SuperFeet-the premium insole

I have been experiencing foot pain due to my increased training, these shock absorption insoles have greatly reduced the symptoms! Check out the web site www.superfeet.com

Added bonus...SuperFeet is an eco-friendly company!

Yoga on the Square!

Join master instructor Julie Wilkes, for a fabulous start to your Saturday morning. Julie will lead a 60 minute outdoor guided yoga class, combining vinyasa flow with standing and mat poses and a meditation to offer a unique and energizing class. All fitness and experience levels welcome. You may bring a yoga mat; we will have a limited number provided on-site. Please go to the square directly behind Brio at 8:15 am to secure your spot. BYOW-Bring Your Own Water

Monthly at 8:30am on the fourth Saturday until Sat Sep 26 8:30am
Town Square at Easton (eastontowncenter.com/Events.aspx?id=625)

See you there!

Stay Hydrated!

Check out this excellent WebMD article on proper hydration!
I find it very beneficial to hydrate BEFORE I exercise...

http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/drink-up-sports-fitness

Swimming - Something Different

If you're interested in a different activity from running or walking that keeps your heart rate up but takes some of the impact stress off of your body - try Swimming! Kicking workouts, water aerobics, pool running, or a regular swimming workout can all give you a great exercise session without the weight of your body pounding you with each move.

Regular swimming builds endurance, muscle strength and cardio-vascular fitness. It can serve as a cross-training element to your regular step by step workouts. Swimming also burn about 3 calories a mile per pound of bodyweight!

See ya in the pool!

Intermediate Running Group - June 23, 2009

Several people from the intermediate group met around 4:30 pm at the northern end of the Olentangy Bike Trail (Hill's Market) and ran 7 miles after work. Ran South on the trail to Antrim Lake, around the Lake and then back up the trail. A little hot but fun mixing it up with the bikers, inliners, and other runners and walkers.

If interested in running with the intermediate group shoot me an email at craigthompson@columbusmarathon.com. The avg pace of the intermediate group is 7:30-8:00 min/mile pace and 4-6 miles per run.

Happy Trails!

Sharon Woods - June 20, 2009

Great run and walk today on the trails at Sharon Woods. 22 people from 12 companies came out and represented this morning! The beginning walking group walked 3 miles in the wooded trail; beginning run/walking groups ran in alternative 3:00 run/5:00 walk for 3 miles. The intermediate group ran a couple of trails for a total of 6 miles. Long advanced group (2) ran 15 miles. Long advanced group have been in training for 2-3 months for mid-year races.

It was a little hot starting at 9 am so look for us to push the time back for the August and September walk and runs.

Thanks to everyone who came out!

Step By Step Corporate Wellness Challenge

This exciting program is designed to support you and your corporate team as you prepare for the Corporate Wellness 5K, ½ marathon or full marathon! The program mission is to facilitate health and wellness for companies and organizations to promote the productivity, longevity, happiness, and general well-being of the workforce.

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