The Weekly Pep Talk November 9 - 15, 2009

The Weekly Pep Talk 

November 9 – 15, 2009

Dedicated to Heidi, Ellen, and Sarah who are running their half marathons this weekend. Have a great race!

Dear Ladies,

Isn’t this fall weather marvelous? The cool, crisp mornings; the sun rising as the day begins; the clear, blue skies, as the day unfolds…What a great time to be alive! I hope you are enjoying you fall.

Photo: Ann J and team mascot Bruno/Courtesy WOW Member Jen W

Half Marathons All Over the Place
Let’s all send plenty of speed and positive energy to our ladies running races this weekend.. Heidi H, and Ellen G will be at Big Sur – one of the most beautiful courses in California, if not the world. Sarah T will be at a small race along the river in Sacramento – all are doing half marathons. I’ve had the privilege of running with each of you ladies recently and see that you have prepared well and have plans for completing a successful race. Good luck! The hard part is over. Now it’s time to enjoy your race. Keep us posted…

Ellen Gordon’s Fantastic New Logo for the WOW Team
The WOW Team is so lucky to have a talented graphic artist like Ellen G. Gordon Designs has produced a marvelous logo and, after several go-rounds to get it perfect, it is on display at http://gowowteam.com. Please take a look…Thank you so much Ellen. I am delighted.

Races This Weekend
Of course the WOW Team alwasy has its workouts every weekend but  if you're in the mood to race, her's one to think about. You can register all the way up through race day. Golden Gate Skirt Chaser 5K
or http://www.skirtchaser5k.com/san-francisco/

Nominate a Trailblazer
If you think that The WOW Team is unique and wonderful (as I do) I would love to have your nomination for this award. I truly believe that we have something very special in The WOW Team and, as you know, it is my dream to bring the WOW concept to women throughout the world. This will not happen overnight but we are the beginning. Being recognized by Women's Running Magazine will help to advance the dream. Thank you for your consideration.

Nominations are open for the "The Women's Running Magazine Trailblazer Award." This award is presented by Women's Running magazine and hosted by MarathonFoto.  The Trailblazer Award is given to the woman who has been a leader and a pioneer in the sport and has served the sport with distinction.  Send nominations to Virginia Brophy-Achman, Running USA Awards Committee Chair at virginia@mtcmarathon.org. Deadline is Wednesday, December 2, 2009.

"Life is never more fun than when you're the underdog competing against the giants." - H Ross Perot

GO WOW Team! See you all soon.

To Fitness,
Stephanie