One of the most enjoyable things about Marathon Training are the times we are supporting other runners / walkers. This month’s photo was taken in Cleveland Ohio after watching Coach Tom Kasprik finish his home town marathon. Carol, Bob and myself dressed like old time rockers. We rented bikes and were able to see Coach Tom at three different points on the course. We even make the sports section of the Cleveland Plain Dealer … Coach Tom finish in 3:28 under windy conditions. We had a blast !
Everything has a start and a finish, our Fiesta Running and Walking expo was our official start of our Marathon Training for many of us that are running / walking a full marathon. Having a goal to finish a marathon is not something that you decide to do without a plan. If you can to our Fiesta, you were treated to some very wise words of wisdom from Coach Robert Hendrick, Coach Tom Kasprik, Coach Howard Elakman, Coach Rosanne Elakman, Coach Bob Barnard and Dr Jeff Liss. I want to thank them all for sharing their experiences and wisdom with the 85 members that attended. To our sponsors that had a booth at the event, Runners Edge, Runner’s Depot and Running Wild, to our food sponsors Chipolte & Tijuana Flats with your support, this event would not of been the success that it was. Please remember to let Linda Ayre know what ½ or full marathon you have as your goal for this marathon season. She will list it in our newsletter.
Our next event is our Freedom 5K at Quiet Waters Park on June 26th. Last year we had over 400 participants and look to have even more at this year race. As of this writing, Runner’s Edge and Runner’s Depot are confirmed to be at our event to showcase some of their latest products and equipment. Gatorade will be on site to give a tasting of their new Natural drinks. Hope you will make this part of your holiday week and bring with whole family. We will have a Youth Mile, Kids Dash, special awards for those that get into the July 4th sprit by wearing the most patriotic attire while running / walking this event. See our ad in this issue.
We will again be car pooling to the Southernmost 5K on Saturday July 24th … we leave Fort Lauderdale on Saturday morning for the 7 PM race start in Key West. So if you think you would like to join us, give me a call …
Hope you take time to enjoy the summer, run / walk early and stay hydrated …
Run For Fun,
Cynthia
