We've got a few changes to our February Calendar. First, in order to fully celebrate our Awards Banquet this Saturday night (February 13th), we are moving our Sunday Morning Marathon training to Saturday Morning. So, our 22 miler will occur at 6:30 am from Granary Square on Satuday, the 13th. This should allow us to party without guilt (or regret. The course has been added to the locations section of our website.

Also, Sunday, February 21st will mark the return of the Train Run at 7:30 am at the Newhall Metro station. Originally, we had cancelled the Sunday Marathon training, as this was going to replace the course. However, since Rawlins is still nursing a calf injury and can't run inclines, he's offered to set water out for those that would prefer to attend our standard Sunday training. Below is a more detailed description of the Train Run, by Phil Howard.

The Train Run



We leave from Newhall Station, there is some parking in front of the station and lots more behind. The 260 train is scheduled to leave at 7:45 am to arrive at Sylmar at 7:58am, so we are asking for all runners to arrive no later than 7:30 am, to allow for the purchase of your one way ticket ($4.50) and just in case the train arrives early. We usually gather briefly at Sylmar to make sure everyone is prepared, take a couple of photos then set off as a group.

We have about 3 miles of surface streets to cover before we hit the trails at Olive View Hospital, I would think we could get water and bathrooms at Olive View if needed but I have never tried before. From there the trail climbs for the next 5 miles to the saddle before the summit of the Beast (mile 8). There are bathrooms here but no water. The descent from here follows the Beast down to the Park and Ride lot near the 14 Freeway (mile 12) then the run back upSan Fernando Rd (Newhall Ave) to the station, about mile 14.

For those who want more miles, from the saddle you can run up to Camp 9 and back, this adds about 7 miles but there is another water and bathroom stop at Camp 9 (mile 11.5). This would give a total of about 21 miles.

We are hoping to have a water stop or two and we are looking to group for a post run meal at a nearby restaurant...

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