Training Schedules are Up

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Training schedules, training schedules and more training schedules: Rock the Parkway, Lincoln, OZ (Olathe), Flying Pig, Boston, Kansas (Lawrence), Hospital Hill and Go St. Louis. Be sure to read the Explanation of Schedules before you choose one.

Don't see your race? Contact Coach Amy and she will make a plan for you.

Training schedules are for members of the 2011 program only. Not a member? Join Us!

Runner's 101 Clinic

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Runner’s 101
Amy Parkerson-Mitchell, certified running coach, will review the basics of training for a half or full marathon including schedules, running apparel, nutrition and race planning.

This clinic is great for runners new to the sport, those running their first half or full marathon, or those returning after a break. The experienced runner wanting a refresher or information on current trends will also benefit. 

Runner's 101 will be scheduled around the busy lives of interested newbie runners. For those interested, please contact Coach Amy at kcrunning@hotmail.com ASAP. We like to do this one early in the season.

Sports Nutrition Clinic with KU's Aaron Carbuhn

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Proper nutrition is vital to staying healthy, recovering from injury and running your best. Learn how to properly fuel yourself for marathon training, racing and recovery.

Personal Best is hosting a Sports Nutrition Clinic with Aaron Carbuhn, sports nutritionist for the KU Jayhawks! Aaron has a bachelor’s degree in nutrition and master's degrees in Sport Physiology and Nutrition.



You do not want to miss this!

August 19, 2011 from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Metro Walk and Run at 95th and Metcalf
Free for Personal Best members
$10.00 for non-members
Seating is limited, please RSVP to kcrunning@hotmail.com

Running Safety Reminder

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This past weekend, a member of the Olathe Running Club was hit by a car while running and is in intensive care with a head injury. It took police several hours to identify her and notify her family as she was not carrying identification.

What can we do to stay safe?
  • Carry identification while running. See Road Runner ID.
  • Carry a phone while running. See Spibelt.
  • Run with a buddy or group.
  • Review the Safety and Emergency Procedures in your PB membership packets (soon to be posted in Members Only on this site). There are many helpful tips contained within.
If running conditions are unsafe, postpone a run or head to the gym for the treadmill. No race or training schedule is worth the risk.

Our thoughts go out to the Olathe runner and her family.

Registration and Packet Pick Up

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Personal Best Winter/Spring 2011 starts January 22!

Once you are registered, you will have access to the training schedules, group calendar, coach's tips and more.

Registration and Packet Pick-Up Options:
  1. Print out the membership application on line and send it in with your payment today. Pick up your packet on one of the dates listed below.
  2. Register and pick up your packet at Metro Walk and Run on January 16th from 1:30-2:00 p.m. New members, be sure to stay for orientation and Runner's 101 clinic, 2-3:30 p.m.
  3. Register and pick up your packet on the morning of our first long run January, 22 at Metro Walk and Run, 6:30-7:00 a.m. Run starts at 7:00 a.m.
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Personal Best Winter/Spring is Heating Up

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The Personal Best Winter/Spring 2011 run program is heating up! Running with friends will keep you just a little bit warmer on the road. Not to mention some of the other benefits of Personal Best membership:
Don't be left in the cold this winter as you train for your spring races and try to stay fit. Registration and Packet Pick-Up Details