Monday, August 23, 2010

LEARN TO RUN!!!!

Don't let the start of Fall be the beginning of YOUR hibernation!! Join us at The Runner's Den Learn To Run Clinic and run the Fall & Winter blues right out the door!
On September 11, we begin a 10-week clinic for all inexperienced runners who are looking for direction and guidance to get new runners off on the right foot.

As part of the clinic we offer information on proper footwear, nutrition/hydration, how to dress in layers, stretching and core body strength, etc. etc. etc.
This 10-week clinic is packed with information for people with no running experience at all AND for experienced runners who want to pick up a few extra tips.
REGISTER TODAY AT THE RUNNER'S DEN! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!!

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Learn To Run Clinic 2010

Interested in learning how to run but don't know where to start?? Or are you trying to "get back into it" but need a refresher?

The Runner's Den is starting the Spring Learn To Run session Saturday, April 10, 2010 at 9am at the Runner's Den!
This is a 10 week program designed to give you the basics to help you meet your running goals, whether you are just new to running or if you are trying to get started again.


We will meet every Saturday morning at the store location #6, 5511 Gaetz Avenue at 9am. There will be information sessions before each run covering such topics as:

  • form and technique
  • clothing, nutrition, footwear, etc.
  • Weber's Physiotherapy will be guest speakers to cover stretching and core body strength
  • Pure Chiropractic will be guest speakers covering their Winning With Wellness program
  • Kensei Martial Arts and Fitness will be instructing an hour long self-defense program in their north end studio

.... and much, much more!!!!

Don't be afraid of whatever your current fitness levels may (or may not) be. This is a non-competitive group that progresses at a slow rate with gradual increases.

Get a good foundation NOW and join our half/full marathon training in January 2011!!

Register at The Runner's Den for only $65 - today!!!

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

2010 Runner's Den Half/Full Marathon Clinic

The Runner's Den is Full/Half Marathon Clinic is just about here!! The 18 week clinic gets underway January 17th at the Collicutt Centre at 8am.

The clinic is broken up into 4-5 different pace groups for you to choose from based on your "goal" time, experience, and/or ability.
We will meet every Sunday at the Collicutt Centre at 8am. Most weeks will include an (approx.) half hour presentation covering a range of topics from stretching to proper hydration and nutrition, to dressing properly for the winter, etc. with our runs to follow these presentations.

Lifestyles Fitness has put together a "new and improved" training plan for our 2010 Clinic that everyone will get a copy of. It includes a daily rest/workout schedule as well as cross-training ideas to support and improve your running performance.

Registrations can be picked up at The Runner's Den.
Clinic cost is $75 per person.

Challenge yourself to be the best YOU ever, in 2010!!