Hope everyone is healthy and enjoying the summer weather (finally!).
Runners are often seen as solitary individuals, but we all know it’s nice to run with a group sometimes. On Wednesday nights at Runabout, we have a growing group of walkers and runners that leave at 6:00 PM for a three to ten miler (the average is 4-5 miles). We started off with twelve people and now have 20-22 showing up every Wednesday rain or shine.
Runabout Sports will be giving out Evapo8 shirts (like a Dri fit) to anyone who reaches 100 miles of running or 50 miles of walking. Plus the last Wednesday in the month is free Bar day. Everyone who runs or walks gets a free Powerbar, Clifbar, Luna, Clif shot or gel.
For those that really stick with it, we have the 500 mile club (250 for walking). Those that reach this level will receive a $50.00 gift certificate to the store. Come by and check out the bulletin board for the weekly mileage updates. We hope you get the chance to run and walk with us on Wednesday night.
Be Fit!
James DeMarco
Other news:
The Fitness Council is working on finalizing a Blacksburg Activity Calendar and is looking for nominations for an individual that has served the fitness community to be on the cover. Next Fitness Council meeting to be held on July 30th at VT Research Center from 7:00 till 8:00 PM. E-mail me suggestions.
• Wednesday runs and walks at 6:00 PM @ Runabout Sports. Earn the 100 mile club shirt. Most people run and walk 3-6 miles. Come join the fun! Twenty one people showed up for our last run. Our goal is to have 30 show up by the end of July.
• TONIGHT!! July 10th: RUNNING CLINIC at Runabout Sports (7:00 PM). Tips from certified coach James DeMarco “Training for the Marathon”
• Starting June 17, the Blacksburg Striders Summer Decathlon Series starts at the Virginia Tech Track (across from football stadium) at 6:30 PM. The series is open to everyone and FREE! Ends late August.
• Fitness Council: Next meeting at 7:00 at VT Research Center on June 25th.
• NRUSA Soccer Concept Camp Aug. 4-8 and Aug. 11-15. Registration forms at Runabout.
• DC United Soccer Game trip…sign up now at Runabout Sports! Aug. 9th. Limited to 44 people. Cost is $45.00 and includes ticket and travel.
• Leukemia’s TEAM in TRAINING program is having a meeting Thursday (July 17) at 6:30 at the Blacksburg Library. Run or walk a half or full marathon with help from the wonderful TnT coaches and help beat Leukemia and Lymphoma.
• DRAPER MILE: The Draper Mile is fast and held during Stepping Out. Limited to only 150 folks so sign up today. Registration forms available at Runabout. August 1st at 6:30 PM.
After a training run, try spraying your legs with cold water. The water will cool your legs, but it will also help in RECOVERY. Cold water will constrict the muscles and help get rid of the “junk” that accumulates in the legs from a run. It basically flushes the “waste products” from the muscles, making the next run more enjoyable.