CLINIC - A Run For Liane 5K Run and Walk Program

A Run For Liane 5K running or walking program

Tuesdays 7:30pm - 8:30pm

July 24th to September 30th, 2007

Want to get fit while helping out a good cause? Join A Run For Liane to help raise much needed funds for the Childhood Cancer Research Centre at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto.

This is a beginner to advanced training program with the goal event of the Scotiabank Marathon Weekend 5K. The program will meet once a week for instruction and demonstrations followed by planned and monitored group runs or walks. This program will cater for walkers and beginner to advanced runners.

What you get:

-Training Schedule
-Beginners Training Manual
-Evaluation of your current fitness level
-Instruction on types of training, fitness, Strength and Conditioning from a certified Personal Trainer Specialist
-Support of a group of people to run with
-Fundraising ideas
-Race and training support to get you through those tough runs or walks
-Social events

Cost:

$70 for this training series.

Location:

Port Union Community Centre,
5450 Lawrence Ave.
Toronto ON
M1C 3B2

Contact:

For information or to sign up contact:
Tony Denford, PTS
Tony@hittheroadrunning.com
(647) 882 9755

Even if you cannot take part in this program, please consider lending your support to this great cause. Since 2003 A Run For Liane has raised over $120,000 for SickKids and this year we want to push that total even higher. Click Here if you'd like to know more about A Run For Liane.

EVENTS - Canada Day Holiday

Have a great Canada Day weekend.

Just a reminder that there are no classes on Monday July 2nd.

Enjoy your weekend.

TIP - Stick to the positive

Whenever you sign up for a race let your friends and family know about the event too so that they can join you or come out to cheer you on. It's important to build a network of supporters who will help you to continue your healthy ways. From experience I can tell you that there are two types of people out there; those who envy your achievements and those who will encourage you all the way to the finish line and beyond. I advise you to hang around the second group whenever you get the chance. These are the people who can share the glory of your achievements and admire your perseverance and won't hold you back.

Just like people there are two types of thoughts you will have while running. Recognize those positive thoughts and encourage them to encourage you. Ignore the negative thought as much as you can. They will probably never go away but make them as small and insignificant as you can. Know that you are keeping fit for a reason and be conscious of that reason. Write it down and put it somewhere you will look at it every day.

The mind can be a powerful thing so use it to your advantage.

TIP - Planning ahead

I talk a lot about aiming for a goal race and the importance of having something to work towards. As you approach your goal race I'd like you to start thinking about where you want to go next.

Some people want to run further, some faster and some want to be able to run consistently for years to come. Whatever it is that you want to do, pick an event and work towards it. If you wait until you finish the goal race before starting to think about what you want to do next you will run the risk of 'falling off the wagon' and losing sight of why you chose to get fit in the first place. I've seen it too often where people say "I'll take a couple of weeks off before deciding what to do next" only to find themselves falling back into their old habits. It's much better to plan a couple of weeks rest into your schedule once you've committed to your next goal.

If you're ever looking for recommendations for events to do or strategies of how to get there, let me know and I'll do my best to help you achieve whatever it is that you are looking for. For now just start to think about it and plan ahead.

INFO - A Run For Liane Newsletter

A Run For Liane spring newsletter is now available. Click here for all the latest news.

This is a great chance for you to help yourself get fit while helping out SickKids. Feel free to pass on the info to anyone who may be interested.

EVENTS - National Sports Friends and Family Sale

This Friday, Saturday and Sunday at all National Sports stores you can get 25% off all regular priced items and an additional 15% off all sale items.

Contact tony@hittheroadrunning.com to receive your coupon.

EVENTS - 5Peaks Durham Forest

This weekend is the big 5Peaks trail race at Durham Regional Forest near Uxbridge.

Don't miss out on one of the highlights of the trail running season. There have been some nice course improvements and wave starts to help with the smooth running of this event.

See you there.

EVENTS - Alfie Shrubb 8K

Coming up on June 3rd is the 5th Annual Alfie Shrubb 8K in Bowmanville. It's a great intermediate distance race well run and organized by Running Pal Al from the Whitby Running Room.

EVENTS - FREE trail run

Join Hit The Road Running for a free trail run. Enjoy some great trails right in the heart of the city.

Where: ET Seton Park in the Leslie and Eglinton area
When: Saturday June 2nd at 9am sharp.
Directions: From Leslie take the driveway on the west side down towards Sunnybrook park. Keep to the left and follow the driveway south, under Eglinton and on to the parking lot. We will be meeting at the far end of the lot from the entrance and heading out for the run at 9am sharp.

The Trail is an out and back course so you can go as far or short as you wish.

CLINIC - Trail Running Seminar at Energia Athletics

Only a few spots left for this weekends Trail running clinic at Energia Athletics. Looks like the weather will be great to do a little trail running so don't miss out and sign up soon.

For all the details click here.