Week #3 Training With Lisa And Lucy
We had a great group today, even though it was a holiday weekend. We ran and ran/walked 2 miles around Bellevue and The Downtown Bellevue Park. We finished up with some core training and stretching. Congratulations everyone!
Work Outs This Week:
Run or run/walk for 20 minutes - twice
Long run this weekend is 2.5 miles.
Personal Trainer Kelli Wood will team up with us for some core training prior to our run. Meet at 9 am at Lucy in Bellevue Square for training with Kelli. Then run with me at 10 am.
I look forward to seeing you there! Check the blogroll on the sidebar to support your fellow runners. 
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Don’t Forget The Shoes!
Shoes are very important, especially as you begin to increase your mileage. Your ratty old crosstrainers won’t take you to the finish line. Replacing shoes frequently is the best thing you can do to ensure your success as a runner.
There are a lot of different brands out there and it can be confusing for the consumer. A shoe that works well for one person may not work for another. I recommend buying your shoes at a reputable shoe store that specializes in running. There are several in the Seattle area: Super Jock n’ Jill, The Footzone, and Seattle Running Company. Check your area for an appropriate store. A good running store trains their staff to sell you the right shoe for your foot type. It’s worth a little extra money to make sure you are wearing shoes that are appropriate for you.
There are 3 Characteristics to look for when buying a shoe:
Stability: You want a shoe that fits your particular needs. Do you overpronate (roll in), supinate (roll out), or are you neutral? You need to get the right shoe to support your running or walking style.
Fit: The you must fit correctly. Try on several brands and styles to make sure you get one that fits you properly. There should be some room in the toe box, not too tight or short and there shouldn’t be any rub or slip in the heel. Try a jog in the store to see how they feel. Wear them indoors for 30 minutes or so to make sure they fit right.
Shock Absorption: The rule for shoe replacement is every 300 to 500 miles. If you have had your shoes for over 6 months, chances are you need some new ones. After 500 miles shock absorption is compromised.
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Week #2 Training With Lisa And Lucy
Hello team!
I am so excited to coach a team for Lucy Sportswear. Our training began last week. We started out with a 1.5 mile run/walk. The program is very gentle in it’s progression and is appropriate for most people. The goal is to complete the distance.
This week:
2 sessions on your own during the week that are 20 minutes each.
The 3rd session is a long run on the weekend - 2 miles.
You can run/walk or run the whole thing.
We have 10 more weeks until the IronGirl 5K and 10K. If you’d like to train virtually send me an e-mail or respond to this blog. Every week you will be able to follow our work outs on this blog.
Cheers
Lisa
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1st Lucy Run
I’m delighted to be coaching a new group of runners for Lucy Sportswear. We had our first day of training on Saturday. We ran/walked 1.5 miles around the Bellevue Park. The runners are from all walks of life, moms, teachers, sales people, a police officer, women in business, even some of my daughter’s volleyball team members.
The ages range from 14 to 60. We are all women trying to improve our fitness. It’s great to start early, but it’s never too late to start getting in shape. We are training for the Irongirl 5K/10K which is September 7th, in Seattle. Our program is 12 weeks long. It’s free! Runners who participate receive discounts on clothing from Lucy. If you are interested, send me an e-mail. Our next run will be 2 miles on July 5th. We meet at Lucy in Bellevue Square at 10 am. Lisa@Sweat365.com
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Train With Lisa And Lucy For Irongirl 5K/10K Seattle
Team up with me and Lucy Sportswear to run/walk the Irongirl 5K/10K in Seattle on September 7th, 2008. Training sessions begin Saturday, June 28th. Runners meet at Lucy in Bellevue Square at 10 am. The program lasts 12 weeks. Now is your chance to train with a great group of women for a fun race. This is a great program for beginners. We start slow and build endurance to go the distance!
P.S. If you don’t live in Seattle and want to train virtually you can follow our training program. Send me an e-mail at Lisa@Sweat365.Com or make a comment on this blog.
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