The power of positive thinking
I often find myself dreading the thought of a daily training run, encountering pre-race jitters, or worrisome thoughts of injury plagued training. Isn't this all supposed to be fun and a relief from the daily grind of life? Fortunately, that answer is most always, yes! But there can be times when we allow our training and racing to add more stress and anxiety to our lives. We all have countless sources of stress in our lives. How can we try to best utilize our training as a stress relief and not an added stress? Dreading a long run or a daily workout is a very common occurrence. Before or after a long day it can be hard to get yourself out the door. If you are reluctant to head out the door for simply because of a long hard day ahead of or behind you the simplest way to overcome it is simply to get your tail out the door. You all know the feeling of relief that comes after that workout you were hesitant to do. Use positive imagery. Imagine yourself smiling and waving at your neighbors who are continually amazed by you ability and their lack there of to get out the door everyday to knock out some miles. How do you manage race day jitters? Quite honestly, I embrace race day jitters. If I don't have a sense of nervousness when I toe a starting line I begin to question why I am there. The same may be true for you. However, excessive nervousness can adversely effect your race. Lack of confidence and fear of discomfort are the most common causes of pre-race jitters. The best cure is a simple trust in your training. Have confidence that the months of preparation are going to pay of. You have subjected yourself to a regimen specifically intended to prepare yourself for this day. Your day is coming. You are ready. All you have to do is remember what got you here, and believe that you've got what it takes. Your coaches know you're ready. I know you're ready. Now it's your turn. Enjoy your longest workouts of the season. The hard work is already behind you!
See you at the next workout!
Jeff
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Wednesday, April 10th Start time: 6:30pm Location: Thomas Worthington HS This week's workout:
Everyone: 5xmile at tempo, 1 min rest
Mark your calendar for Wednesday the 24th, our last Wednesday Workout of the season! The workout will be held at Jeff's house in Worthington with post-run beverages!
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Saturday, April 13th Start time: 7:30am. Location: Thomas Worthington HS This week's workout:
Half: 12 Miles Full: 12 miles Please plan on arriving no later than 7:15am to find parking, use the restrooms, and find your pace groups. Can't make it Saturday?! Hop in with Team FrontRunner on Sunday at 7:00am.
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This week, MIT will conclude our focus on the core of your body. Our previous newsletters included content about the piriformis as well as low back/abdomen, and we’ll close out this section with Dana and Joe’s brand new hamstring update. The hamstrings are an important muscle group when it comes to running and walking. The main function of the hamstrings is to bend the knee and extend the hip. In running and walking, the hamstrings act as a propeller to move your body forward. When the hamstrings are unable to fully do their job, they can be susceptible to injury. Let’s learn more about the hamstrings anatomy, injuries, stretching, and strengthening. Dana Brown is a physical therapist assistant who treats patients primarily with the Fit For Life Physical Therapy team at our Lane Avenue location. She graduated from Bradford School - Columbus in 2018 with her Associate Degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Prior to PTA school, she graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2015 with a Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology. Dana grew up in the Chicago suburbs and spent all her life in Illinois until moving to Columbus in 2016. Dana loves the outdoors, being active, exploring coffee shops, and spending time with friends. She also enjoys running leisurely and occasionally participates in local races. She lives in Grandview Heights with her husband, Calvin. Fit For Life Physical Therapy is proud to be Fleet Feet + FrontRunner’s physical therapy partner. We will keep you moving – no matter what you do. Contact Fit For Life Physical Therapy at (614) 981-1979 or www.fitforlifephysicaltherapy.com with your injury prevention, maintenance, or rehabilitation needs!
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Hamstrings 201 The weather is getting warmer, the birds are chirping, and your spring race is just around the corner. However, if you have a nagging pull in the back of your thigh, that is not a sign of spring. It may be a sign that your hamstring is trying to tell you something.
Read the full article here.
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Marathon Psychology Psychology plays a major role in your training, and can affect you in various ways during the different phases of your training. Physically you are ready to go, but there are some of you who are not quite mentally ready.
Read the full article here.
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Do you love our training groups?! Do you have a passion for helping those around you live a more healthy and active lifestyle? Do you enjoy supporting local businesses and shopping at Fleet Feet + FrontRunner? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of the above (though hopefully to all three!!) did you know that we offer an easy way for you to share your love of Fleet Feet + FrontRunner with your coworkers and local gyms and studios? We have two programs where we bring our store on the road to your workplace or favorite gym – Workplace Fit and Healthy Fit! - Maybe your coworkers haven’t heard of us, maybe we’re just a bit out of the way, or maybe they’ve never experienced the comfort of a perfect fitting pair of shoes.
- We bring our entire fit process - knowledgeable staff, fitID, shoes, inserts, and socks directly to your workplace or local gym.
Let your coworkers and friends have a better understanding of why you get up every Saturday morning to run or walk, maybe some of them will even join you after they get their feet into the perfect shoes. Reach out today to hilary@fleetfeetcolumbus.com with any questions or to set up a Workplace or Healthy Fit! PLUS, earn a FREE $120 for if your gym or workplace sets up a successful event!
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SATURDAY WORKOUT LOCATIONS Please note locations are subject to change.
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4/13 - Thomas Worthington High School 4/20 - FrontRunner Worthington 4/27 - RACE WEEK
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More Upcoming Workouts, Clinics & Events - Mondays
- 6:30pm - Group Run at Fleet Feet Polaris
- Wednesdays
- 6:30pm - Wednesday Evening Speed Workout - rotating locations
- Thursdays
- 6:30pm - Group Run at FrontRunner Upper Arlington
- Saturdays
- 8:00am - Saturday Group Workout at FrontRunner Worthington
- Sundays
- 8:00am - Team FrontRunner Group Run - rotating locations
- 10:00am - Yoga With Marcy - FrontRunner Upper Arlington - $5 for MITers, $10 for public, please bring your own yoga mat
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Membership has it's privileges! MIT members receive 15% off all purchases, every day at all 3 Fleet Feet + FrontRunner stores.
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Fit For Life Physical Therapy is proud to be the Fleet Feet + FrontRunner in-house physical therapy partner. We are here to keep you walking or running on the road, trail, or treadmill. At the Lane Avenue and Polaris locations, Fit For Life Physical Therapy offers free injury screens which take about 10 minutes and will provide you with some helpful advice regarding next steps in your care. If we can assist you with injury prevention, maintenance, or rehabilitation, please feel free to contact Fit For Life Physical Therapy at (614) 981-1979 or www.fitforlifephysicaltherapy.com.
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