On Your Mark...

Okay girls...the time has finally come to get started on our training for the See Jane Run Half Marathon on May 30, 2009. We will meet at my house, 2994 Bresso Drive, on Wednesday, February 25 at 9am. It is important to be on time so we can get started as soon as possible. Now, for the part you have been looking forward to...the homework:

WALKERS
Wednesday     Walk 1 mile
Thursday         Walk 30 Minutes Easy
Friday              Walk 20 Minutes Brisk
Saturday          Walk 30 Minutes Easy
Sunday             Rest
Monday           Walk 30 Minutes Brisk
Tuesday           Rest


RUNNERS
Wednesday     Run 1 Mile
Thursday        35 Minutes Stretch and Strengthen
Friday             50 Minute Cross Train
Saturday         35 Minute Brisk Walk
Sunday            Rest
Monday          Half Mile Run
Tuesday          35 Minute Cross Train

TRAINER TIP OF THE WEEK:
Get good shoes! This will make all the difference in your training. I like Fleet Feet in downtown Pleasanton. They fit you and watch you walk or run. They will decided which shoe is best for you. They are a little expensive, but it is definitely worth the price. If your feet hurt...nothing else feels good. Also, shoes determine the health of your legs and back. Good shoes are very important!!

Be sure the check out this link. It is the site for the half we are doing in May. We will need to sign up soon, so please make yourselves familiar with it so we can talk about it on Wednesday!
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http://www.halfmarathons.net/usa_half_marathons_california_see_jane_run_half_marathon.html

13.1...Here We Come!!!

Half Marathon 2008

We had our first half marathon on December 13, 2008.  It was a very cold morning but the weather was clear and we avoided any rain!  We started training in September.  We trained every week and were able to prepare ourselves for our half marathon.  We did a route in Livermore along some of the trails in and around Sycamore Grove.  Our group consisted of:  

Karen Busath

Lindsay Hahn

Michelle Cortez

Julie Bills

Rebecca Badger

Cheri Troutman

Joleen Mills 

and me...Samantha Theler

After our run a few of us came back to my house and relaxed in the hot tub.  It was a really great experience to get to know each other better and I know some of us are ready to get training for our next half on May 30, 2009!