First RRRGF group run in December!

Saturday, December 4th at 8AM - GF YMCA - be there or be warmer snuggled in your bed sipping coffee and reading the paper.

I mean, nevermind. Sorry. I'm not doing a good job of selling this group run.

How about a better motivator - straight from our RRRGF apparel collection:

"There is no such thing as bad weather, just soft people." ~ Bill Bowerman

Let's do a couple of miles to start December right. See you at the Y. All races, all paces.

And just because people newer to running might be interested, some apparel tips to help make it more bearable:

Wear a tight layer on top and bottom, any type of gloves and hat (maybe balaclava or facemask will do, also). Also consider a shell layer to block any wind. Socks are your call. One pair usually still does fine, but I'm sure you'll all tell me about how I'm wrong if you're a two-pairer!

I'm not sure that I can describe what has been called the "runner's high," but like poetry and beauty, I know it when I experience it.

Matthew Shafner, runner

RRRGF Jackets Available to Order!

Hey! If you want a black RRRGF Jacket of your very own just in time for the cold weather, order by November 10, 2010!

Click HERE to go to the online ordering page. You can choose your size and pay online. It's simple! And, they make a wonderful Christmas gift....hint hint.

Happy Running!

Motivation

Check this out. Cheesy at first, but stick it out and you'll be inspired (maybe even teary) by the end!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SbXgQqbOoU

Intro Podcast

The introductory RRR-GF podcast. Available by RSS on iTunes as well!

You wreck me, baby...

Does marathon running wreck your knees?

No, New York Times. And stop messing with our heads by putting such a silly headline to a non-sequitur article...

Go wreck your knees this weekend at the Success Unlimited 5K run/walk. 8:30-9:30 is race day registration, 10AM gun. 3551 S 20th Street in GF behind Lumber Mart. Medals to all finishers.

And warm up with a 8AM run with RRR-GF at the YMCA!

Running long and hard is an ideal antidepressant, since it's hard to run and feel sorry for yourself at the same time. Also, there are those hours of clearheadedness that follow a long run.

Monte Davis, runner