The Weekly Pep Talk Running Commentary About Women

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Volume 2, Issue #19
This week is dedicated to Sandra O (Go get’em!)
Monday, March 31 – April 6, 2008, Week 14 in 2008
Send comments to: Stephanie@AskAboutRunning.com

Dear Running and Walking Buddies:

Change is inevitable, right? Is it a good thing? Who knows until after it occurs? That being said, I have made the decision to curtail the San Francisco runs at 1:00 and coordinate all group members into one running time. Our only scheduled runs will be at 9:00 every Sunday.

There are two immediate and exciting advantages to this change:
· We can include a longer distance each weekend in addition to our ongoing 3 milers
· Every 4th weekend we will add a San Francisco route to keep things interesting

Now, since we are a club, we have options to do whatever we choose. I want to introduce the “WEEKEND COORDINATOR” to allow members to coordinate with other women for different distances and or other issues (like running races, for example). Here’s how it will work…
Join the club by running or walking with us at least once. This will confirm that you are a legitimate participant. Your name will be entered into the AAR Member E-mail list.
Send out your request via E-mail. Reply to “Everyone” on your Weekly Pep Talk E-mailing. This will be sent to all members. Pretty straight forward and should allow for coordination without too much hassle.

Your questions and comments are always welcome. Contact me at Stephanie@AskAboutRunning.com

Discounts at Transports and Sports Basement…
Later this week I should have more details on this. Currently it looks like Transports will offer 10% and Sports Basement is going to give us a “shopping night” that, I believe, gives 20% just for the night. Details to follow…

Fun Run or Walk this Weekend
Come on out for a fun run or walk at the Berkeley Marina this weekend, April 6. Your whole family is invited! Meet at 9:00 in Berkeley for a 3 mile course.* Everyone is welcome!! Finish ribbons for all! Membership fees apply. Children 12 and under are free.

Full details are in the blog http://www.altbgo.blogspot.com/. Ask About Running is a women's running and walking club that encourages all women to participate in walking or running. The
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Go for it! See you Sunday Stephanie@AskAboutRunning.com

*If you want to run further, just keep going after you cross the finish line!

Next Sunday we’ll be running or walking the Martinez Brickyard Run as Our Scheduled Run. The Martinez Brickyard 4 and 8 Mile Run - April 13, 2008, starts at 8:30. Sandra O talked me into this. I think it should be a lot of fun! Details on the course, etc. can be found at http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?EVENT_ID=1523893&CHECKSSO=0
Directions, etc. http://www.diablorunners.com/where.html

Current sign-up fee of $20 expires on April 4. Price after that (including race day) is $25.00

Anybody want to go out after for something to eat? Any suggestions on where to go? Anybody want to carpool? Contact Stephanie@AskAboutRunning.com or send your message through the Weekly Pep Talk E-mail list.

P.S. I’m checking on group discounts. This won’t apply for this year but maybe next…

Train for See Jane Run 5K or Half Marathon
This is a great course, for women only, and I would encourage you to be involved. Our club will be doing a 12 mile practice on May 4, along with our 3 mile route. So, come on out and give it a try before the event. And, if you’re psyched, sign up for the real thing! Go to http://www.altbgo.blogspot.com/ for a full training schedule for the See Jane Run Half Marathon.

Beginners - Train for Bay to Breakers and See Naked Runners, too
We didn’t get our group discount for this event but that doesn’t take away the opportunity to run this. I’ve written up a walking and running schedule for you beginners. Go to http://www.gobaytobreakers.blogspot.com/ for the details. You also might be interested in the You Tube video featuring naked runners (with some discretion!) that is also on the site.

Tell me about Nike
Today’s the day we’ll find out if we got accepted for Nike. Let me know what happens. We’ll talk more about this next week.

Club News and Views
Welcome back from Japan, Sharmaine.
Don’t forget the Fun Run this weekend. Bring your family! Share the fitness!

SIGN UP NOW!!
The time is now!! We’re out there every weekend, walking or running 3, 6 miles, and longer runs for those hard core ladies. Join us!! Newcomers and drop-ins are always welcome!

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!
Coupon booklet of 5 for $30 (with one free extra)
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.

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 Martinez Brickyard 4 and 8 Mile Run, April 13, 2008, http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?CHECKSSO=0&EVENT_ID=1523893
Participants: Noel P, Sandra O,

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/
Participants: Dena G, Jeanetta M, Stephanie A, Michele A, Noel Y, Sarah K, Gini H, Danielle A., David Lau, Natalia Lau, Rachel Lai, Sharmaine Moody

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/
Participants: Sandra O, Jeanetta M,

Freedom Road 5K and Jefferson Mile Runs & Walks
for the San Francisco Food Banks July 4, 2008
http://www.peopleevents.org/

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 http://www.disneylandhalfmarathon.com/


The Chicago Marathon, October 12, 2008, http://www.chicagomarathon.com/

The Nike Women’s Half and Full Marathon, October 19, 2008, Who got in?

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, Participants: Dena G,

Carpooling & Willing drivers
Stephanie Atwood, Coach (San Francisco) Stephanie@askaboutrunning.com
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Have a great week. Get out there and enjoy!
See you Sunday!
Stephanie

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