We finally just received our latest shipment of Training Studio singlets a few minutes ago.  If you didn’t get your shirt when you registered, feel free to stop by this afternoon from 5:30-6:30 at our River road location to pick yours up.   I will also bring them with me to our scheduled meeting place tomorrow morning before the race.

Can’t wait to see all of your smiling faces at the Papa John’s 10 miler tomorrow morning.  Don’t forget, we are meeting at 7:30 in front of the baseball stadium.

Have a great day!

Dale

The April installment of our Multisport Education series takes place April 9, from 12-1:30pm.

Topic: Hammer Nutrition Fuels/Supplements – What are they and how do I use them?

Join Nutrition Coach Todd Benedict for a comprehensive review of the Hammer Nutrition product line.  Todd will break down which products are best for your specific training/racing needs.  Discuss product mixing strategies and learn how to customize your exercise nutrition to maximize performance.  This will be an interactive discussion with plenty of taste testing.  So don’t miss it.

Once again all Multisport Education discussions are free for Louisville Multisport Academy participants and coached athletes, $5 for others associated with The Training Studio, $10 for everyone else.

Space is limited, RSVP to hold your sport ASAP.  Email (riverroad@thetrainingstudio.com or call 893-4024)

We have an exciting seminar on hand this weekend at The Training Studio.  The concept of Trigger Point Performance Therapy and Myofascial Compression Technique will change your life.  Here is a taste of what you will learn.

Awareness:  Self awareness is everything. Most people don’t understand that what you tolerate you accept, but it is a reality. Think about it. The more you sit in traffic, the more you get used to the traffic. Eventually you say, “this is normal for me, the traffic isn’t that bad, I barely notice it any longer.” Yet, there is a non-moving mass of cars surrounding you — this is called grid-lock. Loss of tissue tolerance and the art of aging is similar in nature. The physical difference is basically the same, you become “locked” and consider it “normal”. I really want you to think about this; what you tolerate, you accept.

Advise: Learn to understand that a healthy body is a healthy mind. We often concentrate on how the mind performs but we never concentrate on how the body feels. Self-awareness is everything. Also be aware of your urine color, I know it’s strange to say but at the end of the day this is one of the easiest ways to see if you are hydrated or not. Dehydration creates friction within the muscle due to the lack of lubrication. Think about the difference between beef jerky and a supple steak, the jerky is difficult to move and creates friction every time the tissue tries to move, a supple steak is just that supple, movement occurs efficiently due to the liquid within the tissue

Action: It’s time to get up and move, remember the body can tell the mind to do incredible things the mind can tell the body to do horrible things. You no longer have to tolerate what you accept. If you can brush your teeth every day you can take care of your body everyday. It’s plain and simple.  Massage has been proven to create pliability within the muscles of the body. This technique can be accomplished in a multitude of ways, the Trigger Point Performance tools allow you to do this in the most efficient effective manner. If you have to rely on someone to do something you may never get it done. Empower yourself by taking care of your self!

The net effect is loss of tissue tolerance. Once again what you tolerate you accept. If you are getting tired lethargic and the body feels stale it’s time to take action.

Integrating Trigger Point Performance Therapy into you daily training routine will make your workouts more effective and efficient while speeding recovery and preventing injury. From weekend warrrior to elite athlete, learn how to prepare your tissue to tolerate the demands placed upon it.

Here are the details of our upcoming seminar:

What: Multisport Education Series: March Installment (Topic of discussion) Trigger Point Therapy

Where: Training Studio (1348 River road)

When: Saturday, March 5, from 12-2pm

Why: To learn how to unlock your body, release your strength and find your inspiration.

Cost: Free for Louisville Multiport members, $5 for all other Training Studio members, $10 for non-members

RSVP: Via email to riverroad@thetrainingstudio.com to reserve a spot.  Space is limited to the first 30 people.

If you have a foam roller/grid or any other Trigger Point products, please bring them with you.  This is an interactive seminar that will give everyone an opportunity to try several different movements, please dress appropriately.  Ken Combs Running Store will be on hand with grids and other Trigger Point products available for purchase.

