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It’s all in the bag – a Lodi Utilities bag that is.

3 May
Drop Bags at Sawbill

Image by scottmark via Flickr

Goody bags are what we always received as kids at birthday parties. Kids collect bags of candy for Halloween. Conferences have a bag that is given to collect show materials. Why not bags for running races?  In fact, I think I have about 10 bags collected from various events.  Thanks to Lodi Utilities, the Lodi Mother’s Day Run has a very nice bag to put our change of clothes, our coupons and other free items that sponsors have donated. Please reuse and recycle the bag when you are done! Continue reading →

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Week 4 Team Training Schedule and Tips

7 Mar

If you are planning on running the 5K race Week #4 looks like this:

Lodi Mother's Day Run Week 4 Rocky Challenge

Lodi Mother's Day Run Week 4 Rocky Challenge - Fight those hills

  • Monday – walk
  • Tuesday – 1.5 mile run
  • Wednesday – walk
  • Thursday -1.5 mile run
  • Friday – rest
  • Saturday – 1.5 mile run
  • Sunday 30-60 minute walk

Total mileage = 4.5 miles

If you are planning on running the Half Marathon race, Week #4 looks like this:

  • Monday – cross train
  • Tuesday – 3 .5 mile run
  • Wednesday – 2 mile run or cross train
  • Thursday – 3.5 mile run and weights
  • Friday – rest
  • Saturday – 40 min cross train
  • Sunday – 5 mile run

Total mileage = 14 mile

Week #4 Training Tips Nutrition:

Record everything you put in your mouth for the day and you may surprise yourself.  At the end of the day look back over your journal and ask…….

1. Was what I ate “healthy” and natural or was it processed and/or junk food?

2. Is this “fuel” for my body that will enabled me to function or junk that causes me to “BONK”?

3. Was I gorging or grazing?

Consider keeping the journal for a week and note how you feel when you train as well.  Should you make some adjustments on food intake?  Can you relate food intact with how you feel during a run?

Week #4 Training Tips Running:  

Most Important Running Gear?  Your shoes, replace them every 300-400 miles.  Running in old or worn out shoes can lead to running injuries.  Are you actually running in running shoes??  Go to a specialty store for expert advice.

Week #4 Challenge: Do the Rocky!

Are you up for Hill Street??

Rocky Challenge - Hold your hands up and make a statement!

Let’s see….

  • Day 1 go up 1 time.
  • Day 2 go up 2 times.
  • Day 2 go up 3 times.
  • Day 4 go up 4 times.
  • Day 5 go up 5 times.

You will know that you conquered Hill Street at the end of Day 5….and don’t forget your “Rocky” Dance at the end!!!

Team Training Group Run:

Wear your reflective gear if running in the dark or low light conditions.

Thursday March 10 at 6 PM.  Meet at the Top of Main Street. Dress appropriately for an outside run in the dark (safety gear like reflectors, blinking lights and yak tracks might be in order).

 

“Eighty percent of success is showing up.”

- Woody Allen

If you have some training adventures or misadventures, please share with us either in a comment here or as a post with pictures on the Lodi Mother’s Day Run Facebook page.

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Team running training starts for the half marathon and 5K

28 Jan
Training Group in Lodi works together

Need a team to train with?

Need a little help with your training motivation?  How would you like to have an expert setup a training schedule for you to follow?  Want to find other like-minded people to train with for your first 5 K or half marathon? Look no further than the Run Like A Mother  Training Team.  Training starts Feb 14th 2010.

How to get the help you need

Subscribe today to start getting your weekly updates. Here is what you can expect just from following this blog:

  • Weekly Group Runs on Thursday nights at 6pm (starting and stopping at Lodi High School – Pool Entrance, Lodi WI).
  • Weekly Training Schedules posted on the official website.
  • Weekly nutrition advice
  • Weekly training tips
  • The cost is free
  • If you want a Team T-shirt cost will be extra.  (info for this will come at a later date)

Coaches

Diana Karls will make sure you hear her training advice

Your coaches for this training are Diana Karls, Ultra marathoner, two-time Ironman Finisher, and extreme adventure enthusiast. When she is not training for her next big adventure Diana is the  Program Director for the YMCA Lodi Outreach Center.  Diana runs a YMCA Extreme team boot camp every morning at 5:15 am at the high school for anyone looking to get more than their running legs in shape.

Our other coach is none other than Kory Ryan, owner of KR Fitness Personal Training in Lodi.  Kory has several certifications including BS, MS, Crossfit Level I, CrossFit Endurance Certified, NSCA-CSCS, CPR-AED.

Ben Tomlinson, Kory Ryan and Jared Ryan of KR Fitness Personal Training

Ben Tomlinson, Kory Ryan and Jared Ryan of KR Fitness Personal Training

At his studio, Kory (along with 4 other trainers)  work with all levels, novice to élite and many age groups, 12 to 90 years of age. Kory enjoys spending time with his family and friends, playing baseball for Poynette Home Talent in the summer, hunting, participating in other recreational sports such as basketball and triathlons, being a part of the Lodi Agricultural Fair, and living an active and healthy lifestyle.

The Location

Mark your calendars for the 1st Group Run on Feb 17th.  Meet at the Lodi High School Pool Lobby at 6pm. Address is 1100 Sauk Street, Lodi WI 53555

Lodi High School, Lodi WI

Lodi High School, Lodi WI

Please dress for the weather at the time. Also remember to wear your reflective vests and blinking lights.  Running in the dark is dangerous and we always want to do everything we can to make sure drivers can see us on the road.  The group runs are for all levels especially beginners.

So let’s get active, sign up for the email subscription and join the fun.  Run Like a Mother!

What was the last training program you actively participated on? Please share your comments.


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Optimist Club of Lodi on board as title sponsor for spring race

23 Jan

Optimist Club of Lodi

As race director, I’m happy to announce the Optimist Club of Lodi is on board as title sponsor for the Run Like A Mother Half Marathon and 5K run.  The Activate Lodi team is excited about working with the Optimist Club and its members to present a great event.

Sponsorship opportunities available

If  your company would like visibility at this spring half marathon, we have many sponsor opportunities available.  From financial support, in-kind donations, volunteers, to pre-race, during the race and post race help of all kinds.   It takes more than a village to run a good race event. Send your event inquiries to the following email address – lodirunlikeamother at gmail.com

What is the Optimist Club of Lodi?

If you navigate to the Optimist International web page you would find the following description and details about Optimist International, its vision and mission.

Optimist International is an association of more than 2,900 Optimist Clubs around the world dedicated to “Bringing Out the Best in Kids.” Adult volunteers join Optimist Clubs to conduct positive service projects in their communities aimed at providing a helping hand to youth. With their upbeat attitude, Optimist Club members help empower young people to be the best that they can be.

Each Optimist Club determines the needs of the young people in its community and conducts programs to meet those needs. Every year, Optimists conduct 65,000 service projects and serve well over six million young people.

Mission Statement

By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in kids.

Vision Statement

Optimist International will be recognized worldwide as the premier volunteer organization that values all children and helps them develop to their full potential.

Interested?  Get more involved in a service club. Please consider joining the Optimist Club of Lodi. Find details on the organization at www.optimist.org

District # 9 (SWIS)

 
Southern Wisconsin
Club # 09093
Club Name: Lodi, Wi
Date Chartered: January 19, 1967
Club President: Paul F Fisk
City, State/Province, Country (Language):
Lodi, Wisconsin, United States (English)
Meeting Location: Northern Edge Restaurant
Weekly; Wednesday; 12:00 Pm
Sponsored by:
Club # 09155 – Sauk Prairie, Wi

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