Thanks to Teresa Morris for coming out Saturday, 07/24/10, to RGR to give a seminar on Minimalist Running: Sometimes More is Less. We also had a nice group come out to the Regan HS track on the 26th for a minimalist / barefoot session. If you missed the session, we'll have another one on Monday, 08/02/10, at 6:30 p.m., at Regan HS track (no session on Wednesday, the 28th).
Notes from the seminar:
Minimalist Running: Sometimes Less is More
July 24th, 2010
Minimalist Running:
Sometimes Less is More
Saturday July 24th
11am - 12 pm
Come join us Saturday morning for a free seminar discussing minimalist running by Teresa Morris.
You will learn:
- The benefits of minimalist footwaer
- The reasons for minimalist/barefoot running
- Safety guidelines
- Resources for learning how to run minimalist
Running/walking training for you and your best friend, your dog. Great way for dogs to socialize and to train for a 5k dog run/walk. We will be training for the SNIPSA 5k to be held on September 25th.
To qualify, dogs must be:
• current on vaccinations
• over one year old
• of good temperament
• healthy
• on a 4’-6’ leash
August 7 - September 2
Saturdays at 7:00 am
Ready for this year’s San Antonio Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon? Let RGR Training get you there! This 12-week program is great for beginner, intermediate, and advanced half marathoners. Join us on our mission to complete the 13.1 miles while rockin’ to great music through-out the flat & scenic course in downtown San Antonio!
The training program includes:
- Group Runs
- Educational Sessions
- Water Stations
- Discussion Forum
- Technical T-shirt
- 20% off RGR Discount
- Training Log
- Event Discount
August 28th - November 13th
Saturdays at 6:30 am
This 8 week training group kicks off Saturday, May 29th at 8 am. Join us at Run Gear Run to prepare and train for the San Antonio Roadrunners Women's 5k on Saturday, July 17th.
Whether you are just starting out or want to improve your time, this group is for you.
Online registration is available at: http://www.active.com/running/san-antonio-tx/beginners-5k-training-sarr-...
In celebration of National Running Day, Run Gear Run is hosting a FREE Family Run Night from 6 pm to 7 pm. Bring your family out for fun activities, exercise and refreshments.
This is also an official Fit Family Challenge event. www.fitfamilychallenge.com
Local researchers from the UT Health Science Center are teaming up with Run Gear Run to conduct a study about running injuries.
In a nutshell, the team will video from the side to see what % of the runners heel strike either rearfoot, midfoot, or forefoot. Their goal is to create a baseline study of recreational runners and heel strike so that we can better answer questions about running form and current trends.
Want to be a part of running history!? We will be signing up volunteers at the USA Fit San Antonio kickoff on May 22nd.
A tri-specific swim program for adults. Swim technique will be emphasized at each practice, along with swim sets to improve endurance. The JCC Tri Swimming is inclusive of all abilities of participants from the beginner to the seasoned triathlete.
An excellent preparation for upcoming races: River Ranch, Hot Tri #5, Marble Falls, and/or Small Texan. Coach Susan Ingraham, 2008 USMS National Coach of the Year will be on deck, guiding the workout.
WHERE: Barshop JCC swimming pool, 12500 NW. Military Hwy.
WHEN: Tuesdays from 8:00-9:00 PM.
San Antonio Fit is a training program for walkers and runners designed with the goal of completing the Rock n Roll San Antonio Marathon or Half Marathon.
For complete details and online registration go to:
Training Dates: May 22, 2010 to November 14, 2010
Registration is now open!
Learn the nuances of various types of speed work such as hill repeats, intervals, and tempo runs, along with how your heart rate monitor can guide you during these workouts.
Training Date: June 12, 2010
Training Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Registration Fee: $35
