The Weekly Pep Talk - Monday, February 25 – Sunday, March 2, 2008

The Weekly Pep Talk - A Running Commentary About Women
Sponsored by Ask About Running
Volume 2, Issue #14, Week 9 in 2008
This week is dedicated to Christy of City Girls (Wishing you great success!)
Monday, February 25 – Sunday, March 2, 2008
Send comments to: Stephanie@AskAboutRunning.com
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Hello!

Oh what a glorious Monday! I think I needed this! How about you? I hear this good weather will continue throughout the week. So…dry out your running and walking shoes and get ready for the weekend! We are going to Point Isabel in the East Bay and Mc Laren Lodge in Golden Gate Park for you San Francisco Gals.

Weekend Running and Walking Information
I will start posting the weekend information for our running and walking club near the top of the newsletter since several of you have mentioned that you don’t find it. Does this mean that you are not receiving the Weekly Pep Talk at all? Or, does it mean that you can’t find the weekend details because they’re hidden somewhere in all the “stuff”? I hope this remedies the problem.

Please check you SPAM/Bulk Mail folder if you’re not receiving the Weekly Pep Talk because I have heard that bulk mail ends up there some of the time. Also know that I will always get this out to you by Monday evening so, if you have not received it by that time, please contact me at Stephanie@AskAboutRunning.com and let me know!

Weekend meeting locations and times for March 2, 2008 for runners and walkers – Bring a Friend!

East Bay – Point Isabel, Richmond
Meet at 9:00 at the far end of the parking lot, away from the entrance

From I80 (in either direction) take Central Avenue exit and head toward the bay. Go right on Rydin and follow it to the parking lot at the end. We will meet at the far end of the parking lot, away from the entrance.

Toilets
Free Parking
Water from faucets for dogs, no drinking fountains

San Francisco - McLaren Lodge, Golden Gate Park
Meet at 1:00 in front of the lodge near the junction of Fell and Stanyan Streets in Golden Gate Park
FYI - This elegant building was built in 1896 to house John McLaren. It is also one of the oldest Mission-style structures in the City. Today, it houses a park information center and an ornate, classic meeting room. Open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (415) 831-2700.

Toilets nearby
Park closed to cars on Sunday. Must park on side streets. No charge for parking meters on Sundays.
Water (in bathrooms and some drinking fountains)
Near the SF Conservatory of Flowers, The De Young Museum, and more

Directions to both places can be printed from my running blog http://www.altbgo.blogspot.com/
in addition to the details here.

Long Distance Runs For Those of You Training For Half or Full Marathons
Sarah will mark a course for 17 miles next weekend. If you would like to run with her I think she runs the long run at 9 minutes/mile +/-. Use the blog or the yahoo group site to express your interest. AskStephanieAboutSports@yahoogroups.com is a great way to send out a group e-mail but you have to join first.

I’m still working on the East Bay long runs. Jane M. has offered to help with this but she has asked for a companion to run with. We’re talking about 10 minute miles +/- and I’d love to get started with the SJR Half Training Schedule over in the East Bay. Any volunteers to mark a half or full marathon course?

Fun Runs and Walks Last Weekend were definitely dampened by the storm
I have to commend Sharmaine M and Sarah T for braving the elements. They got a ribbon for their efforts! We’ll do our fun runs another time. I hope the weather is more cooperative…

Club News and Views
The See Jane Run Half Marathon Training Schedule is ready! I’ll try to remember to attach it to the newsletter. It is also copied into the blog at http://www.altbgo.blogspot.com/

SIGN UP NOW!!
The time is now! Time to start training for the Bay to Breakers or the See Jane Run 5K and Half Marathon. Or…just come out to move!! We’re out there every weekend, walking or running 3, 6 miles, and longer runs for those hard core ladies. Join us!!

1 Person/1 Month Buddy System – 2 women sign up together
____$20 ____$30
Begins first Sunday of each month. Automatic recurring billing only. Must pay by credit card.
1 Person/6 Months Buddy System – 2 women sign up together
____$110 ____$165 6 months from date of sign-up
1 Person/12 Months Buddy System – 2 women sign up together
____$200 ____$300 12 months Best price!
Your name
Your buddy’s name
Email Stephanie@AskAboutRunning.com and you will be billed through PayPal or send a check to ALTB International, Inc., 58 W. Portal #227, San Fran CA 94127 (800) 457-4574

P.S. Drop ins are always welcome any Sunday. The fee is $6.


