Let's GO!

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The Fall 2014 session starts this Saturday at Sport and Spine. The doors will be open at 6:00 a.m. and restroom facilities available until 6:30 a.m. when we will move out doors to go over the map and hit the road.

Note: please arrive by 6:15 a.m. if you are a volunteer picking up supplies or if you need to fill out a membership application. New members or those returning after a hiatus should plan on arriving by 6:00 a.m. for a brief 15 min. orientation.

This is our traditional first run of the sesssion which means it is a Meet and Greet run! Your goal is to meet someone new and find out some interesting information (or dirt, we take dirt) about your new buddy. Record what you learned on the check-in sheet when you return. The most interesting tid bit will be posted on the website.

We will be set up for maximum of 16 miles. All those training for races are running long this weekend, which means you run 50% at goal pace for your race distance. The first and last 25% of your run will be at a slower pace. If you need to run more than 16 miles, please plan on arriving early to get in the extra mileage before our 6:30 a.m. start.

Training Schedules and Handbooks are UP

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Are you ready to go the distance? We are so ready! Fall 2014 handbooks and training schedules are up on the site. Go to Members Only. You will need a password for access and should have received the password by e-mail.

If you did not recieve the password, it may be because we did not receive your payment. If we are in error and you did not get the password, please e-mail us kcrunning@hotmail.com.

To fill out an application or for payment information, go to Join Us. You can also drop your payment and application to Coach Amy at Sport and Spine this week between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. or bring it to the run on Saturday morning. Sport and Spine is located on the SE corner of 105th and Marty next to Hertz.

Before jumping into the training schedules, please read the Explanation of Training Schedules in your handbook.

Get ready, get set, GO!

Fall into PB 2014

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We are busy organizing the upcoming fall 2014 session and are excited to see that so many of you are returning for another season of training and running with your buddies! If you paid via PayPal, please make sure that you sent or e-mailed your membership application to us. If you registered by the August first deadline and did not include your shirt type (tank or tee) and size, please e-mail us with this information by Friday morning. If you missed the deadline and want a shirt they are available for $20.00. Place your order by Friday morning. kcrunning@hotmail.com.

Training schedules and packets should be complete this weekend. We will notify you with the password as soon as they are ready. In the meantime, please enjoy our last FREE summer run hosted by Doug this Saturday at Sport and Spine at 6:30 a.m.

Fall 2014 Registration is OPEN

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Michelle A., Jennifer C. and Mo at Shawnee Mission Park Run Spring 2014
I've often reflected, what is it about PB that makes it so special? Is it the coach? Well, of course! Is it the training plans and the fully supported and varying courses? Those are great too. While PB gets positive feedback in all those areas, the most popular reason for joining PB is overwhelmingly... the commradarie. Members mention that they "feel part of a family." They like the small group size because, "I can get to know everyone." They feel included by all the runners regardless of their speed.

PB Fall 2014 will continue its tradition providing coaching that is in tune with current trends in exercise science. This fall, we will shed some light, or dark, on hot running topics on our website.

In keeping with our goal to stay up to date on all things running, Coach Amy is currently conducting relevant research with students of Rockhurst's doctorate PT program. We need subjects and you can help us! To participate, contact us.

Besides all the technical mumbo jumbo, we have added two new running courses in Olathe to our already varied file of maps. We have thirteen fully supported long runs that will include your favorites in Brookside, Shawnee Mission North High school and we can't leave out central Overland Park and Prairie Village.

This fall, speed work will...be a SURPRISE every Tuesday night. We will keep you and your body guessing what is next. Start locations at Nall hill and Roe Park. For more on speed work, go here.

Let's not forget our group trip to Virginia. PBers will train this session for the "friendliest marathon"which includes junk food stops, wet washcloths and a downhill finish! If you are interested in the group trip, contact us ASAP.

And back by popular demand...your old friends and some new! And since you like running with others, help us bring in more. Tell your friends, co-workers and family. We'd love to have them join our PB family and their first run is free!

Our first run is on August 16th, 6:30 a.m. at Sport and Spine. Register by August 1st and receive a FREE PB tank or t-shirt. Shirts are $20.00 after the deadline.



New members: $200
Returning members: $190

To register, click here.
For supported races, go here.