"The self is not something one finds. It is something that one creates." --Thomas Szasz, American Psychiatrist
"The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it." --Chinese Proverb
HI TEAM!
Are you excited to hit the road this Saturday and meet everyone? Everyone should have received the training schedule and started to train on their own. If you have not gotten the schedule download it here! FYI: On Wednesday, May 18 we will start our Midweek Workouts at Palatine Park District Track at 6:30 PM. More info to come next week on it.
Read on below to see the details of this week's training site and Coach's Tip on shoes and hydration gear.
Group Training
Saturday, May 14, 7:00 am
Location: Running Away Multisport In Deerfield
800 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL 60015
Click Here for a link on Google Maps.
FYI Look out for a bright Yellow Chevrolet Colblat with the Plate SDESHOW. It's Mine.
Length of Trainings:
Full Walkers and Walk/Runners: 40 minutes
Half Run/Walkers and Runners: 30 minutes
Fleet Feet 10K - 30 min
Fleet Feet 5K – 20 min
Nervous about getting started? Don't worry about "doing it wrong" or not being able to walk or run for 30 minutes. That's what we're here for. Come out this Saturday. We can help you to get off on the right foot. You veterans and alumni we can't wait to have you get started on your next event.
Clinic
This week we have our Getting Started Clinic immediately following training. We will be going over everything you need to know at the clinic. If you can't make it we would be happy to go over information with you over the phone or at the next training. The coaches tip below will go over two of the most important things you will need to begin your training. Since we are at Running Away Multisport for our training and clinic you will have the opportunity to pick up what you need. Running Away is a Friend of Team and Training and offers you a 10% discount!
Coaching Tip of the Week
This week's coaching tip is about the most important gear you will own this training season. YOUR SHOES and YOUR HYDRATION SYSTEM!
Shoes
There's a lot of advice out there…here's what really matters.
- Whether you are a runner or a walker you need to purchase excellent running shoes
- The best shoe for you cannot be decided on by its color or even brand. It may sound silly, but we guarantee you that buying a shoe for looks is a common mistake that new runners and athletic walkers make. We promise you, you will not care what color shoes you are wearing at mile 13 and beyond at your event!
- What works for your cousin Bill won't necessarily work for you. There are hundreds of Different types of shoes out there…because there are many different types of feet and running/walking styles. Make sure you get what's best for you even if your best friend insists that his shoes are the best!
- Forget about the "flash" and "gadgetry" in shoes. Buy shoes based upon proven technology that is meant for longer distances, not because they are "cool".
- Go to a running store to get your shoes. (Walkers, this means you, too!) Your "Friends of Team in Training" list has running shoe stores in your area that will not only help you to get the right kind of shoe for you, but will also give you a discount! They all have trained staff that will talk to you about your needs, measure your feet, watch you walk or run and recommend the best shoes. Most of them also have a policy which allows you to return shoes within a certain amount of time if they don't work for you.
Hydration System
Carrying a hydration system (even if it is just a water bottle) is MANDATORY for Team in Training athletes!!!!
Staying hydrated is one of the most important aspects of safe and effective training. Your coaches make every effort to provide you supplemental fluids, however we cannot guarantee that you will have fluids when you want and need them.
More and more trails will not allow us to leave fluids unattended and often we cannot man multiple water stops. Additionally, coolers have been stolen, emptied or used by other athletes, leaving our athletes without hydration.
The attached handout reviews several of the most popular types of hydration systems. You will have an opportunity to see many of these devices at the getting started clinic.
Click Here to Download a PDF on various Hydration Systems.
Thank you for a being a part of Team in Training!
"By working together, pooling our resources and building on our strengths, we can accomplish great things." --Ronald Reagan
Remembering the Reasons,
Your coaches,
Marianne Cantieri 847-912-5981 mkcantieri@yahoo.com
Bobby Dobroski 224-588-7442 bobby.dobroski@gmail.com
You can check the status update of training on our Team in Training Hotline 312-651-7356 x 7761 or http://www.runningforacure.info.
----"Happiness is a choice. You can be happy or miserable. Either way the distance is the same."
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