Archive for August, 2009

training tip of the week

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

Training Tip of the Week I’ve gotten a few questions about this…What does it mean when it says to “cross train” on the schedule? Cross-Training Cross-training is often thought of as a way to prevent injuries (which is definitely is), but it can also actually improve your fitness, build strength, promote recovery between workouts, enhance your motivation, [...]

superstar of the week – aug 15

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

Superstar of the Week Let’s hear it for Jeannie “I’m no Hill-o-weenie” Reynolds! Once again, she pulled out all the stops to coordinate the Kick-Off Breakfast, and as you saw from Benny’s comments above, she did an awesome job!   She and husband, Steve, have become incredibly important members of our team since their first season as [...]

a thank you

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

From Team Transplanter, Linda “Benny” Benefiel. A friend of heart transplant recipient, Ron Adkins, Linda has been a regular on the Team Transplant scene for several years and is a consistent age group contender in many of the events that we do: Hi all… Just want to say thank you for letting me train with [...]

Protected: schedule update – Aug 21

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

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Training Tip – post-workout refreshment

Friday, August 14th, 2009

Training Tip of the Week… I’m not sure how much heat we still have in store for us, but just in case….check out these nifty post-workout refreshment ideas from RW online.  They’re sure to help you cool off, refuel, and rehydrate! http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-242-301–13242-0,00.html

Superstars – Not so off-season!

Friday, August 14th, 2009

Superstars of the not-so-off season! One the biggest rewards you can receive as a coach is to see your athletes out exercising on their own, and I have to tell you, I had one of my most exciting weeks last week! As I was out running last Wednesday night, a man crossed the street ahead [...]

Protected: Updates – First Practice

Friday, August 14th, 2009

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Protected: Directions to Practices – Fall 09

Friday, August 14th, 2009

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Protected: Practice Schedules – Fall 2009

Friday, August 14th, 2009

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Wondering if a Half Marathon in Seattle in November is right for you?

Thursday, August 6th, 2009

Consider this…from Olympic marathoner Dathan Ritzenhein’s training blog….”Standing there won’t make it stop raining.” http://dathanritzenhein.competitor.com/2009/08/01/crazy-americans/