Coach Amy’s Running Tips
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Build, build and more building! We have lot of mileage to cover for the upcoming Fall 2017 race season. RRKC has four Saturday group runs planned for you in August. Course distance from 10-20 miles. Location does vary this month. Please check the EVENTS page of the website for details.
Heads UP for September - there will be no group run held over Labor Day weekend.
It's time! Summer Speedwork starts Tuesday night, August 1st and runs through September 12th. Locations and start time will vary depending upon the workout and weather. For details on the first speed session, go to the EVENTS page. Registration is required. Go here to register.
Whether a seasoned, experienced runner or a newbie, there are times we fall down. Sometimes literally after landing on a loose manhole cover. But, falling down can refer to runs skipped or missed because life got in the way. Maybe it's a bad workout you cut short because it got too hot, you were tired or “gave up” on a hill.
The thing is, it’s OK to fall down. It’s staying down that is the failure. When you fall down, grab success and GET UP! Maybe the next workout isn't perfect. Still...get up and do it again! Keep trying. Keep it up! Eventually you will master it.
Training is uncomfortable. It is the WORK and preparation for a goal. We must do the uncomfortable to achieve success.
What are you finding uncomfortable? Is it mustering up courage to join a run group? Is it getting yourself to boot camp? Is it jumping into dark, churning open water for a swim? This summer, for me, it has been failing to get up early to work out and pushing it after a long work day when I am more than exhausted.
Training is a struggle; it is supposed to be…but it will pay off.
Your challenge is to do the uncomfortable. Rip off the bandaid!
CASA Superhero Run Jen K, Mo, Greg, Courtney, Amy S., Melody, Christina and Danielle
RRKC continues to grow this summer! We are so happy to welcome our newest runners: Linley, Jessica, Sarah and Christina!
RRKC is enjoying many social activities and racing the circuit this summer with huge successes. Amy S. finished FIRST female overall, Courtney placed FIRST in her age group and Melody, Christina and Danielle swept 1-3 female age 20-29 at this weekend's Casa Superhero 5K. Woo hoo!!!
July group runs start THIS weekend. Coach Amy is out of town for a family vacation over the 4th of July. BUT, Amy S. will be present to lead the run and make sure everyone finishes safe and sound. Please see EVENTS page for details for location, course map and distances for July runs.
If you need to sign up for July go here.
We have one more June group run at First Watch before we move over to Shawnee Mission North High School in July. Because July 1st is a holiday weekend, we wanted to get an RSVP from y'all. This will help us with course distance, route and water stop planning. Please RSVP to info@roadrunnerskc.com with your planned distance. Thank you!
