WOW, It's September...

Hi Runners,  can you believe that summer is wrapping up and that school is set to get underway next week.  Where did the time go?  I know we all enjoyed the long hot days of summer and the freedom that comes with running is shirt-sleeves, shorts and SPF100.  But alas, all good things in running only get better... 

QUE: Fall... the season that lets you continue to run in shirt-sleeves sans bugs, in a cool evening breeze that  keeps you motivated for the fall race schedule ahead.
The FITNESSfive42 runners have being going strong; running and training since March...we just started another 10K/Half Marathon program that will have us running the Valley Harvest Races in just 39 days.  Can you believe it...39 days and it's Thanksgiving already.  Anyway; keep running strong and remember to prepare for your fall races by being consistent and realistic with what you hope to accomplish...as was the case with Spring; there is a feeling of invincibility that comes with the changing seasons...embrace the change; Yes, but remember, moderation is key...no matter how great you feel on a run!
We are looking forward to running with everyone before the turkey goes in the oven; so with any luck we'll see some of you this weekend at the Berwick Gala Days 5-Miler...(but if not; be sure to swing by Soles in Motion for a spin...)
Run Strong & be sure to Run With Someone Special!
Take Care,
David (and everyone alse at FITNESSfive42...)

99 Days and a Wakey to the strip...

Hi Runners, as with all things running there are numbers; lots of them, we use them to define shoe sizes, compare pace times, label ages groups, calculate registration fees, cover distances, evaluate splits and more....but today we are entering Destination Double Digits; only 99 days and a wakey to go.

Now is the time to establish your running base in preparation for the 12-week ramp up to Vegas training program that is set to get underway on September 13, 2011.

(Call Soles in Motion @ 902 468-7811 to sign-up today...and while you're at it make "Regis" happy and call a friend)!

For more information visit FITNESSfive42 on Facebook, or simply follow the links on the left...and remember...when you train with FITNESSfive42 "we're with you every step of the way!"

Run Strong (...there are only 99 days 'til you Run-Away)!

Are you ready to Run the Strip at Night...?

Hi Destination Race Runners! 
The Las Vegas Destination Race and Training combo is set to get underway in a few weeks...September 13th to be exact.  The travel package has been confirmed and runners have already started to book...I booked yesterday and and cannot wait to get the training component started; as luck would have it our 10K program will be wrapping up when we kick-off our 12-week training for Vegas.  No rest for the weary; and  because we're all runners...everything we do is considered training!

So, if you have not yet booked your trip to Vegas, think about doing it very, very soon...the prices have started to climb and in the past week have jumped from $939.00 to $999.00 all-in.

So, don't be disappointed, book today, register for the race and get ready to Run the Strip at Night...

Call Elayne Pink at Absolute Travel Specialists: 902 455-2429
Run Strong & Run-away with us...!

Fall is fast approaching...do you have plans to run?

Hi Runners; as we wrap up one program, two more are set to get underway.  Congrats to our Advanced 5K runners who have successfully completed their 8-week program with last weekend's Navy 5K race in Halifax.  Well done!

And, even better still...most of them have committed to the 10K program that started up today in preparation for the Valley Harvest races this Thanksgiving weekend.  As these runners are quickly finding out; their initial 5K program; "The Chance of a Lifestyle" was aptly named...they have all been assimmilated!

Similarly, we have 5K graduates from the school board team of runners who have expressed an interest in a workplace advanced 5K program...again, we have created another group of repeat offenders...so to speak.

If you have not yet set your sites on a fall race, there is still plenty of time...call your local running club, store or group of like-minded friends...as the leaves change there is no better way to experience the onset of a new season than running in the great outdoors with a friend or two or more...Run Strong and Be Well.

Are you Valley Harvest Ready? 10K & Half Marathon Training programs start up this week.

Hi Runners;
New 10K and half Marathon Training programs start up this week...

The Registration - Meet & Greet will take place at 6:00 p.m. this evening (Tuesday August 16, 2011)

Duration: 8-weeks
Goal Race: Valley Harvest Races on Sunday October 09, 2011
The programs' scheduled runs are Tuesdays, Thursdays @ 6:00 p.m. & Saturday mornings @ 8:30 a.m.

Cost: $59.99
Call 468-7911 to register

The facilitated 8-week training programs will focus on preparing intermediate 10K and Half Marathon runners for the Valley Harvest Race Weekend.

The 8-week program will includeweekly classroom discussions, handouts, scheduled group training runs, a training manual, recommended cross-training routines, technical running gear, 24/7 on-line support, daily motivation, support from fellow runners and endless encouragement from dedicated and enthusiastic trainers.

The programs and their interactive classroom discussions will focus on specificity of training, purposeful routines and desired performance outcomes. And, more importantly, the program will help runners transition back into distance training after a long hot summer of well deserved R&R...

