Client Profile – Joe Bechely

What is your purpose/reason for working out?

Good health and quality of life lead the way. Because we like to travel, lugging suitcases around Australia, Asia and Europe is a demanding task made much easier because of the training workouts. Also, with my family genetics of high blood pressure and cholesterol, along with diabetes, I am able to keep them all at bay with daily rigorous exercise.

What made you choose TS?

I did a two week “try it out” at the noon class in St. Mathews and was sold right away. I thought I was in good shape, but quickly found out I needed help.

What services do you utilize at TS?

I attend daily noon workouts at the River Road location and the Saturday morning Running/Walking Group in St. Mathews. I also try to make the Saturday morning River Road Mobility Class when I can.

What milestones, accomplishments or goals have you achieved since joining TS?

Some accomplishments include reaching a Marathon PR of 4:19, completing two Louisville Race the Bridge Triathlons, completing FitRanX level 5, continuing to gain strength and endurance, eliminating medications, losing weight and just feeling overall great every day.

What do you like most about TS?

What I like most is the people! Dale, Stacey and their dedicated staff train and motivate you while providing encouragement in a great atmosphere. Also, there are wonderful clients to work out with and be around. It’s always fun to meet the same group of people…or a different group at class. It’s also fun and a challenge to run with the younger and faster crowd on the Saturday morning Running/Walking Group’s longer distances. My wife, Charlene, is just as enthusiastic with her walking group.

How long have you been a member of TS?

I have been a member for over 4 years. We moved to Louisville from Richmond, Virginia after I retired in 2012 from the Army. Soon after, I lost my Mother and Father-in-Law. So, in 2013, I started looking to get back into a positive and regimented daily workout lifestyle.

What motivates you to continue working out?

I am motivated by sharing a camaraderie with a great group of people in the classes and running/walking group. I try to stay close to the endurance level of the younger clients…a little competition is good! I also try to stay healthy and fit for life, and I want to continue achieving personal goals. If blessed, I want to have a better quality of life during the next several decades.

Joe Bechely

Client Profile – Bobby Bailey

What is your purpose/reason for working out?

There is a quote by Joan Welsh I am reminded of here, “A man’s health can be judged by which he takes two at a time–pills or stairs.” I would rather be in the latter category. Work and life can take a major toll on our physical and mental well-being. I find that maintaining a regime of fitness with a specific focus on distance running, provides stress relief, mental toughness and clarity.

What made you choose TS?

I chose TS because of the people! Not just the staff but all the people you meet there. I have not only grown in health and fitness through TS, but have also made many new friendships. There is a special bond of fraternity that comes from running 20 miles together in the blazing hot sun or the pouring rain. When I first joined I thought I was only going to be training for the KDF Mini. I never would have imagined I could or would ever run a marathon. It honestly seemed unattainable. Training Studio gave me the tools and confidence to get across the finish line over and over again!

What services do you utilize at TS?

Run/walk Group

What milestones, accomplishments or goals have you achieved since joining TS?

5 Marathons in 5 states and a whole bunch of half-marathons with many PRs along the way!

What do you like most about TS?

I love the camaraderie and the accountability that it creates. It is a lot easier to get up and run 15 miles in the rain when you know your buddies are going to be there slugging it out with you. I really appreciate the preparation and attention to detail that goes into making the group a success.s

How long have you been a member of TS?

5 years

What motivates you to continue working out?

I want to ensure I maintain a healthy lifestyle and keep surrounding myself with a community of people who feel likewise. I know that if I let it slip and let go of these good habits, they can be hard to get back. Further, I know that how I do on race day begins long before I cross the start line. A successful race finish starts on those cold Saturday mornings and those sweltering weeknight runs.

Bobby Bailey

Week 9, Sponsor Recognition

I just want to say a few brief words about our sponsors. Most of you experienced one of our major sponsors last week while Rob Gentile (KORT Physical Therapy) was gracious enough to give up his morning to come help people stretch out after the run. Don’t forget about him when one of those nagging injuries creeps up on you. Click the link below for more info.

Another sponsor, Cheddar Box, provides that wonderful fresh fruit for the runners every Saturday. Don’t forget to stop by either of their locations (Cheddar Box and Cheddar Box too) to return the favor. Feel free to stop by the restaurant after your run for a quick bite.

One more sponsor mention and I promise to stop advertising. Don’t forget to visit the fine folks from Ken Combs Running Store for all of your running needs. It is very important to always do your best to support local businesses. I realize that some big box stores on the internet may save you a dollar or two, but the service you get is second to none. Please shop local.

Ok, I am done preaching.

This week the marathon group is running 14 miles with the mini marathon group doing 9. Here is the route for this week.

