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CHOOSE TO RUN - Set to the tune of Hymn #239

Choose to run, when you wake up in the morning,

When you run, have friends on either side,

Your reward, will appear right when you finish,

If you run your end won't be so wide.

(Chorus)

Choose to run! Choose to run!

In wisdom plan the route you'll tour.

Stretch out right, don't get tight!

And God will bless you evermore.

Choose to run, when a lion is behind you,
Don't dare stop, or else you'll probably die.
It's a fact, that the sluggish one get's eaten,
Rest after passing the slowest guy.

On Choir tour, run to the buffet table,
Get first choice, on bacon or on fries
Don't be slow, to finish up your meal
Or you'll miss out on all the dessert pies.

Fun Apps for Runners

I love my iPhone.  Two years ago I reluctantly headed into the Verizon store with my flip phone that had been dropped one too many times to get a new phone.  I had decided that like it or not, I was going to have to get a smart phone.  I laugh now because it took me about, oh an hour, before I realized that my iPhone is the coolest thing ever.  I don't do tons and tons of apps, but the ones I deign to install on my precious phone have to be useful to me.  Here are some that I've used for running.  Please chime in with ones that you like too.

Stephanie

Strava Run-Free, Apple and Android.  GPS app that tracks your pace and maps out your run.
IntervalTimer-Free, Apple (not sure on Android).  You can set alarms to set up run/walk segments during your run.
MyFitnessPal-Free, Apple and Android. Lets you set diet and fitness goals, adds social networking if you want.
MilePost-Free version has ads, Apple (not sure on Android).  Daily running quotes.
Zinio-Free.  Not a fitness app, but the Salt Lake County Library System offers free magazine access to its card holders using this app.  Runner's World is one of the magazines you can get.  Ask your SLCO librarian about it (not sure if other library systems have this).

Calling all Runners

We're excited to announce an officially sanctioned Run Club in the MoTab organization!  We want participants from the choir, orchestra, bells, chorale, staff, production folks, stage crew and your families!  We want runners of all abilities, including the "I-run-because-it-makes-me-happy" folks as well as the "I-only-run-if-zombies-are-chasing-me" people. 

As choir tour is coming up, we will be preparing musically and spiritually, but we can also be be preparing physically.  You may be thinking that running is not your thing; no problem!  Walkers are welcome too.  We even have a running training plan if you want to work your way up from walking to running a 5K.  The training plan eases you in with a combo of run/walk.  As with any new exercise endeavor, you should consult with your doctor about what will work for you. 

Our first event is to participate in a 5K fun run sponsored by the Utah State Office of Education.  This is a family friendly event that supports STEM education (science, tech, engineering, math).  This 5K (3.1 miles) is scheduled to be on Saturday, May 30 at the U of U.  Registration info is coming soon, but it will be $5 for adults and $2 for kids.

Keep an eye on the blog for info about more training ideas, how to stay motivated or other Run Club events that you might be interested in.  If you have questions, you can check with Stephanie Wood, Ryan Snarr, Camille Kingman or Valerie Morton (we're looking for a contact person in the orchestra and bells, let us know if you are interested).  Feel free to join this blog so we can support each other in Run Club.

Choose to Run!