Intervals Tuesday May 24th

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Its our last speed work session of the season! Haven't been keeping up on the speed work but running HH in two weeks? It's not too late. Contact coach Amy at kcrunning@hotmail.com for some modified speed work.

You don't have to do speed work to join in the fun. Roe Park is situated along the trail. Meet some buddies for a short run around Roe and along the trails. Those of you four weeks into your recovery, you can come for some cruise intervals or fartleks.

Meet at 5:30 p.m. Roe Park.

Margarita Madness is ON

photo by culinarygeek

The weather is fine and there are enough to dine! It's not too late to join us. Best head piece/hat gets free drinks. 6:30 TR night Fox and the Hound.

May 21st Long Run Details

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Run around the trees, over the bridges and under the tracks with us this Saturday on the trails of beautiful Shawnee Mission Park. Start time is 7:00 a.m. at the Marina. We will be set up for a total distance of 12 miles. Map of this week's course.

Shawnee Mission Park is at 79th and Renner. Click here for a map to the marina.

Self Defense Class for Runners

Run Safe! Learn some smooth moves to keep you safe on the road and trail.

Personal Best is sponsoring a self defense clinic for all area runners - guys and gals! Master Dave Johnson of Midwest Martial Arts Academy will be teaching this hour long class on Friday, June 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Midwest Martial Arts Academy on the SE corner of 151st and 69 HWY. Click here for a map.

Master David Johnson is a 6th Dan Black Belt and has more than 30 years experience in martial arts instruction for adults and children.

Spread the word! Bring all your running friends - you do not have to be a member of Personal Best to participate.

The clinic is FREE! To register, please e-mail us at kcrunning@hotmail.com.

Margarita Madness Update

The weather forecast does not look good for our Margarita Madness fun run. We train in all sorts of weather, but no one wants to go to Fox and the Hound feeling and looking like drowned rat in a wet hat. Might not be safe ;) Please check the website at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday to see if Margarita Madness is still on. If the weather ruins our fun, no worries, we will reschedule!

North Face Endurance Challenge Race

The North Face Endurance Challenge is coming to Kansas City this summer August 27th and 28th! The weekend of road races includes: a 50K, full marathon, marathon relay, half marathon, 10K and 5K as well as a 1K for kids.

Dean Karnazes will be at the starting line of each race and will hand out medals at the finish. He will also lead the kids' race. Click on the above logo to register.

Personal Best is giving away one free registration to members. Be the first to contact me: kcrunning@hotmail.com and I will give you the code.

Click here for more information.

Click here for a video!