Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Crowds Jam Good Food Store for Missoula Marathon Seminar


“How to Start from Zero and Still Run the Missoula Marathon or Half Marathon!"

So many folks showed up and had to be turned away for the Good Food Store sponsored Missoula Marathon seminar last night, Jan. 28th, we are hosting a second session for this topic on Wednesday, February 6 at 7 pm.



“How to Start from Zero and Still Run the Missoula Marathon or Half Marathon!"
Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at 7 pm at the Good Food Store classroom.The Good Food Store will once again be hosting these monthly seminars, PLUS providing the fabulous food for marathon runners at the Missoula Marathon.



Speaker: Anders Brooker, Coach of the Hellgate High School Cross Country and Track Teams (2007 State Champions); owner Runner’s Edge



Anders Brooker presents the plan to get you to the finish line of the Missoula Half or Full Marathon on Sunday, July 13th. It doesn’t matter if you’re fast or slow, you can get there if you train properly. Ask all the questions you want because Anders has the answers. Seminar will include information on pace, weekly mileage, hydration, nutrition, cross training, proper gear, outside resources and whatever else you wish to know. If you’re even considering participating in the Missoula Marathon or Half Marathon, do not miss this free seminar!



The event is free, but seating is limited to 40-50 so arrive early. The Good Food Store is located at 1600 S. Third St. W., Missoula.

Back to Run Wild Missoula & The Missoula Marathon

Thursday, January 24, 2008

Run Wild Missoula Beginning Running and Fitness Class

Starts Feb 2, 2008,
RWM Beginning Running & Fitness Group will meet twice a week for six weeks, Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 pm and Saturdays 9-10 am. Meet downtown at Missoula School of Massage, 135 E. Main.

Two fabulous instructors: Jenny Newton & Kendra Borgmann

Kendra Borgmann has pretty much always loved running, beginning with trying to "beat the boys" in spur-of-the-moment playground sprints.
However, she understands that some people actually hate running, and feels that usually it is because they are not assisted through the first, most difficult phases of getting used to it, after which the rewards make it self-fulfilling. A few years ago, Kendra began running ultra-marathons, from 50 kilometers to 50 miles in distance.
To date she has run 16 ultras, placing first in 7 of them. As she nears 40 years of age and feels the effects of high mileage more acutely, and also as a necessity for being able to run on trail for long distances, Kendra has learned a great deal about the importance of "preventative maintenance," nutrition, strength, stretching, and cross-training. Kendra met Jenny after (unsuccessfully) trying to chase her down at the Pengelly Double Dip this summer and their ensuing training partnership has reminded her how important it is to have someone else encouraging and challenging you to do your best. She looks forward to this opportunity to get people as excited about increasing their fitness as she and Jenny are.

Jenny Newton grew up in Wyoming and Montana and earned a bachelor's degree in biology and a master's degree in bioengineering from the University of Wyoming. While at the University of Wyoming she started mountain bike racing and Nordic skiing. She did not have an immediate love for running, in fact, she thought it was hard and painful and would only do it as a way to help keep her in shape for other sports.
Upon moving to Missoula she started running with a group at work during lunch break and realized that running not only didn't have to be painful but could actually be fun! She also realized what a difference it made having a positive group of people to encourage her and get her out the door! She was so inspired that she started a Wellness program at work to help motivate others towards fun, healthy living. She is looking forward to working with Kendra to continue guiding people towards their health and fitness goals."

This course is geared toward anyone seeking guidance, structure, and inspiration to gain fitness. Let us help you follow through with your New Year's resolutions!
First Class: Saturday, February 2, 9-10 am Ends: Wednesday, March 12, 5:30-6:30 pm
Registration is $40.00 for RWM members, $50 for non-RWM members. Click to Downland > application, then mail to Run Wild Missoula, P.O. Box 1573, Missoula, MT 59806, or bring to Runner’s Edge, 325 N. Higgins Ave.
Or Register Online at www.active.com

Or go to the RWM Training Page for more info.

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

RWM Beginner Running Training Part II: Intermediate

If you can run 30 minutes without stopping, this is the class for you. The goal of this 6-week class is to build the mileage necessary to complete the Snow Joke Half Marathon on February 23, 2008.
The course begins on Saturday, January 12, 2008 at 9:00 AM, and continues through Wednesday, February 20, 2008. We’ll meet at Runner’s Edge downtown and we will be directed by our fearless leader, Anders Brooker. Your training program for the class will be given to you at the onset of the 6-week course.Registration is free for Run Wild Missoula members, $25.00 for non-members. Save $25 and Join RWM for only $25, Membership > APPLICATION
Runs are on Wednesdays at 6:15 pm and Saturdays at 9 am starting downtown at the Runners Edge.
Download > RWM Beginner Runner II Training Form

Friday, January 4, 2008

Missoula Marathon 2008 Seminars


The Missoula Marathon & The Good Food Store
presents:

“How to Start from Zero and Still Run the Missoula Marathon or Half Marathon!"
Monday, January 28, 2008 at 7 pm at the Good Food Store classroom.The Good Food Store will once again be hosting these monthly seminars, PLUS providing the fabulous food for marathon runners at the Missoula Marathon.


Speaker: Anders Brooker, Coach of the Hellgate High School Cross Country and Track Teams (2007 State Champions); owner Runner’s Edge


Anders Brooker presents the plan to get you to the finish line of the Missoula Half or Full Marathon on Sunday, July 13th. It doesn’t matter if you’re fast or slow, you can get there if you train properly. Ask all the questions you want because Anders has the answers. Seminar will include information on pace, weekly mileage, hydration, nutrition, cross training, proper gear, outside resources and whatever else you wish to know. If you’re even considering participating in the Missoula Marathon or Half Marathon, do not miss this free seminar!


The event is free, but seating is limited. The Good Food Store is located at 1600 S. Third St. W., Missoula

check out the new website for: www.goodfoodstore.com

Thursday, January 3, 2008

NEW Run Wild Missoula Sponsor: The Montana School of Massage

Run Wild Missoula is proud to announce the Montana School of Massage as a sponsor of Run Wild Missoula and will be helping promote all our club races and events.

Joe Beatty has been a competitive runner for more than 30 years and, for the last eight months, the owner of the Montana School of Massage on 131 East Main Street in Missoula.
Thanks to Joe’s generosity, we can now store RWM & Missoula Marathon equipment in his basement and meet there for our new RWM club yoga classes, Tuesday Track (a warm place to dress in cold weather), and for other club activities that require an indoor space.

Joe and his staff run a professional school with a comprehensive 650‐hour massage therapy program for students and, for the general public, a range of massage services that includes Swedish, relaxation, deep tissue, pregnancy, chair, and sports injury and prevention. For relieving stress, reducing blood pressure, promoting faster healing of muscle strains, increasing blood circulation, easing the symptoms of arthritis, and increasing endorphins (the bodyʹs natural pain killers), massage is remarkably effective.
The rates are reasonable, gift certificates are available, and we can all look forward to a warm and welcoming space. Next time you stop by the Montana School of Massage to work out
the kinks, be sure to say “thanks!” to Joe and his staff.