Keep Movin' 5k -- Abilene/Dyess -- March 6
Samaritan’s Purse 5K -- Abilene -- March 20
Steamboat Challenge Half Marathon & Relay - Abilene - March 27
Mayor's Roundup 5k -- Abilene -- April 10
Austin Elementary Family Fun Run 5k -- Abilene -- April 17
Autism Run -- Abilene -- April 24
Kirk Goodwin 5k -- Abilene -- April 24
Clear Fork 5K -- Hawley -- May 1
Wounded Warrior Project 5k--Abilene -- May 8
Clyde FCA 5K -- Clyde -- May 15
Potosi VFD Run -- Abilene -- May 29
Monday, January 25, 2010
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
New Year - Upcoming Races
Hi Everybody!
Well, Corky sent me an email last week saying our little runner's blog was lonely and that I need to get back in touch with everybody and get us together again.
I couldn't agree more whole-heartedly. I miss everybody. I know I see all of you guys, but we don't get together as a group as much with this cold weather. I hope we can fix that.
WELCOME!!!
I'd like to WELCOME Shannon Marly - our newest running buddy! She has been working out at the Health Club kicking tail in AOS and dotFIT. She recently completed the San Angelo half marathon January 2nd. She is continuing on her marathon training path and will be running a full marathon -the BIG D! - in April!
She needs running buddies, and I know just the people to help out! :o)
UPCOMING EVENTS
Coming up, we have the follwing runs:
- Cowtown February 27th. Ryan and Corky will be driving up the day before and staying the night. I'll be driving up the morning of. Amy Brown and Gretchen are likely to do the same thing - get up at the crazy crack of dawn and drive to Fort Worth and run the half marathon and come back. Per my discussion with Dr. C and Ryan the other day, I realized that this will be my LAST race in my 20's!!! I'll be turning 30 years old on February 28th! It had better be a GREAT run!
- Inaugural Rock 'N' Roll half marathon Dallas March 14th. I was very excited when Sherry mentioned this one. I'm not only excited to get to run another race with her and her husband again, but it means this must really be an awesome race - one that maybe more of us can attend! This is the half. I plan to drive up the Friday before and stay through Sunday for the run. We'll be bringing J'lie and maybe MissFit, so we'll have to get a hotel that allows pets - not likely to get one near the race start. You can check the run out online and find a hotel. If anybody wants to run this one and wants to carpool or share a hotel, let me know, and I'll get us all on the same page. We'll also plan a group dinner for the night before! (Hint, Hint, Dr. C!)
- Big D in Dallas in April. I'm not sure about this one, but I think it is a full and a half. Shannon is running this one. Is this your first full marathon, Shannon? Anyway, we'll all be in such great half marathon shape, we could kick this one out easy! :o)
- One of my favorites - North Trails half marathon in May! This one is always a big puller for me. It's a little run, but it's sure is fun and easy!
WEEKEND TRAININGS
We haven't been training on the weekends - well, as a group, anyway - but I hope to get us together again soon! This Saturday, I have to work and run the RPM launch, but I'd be happy to do a Sunday afternoon run. Who all is interested?
During the weekend trainings, we all go our own pace and distance. It just helps to have somebody to meet up with and say "hey" to!
We'll have to probably take it week by week to see when we are going to run with the weather being so cold and wet and unpredictable.
Anyway, send me an email to say "hi!" Let me know how you guys are doing!
L
Friday, November 13, 2009
Turkey Trot
Stay active over the holiday. Abilene Runner's Club offers a family-friendly 5K and 1 mile walk/run on Thanksgiving morning to help you burn calories before you eat them. You can check it out at http://www.abilenerunners.com/.
6th Annual Abilene Runner’s Club Turkey Trot
5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Thanksgiving Day
November 26, 2009
Shotwell Stadium
1525 ES 11th & Expo Drive
Abilene, TX 79602
Entry Form available at www.abilenerunners.com
Early Registration (Received by 11/21/2009)
$20 Adults and children over 12
$10 Children 12 and under for all events.
