NEWSLETTER

6/3/2010

6/3/2010

'An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.' Henry David Thoreau

GENERAL INFO
HAPPY NATIONAL RUNNING DAY/WEEK!

Greetings Friends In Training,
We hope you had a chance to celebrate National Running Day on June 2nd! If you didn’t, is not too late. Grab your shoes, invite a friend and go celebrate with a nice run/walk! For more information on National Running Day please Click Here

THIS SATURDAY!

BIG MILESTONE! 6 MILES ALL SMILES :)

We are so excited about our 6 miles this Saturday! It is our firsT 10K of the season and a big milestone for some of you. You will do great! Don’t forget to hydrate and keep up the great work! (more details below)

SEMINAR THIS SATURDAY: INJURY PREVENTION PART ONE.

Important! Do not miss this week’s seminar!
Attention members: Please join us this Saturday and next as Dr Kevin Christie talks to us about the most common type of injuries runners experience and how to prevent them from happening. (Part One). At the end of his seminar, he will be raffling an awesome Biomechanical Analysis! You must be present to win so be sure to attend the seminar.

OTHER GENERAL INFO!

NIAGARA FALLS MARATHON UPDATE

We are super excited about the Niagara Falls Marathon! We have sent our group registrations and have already started to receive our confirmation emails. We have 44 members going so far. YAY!

DO NOT GET LEFT BEHIND!!

If you did not get to register with our event coordinator Denise last Saturday, please know we will be collecting applications again on June 24th so you can still register with us as a group. We will not be able to offer the group discount at this time, but you can still register with us! It will be great!

Don’t forget, you must have a valid passport. We are also working on group rates for travel arrangements, hotels, etc. Denise will follow up with Travel Agent once we know more closely how many are going. Family members are welcome. For more information, visit the website: Click Here! or contact us.

INFORMAL TRAINING RUNS DURING THE WEEK!!

Weekly Training runs/walks are extremely important in order to be successful. As promised, we have compiled a list of informal options available to you. Feel free to join us! To check out the list, please Click Here and let us know if you have any questions.

PLEASE USE CAUTION WHEN GOING OVER SUNRISE BRIDGE!!

Dear members, please note the Sunrise Bridge will undergo some renovations from now until July. We want to bring this up to your attention and ask you to please use caution when going over the bridge. For more information please Click Here

TRAINING TIP OF THE WEEK

BE SURE TO PRACTICE PROPER RUNNING ETTIQUTE! SINGLE FILE ON THE BRIDGES AND NARROW SIDEWALKS PLEASE!!!

Practicing proper etiquette when running/walking is extremely important! We would like to ask you to please follow this etiquette SPECIALY on Saturdays.

Since we have such a large group, which is great! :) we need to make sure we keep single file on the bridges and narrow sidewalks allowing room for others to pass. Please do not take over the entire sidewalk! For additional information on running etiquette Click Here

SATURDAY JUNE 5TH

6 MILES THIS SATURDAY!

This Saturday, all groups will go out for a 6 mile walk/run. Please note the different start times according to your group! Please be at the park 15 minutes prior to your start time.

Group A (14-16 min/mile pace) - 6:15 AM

Group B (12-14 min/mile pace) - 6:30 AM

Group C (10.5-12 min/mile pace) -6:45 AM

Group D (9.0-10.5 min/mile pace)-6:45 AM

Group E (< 9.0 min/mile pace) - 6:45 AM

Please don't forget to bring your water bottle and a towel.

We are looking forward to seeing you then! If you have any questions please contact [email protected]
 

LINKS

Register for Friends In Training NOW!

Map to George English Park

Map to Plantation Central Park (speed training)

Friends In Training Training Schedules

Join our informal runs during the week

FIT Long Run Planning Checklist

Running/Walking Etiquette 1

Running/Walking Etiquette 2

1st Registration Session pictures!

2nd Registration Session Pictures!

Baltimore Pictures!

10 Miler Finish line Fun Pictures!

13.1 Pictures 1

13.1 Pictures 2

Athens Pictures 1

Athens Pictures 2
 

Picnic Pictures!

Picnic Video!
 

ING Miami Marathon Pictures

A1A Pictures 1

A1A Pictures 2

May 1st Registration Session!

May 8tht Registration Session!Register for Friends In Training NOW!

Map to George English Park

Map to Plantation Central Park (speed training)

Friends In Training Training Schedules

Join our informal runs during the week

FIT Long Run Planning Checklist

Running/Walking Etiquette 1

Running/Walking Etiquette 2

1st Registration Session pictures!

2nd Registration Session Pictures!

Baltimore Pictures!

10 Miler Finish line Fun Pictures!

13.1 Pictures 1

13.1 Pictures 2

Athens Pictures 1

Athens Pictures 2
 

Picnic Pictures!

Picnic Video!
 

ING Miami Marathon Pictures

A1A Pictures 1

A1A Pictures 2

May 1st Registration Session!

May 8tht Registration Session!Register for Friends In Training NOW!

Map to George English Park

Map to Plantation Central Park (speed training)

Friends In Training Training Schedules

Join our informal runs during the week

FIT Long Run Planning Checklist

Running/Walking Etiquette 1

Running/Walking Etiquette 2

1st Registration Session pictures!

2nd Registration Session Pictures!

Baltimore Pictures!

10 Miler Finish line Fun Pictures!

13.1 Pictures 1

13.1 Pictures 2

Athens Pictures 1

Athens Pictures 2
 

Picnic Pictures!

Picnic Video!
 

ING Miami Marathon Pictures

A1A Pictures 1

A1A Pictures 2

May 1st Registration Session!

May 8tht Registration Session!Register for Friends In Training NOW!

Map to George English Park

Map to Plantation Central Park (speed training)

Friends In Training Training Schedules

Join our informal runs during the week

FIT Long Run Planning Checklist

Running/Walking Etiquette 1

Running/Walking Etiquette 2

1st Registration Session pictures!

2nd Registration Session Pictures!

Baltimore Pictures!

10 Miler Finish line Fun Pictures!

13.1 Pictures 1

13.1 Pictures 2

Athens Pictures 1

Athens Pictures 2
 

Picnic Pictures!

Picnic Video!
 

ING Miami Marathon Pictures

A1A Pictures 1

A1A Pictures 2

May 1st Registration Session!

May 8tht Registration Session!

CONGRATULATIONS & GOOD LUCK!!!

Congratulations Memorial 5K participants!!

Please join us in congratulating all those who participated in the Memorial 5K in Weston last Monday, May 31st. Everyone did terrific, including Assistant Coach Greg who placed 1st in his age group. We also heard about some great PR’s! Way to go everyone!!

Congratulations Lars!!

Please join is in congratulating FIT Assistant Coach Lars on the results of his swim meet competition! Lars team took first place in the country in the Relay Competition! To read more on Lars, please Click Here,
 

"My Success Story" By Kathy Gent

Kathy gets a PR after 4 weeks of training with FIT!!

Hi Marcela,

I ran a personal best in today’s Weston 5K (35:30) and had a lot of fun. Enjoying FIT thus far, and the Plantation group.

Kathy

Dear Kathy,
Congratulations on your PR! We are thrilled to hear you are already seeing results! Way to go! You made us so proud. Keep up the great job! :)

 

Happy Trails,
Your Head Coach
Marcela :)

Check Out our Keys100 unofficial video and have some fun. Thanks Jenny! :)
Click Here

Success Stories wanted! If you enjoy this section of the newsletter, be a part of it! We want to hear YOUR story! email [email protected]

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