I have to say, I love our local running s
tore and their owners. They give you personalized care that you won't find elsewhere. They offer free foot/gait analysis. There is an in-store treadmill to run on while they observe your (terrible) form. I just love them. I love them even more for hosting this program. It is great to bring fitness to our community any way we can.
Day one of training is 2/11. Our first group r
un is 2/19. I am so excited to meet new friends and local runners. Bonus.. the group runs begin at the trail across from our house. Score!
A few great tips from T
ravis (owner):
~Do ab work, lots of it. It is not only your legs that do the work, your core needs to be just as strong. Abs recover in 24 hours, so work on them everyday.
~Layers. Make sure to be prepared for whatever this crazy Indiana weather brings. Don't wear cotton...ever.
~Hydrate.Hydrate.Hydrate. Enough said.
~Mondays are core day/ Wednesdays are cross tr
aining days. Cross training da
ys are just as important. Some good ways to x-train are spin class/water jogging/bodypump....
~It was brought up about treadmill vs outdoors running. I guess there is a conversion out there regarding the comparison in distance/difference b
etween the two. I know, myself, I can run better on the treadmill. I think it is more of a mental game for me. The treadmill just keeps pushing me because it just keeps going at a steady pace, where as outdoors I have to mentally keep myself going at a good, steady pace. That is one thing I know this program will help me with is pacing myself better. If you are interested in how you are lining up on the treadmill vs. outdoors running, check out this site, either way at least you are running.
Let's hit the road : ) Anyone else doing a training program/group runs for any upcoming races? Do you like your group runs or are you a loner?
Happy Running!
Here is a couple photos from the Indy Mini 2010.
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