Fall 2011 Run Program

photo by kristen hellstrom

Personal Best is shaping up to be the HOTtest fall run program in town!

August 6th - November 12th, 2011

• Group Trip to St.Louis. Don't get left out!
  
• Fun Runs
  
• Speed Work - Now available to non-members for a fee.
  
• Supported Long Runs
• Clinics - Aaron Carbuhn, sports nutritionist is coming back. Runner's 101, and more clinics TBA.
  
• Functional Movement Screenings
  
• Training schedules for Rock'n'Roll St.Louis, New York, Chicago, Kansas City and Gobbler Grind. Click here for more information about the fall races. Schedules available to members only. Other races can be accommodated.

Join Us.
$150.00 by August 1st
$180.00 after after August 1st, late enrollment is prorated

Stay in the loop! Click here to stay updated on all PB events.

RRCA

Coach Amy is an RRCA certified running coach. The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) "is dedicated to supporting the growth of grassroots running clubs, training programs, and running events while promoting the common interests of runners throughout the United States." -- RRCA website.

Summer 5K

Looking for a summer 5K? Sunday, August 28, 2011 at 8 a.m. at Kauffman Stadium the Royals are putting on a 5k run/walk. Proceeds benefit Variety Children's Charity and Royal's Charities. Click here to register on line.

Last Chance to Send in ?'s for Mike!

photo by Chris Rief

Personal Best has been granted an exclusive interview with elite ultra runner Mike Wardian and we need your questions!

Mike Wardian is part of the North Face Global Athlete team and will be running the 50K race at the Kansas City North Face Endurance Challenge in August. Mike is an ultra marathoner who runs 50K and 100K events. He is most notable for the sheer number of marathons that he runs. He just won the Delaware marathon in 2:25:11.

Like Personal Best, Mike embraces the fun in running. He has held several world records including the fastest marathon on a treadmill and just recently was entered into the Guinness Book of World Records as fastest man in a superhero costume. Click here for more on Mike.

So, what do you want to know??? Send in your questions to kcrunning@hotmail.com. The sooner the better!

Self Defense for Runners

Master Johnson taught us how to stare down a stranger, stay calm and use our noggins in an attack situation. He taught us several escape moves. Practicing a few key moves often and attending brush up courses will help you defend yourself and get away from an attacker.



If you missed this class, no worries. It was so good we will do it again!

End of Season Party

Thanks for joining us this season! It started back in January when it was a bitter and cold and finished up in the steam of June, but you all made it through with some amazing results for all your dedication. Here is a look at a few things you did:

• PR'd, placed in your age division, BQ'd
  
• Completed a first half or full
• Came back from injury
  
• Ran for fun - 80's Rock Band, Margarita Madness, Who am I?
• Breakfasted with PB friends after long runs on Saturday
  
• Donated to causes - Cristy and Joplin
• Flew at the Pig - our group trip to Cincy
  
• Volunteered at HH and BRGR runs
• Gained strength in Studio PB classes
• Sped up and down Nall hill and around Roe Park
  
• Attended fitness assessments to prevent injury
• Attended Runner's 101 clinic
  
• Learned about nutrition with Aaron Carbuhn
• Learned to create goals with Melissa Todd
  
• Lost fat and gained muscle
  
• Created new friendships and nourished old ones
  

Bravo! We hope you will join us this fall as PB continues to grow!