Don’t forget that we have adjusted the start time forward to 6:30am to beat the heat.

At last count, I have 22 people confirmed for registration into either the half or full marathon in St. Louis this fall. We still need 8 more to make this costume thing a reality. Send me a note to dale@thetrainingstudio.com if you decide to join us or to confirm that I have you on the list.

Once again, I can’t stress enough the importance of recognizing our sponsors. Without these people, this program would not be possible. Here is a list with links for more information about each company.

KORT

Ken Combs Running Store Cheddar Box

Sun Tan City Elite Massage Therapy Smart Wool

Don’t forget to study up. Our sponsors have put together what we believe to be the most comprehensive Online Running Manual available. All of your running/walking questions can be answered in this manual. Use the link above to start enjoying this valuable resource.

St. Louis Rock-n-Roll Half & Full Marathon Registration

Training schedules:

Beginner Marathon

Intermediate Marathon

Advanced Marathon

Beginner Mini Marathon

Intermediate Mini Marathon

Advanced Mini Marathon

It’s Show Time. Run group starts back this weekend!

I hope everyone enjoyed the month off, but stayed active and running regularly. It’s time to resume our normal Saturday training schedule effective this weekend at 7:30am. We will stay at the normal time for another month before we shift into an earlier start to beat the heat.

As we discussed earlier in the year, the summer and fall training schedule will focus on marathon training. Please do not misinterpret that into thinking that others are not welcome. All members are welcome to join us every Saturday regardless of what they are training for. Those not training for the longer distance will simply turn around earlier and head back.

We will once again have fresh fruit and coffee every week with mile markers, arrows and water spread throughout each course. Every year, we build our fall training schedule around a destination race. This year it is the St. Louis Rock-n-roll Marathon and Half Marathon on October 27th. Several of you may remember the offer I made to the entire group. If we get a total of 30 participants to register for this event, I will run the marathon in a costume decided by the group. I need to see how close I am to making this offer a reality. Please click HERE to send us your registration confirmation from the race.

One more thing, we have a whopping 22 weeks until race day and therefore still have a few weeks to play with before starting a traditional 20 week marathon training plan. This week will kick things off with a 8 mile route and next week we will jump up to 10 miles. The schedules (to be released very soon) will begin officially the week of June 15th.

Once again, we are looking forward to seeing all of your smiling faces again this weekend. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

See you Saturday!

Dale

Week 14 brings us to our last long dress rehearsal before the big dance!

Ok, here we go, one more long run before the KDF mini marathon. This is your last chance to fine tune things a little before race day. Use this opportunity to finalize your pre-run breakfast/bathroom ritual, clothing specifics for race day and most importantly, what to eat and drink while out on the course to maximize your potential. Just in case some of you still have questions about race prep or nutrition on the run, check out our Online Running Manual (pages 39-51 for nutrition & 65-67 for race prep)

The mileage for this week is 12 miles. Click HERE to view the course map. Another great turnout for the Papa John’s race.

Don’t forget, you can still pick up your free pair of Smartwool socks at Ken Combs Running Store. They have a master list of everyone in the group. Stop by ASAP to pick them up.

KORT

Ken Combs Running Store Cheddar Box

Sun Tan City Elite Massage Therapy Smart Wool

One more thing, don’t forget to register for the Triple Crown and Mini marathon as soon as you can. The mini marathon in particular will sell out very soon. The longer you wait, the more expensive it gets. See the links below for registration info.

Louisville Triple Crown Registration

Kentucky Derby Festival Mini & Full Marathon Registration

St. Louis Rock-n-Roll Half & Full Marathon Registration

Training schedules: Beginner Intermediate Advanced

Week 12, Eleven glorious miles through Cherokee Park

Congrats to everyone that participated this past weekend in the 2nd leg of the Triple Crown, the Rodes City Run. We saw a lot of friendly faces out there. Once again, I also saw a lot of great finish times. I can’t thank you guys enough for showing your support for TS by wearing a team shirt. We had a nice presence out on the course. Here are just a few pictures I took. I posted the rest on our FACEBOOK page. If you haven’t already, this would be a great opportunity to LIKE US on FACEBOOK.

The mileage this week is 11 miles for everyone. Click HERE to view a map of the course. Don’t forget that next weekend (4/6) is the 3rd leg of the Triple Crown, Papa John’s 10 miler. Take some time to study the race route race website for important information regarding packet pick-up, course info, restrooms, etc..

Don’t forget, you can still pick up your free pair of Smartwool socks at Ken Combs Running Store. They have a master list of everyone in the group. Stop by ASAP to pick them up.