Only 5 weeks until Glory Days!  Our running schedule will have us running one long run per week.  This week, it will be 8 k, the week of April 15th will be 9 k, the week of April 22 will be 10 k.  The other two group runs during those weeks will be shorter and will give you a chance to work on your form or just to enjoy your run!  Starting on April 29th, the last two weeks will be our "taper" period where we cut back on the running to get our bodies strong for the race.  You won't lose any of your fitness gains by running less during those last two weeks--instead, it is a chance to heal any sore muscles and to store a little extra energy for race day.

 From now until our 10 k run, everyone should be trying to get out one extra time in addition to our 3 times per week.  The extra time doesn't need to be running--anything from walking to biking to swimming to hiking is good.  This "cross-training" keeps you strong while focussing on different muscles in addition to the ones we use for running.  In addition, don't forget to stretch!  Stretching is a good way to stay injury free!

 We're all meeting at Cowpuccino's now for our group runs:  6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 9:30 a.m. on Sundays.   This coming Sunday, April 15 is the Rupert Half Marathon.  Steve and Suzette will be out of town and I will be participating in the half marathon - I think some of our runners will either be running or volunteering so that Sunday's session will be cancelled.   For those of you who don't know about it - the Rupert Half can be run in teams of four so each person runs just over 5km.  Each participant receives a long-sleeved t-shirt designed by Suzette's sister Nicole!!!  There are also draw prizes afterwards and refreshments - it's a great race and only $25 per person!!!  So get a team together and come on out!!!

 Also, if you didn't get your 15% off card from FarWest Sport and Cycle let us know and we'll get it to you--you don't have to be coming out to run in order to get your card.  Anyone who signed up for the learn to run is entitled to a discount card.  Just contact us by phone or email.

 Happy running!