$50 Family Special (up to 4 entries from one family)
Late & Race Day Registration: $30 after 11/21
NOTE: Join the Abilene Runners Club at www.abilenerunners.com
and receive $5 off your race entry!!
Race Day Registration from 6:30 AM – 8:00AM
Race Starts at 8:30AM sharp • 1 Mile Fun-Run Starts at 9:15AM
Information: email abilenerunnersclub@gmail.com
6th Annual Abilene Runner’s Club Turkey Trot
5K & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Thanksgiving Day
November 26, 2009
Shotwell Stadium
1525 ES 11th & Expo Drive
Abilene, TX 79602
Entry Form available at www.abilenerunners.com
Early Registration (Received by 11/21/2009)
$20 Adults and children over 12
$10 Children 12 and under for all events.
$50 Family Special (up to 4 entries from one family)
Late & Race Day Registration: $30 after 11/21
NOTE: Join the Abilene Runners Club at www.abilenerunners.com
and receive $5 off your race entry!!
Race Day Registration from 6:30 AM – 8:00AM
Race Starts at 8:30AM sharp • 1 Mile Fun-Run Starts at 9:15AM
Information: email abilenerunnersclub@gmail.com
Saturday, October 10, 2009
White Rock Full and Half Marathon
Hey Running Buddies!
It's time to begin making final plans for the White Rock full and half marathon! We'll discuss some other runs a little later...
White Rock Full and Half Marathon
Other Races
Okie dokie! I think that's it! Let me know what you guys are interested in, and I'll keep us all on the same page.
Have a great weekend!
Happy Training!
Leslie
It's time to begin making final plans for the White Rock full and half marathon! We'll discuss some other runs a little later...
White Rock Full and Half Marathon
- Thanks for Dr. Carlson for reminding me that we need to get the ball rolling on this stuff!
- Check out the website at www.runtherock.com
- When: Sunday, December 13
- Where: Dallas
- Registration - if you haven't registered, do so muy pronto! They'll close it off soon!
- Hotel - I'm voting for the Hyett hotel, which Dr. C says is cheaper and has both the shuttle to the start and a pasta party. Other options are listed on the main site. If you want a different hotel or have different accommodations, let me know! We'll have to reserve within the next few days to guarantee a room!
- Who wants to share rooms?
- Who wants to carpool?
Other Races
- San Antonio Rock and Roll Half Marathon November 15th - who is still interested in running this? I think Doyle is all registered and still has a hotel. Registration closes on November 8th, unless it sells out first. If you are interested, I'll get everybody together who is! I may still run it. My brother lives in SA, and I know I can stay with him. I just need to make up my mind and register before it closes. Check it out at http://san-antonio.competitor.com/?l=top
- Austin is February 14! Daniell and I are toying but not committing to the idea of the full marathon. We are going to register for it, and if the weather gets too yucky to do the long runs, we'll drop down to the half. Check it out at www.youraustinmarathon.com
- Soon after Austin is the Cowtown half and full marathon February 27th in Ft. Worth - that's my birthday weekend! They also have a 10K and a 5K - not to mention they have those totally cool medals! Check it out at www.cowtownmarathon.org
- New this year is the ROCK AND ROLL DALLAS half marathon March 14th! Let's break this half marathon in with our feet! Check it out at http://dallas.competitor.com/
Okie dokie! I think that's it! Let me know what you guys are interested in, and I'll keep us all on the same page.
Have a great weekend!
Happy Training!
Leslie
Friday, September 4, 2009
The Store of a Lonely Runner
THE STORY OF A LONELY RUNNER
- a commentary from Leslie
I went for an early morning run the other day. This is the first outdoor run I've done by myself in several months - almost a year even. I've run most of my mileage at the Health Club on the treadmill or with my running buddies from the HHC running club out at the Red Bud park.
