofpittsboro.org/departments/parks-department/
Click this link or the map to view interactive link: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2636398
Workout of the Week:
Warm Up: 10–20-minute run/jog followed by Kinetic/Active Stretching Drills (20 Yards of Skipping, butt kicks, karaoke, high knees, strides). Warm up/cool down jog recommended going south on the trail behind the rec center.
“Scamahorn Showdown” Workout Description
This week we have the perfect route for high intensity repeats. The rectangular loop is just over .75 miles in length, and has an east or west square options offering a range of .35-.45 miles. Pick your choosen distance and shake it out! This high intensity workout will help increase metabolism, strengthen muscles, improve running speed, get you better oxygen efficiency when running, and of course improve your fitness!
· 1 loop 85-95% effort
· Turn around and lightly jog the opposite direction on the trail for 1-2 mins
· 1 loop 85-95% effort (turn around right where you stop your light jog and start/finish the hard effort loop from that spot)
· Turn around and lightly jog the opposite direction on the trail for 1-2 mins
· 1 loop 85-95% effort (turn around right where you stop your light jog and start/finish the hard effort loop from that spot)
· Turn around and lightly jog the opposite direction on the trail for 1-2 mins
· 1 loop 85-95% effort (turn around right where you stop your light jog and start/finish the hard effort loop from that spot)
· Turn around and lightly jog the opposite direction on the trail for 1-2 mins
*This workout consists of 4 hard repeats with a total distance range from 1.4 miles to 3 miles based on loop selected. Feel free to add 2-4 hard effort repeats based on fitness & ability.
Cool Down & Static Stretching:
· 10-20 minute jog/walk that should be followed by good stretching!
