Speed Work
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There is a mistake in the Member's Only section regarding the speed work session. It will be held at Shawnee Mission Park this week. NOT Roe. Your membership packet is correct.
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Run Safe!
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From time to time all runners, veteran and new, can use a review of running safety. Here are a few tips.
1. Be seen. With runs starting in the early morning hours before sunrise, reflective gear is important so motorists and bicyclists can see you. Running stores and sporting good stores carry vests and other items that will light you up.
2. Run defensively. You've heard of driving defensively. Use those same principles when your pounding the pavement. Even though you are running against traffic, assume that drivers are texting, looking at their GPS, sleeping or knitting...and that they don't see you.
3. LOOK! Keep your eyes on the course. Watch for ice, slick spots, construction, pot holes, bear traps (wait that's for the trail) as well as cars. If you need to look at a map, program your Garmin, tie your shoe, or apply lipstick, stop and step off the course to a safe spot.
4. LISTEN! Keep your ears open - Take out those ear buds, clean out that wax, and turn up those hearing aids particularly on parts of a course that have blind spots for both you and a driver. For example, sharp turns and steep hills.
For more on running safety, see Safety and Emergency Procedures in your PB membership packet.
A safe run is a happy run!
1. Be seen. With runs starting in the early morning hours before sunrise, reflective gear is important so motorists and bicyclists can see you. Running stores and sporting good stores carry vests and other items that will light you up.
2. Run defensively. You've heard of driving defensively. Use those same principles when your pounding the pavement. Even though you are running against traffic, assume that drivers are texting, looking at their GPS, sleeping or knitting...and that they don't see you.
3. LOOK! Keep your eyes on the course. Watch for ice, slick spots, construction, pot holes, bear traps (wait that's for the trail) as well as cars. If you need to look at a map, program your Garmin, tie your shoe, or apply lipstick, stop and step off the course to a safe spot.
4. LISTEN! Keep your ears open - Take out those ear buds, clean out that wax, and turn up those hearing aids particularly on parts of a course that have blind spots for both you and a driver. For example, sharp turns and steep hills.
For more on running safety, see Safety and Emergency Procedures in your PB membership packet.
A safe run is a happy run!
This Week's Run Details on Members Only Site
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Speed work is Tuesday night at Shawnee Mission Park and our Saturday run starts at Brookside (not Westport yet!) for a beautifully scenic (and hilly) run past some KC landmarks, through the Plaza, Fairway and Mission Hills. For details on all PB happenings and a map of Saturday morning's run, check out This Week with Personal Best.
Speed work Tuesday, Sept. 7th
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Just a reminder that we will have speed work on Tuesday night at Shawnee Mission Park. Check the calendar and training schedules for details.
Weather Alert: Caution with Speedwork Session Tonight
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The effective temperature is currently 100 degrees. The forecast for 6 p.m. is 97 degrees with thunderstorms. Our policy is to cancel if the effective temperature is 100 degrees or if lightening is in the area.
At this time, the interval session is still on, however schedules may be modified and the session may be shortened due to the high temperatures or lightening.
Please bring extra fluids with you and listen to your body. Be on the look out for symptoms of hyperthermia and dehydration: nausea, headache, feeling cold and clammy and excessive sweating. Live to run another day. No one workout is worth the risk.
At this time, the interval session is still on, however schedules may be modified and the session may be shortened due to the high temperatures or lightening.
Please bring extra fluids with you and listen to your body. Be on the look out for symptoms of hyperthermia and dehydration: nausea, headache, feeling cold and clammy and excessive sweating. Live to run another day. No one workout is worth the risk.