Running solo instead of with my friends was perhaps one of the loneliest feelings I've ever had. I got it done, but when I was finished, I told myself that I would never do it again. I don't care how torturous the treadmill seems, at least I am surrounded by people I can wave at or harass into running with me. I can watch the staff in progress as they help the members and train their clients. I can enjoy the thump of the music from the Art of Strength class going on behind me and the yell as the members encourage each other on. I can scope out the members as they walk through the door and predict which class they are visiting that day.
It makes my heart happy to see the life that goes on inside the club and to work out amongst others who are investing in themselves.
My lonely run, on the other hand, was made even more solemn as I was passed by car after car driven by poor souls who wore scowls on their faces as if they were driving to doom's day. I thought how sad it was that perhaps they didn't have such a great group of people as those at the HHC to look forward to sometime in their day. The only part of my training that I had any sort of company in was the last little bit on the outskirts of town as I passed a field with cows in it. You know what's sad? I was comforted by their presence. I had to chuckle to myself, and as soon as I made it to work, I emailed my running buddies and told them that I was never going to run without them again - and I haven't!
I bring this up because my experience reminded me of the power of working out in groups. Running, is of course, by nature, a pretty lonely sport. Most inspirational running posters are those of a lone athlete on the edge of a massive city or on the crest of some beautiful landmark out in the middle of nowhere. I have to admit that being a part of the Health Club with the group exercise department, the training team, and the Art of Strength classes has kept me honest about my workouts. If it wasn't for the friends that I look forward to on a daily basis, I might not be as consistent with exercise as I'd like to claim.
There is strength to numbers. I've reported on multiple occasions that eighty percent of people prefer to work out with others. Our group Exercise check-in's are a great example of this fact. Last month, over 60% of the people who walked through the doors attended a group exercise class. Others worked with a trainer, did Pilates, participated in an Art of Strength class, or - even more simply - came in with a friend and exercised together.
Scan through the Internet, and you'll find report after report of how exercising in groups increases the changes that a person will stick to their exercise program. One study I found the other day talked about how lab mice who ran on a wheel alone on a regular basis had higher physical evidence of stress (higher heart rate, blood pressure) when exposed to stressful situations than those who ran on a wheel with others in the same cage. So the mice who exercised in groups had lower stress levels and recovered from the stressful incident (such as putting the poor little guys in icy cold water and making them swim) than the mouse that exercised alone!
Interesting, isn't it? Studies are now suggesting that not only does exercising contribute to good health, but exercising with others has an even greater effect on health improvement.
So, thank you to the members who work out in with me in classes, to my running buddies, my clients that I run and work out with, and to the others who push me to work my best in Art of Strength. You make me healthier!
There are individuals who thrive on working out alone. For some, it is a chance to escape, to have an opportunity to turn their thoughts inward and focus on their bodies. As long as they can stick to their routine, I applaud these strong souls. As for me, I don't trust myself to go the journey alone. One Runner's World contributor is known for ending each of his stories with the phrase, "Waddle on, Friends, waddle on." Whether going fast or slow, cycling hard or doing my best in Step, grunting with buddies in AOS or woo-ing my Chi in Flow, I will waddle on with Friends. Together, we waddle on!
- a commentary from Leslie
I went for an early morning run the other day. This is the first outdoor run I've done by myself in several months - almost a year even. I've run most of my mileage at the Health Club on the treadmill or with my running buddies from the HHC running club out at the Red Bud park.
Running solo instead of with my friends was perhaps one of the loneliest feelings I've ever had. I got it done, but when I was finished, I told myself that I would never do it again. I don't care how torturous the treadmill seems, at least I am surrounded by people I can wave at or harass into running with me. I can watch the staff in progress as they help the members and train their clients. I can enjoy the thump of the music from the Art of Strength class going on behind me and the yell as the members encourage each other on. I can scope out the members as they walk through the door and predict which class they are visiting that day.
