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A Typical Sole Runners Saturday Run – Join the Fun Before Its Too Late!
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Train Focused, Steve Mackel – Sole Runners Head Coach
A Running Dialogue – The Sole Runners Mentors Newsletter Issue 2
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A Running Dialouge – The Sole Runners Mentors Newsletter for People in Training
A Running Dialouge. Vol. 1, Issue 1 Click Here to Download Newslettter in pdf
There is some good information here. Please take a look.
Train Focused, Steve Mackel Sole Runners – Head Coach
Sole Runners and SCR Member Becomes a Sponsored Athlete with Jamba Juice
Mary, a Sole Runner and SoCalRunning.com Member becomes a sponsored athlete with Jamba Juce. Below is a post taken from Mary’s blog TheRunningGreenGirl.com on being selected.
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The Green Girl is a proud member of Team Jamba Juice 2010.
Team Jamba Juice is part of the Active.com’s Active Ambassadors program. The Active Network created this program to help connect companies to like-minded consumers. As an Active Ambassador, you have the opportunity to become a brand ambassador and promote products you believe in on a grassroots level.
When I heard Jamba Juice was looking for 100 ambassadors for their 2010 team, I had to apply. I’m convinced I am one of Jamba Juice’s biggest fans. At one point, I even set out to drink every Jamba Juice drink on the menu.
On the application, I let Jamba Juice know as a true back of the packer, I was their biggest bang for their buck. I mean not that many runners are out there on the course as long as me!
A few days after I submitted my application, I received the following email:
Dear Athlete:
Congratulations! We’re pleased to announce that you have been selected to become a member of the 2010 Team Jamba Juice Sponsored Athlete Team.
The selection process was tough, and we thank you for your patience. Your athletic accomplishments and individual interests are a perfect match for the sponsors’ goal of building a dedicated team of athletes who are passionate about their sport and community. Your 2010 goals, past achievements, future motivations, and overall dedication to the sport best demonstrate this commitment.
Shortly after, I received a package in the mail containing the team manual, my Jamba Juice branded apparel, $1 off Jamba Juice coupons, window clings, and tattoos.
As a Jamba Juice Ambassador, I will help promote Jamba Juice’s current campaign, Jamba Juice’s SuperActive Summer powered by Superfruit.
I will also sport my Jamba Juice branded gear when I participate in local events and hand out the coupons, window clings, and tattoos.
I think this will be a great opportunity for me. I’m really excited about this.
Go, Team Jamba!
Palos Verdes Half Marathon 2010, Easier Than You Think and the Price is Right
The Palos Verdes marathon and half marathon have a reputation as tough races. It seems like Southern Californians are afraid of a few hills. Well, I went out to do my usual interviews but spent a little more time showing you the course. Miles 4 – 6 are mostly down hill, while miles 7 – 9 are what you just ran down, not that bad. Western Ave is a steep half mile uphill but at mile 2, and it means you get to run down it at mile 11. The last 1.5 miles are flat, fast and beautiful. And, you can’t beat the views.
This is an awesome race and they keep the entry fee affordable. A new push on SoCalRunning.com will be supporting races that keep the entry fee affordable. The Palos Verdes races top this list.
Train Focused, Steve Mackel – ChiRunning® Instructor
Sole Runners Kick-Off and Running Gear Discount Party at Road Runner Sports in Torrance Tuesday, May 18, 6:30 PM
Learn about the Sole Runners Full and Half Marathon Training Programs. Meet the Coaches, Mentors and fellow Sole Runners. You can come to find our more about the program, register, or if you have already registered pick-up your ChiRunning® book and Sole Runners shirt.
You can also take advantage of 15% saving off regular priced items in the store and if you are a Road Runner Sports VIP Member take and off an additional 10%. Time to get those shoes, fuel belt and anything extra you need.
Click here for directions to Road Runner Sports Torrance.
We are doing it in style too, wine and cheese. Don’t let our high style scare you we specialize in working with beginning runners. See you Tuesday, May 18, 6:30 PM.
Train Focused, Steve Mackel – Head Coach Sole Runners Full and Half Marathon Training Programs
LA Marathon 2010 – Start to Finish
Why watch it in parts. You gotta love YouTube but they limit the time length of your videos. Viddler doesn’t but they don’t have the deal with Facebook and other sites. I know 16 minutes seems long but heck the marathon is 26.2 miles and takes hours. In fact, over 7 hours for me this day. I did take a couple hours at Mile 18 to help man the Sole Runners Holistic Aid Station.
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Race Focused, Steve Mackel – Sole Runner’s Head Coach
LA Marathon 2010 Part 2
Part 2 is my experience after working 2.75 hours at the Sole Runners Holistic Aid Station at mile 18. Coach Gary tells why he had such a great time helping other marathoners and I run in with the back of the pack. I have never finished at the 7+ hour mark before. i meet a lot a great people and learned a lot. There are interesting stories. Watch and see why this race and the the new course attracted so many runners that gave it their all to cross the finish line.
Race Focused, Steve Mackel – RRCA Marathon Coach
LA Marathon 2010
I Love LA – The LA Marathon organizers stepped it up this year with an all new course that truly reflected what LA is all about: Dodger Stadium, Downtown, Sliverlake, Echo Park, Hollywood Blvd., The Sunset Strip, West Hollywood, Beverly Hill and Century City… At least that how far I get in PART 1. LA has a lot of ground to cover in less than 10 minutes for YouTube and I couldn’t do it so, when you finish this video look for PART 2 up soon.
Train Focused, Coach Steve – Head Coach Sole Runners Marathon Training
Catalina Marathon 2010
This is my video of the Catalina Marathon 2010. I tried to give you a better idea of the course terrain. I know you can look at an elevation chart but I point out many of the hardest hills, how I run the course and how often I walk. I also interview plenty of great people and give you an idea of just some of the views.
This is Part 1 of the Catalina Marathon Weekend. I am working on more interviews and out takes to be posted soon.
Please leave a comment of what you thought of the race.
Race Focused, Coach Steve – Certified ChiRunning® Instructor
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