5K Registration Now OPEN!

Hello Everyone,

I hope you have been enjoying the lovely running weather in the past few weeks!  If you haven't already made your plans to join the MoTab Run Club for the 5K on May 30th, now is the time!  Registration is now open.  This 5K is sponsored by the Utah State Office of Education and is at the U of U.   Its family friendly (strollers welcome)--and budget friendly too!  Only $5 for adults and $2 for kids--and you get a t-shirt, water bottle and more swag.  We're planning on having decals to attach to your race bib to identify you as a member of the Run Club. 

Haven't started training yet?  Its not too late!  This Saturday (after conference of course) get outside and go for a run!  Me, I just ordered another new pair of shoes to try out (um, I may or may not already have about 6 pairs of shoes...but more is better right?)

Register online here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/healthy-stem-5k-and-stem-fair-2015-tickets-16400554500

Have you made a plan?

Whether you run all the time or are just getting going, making a plan is an important step in getting to your goal.  Have you got a run goal for yourself?  What are you planning to help yourself achieve that goal?  What helps you motivated?  For those of you using our 5K training plan for the May 30th event, tomorrow is a 1.5 mile run.  Some days I get up and feel ready to go, other days...eh, not so much.  One of my tricks is to put on my running clothes and shoes even if I'm not convinced I really want to go.  I usually end up heading out the door-even if I've bargained with myself that I don't have to do the full run--once I get going I usually do.    That being said, there have been days that the run just feels "off"--maybe its nothing specific, or maybe its that annoying chronic injury.  Whatever the case, I've learned to not feel bad if the run doesn't go as planned.  I might try again in the evening, or the next day. 

I'm headed out tomorrow for an easy run in what looks to be a pretty nice day.  Hope you will be outside too!  Feel free to share with our group how your Saturday run went!

CTR

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!