It's time to Rock and Roll Vegas Style...(Destination Race & Training Combo)

Hi Runners!  It’s time to think about training to run a Half Marathon Vegas Style...!

In an earlier post we discussed the incentives of training and planning to run a destination race...well have we got a challenge for you...

As you know FITNESSfive42 and Soles in Motion have been actively supporting runners in the Dartmouth area with facilitated  running clinics, speed & conditioning workshops and marathon distance training programs that help prepare runners for the challenges of  running 5K, 10K, Half and Full marathon distances.

Well, we have taken the plunge and will be offering a facilitated 12-week Half Marathon Training Program & Destination Race Combo...that’s right; we will train and prepare runners for the 2011 Las Vegas Rock & Roll Half Marathon taking place on December 4^th, 2011.

Absolute Travel Specialists has partnered with us to create an unforgettable and once in a lifetime Destination Race & Travel Experience...just think of the fun you'll have when you Run the Strip at Night...in the city that never sleeps.     

The Soles in Motion 12-week training programs starts September 13^th 2011...channel your inner Elvis and Viva Las Vegas! 

For more information call David at (902)891-0103 or email us at: FITNESSfive42@LIVE.ca

And Remember; you don't need to hit the jackpot to be a winner in Vegas...

Want to freshen up your 5K skills?...Read On...!

Now that summer is on the horizon you'll no doubt have your sights set on an early fall race.  So take the time to train and improve your race readiness. If you are a 5K runner looking to do just that then have we got a deal for you...

Fitnessfive42 in partnership with Soles in Motion is offering an Advanced 5K and Building to 10K Programs Starting June 21^st  in Dartmouth/Burnisde at Soles in Motion 121 Ilsley Avenue. 

Registration and First Run will take place at 6:00 p.m.on Tuesday June 21, 2011

Scheduled runs are Tuesdays and Thursday evenings with Saturday morning drop-in runs.
Program Duration: 8-weeks
Goal Races: Navy 5K & 10K Races (Sunday August 21, 2011)

Cost per clinic:  5K -  $54.99, 10K - $59.99

Call 468-7911 to register

The facilitated 8-week running programs have been designed to help runners improve their 5K skills and/or acquire the skills needed to extend beyond 5K to successfully run 10K distances. 

The 8-week program includes weekly classroom discussions, handouts, scheduled group runs, a training manual and 24/7 on-line support. And, each participant will receive a "Technical Running Tee" and special pricing on name brand running gear..

The lively classroom discussions will focus on the sport of running; training philosophies and include topics on : Training versus Running, Goal Setting and Positive Self Talk (aka The Voices nobody else hears...)

The Advanced 5K and Building to 10K programs provide a supportive group setting where runners can train, meet new people and stay motivated as they redefine their goals.

So what are you waiting for...Sign up today and bring a friend because success on the run is meant to be shared!

p.s Looking forward to running with you...and don't forget the sunscreen...