LT Testing this Fall

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I've got that burnin' feelin', ohhhh that burnin' feelin'...

The burning sensation you feel in your muscles during a fast or long run is caused by lactic acid. It can inhibit muscle contraction and energy production causing slow running speed and fatigue. Not something you want at mile 22.

To improve endurance, fitness and/or speed it is helpful to know at what intensity to push yourself in training runs - and it is different for different people. It is dependent on genetics, fitness level and experience. Knowing your lactate threshold (LT) can help.

LT is the point at which lactic acid begins to build up in the blood. Knowing your heart rate and/or running speed at that point is important in endurance training. It gives you and your coach a tangible number that can guide your training. Training effectively with LT causes changes in the skeletal muscle allowing it to more effectively produce energy. Coach Amy's training regimens take into account LT for those who want to use it.

There are several ways to calculate your lactate threshold (LT). The most accurate way is with a VO2 max test. A less accurate yet effective way to calculate LT is with a time trial.

This fall PB will be taking a field trip to KU's REACH lab for testing! The cost is $100.00 per participant. Appointments are about 60-90 minutes in length. We will be scheduling these for August. If you are interested, please contact us at kcrunning@hotmail.com ASAP.

For those who prefer not to participate in VO2 max testing, a 30 minute time trial will be conducted on Wednesday, August 29th at Sport and Spine, by appointment starting at 6:30 p.m. To schedule, contact us as kcrunning@hotmail.com.  

Nutrition Clinic with Sally Berry August 30th

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Sally
Mark your calendars! Sally Berry, a certified sports nutritionist and runner, is coming to share her wealth of knowledge with PB! Learn more about when and with what to fuel your body for races and for training, how to prevent gut issues and cramping and many other nutritional nuggets that will help you look, feel and train your best. PB will provide a healthy snack.

Thursday, August 30th, 6:30-7:30 p.m. 
Tentative location: Sport+Spine, 105th and Marty
Registration $5.00 before August 23rd

To secure your spot, send your check and running nutrition questions to:
Personal Best  
6608 W. 102 Street
Overland Park, KS 66212



Vegas Princesses!

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"Ho, heigh ho! It's off to Vegas we go!" We are going to race the Vegas Strip at Night in costume because, well...its VEGAS! So pay attention, gals and daring guys! The awesome and talented Sarah Brumfield of Sport and Spine is making us specially designed Disney princess tutus for a steal at $40.00! And its not just for Vegas - you can wear it to our Halloween fun run or to any race for that matter. Contact us if you are interested. Include with your request:
  • Name of princess
  • Whether you want to wear the tutu on your hips or waist
  • Your true hip or waist measurement
For more information on the trip: Vegas Group Trip.

PB Shirts 2012

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The link to order shirts works! To receive your merchandise by packet pick-up on August 3rd, you must place your order by Wednesday, July 25th. Go here. Please e-mail your order to kcrunning@hotmail.com by Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. and send in your check to 6608 W. 102 St, Overland Park, KS 66212. Missed the deadline? No worries, we will place another bulk order at some point in the season.