Sunday, January 25, 2009

What Are We Doing the Week of January 26 - February 1?

For those who can't make it to Sunday's Kaiser Run, we'll do a workout on Saturday at Lake Merritt at 8:00 AM

We've started here before. You can usually pick us out over the Fairyland participants because we don't have any kids! Plus, it's early. I don't think Fairyland is open that early.

1 circuit of the lake for general fitness

50 minutes for novice trainees (ARP* or AG*) Walk/Run

6 miles for intermediate trainees (ARP or AG) twice around the lake, easy

There is a drop-in fee of $6 or you can ask about joining long term. Thanks!

*American River Parkway Race on May 2
*The Avenue of the Giants on May 3

Saturday, January 24, 2009

Get Ready, Get Set, Go for Water with Blue Planet Run

The WOW Team is working with Blue Planet Run to bring safe water to the world. If you want to get involved, check out all the ways you can do it. I love this organization! They have heart...

Update 1/24/09
By popular demand, Blue Planet Run has created a new GET INVOLVED section on our website to help YOU quickly find ways to support safe drinking water projects today! http://blueplanetrun.org/get_involved

Have less than 15 minutes to spare? We have ways you can help.
Want to do more? We have new ideas to get you started!

There are many ways to raise funds. Check out our ideas page. http://blueplanetrun.org/get_involved/fundraising_ideas

Check out our programs for:

Athletes/Teams ? Team Blue is waiting for your next athletic event. http://blueplanetrun.org/programs_for/athletes

Students/Schools ? Sponsor a Water Awareness fund drive. http://blueplanetrun.org/programs_for/students

Sponsors/Partners ? Look at our list of needs. Learn about our exciting new partners and how to become one! http://blueplanetrun.org/programs_for/sponsors

Writers/Bloggers ? Publish your support - become an online author! http://blueplanetrun.org/programs_for/writers

WATER YOU WAITING FOR?

In 2008, Blue Planet Run Foundation provided $260,000 to 72 water projects in 8 countries throughout the world through the Peer Water Exchange, our global online community of water NGO's (non-governmental organizations).

These grassroots groups have the right knowledge, resources and local commitment to ensure the long-term success of water projects at the lowest cost. Our Peer Water Exchange community has grown to 46 partners and more are waiting to join. Together we have created 214 safe drinking water projects in 18 countries, serving more than a quarter of a million people.

Our partners are eager to work with Blue Planet Run on even more projects in 2009 so we can save lives together!

Please GET INVOLVED or make a donation today! https://blueplanetrun.org/ext/donationformR2/g_donation_stp_new1.php

Monday, January 12, 2009

January 12 - 18 What is WOW up to?

OK, the first workout for the week is on Wednesday at Piedmont Track in Piedmont at 6:30 PM.

This week, we have a big Sunday run at Golden Gate Park, 13 miles for the women who want to get in their final long run for the Kaiser Half Marathon on February 1.

Women, join us! We offer other distances too for walkers and runners. Start with 30 minutes or move up from there.

Directions can be found at http://runwalklocations.blogspot.com or http://meetup.com/GoWOWTeam

Meet at 6th Avenue and Fulton Street, just outside of the Golden Gate Park at 8:00.

Email me at Stephanie@AskAboutRunning.com if you have questions. Thanks!

Friday, January 2, 2009

Where is The WOW Team January 1 - 11, 2009?

January 7 - Meet 6:30 PM at Piedmont Track

January 10 - Meet 9:00 AM for a co-ed "Pacer's 1 Hour Run" at Sawyer Camp

January 10 - Meet 11:00 AM for WOW Team Walkers and Runners at Sawyer Camp

January 10 - Meet 1:00 PM for the "Learn How to Complete A Race Clinic" at Sawyer Camp

January 11 - Meet 8:00 AM at Point Isabel, El Cerrito

January 11 - Meet 10:30 AM at Point Isabel for the "Learn How to Complete A Race Clinic"

Run Woman Run - Walk Woman Walk

Run Woman Run - Walk Woman Walk
Join Our Women's Running & Walking Club -The WOW Team Contact Stephanie@AskAboutRunning.com
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Women Train for your First Event - from 5K thru a Marathon

Yes, women, YOU CAN do this!

Join us on August 5 at Fleet Feet in Berkeley, 1758 Solano Ave to discuss the details of training for your first competition or a new distance. Walkers and runners are welcome. Coach Stephanie Atwood will go over the women's only program that can take fitness goals and turn them into realities.

