Monday, July 14, 2008

• 5k Training Class

  
  Train for a 5k with me!
  
  Since I am now officially official as a personal trainer with a shiny new business license and EVERYTHING, IHi Friends!
  
  I don't know how many of you are aware that I recently obtained my Personal Fitness Trainer Certification. I decided to pursue this on the side because I feel there is a need for running/fitness groups in the north-end that isn't being met. If you go to Seattle you can find dozens of different groups to learn to run with. But around here...nada! In fact, I spent two years training new runners to their first marathon in Seattle.
  
  Since this is something I've dreamed of doing, I figured no time like the present to get going! With a goal of the Irongirl 5k (or 10k) on September 7, I am starting a "girls only" training group. Okay, if guys WANT to join us, they can, but the 5k/10k is a Women's Only event. However, there are other 5ks around that time period that are available.
  
  Cost for the six-week program is $65 and includes training with me (aka Chatty Cathy...you won't even REALIZE you've run), running instruction, a 5k training schedule, short seminars before the run, a six-week training plan, and camaraderie!
  
  The program is open to runners and walkers! The first night we will meet in the parking lot of Puget Park Drive Inn at 7 p.m. and run/walk on the Interurban Trail. All ages, sizes, paces, and faces are welcome! Other evenings we will meet in different locations around Lynnwood and Everett to keep things interesting, and safe as the sun starts to set earlier. Our first run is next Wednesday, July 23!
  
  If you are interested or know someone who is, please let me know!
  
  If you are interested in longer distances, I will be starting a marathon/half marathon training program in August with a goal of the Seattle Marathon in November.
  
  I hope to see some of you there!
  
  Here is information on the Irongirl Event in Seattle:
  

  Aflac Iron Girl Seattle Women's Event

  Sunday, September 7, 2008
  Location: Greenlake Park
  Women's 10K & 5K Run &Walk
  8:00 a.m. race start

  We are proud to bring the Aflac Iron Girl 10K and 5K back to Seattle for the fourth year!

  The event will feature a post-race catered Breakfast Cafe, Iron Girl performance technical women's shirts, personalized race bibs, IPICO Sports Timing, USATF certified courses, post-race giveaways, custom Iron Girl earrings awards for the top three finishers in each age division, custom finisher medals, music and many new surprises to make this a special race day.

  Included in your registration fee is a subscription to Her Sports + Fitness magazine (US residence only).

  Why should you be a part of the event? Here is what past participants are saying:

  I just wanted to thank you for putting on such a fun, well-organized event. I have always been a spectator, not an athlete. It was one of the most exhilarating, empowering moments of my life. I am still basking in the after glow. I look forward to running in it again next year. Thanks, again. – Janet

  Of all the races I've run,  I have to say Iron Girl is my favorite. I love the message, the way you celebrate each and every runner, because it's easy to forget about the back of the packers. Thank you for making us feel so special. – Terri
  
  Congratulation on a job well done. – ML 

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