Thanks to everyone who came to the information meeting Tuesday. It’s going to be a terrific group again–we counted nearly 70 in our small room.

Just a quick reminder Continue reading →

You can now download the Spring 2013 Registration Form. Click the Link, Fill it out, sign it in two places (both pages), and return it to Renetta Harrison, at the Rogers County Health Department, 2664 N. Hwy 88, Claremore.

Calendar Details are in the earlier blog, below.

TRAIN FUN!

Mark your calendars: the Spring Session is coming in March.

Specifically:

• Informational meeting will be March 12, 2013. 6:30 pm, at the Claremore Community Center, 2301 North Sioux, next to Powers Park.
• The first session for pacing-group determination and additional registration will be March 14, 6:00 pm, at the Claremore High School Andy Payne Track.
• First Regular Session will be Tuesday, March 19, 6pm at Claremore Lake.

Details available from Renetta Harrison: P 918-698-7903, E: renettah@health.ok.gov

See you then; until then, continue to TRAIN FUN.

The solid core of walkers and runners is going strong. Continue reading →

The Fall 2012 session started September 18. Continue reading →

All those who met the goal–getting off the couch and completing a 5km Race–will be recognized Continue reading →

The training session for September 4 is our practice/mock 5k race. We’ll try to simulate the race: a timer will show your ending time–but it is up to you to remember it; we don’t have timing chips for you.

Most of you have seen the markings and done much of the course.

There is a video preview on you tube, at this link: Mock 5k Video

Soon, we’ll post a map for those of you who like that perspective.

The mentors will stay around to answer any questions you might have after doing the mock race.

TRAIN FUN!

This Thursday (July 5) will feature two short clinics: one on gear, and one on running-walking form. Usual start time: 6 pm and back at Claremore Lake.

For gear, your focus is from the bottom up and from skin out. Start with good shoes and socks, then good wicking/technical fabrics on your body. We’ll have some samples on hand and short discussion on each. From there its the more optional things as time permits: hydration systems, cooling and safety ideas, then “toys” like timers/watches, GPS, and HRM, etc.

For form, we all settle into some bad habits as we get older, and walking and running are no exception. There are more efficient ways to run and walk which we’ve mostly forgotten as we age, and the better forms have the benefit of helping you avoid injuries.

After the short clinics, we’ll do our training. The mentors will hang around afterwards for questions on gear and form.

As always, HYDRATE!

Since our temperature is predicted to be 105 today (June 28) Continue reading →