Feel the Beat with a Building to 10K Running program - Starting March 22, 2012

This facilitated 8-week building to 10K running/training program will prepare runners for the 2012 Bluenose 10K race. The program will build on your existing 5K skills to keep you motivated and focused on extending your running base while building confidence in your endurance running skills. 

*Participants must be able to run a minimum distance of 5K at 6:1 intervals as this program is both challenging and rewarding and will have you setting and achieving new goals on a weekly basis.
The training schedule will build the endurance needed to run 10K at 10 & 1’s or if you prefer; by running continuously, the choice is yours to make on the run.

The schedule includes weekly group training distances, recommended homework runs and cross-training considerations and sets Sunday as a rest day. 

Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays are scheduled group training runs over familiar weekly routes to help runners gauge their performance from week-to-week.

The training schedule will also provide core, cardio, cross-training and homework run recommendations to help runners continue weekly training on their own.

Upon successful completion of the program runners will know that they have what it takes to run 10K distances (and beyond) on their terms....

The 8-week program includes weekly classroom instruction, handouts,

scheduled group runs, a training schedule, 24/7 on-line support and a

Technical Running Tee.”
Sign up today...there’s a PR in your future!

Better yet sign-up with a friend or family member and experience the thrill of going the distance together.

To receive program updates and to get in on the action...Please “Like” FITNESSfive42 on Facebook... and if you have any questions be sure to contact us at: FITNESSfive42@LIVE.ca

Run Strong! Be Proud!

David

The Chance of a Lifestyle - 5K Learn to Run program Starts March 22, 2012

This facilitated 8-week learn to run program is called "The Chance of a Lifestyle" and has been designed to provide new runners with the training, support and motivation they need to successfully complete a 5K road race.

The 8-week program includes weekly classroom instruction, handouts, scheduled group runs, a training schedule & binder and 24/7 on-line support. And even better yet...each participant will receive a snazzy "Technical Running shirt" as well as special pricing on popular brand name merchandise and new runner “bundles” of essential gear to get you started on the right foot.

The lively and informative classroom discussions will focus on learning to run. 

The scheduled weekly topics will include the increasingly popular:

"NUTRITION, TRAINING & WEIGHT MANAGEMENT" 

&

"MOTIVATION & GOAL SETTING FOR A TEAM OF ONE!" 

The ”Chance of a Lifestyle” provides a supportive group setting where novice runners can meet new people, train-to-run and get fit while having the time of their lives.

Sign up today and your body will thank you tomorrow...! Better yet sign-up with a friend or family member...getting fit is best when shared!

Registration/Orientation & Run*: 6:00 p.m. Thursday March 22, 2012

*We will be going for a short low intensity “Get Acquainted” Run...so come ready to rock & roll..!

 Program Duration: 8-weeks

Goal Race: The 2012 Scotiabank Bluenose 5K Race on Sunday May 20, 2012

Scheduled runs/classes: Tuesdays & Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. 

*(Saturday morning group drop-in runs at 08:00 a.m.)

Cost: $69.99

Call 468-7911 to register

The Chance of a Lifestyle is yours to enjoy...and rest assured the crew at FITNESSfive42 @ Soles in Motion will be with you every step of the way...

Run Strong! Be Great!

David

It's Time to Run for One & Run for All…!

Spring is on the horizon!  So far, at least on the east coast, we have been spoiled this winter…(sure hope I haven’t jinxed our good luck by speaking too soon). 

The unseasonably high temperatures and  limited snowfall have allowed many of us to run outdoors without the slip-sliding and teeth-chattering we have come to expect from a Maritime winter.  If nothing else it’s been liberating just being able to run with 3 layers instead of the usual 4 or 5.  Yes;  we are truly spoiled!

At any rate I hope everyone has had an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors this winter while keeping up their running and training routines. 

Do you have a spring race mind?  Have you registered for it yet?

Now is the perfect time to identify your goals, establish a realistic training plan and COMMIT…the three essentials to whet your motivation.  Better yet; why not make the decision to share your hopes and dreams with others; it will lay the foundation for personal  accountability; and, if you’re lucky it may even motivate others to lace up as well…who knows…they may even lace-up to run and train with you? 

Now IS the time!

Training programs, Running Clinics and Charitable Organizations are rolling out their wares for the 2012 race season.  It’s the runner’s trifecta; three opportunities to engage just about every runner’s interests…to work towards a goal race with “likeminded” others and/or participate in a clinic to fine-tune individual performance…there’s even an opportunity to run and train to help others. 

Like I said; it’s time to “Run for One & Run for All…!”

Please feel free to post your comments; we’d love to hear about what drives you to be at your best.

Run Strong:  It’s Your Time!   

Spring Forward...it's time to prepare for the 2012 Race Season

Hi Runners; it's time to plan and prepare; before you know it you'll be toeing the line at the start of your first spring race of 2012.

Our programs cater to the needs of runners who want to prepare for distances from 5K to 42.2K...at FITNESSfive42 we're with you every step of the way.  We're not cheerleaders there to tell you look good and can do it...we're there running and training with you to build your base and give you the confidence to know that you do look good and will do it...

Run Strong: Be Strong!

Give us a call; we'd like to share in making your race day a success to remember!