Wednesday, August 20, 2008

It's Better with a Friend


Nothing is more motivating than finding a friend to run with. You're going to have your days where you will not want to run. It's much harder to skip those runs when you have someone depending on you. This will guarantee you will get your training in and they will help motivate you through the workout.



Now, go find your running buddy...


Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Training Program

I have included our training program for this year's race. Each week we will increase our run ¼ mile or run an extra lap around an outdoor track. (4 laps=1 mile)

Start your training the week of August 25th. I have outlined specific days for you to run, but if it does not fit your schedule, then try to run 3x a week. We will meet every Saturday morning at 9am at various East Shore locations around the area. For a map to the location we'll meet that week, please go to our website http://www.eastshoreac.com/ and roll over the "Locations" tab. There is a google map to each location.

The first meeting place will be at our Johnnie Dodds location on August 30th at 9am. Ask for me and we'll leave promptly at 9:10am. Follow the colors for the location for that week. Continue to check back here for updates on where we'll be meeting, but use this a general guideline.

Johnnie Dodds
Dorchester Road
West Ashley
Park West
Daniel Island


Week 1 (8/25-8/31):
Monday: 1.5 miles * Wednesday: 1.5 miles * Saturday: 20-30 min. jog


Week 2 (9/1-9/7):
Monday: 1.75 miles * Wednesday: 1.75 miles * Saturday: 20-30 min. jog


Week 3 (9/8-9/14):
Monday: 2 miles * Wednesday: 2 miles * Saturday: 20-30min. jog


Week 4 (9/15-9/21):
Monday: 2.25miles * Wednesday: 2.25miles * Saturday: 25-35 min. jog


Week 5 (9/22-9/28):
Monday: 2.5miles *Wednesday: 2.5miles * Saturday: 25-35 min. jog


Week 6 (9/29-10/5):
Monday: 2.75miles *Wednesday: 2.75miles * Saturday: 35-45 min. jog


Week 7 (10/6-10/12):

Monday: 3 miles * Wednesday: 3 miles * Saturday: 40 min. easy

Week 8 (10/13-10/18):

Monday: 3 miles * Wednesday: 2 miles * Saturday: RACE DAY

If you don't have a team or would like to sign up with us search for 'East Shore Athletic Club' and join our team. You will get a Tshirt and a complimentary wrist band! Bring your friends and family and can't wait to meet you!

~Maggie