Call 468-7911and Sign up today...while you're at it...sign-up with a friend!

Run Strong & Live Well !

Are you ready to book your Las Vegas Destination Race travel package?

Hi Runners; as we continue to scour the web to find you the lowest available deals we need to know how quickly you can act to either book and/or make a deposit...if you haven't done so already, please call Elayne Pink at 902 456-7800 to create your Personal Travel Profile and to discuss your destination race package requirements. 
 
As always Elayne is standing-by to ensure the Las Vegas Destination Race Package contains everything you need so you can focus on your training. 

Run Strong and Viva Las Vegas!

Lowest available Pricing: $939.00 Taxes included !!!

Hi Runners,

Absolute Travel has done the impossible!  The lowest available pricing of $939.00 per person (taxes included) can be booked today...

This deal will not last long so call Elayne Pink  NOW to Book this unbelievable 5 night escorted Las Vegas Travel package.

This exclusive Las Vegas Travel Package for Runners includes:

Travel Dates:    02 - 07 December 2011

Return Airfare between Halifax and Las Vegas

Hotel:               Luxor Hotel - Las Vegas

To find out more and to book this exceptionally well-priced 5-Night Escorted Las Vegas Package Deal call Elayne at (902) 456-7800; she will be available all weekend long to help you book your destination race travel package, so don’t delay...Vegas at this price won’t last long!

Who knew Running-Away could be so affordable?

Note:  Once your travel package has been booked be sure to Register for the Las Vegas Rock & Roll Half Marathon by visiting:  http://stripatnight.com and be sure to train for the event by calling Soles in motion at (902) 468-7911 to register for the facilitated 12-week Vegas Half Marathon Training Program.  

Pricing & Package Info for The Las Vegas Half Marathon Destination Race & Training Combo

Hi Runners; 

Fitnessfive42 and Absolute Travel Specialists (www.absolutetravelspecialists.com) have partnered to create an exclusive and affordable 5-night travel and accommodation package for the destination race traveller.

Travel dates:             02 – 07 December 2011

Hotel:                          Luxor Hotel - Las Vegas (www.luxor.com/hotel)

Transfers:                  Between Airport & Hotel

Pricing:                      $1150^* taxes included

NOTE: The pricing is based upon current fares per person based upon double occupancy.  The package price is tentative and is expected to drop when seat sales are announced in the coming weeks.  Absolute Travel Specialists will continue to price check to ensure runners book the lowest available airfares.

Additionally, group rates will further reduce the package price per person; so the more travellers the better the pricing.

What You MUST To Do:

1.    Seat sales require quick action to get the lowest available price.  Absolute Travel Specialists  can tentatively hold seat sale prices for a period of 24 hours.  However, changes to the regulations for travelling to the USA, travel agents can only guarantee the lowest available pricing by holding a Reservation with the Traveler’s Name and Passport Number.

As such, to ensure the lowest available airfares, please call Elayne Pink at Absolute Travel Specialists :  (902) 455-2429 to create your "Personal traveller profile". 

Elayne has over 20 years of group travel experience and will gladly answer any questions you may have.

2.     Register for the Las Vegas Rock & Roll Half Marathon at (http://runrocknroll.competitor.com/las-vegas/register) once you have booked your Las Vegas  Destination Race travel package with Elayne.  

12-Week Facilitated Half Marathon Training Program

Dates:             13 September to 01 December 2011

Description:   The 12-week facilitated program will prepare runners to run the Las Vegas Half Marathon on December 4^th 2011. 

When:             Tuesday & Thursday evenings at 6:00 p.m. at Soles in Motion

                        (Located at 121 Isley Ave. Burnside)

                        Saturday mornings at 08:30 at Soles in Motion

Classroom/clinic discussions will take place every Thursday evening before the scheduled run.

Cost:               $74.99

What’s included:     

-      12-week Training program and Schedule

-      Recommended Cross-Training and conditioning routines

-      Weekly classroom Instruction

-      24/7 Online support via group facebook page

-      Technical Running gear: ^i.e Technical Tee, Hat, Toque, Gloves (depending on seasonal availability)

-      Supportive group setting

-      Endless motivation & Instructor Support

-      Physiotherapist Assessment (for a nominal fee)

-      And, the opportunity to successfully “Run the Strip at Night” in the Las Vegas Rock Half Marathon!

Note:  Runners can sign-up to participate in the training combo, or just the training program or just book travel through

Absolute Travel Specialists to participate in the Vegas Rock & Roll Event.

What You Need To Do:

1.     Register for the Program by calling Soles in Motion at: (902) 468-7911

**For more information on this or any of our other running programs please call David at (902) 891-0103 or contact us at FITNESSfive42@LIVE.ca

And, remember...Running is a lifestyle;

but Running Away...is something else!

So call a friend...it's about time you ran away together!