August 11 Newsletter

THOUGHT OF THE WEEK—“Without Sports there’d be no next year.” ESPN

TEAM RECOGNITION—Please welcome new members: Kristie Briggs, Erin & Pam Bifaro!! Also congratulations on an awesome finish time in the Blair Century Ride goes to Andrew K, Steve Clinch and Coach Sandy. 

TIP OF THE WEEK –Still running inside?  I know the treadmill is sometimes easier and quicker especially if it’s in your basement!  However, we’re in the peak training months in Nebraska-take full advantage of it!!  This means you have to get outside and face the elements.  This makes a huge difference in your training regimen.  So get outside even every other time to improve performance.

RUNNING TRIVIA OR HISTORY— The Achilles Tendon is a tough elastic cable through which the muscles of your calf transmit force to your foot.  Injury to it comes from tearing or microtearing.  Microtearing signalled by gradually building pain can lead to partial and even total rupture if there is no healing.  Symptoms include pain and stiffness that are at their worst when you awaken.  The pain diminishes as you warm up and it may even disappear when you run only to return when you cool back down.  Then the stiffness is worse than before!  The key to recovery is rest, modified exercise and stretching for about 10 days.  Return to run slowly with a gradual build.  Check your shoes, take some yoga/stretching classes.  Check for gout and severe pronation.  As always check it out with a doc.

WEEKLY RUNS/LEADERS-

Monday 6pm meet at LF lobby

Wednesday: 6pm with Coach Will

Saturday: LSD Coach Sandy

Coaches Corner:

More Cross Training–Rock Wall Style this time!! 6pm Tuesday, August 12.  Please come– they have staffed up for us!!  It will be great teambuilding.  Roja after!!