What's Goin' On this Week with PB?

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All righty runners! We've ramped up the past few weeks and this weekend we are backin' off. Our long run course will be set up for 10 miles. Check your training plan for your distance. Your goal is to run half at goal race pace. We are meeting at Urban Table at 7:00 a.m. Winter decided to return to KC, so layer it up.

Our group photographer will take some candids at the start of this run for our group picture day. So, maybe brush your teeth or something before ya come!

Deadline for ordering techie PB gear is Friday Feb. 13th. GO HERE for details and to order.

And last but certainly not least, we've been working really hard on putting together our first fundraiser for Action for Healthy Kids. We'd love it if you'd forward the invite to friends, family and co-workers. If you keep in touch with past PB members, please extend the invite to them. We'd love to have all PBers there. GO HERE for the invite.

Post coming soon: Should I run when I'm sick?

OMG, You are like Totally Invited!

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Our first fundraising event for Action for Healthy Kids is off to a running start! We hope to see all PBer's past, present and future at this event. The percentage of obese children aged 6–11 years in the United States increased from 7% in 1980 to nearly 18% in 2012, according to the CDC so...grab your leg warmers, terry cloth head bands and your inner 80's and let's get physical with Personal Best in our effort to raise funds for Action for Healthy Kids, an organization dedicated to fighting childhood obesity.
Choose one of three 80's inspired fitness classes geared for all levels of fitness: Footloose, Flashdance and or Xanadu. Check your egos at that door - these classes are for everyone! Each class is $15.00 pre-registered or $20.00 at the door. Raffle tickets are 5 for $5.00. Drawings held after each class at 1:45, 2:45 and 3:45 p.m. 
Footloose 1:00-1:45 p.m.
a gnarly 80's style aerobics class taught by Coach Amy 
Flashdance 2:00-2:45 p.m.
a radical dancy aerobics class taught by JJ 
Xanadu 3:00- 3:45 p.m. 
a righteous yoga class taught by Tim
Free raffle tickets for those signing up for more than one class! 
  • Stud muffins taking two classes get five free raffle tickets.
  • Righteous dudes/dudettes taking three classes get ten free raffle tickets.
And please pass the invite along to friends, family and co-workers! 
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION, TO REGISTER OR TO DONATE

About Us

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Amy Parkerson-Mitchell, director of Personal Best, is an RRCA certified running coach. She received her masters in physical therapy from KU Med in 1993. She specializes in examination, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of running injuries at Sport+Spine in Overland Park. She performs running mechanics evaluations, teaches strengthening classes for endurance athletes and speaks at local running clubs on a variety of running related topics.

As an avid runner, she has run many marathons including Chicago and Boston and is proud to be a part of the Personal Best family. Her ability to combine personal running experience with expertise in running biomechanics, training principles and treatment strategies makes her a unique asset to the KC running community. Click here for information about Coach Amy.



Personal Best was founded in 1993 by Steve Hinman. He has since retired and is now living in Colorado. Steve created a KC legacy with tried and true training programs for local runners.

Meet our support staff.

PB 2015 Tech Gear

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Men's Long Sleeved Technical 1/4 Zip
Women's Long Sleeve Technical Hoodie
You asked for techie gear, so here ya go! Jen, our very own graphic designer, has created an awesome design for us that commemorates our 2015 commitment to the NYC marathon and Action for Healthy Kids. Cost is $65.00 + tax. Place your orders here. Deadline to order is Friday, Feb. 13th. Size chart here.

What's Going on this Week with PB?

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We will be set up for a distance of 16 miles this Saturday. Consult your training schedule for your planned distance. Location: Urban Table in Corinth Shops at 83rd and Mission. Start time is 6:30 AM.

Membership applications - if you have not yet submitted, you must turn it in before the run on Saturday. You can e-mail, snail mail or bring it to the run. Form can be found here.

PB Clothing: We will be selling some technical gear this session and all proceeds will go to our fundraising cause to fight childhood obesity with Action for Healthy Kids. Jen, our very own graphic designer, has created an awesome design and Dick's is giving us a deal on some Nike technical gear. Stay tuned for details.

Mark your calendars for our first fundraising event for Team Action for Healthy Kids: March 8th from 1-4:00. Details coming soon!