Sign up for the Bay to Breakers
Please remember that our group will qualify for a discount if we have more than 25 names to submit. Full details are at the bottom of this newsletter. I need your names by March 25 for submission to the powers that be. We are not obligated to run together nor do you have to be an official member of the Ask About Running Club. As far as I can tell, all you need to do is put your name on the list and commit by March 25 for a discount to the big party run! This is no serious person’s race (unless you are a world –class, seeded runner). So, sign up and join the fun!

Here is our current list:
Dena G
Jeanetta M
Stephanie A
Michele A
Noel Y
Sarah K
Gini H.
Danielle A.
Your name belongs here!

The list is growing…Full Bay to Breaker details at bottom of this newsletter.

Week 5 of Training for the Bay to Breakers!
Runners and walkers have a 16 week training schedule that is posted in it’s entirety on http://www.altbgo.blogspot.com/ Whether you run this event officially, or just train for it and join in for the fun, it is a great distance for everyone – not too far, not too fast, but hecka fun!!


UPCOMING RACES – Let me know if you are training for any of these
The London Marathon April 13, 2008
http://www.london-marathon.co.uk/
See Training Schedule in http://www.altbgo.blogspot.com/

The Boston Marathon April 21, 2008 http://www.bostonmarathon.org/
See Training Schedule in http://www.altbgo.blogspot.com/

The Bay to Breakers/San Francisco May 18, 2008
http://www.ingbaytobreakers.com/main.html
See Training Schedule in http://www.altbgo.blogspot.com/

See Jane Run Women’s Half Marathon & 5K May 31, 2008
http://www.seejanerun.com/t-See-Jane-Run-Half-Marathon-and-5K.aspx
See Training Schedule in http://www.altbgo.blogspot.com/
Training schedule almost complete. See this week’s Weekly Pep Talk for Week 2

The San Francisco Half & Full Marathon & 5K August 3, 2008 http://www.runsfm.com/home.html
The Disneyland Half Marathon and 5K August 30/31, 2008 www.disneylandhalfmarathon.com
The Chicago Marathon October 12, 2008 http://www.chicagomarathon.com/
The Nike Women’s Half and Full Marathon October 19, 2008
www.nike.com
The New York City Marathon November 2, 2008
http://us.f520.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=marathonmailer@nyrr.org
Registration opens January 28, 2008

Bay to Breakers Details:
The deadline for registering as a group is the same as for individuals however, early registration ends March 31st, so we would miss out on the cheaper registration fee, which along with the group discount, makes it a pretty good deal. If I’m going to organize the group, I need your commitment by 3/25/08. All I need is your names. Anyone can enter with us. We pay individually. I’ll submit the names that have been given to me; we get a code to use on Active.com. You handle your own registration directly online. That’s that.

I’ll be willing to do the online version for those of you who send me your name. Please read the details and confirm if you want to join. I’ll get the deadline information for submitting our name list.

This does not require that we run together nor are we required to be Ask About Running Club Members. I think anyone can enter through our group as long as they meet the deadline.

Early Registration ends 3/31 and is $44.00 without discounts.

DISCOUNTS
Group Size
Discount
25 or more
10%
50 ore more
15%
Online Group Registration
· Group organizer collects the names of everyone in the group and submits the list to ING Bay to Breakers.
· ING Bay to Breakers establishes a special Coupon Code on Active.com
· ING Bay to Breakers provides coupon code to the group organizer so group members can register online using the code. (This coupon code is limited to the exact number of people submitted by the group organizer.)
· If someone has already registered for the race, they are not eligible for the group discount. More info?
ING Bay to Breakers 12K Team www.ingbaytobreakers.com
97th Race: May 18, 2008 Always the Third Sunday in May

Carpooling & Willing drivers
Stephanie Atwood, Coach (San Francisco) Stephanie@askaboutrunning.com
Add your name here!

Online Fitness Products that might be of interest:
Go tohttp://www.altbgo.blogspot.com/ for a list of products. Always 10% off!

See you Sunday! See you then!
Stephanie


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