A Running (and Walking) Commentary for Women Who Want To Get Fit and Stay Fit
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Volume 2, Issue #24
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Stephanie@AskAboutRunning.comAsk About Running is a women's running and walking club that encourages all women to participate by either walking or running. The Weekly Pep Talk is your connection to the world of women's individual fitness*
Dear Running and Walking Buddies,
Today started out a bit cold and windy. Is it winter or just San Francisco summer? I go for the latter. This means that we are into the summer months and it is time to get into full fitness mind-set! What are you doing to get fit? For those of you in our Bay Area Group, who show up every weekend, I know what you’re doing. How about the rest of you? What are you doing to get fit and stay committed?
Here are three ways to get fit and stay fit.Join me at
Fleet Feet in Pleasant Hill on Thursday, May 15 at 7:00 PM for a summer fitness kick-off “
Get Fit This Summer, Stay Fit for Life”. The talk will focus on how to get started and how to stay motivated to keep fit with the emphasis on women.
BONUS!! Any regular priced items will be 10% off on the evening of the presentation!! Bring your friends! Get them moving!!
FLEET FEET Sports
http://www.fleetfeetpleasanthill.com/45 B Crescent Drive
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
925-827-4772
Sign up for the
5 week clinic starting June 1, “Women - Get Fit This Summer, Stay Fit for Life through Walking or Running”. I will be teaching this course immediately before the group workouts on Sunday.
All members (6 month or 1 year) are invited to join for no additional cost. Non-members may sign-up for $49 for the month. This includes the 1 hour clinic each Sunday at 8:00 AM followed by the 9:00 run or walk. Subjects will include proper equipment, walking, jogging, racing, weight loss, nutrition, cross training, injury prevention, nutriton, hills and trails, motivation and how to stick with it, etc.
Question? What subject would you like me to cover, especially for you? I’ll try my best to include it
Sunday Run/Walk with other women: Every Sunday, WE BE MOVING! This weekend, May 11, we’re at Lake Merritt. Directions are in the blog
http://www.altbgo.blogspot.com/. We’ll do our regular 3 miles (1 circuit around the lake) in addition to a second lap for anyone going for extra distance (total distance = 10K). Walkers and Runners, come on out!**
Walk for Fitness – A Gift for Each of Us
Picture this…a baby’s first steps. Everyone watches with anticipation while the infant almost falls into mommy or daddy only a few steps away. As the days go by, baby becomes more and more controlled in her “falling” and pretty soon, she’s not only walking with control, she’s running with absolute delight! Fitness is the farthest thing from her mind. She’s walking to live!
Think about what it takes to be able to stay upright and keep moving. It is a miracle that we can move on two legs! It is also a gift.
In order to live fully, we need to walk. Kaiser Permanente bulletin boards advocate walking 30 minutes a day for fitness. This is an average. You can do more some days and less other days. If you run, you can put in less time with more intensity. You can also take a break. Skipping up to 2 days is OK for your heart, once in a while. Fitness is a natural and on-going life-style. It is not a 1 or 2 day thing.
I strongly encourage all women to walk! Walk instead of some of your runs to remain injury-free. Walk when you are injured if there is no pain with it. Walk when you don’t have the energy or time to dress for an official workout. Walk as you age to keep your bones strong, injuries minimal, and your heart happy. Walk in the open air to take in the beauty around you and revel in the wonders of movement!
You don’t have to do it alone! Our Sunday group encourages walkers. The more, the merrier! Ask me about walking. I find myself doing it more and more and truly enjoying it. When I meet you on a Sunday, if you are a walker, you will have a buddy accompanying you. I look forward to the opportunity! Contact me at
Stephanie@AskAboutRunning.com. Let’s talk and let’s walk!
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Bay Area Members’ News and Commentary- Sarah T finished the Eugene Marathon with a PR of 3 hours, 57 minutes, 30 seconds. Great job!
- Kathryn L has the BIG 50 on May 18. Congratulations!
- Welcome to new member Ellen Gordon. We are delighted!
- Sarah K, Sandy O, and Destiny L ran 11.75 miles last weekend like it was easy! They looked soooooooooo smooth…
Don’t forget…
10% Discount at Transports for AAR Members http://www.transportsrunswim.com/
10% Discount on May 15 at Fleet Feet Pleasant Hill (for the evening only) for my talk about “Get Fit This Summer, Stay Fit For Life” http://www.fleetfeetpleasanthill.com/
Track Workouts in SF at 6 AM on Tuesdays – Any takers?
For you SF gals and/or early risers around the Bay, we are getting numbers together to do our speed/track workouts at Kezar every Tuesday. Membership fees apply. If you’re not sure about doing this, buy the 5 pack coupon booklet for $30 (with one additional free coupon) or drop-in for $6. Let’s start a list of women who are interested in participating. Please send me your name at Stephanie@AskAboutRunning.com
Current Track Participants:
Stephanie A, Elizabeth A, Your Name Belongs Here!
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 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, Gini H, Rachel L, Sharmaine M
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, Barbara B, Dena G
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 & 5K August 30/31, 2008 http://www.disneylandhalfmarathon.com/
San Francisco Komen Race for the Cure September 21, 2008 http://www.komensf.org/ Hotline: (415) 397-8812
Chicago Marathon October 12, 2008 http://www.chicagomarathon.com/
The Nike Women’s Half & Full Marathon October 19, 2008
http://www.nike.com/
Got in! Leticia Duenas
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
Noel P – East Bay
Sandra O, East Bay
Start at 9:00 Sharp!
We are now well into warm weather and sunlight by 9:00. As we all know, the East Bay can get very hot! The new official time to start moving is 9:00. So, please arrive by 8:45 so we can explain the course and get you off and moving at 9:00 on the dot! We will be taking off at 9:00 with or without you (but we’d much rather have you there). Thanks!
Bring:
Water
Sunscreen
Hat
Comfortable walking or running shoes
Go for it! Have a great week.
See you Sunday!
Stephanie
Stephanie@AskAboutRunning.com and http://www.altbgo.blogspot.com/
*For past issues please refer to http://www.altbgo.blogspot.com/ or http://www.theweeklypeptalk.com/
** If you can walk for 10 minutes or more, you are welcome! Less than 10 minutes, please contact me, we’ll talk!
E-mail Stephanie@AskAboutRunning.com
Thank you!
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