Coming Up! The 16th Annual Turkey Trot

Our 16th Annual Turkey Trot is coming up!  Join us for a leisurely 4-ish mile run, walk or stroll on Thanksgiving Morning (November 23, 2017) at  the Rush Creek Open Space Reserve (click here for more info on this Marin County gem).   We start at 7:30am!  It's a nice, no pressure, fun way to start your …

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16th Annual Turkey Trot

Mark your calendar, the Turkey Trot is coming!  Join us Thanksgiving Morning for a leisurely 4-ish mile run, walk or stroll.    November 23, 2017 at 7:30 am at the Rush Creek Open Space Reserve (click here for more info on this Marin County gem).   No starting line, no timing chips, no tee shirts or medals …

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3 Tips for Stronger Hill Running

During class I get a lot of moans and groans when I include hill repeats.   I, too used to dread running hills because frankly it's hard work but have have learned a few tricks to make hill running easier.  Here are 3 tips to get you to the top of that hill! Shorten Your Stride …

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Repeat After Me

Want to torch calories?  Become a stronger runner?  Want a kick-butt workout but don't have a lot of time?  Then get yourself off the flats and hit the hills for some good old fashioned hill repeats! Hill repeats are hard.  There's no sugar-coating it.  You'll be uncomfortable (read:  miserable) as  you crank up the hill …

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5 Tips For Good Health

In addition to the running, I've been trying to get more activity into my day.   10,000 steps is what experts determine is a reasonable number of steps that people should aim for every day.  I think that equates to about 5 miles of walking.   Yikes! Thankfully those steps don't have to be done all at …

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