We have two quick things to share with everyone.  First of all, those of you that plan to attend the 9am fundamentals session at river road may experience some delay getting to our facility.  The Anthem 5K takes place tomorrow morning at 8am and unfortunately the course goes right by our front door.  We are hoping that all 10,000 of the participants will be past us by 8:30-8:45am and the streets will be back open, but you never know.  Just be aware of potential traffic issues.  Those of you planning to attend the 9am session may also want to think about joining the 6am session instead, just in case.

Next topic, Hammer nutrition.  We have a Hammer order going out Monday afternoon.  If anyone is interested in ordering any specific products, please let us know ASAP.  Email us at getinshape@thetrainingstudio.com to send us your orders.

That’s it for now.  Thanks for listening.

Have a great day!

Dale

The Training Studio and Ken Combs Running Store have joined forces to offer a Chi Running/Chi Walking seminar Saturday, February 19th, from 12-1:30 at the Training Studio river road location. Chi certified instructor, Steve Kessel will be on hand discuss how you can benefit from Chi Running/Chi Walking. This is an awesome opportunity to get a first hand look at what this concept is all about.  Here are the top 10 things you will learn in this upcoming Chi Running/Chi Walking seminar.

1. How to apply principles of tai chi to running/walking to reduce impact/injury.

2. Holistic approach – body sensing – mind and body working together for mental clarity & focus.

3. Two main goals – energy efficiency and injury prevention.

4. Learn the skills needed to accomplish alignment and relaxation.

5. Learn how to cooperate with forces around you – force of gravity and force of oncoming road.

6. Principle of gradual progress.

7. Learn how the focuses can be practiced anytime/anywhere.

8. Components of ChiRunning/ChiWalking – posture, lean, ankle lift and arm swing

9. Similarities/differences of ChiRunning and ChiWalking

10. See demonstrations with runners/walkers

The seminar is free to all Training Studio clients and just $5 for everyone else.  We are expecting a big crowd, so be sure to RSVP via email to riverroad@thetrainingstudio.com to hold a spot.  We ask that everyone just pay at the door.  Space is limited to the first 30 people.

We knew it was coming.   The official word is out.  We will miss the hills in Iroquois park.  Click HERE to see the details.

The 3rd installment of our Multisport Education series takes place February 19th, from 12-1:30 at our river road location. We are excited to announce that Steve Kessel will be on hand discuss the concept of Chi Running/Chi Walking. This is an awesome opportunity to get a first hand look at what this concept is all about.  Here are the top 10 things you will learn in this upcoming Chi Running/Chi Walking seminar.

1. How to apply principles of tai chi to running/walking to reduce impact/injury.

2. Holistic approach – body sensing – mind and body working together for mental clarity & focus.

3. Two main goals – energy efficiency and injury prevention.

4. Learn the skills needed to accomplish alignment and relaxation.

5. Learn how to cooperate with forces around you – force of gravity and force of oncoming road.

6. Principle of gradual progress.

7. Learn how the focuses can be practiced anytime/anywhere.

8. Components of ChiRunning/ChiWalking – posture, lean, ankle lift and arm swing

9. Similarities/differences of ChiRunning and ChiWalking

10. See demonstrations with runners/walkers

The seminar is free to all Training Studio clients and just $5 for everyone else.  We are expecting a big crowd, so be sure to RSVP via email HERE to hold a spot.  We ask that everyone just pay at the door.  Space is limited to the first 30 people.

The Louisville Landsharks have decided to sponsor another free spin session this weekend at our River road location from 12:30-2:30.  Bring your bike, trainer, sweat towels, water/nutrition and a great attitude.

These indoor cycling workouts are designed to enhance your aerobic base and endurance.  We have an exciting workout planned.

Come ready to work!

See you Saturday!

Don’t forget about our Multisport education series.  This monthly series is designed to give you some insight and education on several different topics associated with the sport of triathlon.

What: Session #2 of the Multisport Education series, Injury Prevention.  Rob Gentile from KORT Physical Therapy will be on hand to go over some common injuries seen in runners & triathletes.  Learn the warning signs to watch out for when things start to get painful and also what to do as a preventative to eliminate common overuse injuries.  This is an interactive discussion with plenty of audience participation.  If you have a nagging issue that needs attention, this is a great place to start.

Where: The Training Studio (River road location)

When: Saturday, January 15th, from 12-2pm

Cost:  $10 for the general public, $5 for all Training Studio Run/walk group participants or Louisville Landshark members

Session is free for all Louisville Multisport members or Training Studio coached athletes.