Congrats Topeka to Auburn Racers!

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Topeka to Auburn was a hilly half marathon course with snow and five miles of gravel, but the scenery was beautiful, temperatures relatively warm and as always the Personal Best runners were the best of company.

Congrats to Brad Garstang, Kevin Butler, Rachel Gordon, Dave Rios, Allison Blanchard, and Dan McDonald on completing this challenging race.




















Brad flying up the hill placed 9th in his age division.













Rachel and friend, "Save us some pancakes!"

First Run of Season is Here

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You don't want to miss this rockin' PB season! We've got runners of all shapes, sizes and speeds to run with, fun runs, clinics, and more!

The first run is this Saturday, January 22nd at Metro Walk and Run (SW corner 95th and Metcalf). Metro is offering a 25% discount (normally 15%) to all PB members all day!

If you have not yet registered or picked up your packet, please arrive at 6:30 a.m. All others, at 6:45 a.m. We will have the nice warm indoors of Metro to hang out until the run starts at 7:00 a.m.

Members can access this week's map.

Also, this week: Fitness Assessments! There is one slot left for this Sunday, January 23rd at 2:40 p.m. - Metro Walk and Run. We will also be there the following Sunday. Click here for details.

PB Collection for Olathe Runner Hit by Car

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Last week we posted a story about a local runner who was struck by a car in Olathe and suffered life threatening injuries. You can see the news report here.

Personal Best would like to collect donations to help her with her medical expenses. We will be accepting donations over the next two weeks. Please bring your donations (any amount is helpful) to one of the next two Saturday group runs.

This unfortunate event is a reminder that we should carry identification and a phone in case of an emergency. Road ID has bracelets, anklets and shoe ID's and they have new interactive ID's.

Stay safe!

Sports Psychology Clinic

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Personal Best is excited to host a Sport Psychology Clinic with Melissa Todd, elite area runner and sports psychologist.

Much of running success is attributed to genetics and the rest is training – physiological and psychological. Melissa Todd, PhD is a competitive runner and specializes in sports psychology. She will share with us ways to stay in the zone and focused as we train and race long distances.

Thursday, March 10, 7-8:30 p.m.
Metro Walk and Run at 95th and Metcalf.
Free for Personal Best members
Seating is limited, please RSVP to kcrunning@hotmail.com

Personal Best members arrive early for your 25% discount at Metro!

When Pigs Fly...

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It's time to register for Flying Pig! Plans for the PB spring marathon trip are being made now. To participate in planning discussions regarding travel, hotel and dinner, join our Flying Pig fan page on the Personal Best Running and Fitness Facebook page.

Many of the marathon hotel rates are already sold out. You will want to register and make your travel arrangements as soon as possible.