Hello Beginner-runners,<\/p>\n
Congratulations on another fabulous week of training!\u00a0 We are incredible (let\u2019s keep that between ourselves or everyone will think we\u2019re bragging).\u00a0 There are a few things you might want to make note of:<\/p>\n
Running group t-shirts:
\nOne of the runners (Chris Roberts) from the Mon\/Wed\/Fri group has designed a t-shirt for the entire running group.\u00a0 The shirt is a black, short sleeved, dri-fit, Nike running shirt.\u00a0 It has the \u201cWomen Running the World\u201d logo on the front.\u00a0 Chris will be at Starbucks after our run on Thursday, 11 October, with a sample of the shirt.\u00a0 On that day, we will have more information about the cost and ordering process.\u00a0 I think she negotiated a very good price.\u00a0 We have no uniforms or anything so you\u2019re definitely not required to buy a shirt.\u00a0 They are just for fun.\u00a0 Order one if you\u2019re interested!<\/p>\n
Beginner group coffee morning:
\nOn Thursday, 15 November, we will finish our run at Bonnie Bandeen\u2019s house for coffee in her garden.\u00a0 I will talk for a few minutes about our training program, the race in Bratislava and be available to answer any questions you have.\u00a0 We are such a large group that we rarely have room to sit at Starbucks after our run.\u00a0 So, thank you Bonnie for inviting us to your home!<\/p>\n
Pilates for Runners class:
\nAPPI will be offering a pilates class designed specifically for runners.\u00a0 Ladies, I cannot over-emphasize the importance of stretching, or doing yoga or pilates to offset some of the pounding we endure as runners.\u00a0 If you are interested, call Anna at APPI (0207 624 5314) and tell her which day\/time would be convenient for you.\u00a0 They will attempt to group up people to create a few classes throughout the week.<\/p>\n
Upcoming Training:
\nWe are right on track with our training.\u00a0 Next week, we have some 5 minute running intervals.\u00a0 Is that crazy or what????\u00a0 Who would have thought we could run 5 minutes????\u00a0 The following week, Thursday, 18 October, we\u2019ll be doing our first destination run to Big Ben and taking the tube home from Westminster.\u00a0 Some of you have mentioned that you\u2019re worried about that first destination run.\u00a0 I promise we\u2019ll be fine.\u00a0 Running through the city is great – there are dozens of street crossings and we get to take little mini-breaks at each light.\u00a0 I try to time the lights to our walking breaks, but it\u2019s impossible – so you get a lot more rest periods.\u00a0 There is also something fun about running to a destination.\u00a0 The Costa shop there is tiny so we\u2019ll probably take the tube back to St. John\u2019s Wood for post-run coffee.<\/p>\n
Bratislava Update:
\nThe British Airways flights to Vienna continue to increase in price.\u00a0 Several of the MWF runners have booked the Ryan Air flight that arrives directly into Bratislava late Friday evening.\u00a0 They fly home on Monday on Ryan Air at 9:50am.\u00a0 Also several women have booked the two earlier BA flights on Friday, 22 March.\u00a0 I understand there may still be frequent flyer seats available for the early morning (7:25am) BA flight.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s it for this week.\u00a0 Have a good weekend everyone and I\u2019ll look forward to seeing you next Thursday,<\/p>\n
Happy Running,<\/p>\n
Paula<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"