The following is an update about the Wrigley River Run 5/10k and the River Runners Training Group from the Long Beach Neighborhood Foundation. If you prefer to not get occasional updates about running from the LBNF then please reply with the subject line "remove" and we will take you off our list.
The Wrigley River Run is approaching quickly, please go to http://www.wrigleyriverrun.com/ and sign up today. Prices go up after May 7th.
Wrigley River Runners Training Group Update!
We meet for a fun run and to train for the upcoming Wrigley River Run every Tuesday and Thursday at 615p to stretch, followed by a run at 630/640p
at 34th and Deforest
WHAT AN ACCOMPSILMENT!
WE HAVE COME FROM CAN I DO THIS?
TO
I CAN DO THIS!
A FEW THINGS TO CONSIDER
Running Shoes & Gear. Do not test out new running gear on the day of our run, especially running shoes. If you are going to purchase a new pair of running shoes and/or running gear now is the time. Do not wait until the last week or so. This is experience talking.
Energy Supplements. Now is the time to research the various energy supplements. Find a product that agrees with your body chemistry makeup. Experiment in moderate doses. Do not test out energy supplements on the day of our run. This is experience talking.
Diet. A few days before our run day your diet should be light. Soups, salads, fruits, some pasta and lots & lots of water. Do not eat pizza and drink beer. This is experience talking.
We have some very experienced long distance runners in our group. Please, ask questions even if they might seem dumb. Remember there is no such thing as a dumb question.
For the runners who have not been able to make our training runs, and if you would like to get back on track, it is not too late! Yes, you can jump back on the train! Let us know and we will create a way to support your running intentions.
If you have discovered running is not for you at this time than that is OK. Guess what? You can support us and yourselves. We need volunteers to assist us in the WRIGLEY RIVER RUN 5/10k. Yes you can still participate! How great is that! Please call Vernon or Gavin and let us know at what level you can give us a hand. Remember this is more than a fun run in our neighborhood. This is an opportunity to enrich the lives of our "Youth at Risk" and provide these young people some life experiences that may not have been available to them.
There are some runners who may be thinking of taking their running experience to the next level. If this is a consideration than a recommendation is to check out what is available to support your running goals. There are many running groups available to us and we are fortunate enough to have two available here in Long Beach . The good news is both have ties to the WRIGLEY RIVER RUN 5/10k. Both running groups have produced extraordinary results and we invite you to check them out. Both running groups will be training for "The Long Beach Marathon & Half Marathon" in October of 2008. Is this to good to be true? Follow their links, do the research and ask the questions. A Running Experience Club is one www.arec-lb.com and The Beach Runners is another http://www.beachrunners.org/ or http://www.socalrunning.com/
We will see you at the finish line, or even better yet you will see us!
Bring your friends, your neighbors, your children, your spouses, your parents, your running partners, your aunts, your uncles, your students, your co-workers, your bosses, your brothers, your sisters and lets put a few miles under our feet!
Vernon Rudd 562-225-4600 Gavin McKiernan 562-403-1306
Vernon Rudd
River Running Coordinator
Long Beach Neighborhood Foundation
562-225-4600
The Long Beach Neighborhood Foundation is a 501(c)3 (Federal Tax ID # 06-1827164) not for profit organization committed to organizing and sponsoring athletic events and programs in Long Beach . These events will promote community involvement, education, tolerance, and a healthy non-violent lifestyle. All funds generated will be used to benefit at risk youth through grants to local programs and through economic development efforts in historically underserved parts of Long Beach .