Fleet Feet, Berkeley, 7:00 PM, Tuesday, August 5

Stephanie Atwood, AAAI/ISM Certified and RRCA Long Distance Running Coach Trained is founder of The WOW Team - Fit Women of the World. The team's focus is on long term fitness and meeting fitness goals.

We Want YOU!!

Go to http://TheWeeklyPepTalk.com, http://CaliforniaInternationalMarathonGroupTraining.smmsite.com or contact her through Stephanie@AskAboutRunning.com

4 Week Beginners Training Guide For Your First 5K

Where there's a will, there's a way. You can do it! Just check with your doctor first to confirm that you are in good health. We humans are meant to move. 5K (3.1 miles) is within any healthy person's realm of accomplishment. So, start now and participate in your first race. It's so much fun!

Week 1
Monday, Day 1 - Start walking! Walk until you feel tired or have reached 30 minutes, whichever comes first. Do not worry about your speed, or your distance, just stay upright and moving. Write down how long you walked today. Try for a minimum of 10 minutes.

Tuesday, Day 2 - If you walked 30 minutes yesterday, please repeat the same thing today. If you walked less than 30 minutes, add 1-2 minutes to yesterday's time. Do not worry about your speed, or your distance but be certain to increase the amount of time you are on your feet. Write down how long you walked today. Good job!

Wednesday, Day 3 - If you walked 30 minutes yesterday, please repeat the same thing today. If you walked less than 30 minutes, add 1-2 minutes to yesterday's time. do not worry about your speed, or your distance but be certain to increase the amount of time you are on your feet. Write down how long you walked today. Looking good!

Thursday, Day 4 - Rest day! Take a break.

Friday, Day 5 - If you walked 30 minutes before, please repeat the same thing today. If you walked less than 30 minutes, add 1-2 minutes to your previous time. Do not worry about your speed, or your distance but be certain to increase the amount of time you are on your feet. Write down how long you walked today. Going strong!

Saturday, Day 6 - Already at 30 minutes? Great! Just keep it up for a little longer. Then things will get interesting. Still working up to 30? Keep adding 1-2 minutes. Write down how long you walkd today. You're getting there!

Sunday, Day 7 - Women, join my group for a 3 mile walk. We'd love to meet you and, you get some great exercise. Or...take a hike to some place beautiful. Bring a picnic. Walk for health and the wonder of movement. Enjoy the day!

Notes:
Keep your recorded times on a calendar where you can see them. You'll feel good about what you're accomplishing.

If you are already a fit walker or jogger you may use stronger arms and or walk/jog for the 30 minutes.

Please refer to http://www.altbgo.blogspot.com for the rest of the schedule or contact me if you have any questions at Stephanie@AskAboutRunning.com

3 more weeks are coming soon...

Get Fit This Summer, Stay Fit For Life!

Starting June 1 and continuing every Sunday in June, get fit, lose weight, make new friends. Women! Meet for instruction and exercise every Sunday from 8AM - 10AM on how to get fit and stay fit using running or walking as the main catalyst. Topics include weight loss, nutrition, motivation, injury prevention, setting goals, controlling stress and depression, how to stay with a plan.

Taught by trainer/coach Stephanie Atwood. Sign-up at http://www.theweeklypeptalk.com/

Want to see the written version of Week 1. Look below...

Articles About Fitness, Running, Walking, Women Stuff

These articles have been exported from The Weekly Pep Talks, back to the beginning. This way you can refer to them easily, without searching through weeks of gossip and old weekend site descriptions. Your comments are encouraged. I would love to get feedback. Enjoy!!

These articles are available for reproduction at no fee based on fcomplete reproduction of the article and all its contents as well as credit to the author, Stephanie Atwood and referral to website/blogs http://www.TheWeeklyPepTalk.com and http://www.altbgo.blogspot.com

Holabird Sports - Get That Free T-shirt!

Free T-shirt Offer Holabird Sports is an online company that sells sporting goods stuff only online. I contacted them and now have their products on my site. They currently have a promo offer for a New Balance Tech Tee for anyone who is a new customer who purchases more than $59.95 worth of products. Well…one pair of shoes will do that very nicely, thank you! So, if you want a New Balance Tech Tee, moisture-wicking long sleeve tee featuring a screen-printed New Balance logo on the back and Holabird Sports logo on the front, use code RRWE29602 in the promo field during checkout. Limited to the first 250 new customers! Shop for deals on all things running-related with this link or go to our blog. Either way use the code above for your free t-shirt (if available, still).
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What races woud you like to train for in 2009?