2012 Country Music
Marathon and Half Marathon
Long Run Training Series
The marathon is not really about the marathon; it's about the shared struggle.
And it's not only the marathon, but the training.
- Bill Buffum
The training runs described below have options for half marathon training with about 50% of the marathon training distance. All runners of all experience levels and speed are welcome.
RUNS ARE FREE OF CHARGE AND OPEN TO ANYONE
Saturday, February 18th - 7:00 AM
Shelby Bottoms - LP Field Tour - 16 Miles
Leave from Shelby Bottoms train trestle parking lot. Run Shelby Bottoms Greenway. Run to LP Field on Davidson, loop LP Stadium and return to Shelby Bottoms.
Half Marathon training is either the Shelby Bottoms loop or the LP Stadium loop for ~ 8 miles
Contact: Peter Pressman, call / text (615) 293-8862, email:
Diana Bibeau call / text (615) 347-5822, email.
Saturday, March 3rd - 7:00 AM
The Back Side - 18 Miles
Leave from LP Field parking lot across from Shoney's. Run 2 miles to
the 11-mile mark (Jefferson & Rosa Parks Blvd.) Then follow the CMM course from
mile 11 through 26 to finish back at LP Field. The Half Marathon training stops at LP Field
the first time past for ~ 10 miles.
Contact: Peter Pressman, call / text (615) 293-8862, email:
Diana Bibeau, call / text (615) 347-5822, email.
Saturday, March 17th - 6:30 AM
Stones River Stroll - 20 Miles
Leave from Wave Country (Briley Parkway and Two Rivers). Follow the Greenway
to Percy Priest Dam (16 miles out and back; an extra mile can be added by
going all the way to the top of the dam). Then run over the pedestrian bridge
to Shelby Bottoms for additional mileage. Half Marathon training turns around at the Kohl's
parking lot for ~ 10 miles.
Contact: Peter Pressman, call / text (615) 293-8862, email:
Diana Bibeau, call / text (615) 347-5822, email.
Sunday, April 1st - 6:30 AM
West End Ramble - 20 Miles
Start at Centennial Park and run the CM Half Marathon course
plus a 7 mile return loop to the Park. The half marathon training would not turn on Division
but would continue on 16th to Broadway and return to Centennial Park for ~ 11 miles.
Information: Peter Pressman, call / text (615) 293-8862, email:
Diana Bibeau, call / text (615) 347-5822, email.
Sunday, April 15th - 6:00 AM
Kroger to Kroger - 21 Miles
From Franklin Kroger to Belle Meade Kroger
Half marathon training turns around at Old Nashville Trace and Montpier Drive for ~11 miles.
Information: Bruce or Katherine McCrea (615) 665-1334 (for this run only)
- FLUIDS PROVIDED AT ALL RUNS
These runs are subject to change, please check our website periodically for updates.