Week 3: We Were Meant to Practice!

One of the challenges of training during this time of year is dealing with unpredictable weather.  Despite the heavy rain and wind, our dedicated team showed up to practice this morning.  Yay for them!

After our short clinic on the importance of hydration, the rain gods decided to take a break, which gave us PERFECT weather for a 60-minute run.  The entire time we were out there, the sun was out and the breeze was refreshing.  It was a bit cold and although it took some time for us to warm up, it definitely beats running in the heat.

Lesson of the day:  Show up to practice!  Even when the weather isn't pleasant, things tend to work itself out...and as some teammates said at the end of the run, "We were meant to practice today!"

GO TEAM!

Season 2: Week 1. Done.

TNT Long Beach just completed its first week of training and so far, so good!  It felt great to be out on the track again (Saturday's run was my first since early November) and boy, am I out of shape!

We have new coaches this season, both of whom take a different approach to training.  Instead of running four to five days a week like we did last season, we will be doing more cross training (biking, swimming, etc) and stretching.  We even did yoga after our track workout which was a really nice way to end our run.

This season is going to be FUN!!!  I signed up to do the San Diego Marathon on June 6, but might change it up a bit...instead of running the full marathon, I'll do the half and then run the full in Seattle at the end of June.

But that's not it.  I also want to run the Disneyland Half in September, Nike Women's in San Francisco in October (instead of medals, finishers get a Tiffany necklace from a hot fireman...yay) or the LA Half, and then possibly the Vegas Half.  I want to have at least four medals by the end of the year.  I know..I'm crazy, but I don't care!


Side note:  Have you heard the Team in Training radio spots on MyFM?  If not, tune in to 104.3 to hear my teammate Beckie promote TNT!

One last thing:  the LB team will have a lot of events this season, starting with a wine tasting in March.  Details to follow, but if you're interested, let me know.

Go TEAM!

Summer Season Kick Off!

In just two weeks, Team in Training's summer season will begin! Celebrate with members of the Greater Los Angeles Chapter at the Summer Season Kick Off this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Veteran's Memorial Center
4117 Overland Ave.
Culver City, CA 90232

If you haven't signed up for an event (whether you are a runner, walker, hiker, biker or triathlete...yes, we have events for ALL these sports), stop by Kick Off, meet some great people, shop at the expo,have fun and BE INSPIRED!