We will be meeting at the Fairgrounds on Monday - not Lincoln Park. Everyone will be running a practice 5K that will start in front of the Grandstand. Park in Lot 21. While many of us will certainly run together as a group, this is also a chance to practice running on your own as you would on race day if you choose.
This is an important week to keep up your running and/or cross training all week long. We were not able to run on Monday night due to the heat advisory and it has remained hot throughout this week, however it is important not to get discouraged and find ways to exercise everyday. Strength training through exercises like lifting weights, isometric and yoga can help you to get stronger and improve on speed and distance during your runs. Strength training also helps prevent injuries. The best part is there are lots of types of strength training exercises that can be done in your home or in your office throughout your day with little or no equipment. Here's just one example of many articles that can be found online to give you some exercises to try: http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/tipsandtricks/a/basictraining.htm
Keep up the good work!
Karen and I will be at Washington Park in front of the tennis courts at 5:45 on Thursday for anyone that would like to run.
See you soon!
Alyssa
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