In 2023 a couple of PAX got together for an out and back 13.1 mile (ish) run starting at Two Wolves, Running Through The Outpost and ending up at The Complex and back. Now they are back for another year trying to make this a new thang for the region.
Join this completely stupid and utterly pointless challenge. We start running at 7:00 am. Contact Stay-Puft for questions. All paces are welcome. M’s and pax from FiA are welcome to join.
Bring your own hydration and race day nutrition.
If you are wondering this does not count as a post count.
Suggested Training Plan
Below is a suggested training plan to help build up your endurance. A a reminder F3 is led by non professionals and you should always consult medical professionals before starting any exercise routines.
Base Miles
During the weekdays plan to run 2 to 3 days a week for 45 minutes to one hour. Plan on a least one day of rest from running.
A great way to get in these miles is to join one of our run clubs that takes place Monday through Saturday! Check out our schedule and locations page!
Long Runs
Long runs are designed to build endurance while incorporating cut back weeks to encourage active recovery. It’s encouraged to take a rest day after your long run. Below are a suggested progression to building up miles Starting January 12th.
- January 12 – 6 Miles
- January 19 – 8 Miles
- January 26 – 6 Miles
- February 2 – 10 Miles
- February 9 – 8 Miles
- February 16 – 12 Miles
- February 23 – 6 Miles
- March 2nd – 13 .1 Miles
Course Map
The course starts at Wolfs Crossing Park (AKA Two Wolves) then takes the trail East through Frontier Park (AKA The Out Post) all the way to Naperville Plainfield Road.
At Plainfield-Naperville road participants will go north to 95th Street and continue East to Knoch Knolls Road and go north.
Once participants reach the Knoch Knolls Park and Nature Trail they will take the DuPage River Trail all way to The DuPage River Sports Complex (AKA The Complex) entrance on Washington Street then come back they way they came.
And Come Back The Way You Came
Disclaimer
F3 is a free workout, open to all men of all fitness levels. Everyone who participates in any F3 event, does so at their own discretion and assumes all risks of injury and/or death.
A Mid Winters CSAUP 13.1 Run (“Challenge”) is not a requirement for F3 membership. Everyone who participates is doing so voluntarily and understanding all of the risks involved.
The Challenge, including the disciplines involved and the routes are suggestions only, and similar to everything else related to F3, are optional and should be modified as needed.
The Challenge-course route does cross streets and does require PAX to traverse terrain where no sidewalks are present. PAX understand the risks involved in crossing such streets and terrain.
Again, participation in the Challenge is voluntary and all risks are assumed by the participants. All participants release the leadership of F3 Nation, The F3 Naperville Region and The F3 Naperville Foundation from any and all losses sustained or injuries suffered.
