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
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.
Join us at Run Gear Run for free group runs every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:00 pm. All paces are welcome!
RGR Training's Winter Marathon Training program is designed to help you train for full and half marathons between now and mid-February. We kick off the WMT season on 12/12/09 at Run Gear Run (Stone Oak & Loop 1604) at 6:30 a.m. On line registration is available at http://www.active.com/running/san-antonio-tx/winter-marathon-training-2009
Registration is also available at the store. Registration fee is $90, with a discount of $15 for returning SA Fit / RGR Training members, $10 for active duty military / police.
As part of the School Rock Challenge, students at Beard Elementary School were treated to a guest lecture and fitness demonstration from Run Gear Run’s Alfred Chavira, or Coach Al to the kids. Coach Al talked about importance of exercise in daily life, demonstrated proper warm-up and stretching techniques, and the importance of proper posture and form when running. He also showed the kids a few strengthening exercises and awarded his participants with free Run Gear Run water bottles and stickers.
As runners our bodies and joints are stressed from the miles and miles of training. Our legs, joints, and bones can use a rest every once in a while. Cross training helps alleviate stress and reduce the risk of possible injury. Below are some examples for using swimming and cycling as cross training tools.
Swimming
Running strides vary from person to person. Some runners have longer strides than others. Is there an advantage to having a long stride or a short stride? Derrick, Hamill, and Caldwell looked into the energy absorption the body experiences during running. The research team recruited 10 runners and measured 5 different stride lengths. With the different stride lengths they also measured force applied to joints of the leg.
Music and running go hand in hand, like peanut butter and jelly. Music can be motivating, distracting, and inspirational. Most of us are guilty of using music to get our run started, to get us through the tough, to motivate us between miles, and finally, to energize us for those last miles up ahead. A recent journal article submited by Dr. Karageorghis and Lee to The Sport Journal talks about music and the effects it has on athletes.
We are in the process of launching a new website for RGR Training. Stay tuned for great new features & functions!