It makes my heart happy to see the life that goes on inside the club and to work out amongst others who are investing in themselves.
My lonely run, on the other hand, was made even more solemn as I was passed by car after car driven by poor souls who wore scowls on their faces as if they were driving to doom's day. I thought how sad it was that perhaps they didn't have such a great group of people as those at the HHC to look forward to sometime in their day. The only part of my training that I had any sort of company in was the last little bit on the outskirts of town as I passed a field with cows in it. You know what's sad? I was comforted by their presence. I had to chuckle to myself, and as soon as I made it to work, I emailed my running buddies and told them that I was never going to run without them again - and I haven't!
I bring this up because my experience reminded me of the power of working out in groups. Running, is of course, by nature, a pretty lonely sport. Most inspirational running posters are those of a lone athlete on the edge of a massive city or on the crest of some beautiful landmark out in the middle of nowhere. I have to admit that being a part of the Health Club with the group exercise department, the training team, and the Art of Strength classes has kept me honest about my workouts. If it wasn't for the friends that I look forward to on a daily basis, I might not be as consistent with exercise as I'd like to claim.
There is strength to numbers. I've reported on multiple occasions that eighty percent of people prefer to work out with others. Our group Exercise check-in's are a great example of this fact. Last month, over 60% of the people who walked through the doors attended a group exercise class. Others worked with a trainer, did Pilates, participated in an Art of Strength class, or - even more simply - came in with a friend and exercised together.
Scan through the Internet, and you'll find report after report of how exercising in groups increases the changes that a person will stick to their exercise program. One study I found the other day talked about how lab mice who ran on a wheel alone on a regular basis had higher physical evidence of stress (higher heart rate, blood pressure) when exposed to stressful situations than those who ran on a wheel with others in the same cage. So the mice who exercised in groups had lower stress levels and recovered from the stressful incident (such as putting the poor little guys in icy cold water and making them swim) than the mouse that exercised alone!
Interesting, isn't it? Studies are now suggesting that not only does exercising contribute to good health, but exercising with others has an even greater effect on health improvement.
So, thank you to the members who work out in with me in classes, to my running buddies, my clients that I run and work out with, and to the others who push me to work my best in Art of Strength. You make me healthier!
There are individuals who thrive on working out alone. For some, it is a chance to escape, to have an opportunity to turn their thoughts inward and focus on their bodies. As long as they can stick to their routine, I applaud these strong souls. As for me, I don't trust myself to go the journey alone. One Runner's World contributor is known for ending each of his stories with the phrase, "Waddle on, Friends, waddle on." Whether going fast or slow, cycling hard or doing my best in Step, grunting with buddies in AOS or woo-ing my Chi in Flow, I will waddle on with Friends. Together, we waddle on!
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Winter Schedule
Hey Running Buddies!
Here’s some new info for you!
QUICKIES
* I’ll be running at RedBud park this evening at 8PM if any of you are interested in coming. Please email or txt me if you are going to be there.
* Ryan is running sprints at the ACU track tomorrow morning (Wednesday morning) if any of you want to join him!
* We are up for a run this Saturday at 7AM at RedBud park.
* This Monday is a Labor Day run called the “Cole Family 5K.” It starts at 8AM and is at the Hillcrest Church of Christ.
* September 12th is a MIDNIGHT RUN in Abilene benefiting the West Texas Rehab pediatric center. Location is Texas Sport and Spine 4545 Hartford Street.
* The Balloon Fest 10K is Sept. 26th at 7:30AM.
* Information on all above and other races can be found at www.abilenerunners.com
* Just as Corky sent out last week, you guys can sign up on www.athlinks.com to find out what races are offered locally as well as which of your running buddies is running them!
RUNNING BUDDY TIMES
Thanks to those who responded to my questions about running times last week.
