by Sue Barnes | May 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
In the past 8 years since I have been involved with training programs I always have those people who join because they want to lose some weight. I believe that getting involved in a training program is a great step in doing something for your health and taking...
by Sue Barnes | May 10, 2017 | Groups, Races, Resources, Safety
We have all seen those people out running or walking while “plugged in”, with headphones on, totally tuned into what they are listening too. We pass them on the trail where we holler “runner back” to have them jump out of their skin and shout “you scared me”. Many...
by Sue Barnes | May 3, 2017 | Fun, Races, Shoes and Clothing, Uncategorized
Once you start to participate in races you begin to gather race shirts. At first, this is sort of cool, you gather tech shirts, short sleeve T-shirts, long sleeve t-shirts, half zips, cotton, in different colors, styles and design. As you running “career” continues...
by Sue Barnes | Apr 26, 2017 | Getting Started, Goals, Health, Motivation
There are many schools of thought when it comes to how much we should run or walk in a week. Jeff Galloway, interval training guru, feels that 3 days a week is enough to train for any distance of race. Hal Higdon, running coach, suggests 5 days a week in his...
by Sue Barnes | Apr 19, 2017 | Getting Started, Goals, Groups, Health, Motivation, Races
We all love to watch the Olympics and see the fastest and the best, it is thrilling to see their speed and the ease with which they compete. It is also fun to watch the Boston Marathon and see the people who had to qualify with a fast time or through a charity...
