First Group Run!!

Greetings,
I am thrilled to announce that the first group run of the "Pride" Marathon runners team will take place this weekend, Saturday Jan 31st, at Campbell Creek Greenway.

Warm up will begin promptly at 7:45am and we hit the path at 8am sharp!

We'll meet at the entrance on Margaret Wallace Rd, where we will begin our stretch. I've included a link to allow you more information about this greenway:
http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Greenways/Campbell+Creek.htm

Collectively, we will run for a minimum period of 20 min. Once the min time has been met, whomever wishes to proceed further will be passed the proverbial "torch" and will be applauded and cheered as they make their way further on the path.

Please contact Torrey directly for any further questions. Feel free to invite fellow runners!
Siana

WHY DO YOU WANT TO RUN?

I've always heard about this extreme euphoric feeling and an overwhelming sense of accomplishment you get after completing your first marathon. I want in!

NEW PARTNERSHIPS

Greetings,

For those of you who are not aware, or just joined the group, we have rescheduled our first meeting to next Wednesday, January 21. Last week I informed everyone that I found a trainer to help us prepare for the marathon. Now, we have a doctor on board to answer generic running questions via blogging. His name is Dr. Evivie, owner of Primecare Medical.

If you did not receive an e-mail about the time and place of our first meeting please let me know and shoot it to you. Thanks!

Good Form Principles

 

 

 

 

CHF Article-"Five Things Every Runner Should Know"

Back to Basics/Group Meeting

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday. I started increasing my workout regimen from 2 to 4 days a week. Weight training and developing good form while running, has been my focus. I am running 4-5 miles A WEEK. Because I have concentrated on my gait, I have noticed a tremendous difference. My hamstrings and calf muscles are utilized more and I am not struggling as much to complete a mile. I am also re-reading a book called "The Principles of Running. ' The section on good form is posted on this blog. I hope you find it helpful.

A few individuals have not been receiving my e-mails because they were spammed. I will probably send future e-mails via my google account. With that said, we will not meet this Tuesday. I will probably set a time next week. I want to get as many folks in the group picture as possible. Be on the look out for an e-mail with a date and time. If you have not received any correspondence from me, please let me know and I will forward or post any old e-mails. Thanks!

BTW-My physical with Dr. Warren this Tuesday. I will see if he would be willing to anwer any medical questions the group may have, via blogging. If he does not, I'll take any recommendations on a physician who would be willing.

Local Running Resources-CHF & Endurance Magazine

Some of you may not be aware but there are 2 FREE local fitness magazines that really cater to runners: Charlotte Health & Fitness and Charlotte Endurance magazine. You can pick them up at most Y's and fitness clubs. Both pubs have helpful and informative articles. Check out the article written by Cody Angell in the December issue of CHF titled, "Five Things Every Runner Should Know." (I'll try to post a copy.)