Please see the race webpage for all of the race details - <a href="https://mountainjunkies.net/conquer-the-cove-25k-marathon/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://mountainjunkies.net/conquer-the-cove-25k-marathon/</a>
This event has it all, great headquarters and trail system, tough challenging courses and the perfect time of year to see mountain laurel and rhododendrons in bloom.  If you are from Roanoke it gives you a chance to compete against the home town folks to see who’s top dog.  If you aren’t from Roanoke it gives you the chance to see 80% of the trails of the park that will be well marked and maintained.  This is the anchor event to the Roanoke Non Ultra Trail Series (RNUTS) and is the perfect place to test your fitness.
Carvins Cove Natural Reserve is the place to run and ride if you are in Roanoke.  It is the second largest municipal park in the nation. It holds not only a major water source within its 12,700 acres, but also overflowing recreation opportunities.  There is approximately 40 miles of roads and trails in the park and within trail plan there should be miles and miles of new trails added each year.
Both race distances will be challenging.  There will be a lot of climbing, approximately 3500ft of elevation gain in the marathon.  1000ft of this will occur following mile 18, but your reward will be 2.35 miles of downhill followed by a relatively easy 2 mile to the finish. Get super speedy this summer with our Track Thursday workouts at 6:00am!
This group is for runners of all paces and abilities. Coach Becky will provide 6 unique weekly workouts and offer feedback on goal paces along with pace predictions for a variety of distances. 
Each workout will start at Shrine Hill Park parking lot at 6:03am. We will run about a quarter mile to the track, complete the workout, and then wrap up by about 7:00 or 7:10am. It’s ok to be late or leave early! 
Workouts will be 3-4.5 miles total with rest breaks between intervals. If you’d like to run extra, hit the trails afterward. :D
Bring yourself &amp; water! 
DATES: Thursday June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18
 This program includes:
<ul><li>Professional advice on running and racing.</li><li>Unlimited access to the coach all summer for specific questions, pace recommendations, &amp; personalized coaching.</li><li>Tips on stretching, strength training, hydration, nutrition, and recovery.</li><li>Motivation, inspiration, and humor.</li><li>Explanation of a wide variety of running workouts.</li></ul>
If you can&#39;t make all of the sessions, use code: 4SESSIONS for a discount.

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