Hello and welcome to Summer Striders!
Hi! I'm Lisa and I'm honored to be on this journey of friends, fun, and fitness with you! During the session, you will:
1. meet incredible people who just may become friends for life!
2. have countless laughs and endless fun . . . we'll all be in this together!
3. set your own outcome goals and get a plan to help you get there!
4. get fitter, learn health tips, and experience group fitness in a way you have never experienced before!
5. make lasting memories and develop long term health practices!
6. reduce your stress, sleep better, and feel more relaxed!
After leading this type of program for over 6 years, I've learned a couple of things. First, everyone can be successful at this program - no matter your background or goals - this program will help you get where you are going. Second, exercising while talking and laughing doesn't feel like agonizing exercise - it's more like catching up with your girlfriends . . . and who doesn't think that's fun?!?! And finally, we all have randomly pre-set personal limits (i.e. I will never run, I will never do a 5K, etc) that this program can help you push past . . . easily, painlessly, and successfully.
No matter what happens - just have faith in the process - we'll get there together!!!
Striding to Health One Step at a Time -
Lisa
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Saturday, April 26, 2014
Session Strategies
Each session we will be walking, walk-runing, or running depending on
your goals, here are a few tips to keep you in peak performance:
1. I strongly recommend that you consult a physician before you begin any new exercise program.
2. Always bring a bottle of water with you to each session - you'll be surprised at how this helps keep you going at an optimal level. Dehydration can be a life threatening condition - don't risk it - just sip throughout each training session. In addition to drinking during your session, you will want to ensure you stay hydrated throughout the day. Your daily goal of water, unless otherwise directed by a physician, is 64 ounces of plain water PLUS 8 ounces of water for every 20 minutes of physical activity.
3. You'll begin and end each training session with a 5-10 minute warm up and cool down which are done at a slower pace that then rest of the workout. This allows your body temperature to increase and decrease more safely as well as preparing your muscles and joints for the work of each session.
4. Each session must conclude with a thorough stretch - some suggestions will be offered after our first group walk. Research is inconclusive about the benefits of stretching before activity - we will not do this as a group, but you are certainly welcome to stretch on your own before beginning.
5. To build up and/or maintain your fitness, you'll want to engage in at least 150 minutes of moderately intense physical activity each week. Moderate intensity means you can talk but not sing.
1. I strongly recommend that you consult a physician before you begin any new exercise program.
2. Always bring a bottle of water with you to each session - you'll be surprised at how this helps keep you going at an optimal level. Dehydration can be a life threatening condition - don't risk it - just sip throughout each training session. In addition to drinking during your session, you will want to ensure you stay hydrated throughout the day. Your daily goal of water, unless otherwise directed by a physician, is 64 ounces of plain water PLUS 8 ounces of water for every 20 minutes of physical activity.
3. You'll begin and end each training session with a 5-10 minute warm up and cool down which are done at a slower pace that then rest of the workout. This allows your body temperature to increase and decrease more safely as well as preparing your muscles and joints for the work of each session.
4. Each session must conclude with a thorough stretch - some suggestions will be offered after our first group walk. Research is inconclusive about the benefits of stretching before activity - we will not do this as a group, but you are certainly welcome to stretch on your own before beginning.
5. To build up and/or maintain your fitness, you'll want to engage in at least 150 minutes of moderately intense physical activity each week. Moderate intensity means you can talk but not sing.
How did Summer Striders begin?
How did Summer Striders come to be?
As part of my previous job 6 years ago, I created this program (called something else back then) to help people get ready for the Parlor City Trot 10K. Although the program was purely meant to market rehabilitation services at a local hospital, I found myself a very reluctant participant. I ultimately finished the 10 week program and completed the PCT 10K race . . . and.fell.in.love.with.racing!!!! I walked all but the last 1/4 mile of the race and thought I was going to die the whole time, but I did it with a friend and crossing the finish line was a "high" I have never before experienced. I knew immediately that EVERYONE needed to feel like this. I went on to do more than 60 races, 8 of which were half marathons. I developed deep life long friendships with my running partners and have trained hundreds of people to walk and/or run past their personal comfort levels and achieve more than they ever thought they could. Unfortunately, during a training session in May 2012, I had a terrible fall and have been sidelined with injury ever since. I'm hopeful to return to running and look forward to being able to cross the next finish line. Until then - I'm feel blessed to be able to help you work toward your goals.
As part of my previous job 6 years ago, I created this program (called something else back then) to help people get ready for the Parlor City Trot 10K. Although the program was purely meant to market rehabilitation services at a local hospital, I found myself a very reluctant participant. I ultimately finished the 10 week program and completed the PCT 10K race . . . and.fell.in.love.with.racing!!!! I walked all but the last 1/4 mile of the race and thought I was going to die the whole time, but I did it with a friend and crossing the finish line was a "high" I have never before experienced. I knew immediately that EVERYONE needed to feel like this. I went on to do more than 60 races, 8 of which were half marathons. I developed deep life long friendships with my running partners and have trained hundreds of people to walk and/or run past their personal comfort levels and achieve more than they ever thought they could. Unfortunately, during a training session in May 2012, I had a terrible fall and have been sidelined with injury ever since. I'm hopeful to return to running and look forward to being able to cross the next finish line. Until then - I'm feel blessed to be able to help you work toward your goals.
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