* Danielle said she can run in the evenings or about 5:00AM – pending she isn’t working at Starbucks until 1AM! Yikes! If you are ever interested in running
* Ryan typically runs early mornings (such as tomorrow) around 5:30AM.
* Corky also typically runs early mornings – around 6AM-ish
* Terry is good to run mornings every now and then but usually works out at the club first thing in the AM.
NEXT BIG RACE MOVED TO DALLAS?
Through talking with a bunch of you guys, I think most people are on board for group training for the Dallas White Rock half or full marathon December 13th. Ryan and Corky have decided to change their event to Dallas, Donnie and Terry were up in the air but were leaning towards Dallas, and Danielle is such a sweet and free spirit that she can go either way.
I think this is a good idea since it is such a greater convenience for so many people. Check out the website at http://www.runtherock.com/
ATTACHED is a run schedule in an excel sheet. The first tab is a White Rock half beginner training schedule, the second is an intermediate training schedule for the half, and the last is an intermediate training schedule for the full marathon. You guys let me know if you need a training schedule that is not posted. Just a note on the intermediate half training: it’s all messed up on the alignment. I’ve tried for about an hour or more to fix it, and it’s not cooperating. I’m going to assume, then, that you as intelligent beings can line up the schedule with the correct date and see what you need to do. That is a better idea than me pulling my hair out and potentially throwing my computer into the AOS room and beating it with a kettle bell.
Also attached is a cross training regime you can do on the treadmill in the event you have to run on one. These are great for either a short workout or for tossing in the middle of a longer run that you might have to do.
For more cross training ideas OUTSIDE, visit www.halhigdon.com or www.runnersworld.com.
Ok, that’s it. Let me know if you guys are interested in the Saturday run, this evening’s run, sprinting in the AM, or the Dallas race.
Thanks for reading, guys!
Happy Training!
Leslie
Here’s some new info for you!
QUICKIES
* I’ll be running at RedBud park this evening at 8PM if any of you are interested in coming. Please email or txt me if you are going to be there.
* Ryan is running sprints at the ACU track tomorrow morning (Wednesday morning) if any of you want to join him!
* We are up for a run this Saturday at 7AM at RedBud park.
* This Monday is a Labor Day run called the “Cole Family 5K.” It starts at 8AM and is at the Hillcrest Church of Christ.
* September 12th is a MIDNIGHT RUN in Abilene benefiting the West Texas Rehab pediatric center. Location is Texas Sport and Spine 4545 Hartford Street.
* The Balloon Fest 10K is Sept. 26th at 7:30AM.
* Information on all above and other races can be found at www.abilenerunners.com
* Just as Corky sent out last week, you guys can sign up on www.athlinks.com to find out what races are offered locally as well as which of your running buddies is running them!
RUNNING BUDDY TIMES
Thanks to those who responded to my questions about running times last week.
* Danielle said she can run in the evenings or about 5:00AM – pending she isn’t working at Starbucks until 1AM! Yikes! If you are ever interested in running
* Ryan typically runs early mornings (such as tomorrow) around 5:30AM.
* Corky also typically runs early mornings – around 6AM-ish
* Terry is good to run mornings every now and then but usually works out at the club first thing in the AM.
NEXT BIG RACE MOVED TO DALLAS?
Through talking with a bunch of you guys, I think most people are on board for group training for the Dallas White Rock half or full marathon December 13th. Ryan and Corky have decided to change their event to Dallas, Donnie and Terry were up in the air but were leaning towards Dallas, and Danielle is such a sweet and free spirit that she can go either way.
I think this is a good idea since it is such a greater convenience for so many people. Check out the website at http://www.runtherock.com/
ATTACHED is a run schedule in an excel sheet. The first tab is a White Rock half beginner training schedule, the second is an intermediate training schedule for the half, and the last is an intermediate training schedule for the full marathon. You guys let me know if you need a training schedule that is not posted. Just a note on the intermediate half training: it’s all messed up on the alignment. I’ve tried for about an hour or more to fix it, and it’s not cooperating. I’m going to assume, then, that you as intelligent beings can line up the schedule with the correct date and see what you need to do. That is a better idea than me pulling my hair out and potentially throwing my computer into the AOS room and beating it with a kettle bell.
