We had a great turnout at the start of the Anthem 5K last weekend. (pictures are coming). I hope everyone had a great time. It’s time to get back to business. We don’t have a lot of time left for training. We have a race scheduled every other week for the 4 weeks. This is crunch time. It is very important that you pay extra attention to your nutrition, clothing, hydration, etc.. during these last few long runs. Learn from these what works and what doesn’t work to get things figured out before the KDF Mini Marathon.

We have a nice picturesque 10 mile run scheduled this week. Click HERE to view the route.

Don’t forget to pick up your team shirts. Ken Combs Running Store has graciously agreed to help us with distribution this year. Simply stop by Ken Combs Running Store during normal business hours to pick yours up. One last thing, those of you that did not get socks can also pick up your socks while at Ken Combs. They will have a master list of everyone that did not get a free pair.

Here are a few tips and tidbits to help you become familiar with our program.

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.
Register early for the Louisville Triple Crown to save yourself some cash. Spend some time planning out your racing schedule for 2015. Check the race dates with your personal schedule for conflicts and commit early. Links are provided below for several of the races we plan to attend as a group. Don’t forget that the KDF mini marathon is no longer part of the triple crown and will require an additional registration.
The weekly blog is now posted on the “Home” page of our website. Scroll down a little to see it at the bottom of the right hand column. This window will show you the last three entries. We plan to post an entry into the 2015 Run/Walk blog every week with a map, special instructions and friendly reminders. This will be our primary means of communication. We will send weekly emails out on Monday/Tuesday of each week with a direct link to the blog. You will also see a Facebook entry each week. (One more reason to LIKE The Training Studio on FACEBOOK)
Inclement Weather Policy: We only plan to cancel the group activities for two specific things, lightning and excessive ice and snow. The policy is very simple, we will post an entry in the online blog one hour before the scheduled departure with our intentions to cancel. Simply log onto the blog before leaving the house.
We expect this to once again be a very large group, so please be patient with us these first few weeks. We will do our best to accommodate and help everyone we can, but sometimes the sheer number of participants can make it a little confusing. Please do not hesitate to contact myself (dale@thetrainingstudio.com) or Stacey (stacey@thetrainingstudio.com) anytime for questions or concerns about the program.
One last thing, keep in mind that this group is a service we provide to help promote the fine sport of running. Myself, Stacey, the sponsors and all of your pace group leaders are here to help make your running experience enjoyable. We are happy to address and help with basic questions or concerns, but this is not a private coaching service. If you would like specific, individualized coaching please contactDale for more information.