Get Analyzed

Get analyzed with Jack Cady of Stride Mechanics, LLC!

Jack presented his clinic to Personal Best last week and is offering a discount for PB members.

The cost for a personalized video stride analysis is $100.00 (regularly $125.00). His book, a harness and a t-shirt are included. An analysis takes about one hour and is usually done on a track in Blue Springs.

Contact Jack to make your appointment.

February 12th Run

photo by timtac, shoes by ASICS

It may be cold and gray outside, but running with friends can add a little warmth and color to your training!

This Saturday's run starts at 7:00 a.m. at Johnny's on the NW corner of 83rd and Mission. We will be set up for 16 miles.

Not a member yet? It's not to late to join us for the winter/spring session.

Click here for a map of Saturday's course.

Flying Pig Van

photo by Orbital Joe

PB's Flying Pig Van is the cheapest and most fun way to travel to Cincinnati!

Travel time is about nine hours. Exact departure and arrival times are TBD. Below is the tentative schedule:

• Depart Overland Park to Cincinnati around 10:00 a.m. CST, Friday, April 29.
• Arrive Cincinnati around 8:00 p.m. EST, April 29.
• Depart Cincinnati around 1:00 p.m. EST Sunday, May 1.
• Arrive Overland Park around 9:00 p.m. CST, May 1.

The cost will range from about $55 - $110 per person depending upon the number of people and there are no pat downs or cavity searches! FYI, flights are ranging from $250-$300 right now.

We can fit up to fourteen pigs and need four volunteers (with a major c.c. and valid drivers license) to take on a driving shift. Shifts will be about 2 hours in length. To reserve your spot in the van, RSVP to kcrunning@hotmail.com ASAP.

Stride Clinic Tuesday Night - A Few Spots Left

Due to last weeks snow out, a few seats have opened up for the Stride Mechanics clinic this Tuesday night, February 8, 2011, 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Metro Walk and Run at 95th and Metcalf in Overland Park. This clinic is free to PB members. RSVP to kcrunning@hotmail.com.

Our speaker, Jack Cady, is author of Efficient Running and owner of Stride Mechanics, LLC. He is a licensed Physical Therapist who "has applied his knowledge of anatomy, kinesiology and physics toward analyzing the elements that produce an efficient running stride...and has designed a system to help runners improve their form through the use of video analysis."

PB members receive 25% discount at Metro Walk and Run on clinic nights! Arrive well before the clinic starts if you plan to buy shoes.

Sports Psychology Clinic Date Change

Our speaker Melissa Todd is one busy gal. She not only specializes in sports psychology but she is also an elite runner who is off to train in Colorado for a month!

She is excited to share her expertise with us on March 10th from 7-8:30 p.m. at Metro Walk and Run. Please note the change in date. Seating is limited. RSVP to kcrunning@hotmail.com.

Click here for more information on the clinic.

February 5th Run

photo by Glenn Simmons

Bundle up for our Saturday run!

We are expecting more snow and frigid temperatures. As long as road conditions are not too severe and the effective temperature is above 0 degrees we are on. Be sure to check the website at 5:30a.m. Saturday morning for last minute news or cancellations.

We are meeting at Johnny's at 83rd and Mission. The run starts at 6:30 a.m.

Key to running in the snow: shorten your stride, slow down your pace and consider cutting back your planned distance.

Click here for this week's course map.