Also attached is a cross training regime you can do on the treadmill in the event you have to run on one. These are great for either a short workout or for tossing in the middle of a longer run that you might have to do.
For more cross training ideas OUTSIDE, visit www.halhigdon.com or www.runnersworld.com.
Ok, that’s it. Let me know if you guys are interested in the Saturday run, this evening’s run, sprinting in the AM, or the Dallas race.
Thanks for reading, guys!
Happy Training!
Leslie
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Weekly Runs
Hi Running Buddies!
So, I went outside this morning and ran around my neighborhood. It was a great run, but it KICKED MY TAIL! Somebody tell me that it was something in the atmospheric pressure, the humidity, the way the planets are lining up or something other than the fact that I'm deconditioned to running outside. I've been running on the treadmill the last few weeks/months with just a here-and-there outdoor run.
I'll tell you what I've had enough of - the lack of my running buddies. As I was running this morning, I was thinking about how much more fun it was to meet people during the week and on the weekends. Running can be a lonely sport if you don't have anybody out there with you. Even if we just get together and say "hi" and then run our own pace - I always feel like I'm running WITH somebody if we all gather together.
I know my Saturdays have been busy with leaving town and having other obligations, as has everybody with the summer. But, I think it's time we get back on the ball.
WEEKLY RUNS
Does anybody want to get together DURING the week to run? I ran this AM at 7, and it was pretty nice outside. I'd be willing to run a little earlier if it got some folks out there together. I know Daniell has a new position as a STUDENT TEACHER (Yay!!!), and has to be at work by 8am.
Does anybody want to get together in the evenings? This would LITERALLY be about 8PM. Last night at 8P, it was still 90 degrees, so I don't know if this will be an option until later in the year when it starts to cool down.
If any of you want to get together, you can 'RESPOND ALL' to this or just let me know what time, and I'll try to get us together.
SATURDAY RUNS
I think 7AM on Saturdays is a great time to show up at RedBud Park each week. Let's assume that there will always be SOMEBODY there we can run with and get together at 7AM on Saturdays.
So, I went outside this morning and ran around my neighborhood. It was a great run, but it KICKED MY TAIL! Somebody tell me that it was something in the atmospheric pressure, the humidity, the way the planets are lining up or something other than the fact that I'm deconditioned to running outside. I've been running on the treadmill the last few weeks/months with just a here-and-there outdoor run.
I'll tell you what I've had enough of - the lack of my running buddies. As I was running this morning, I was thinking about how much more fun it was to meet people during the week and on the weekends. Running can be a lonely sport if you don't have anybody out there with you. Even if we just get together and say "hi" and then run our own pace - I always feel like I'm running WITH somebody if we all gather together.
I know my Saturdays have been busy with leaving town and having other obligations, as has everybody with the summer. But, I think it's time we get back on the ball.
WEEKLY RUNS
Does anybody want to get together DURING the week to run? I ran this AM at 7, and it was pretty nice outside. I'd be willing to run a little earlier if it got some folks out there together. I know Daniell has a new position as a STUDENT TEACHER (Yay!!!), and has to be at work by 8am.
Does anybody want to get together in the evenings? This would LITERALLY be about 8PM. Last night at 8P, it was still 90 degrees, so I don't know if this will be an option until later in the year when it starts to cool down.
If any of you want to get together, you can 'RESPOND ALL' to this or just let me know what time, and I'll try to get us together.
SATURDAY RUNS
I think 7AM on Saturdays is a great time to show up at RedBud Park each week. Let's assume that there will always be SOMEBODY there we can run with and get together at 7AM on Saturdays.
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