5k & 1/2 Running Program – Week 5
This week marks the half way point to the Seattle Marathon! Want to join us? Meet up at Road Runner Sports tomorrow at 6:30pm!
Thursday’s 1/2 marathon training will focus on form and speed. The 5k group moves to a 3 min walk/8 min jog pace.
The warm up will begin at 6:30pm, then the groups will split. The 1/2 group will head over to the track for drills while the 5k group heads out for a run around the lake.
See you all tomorrow night and happy running!
Fall classes start tomorrow!
Summer has flown by and adventX members made their mark this season by taking on some amazing physical challenges. Some include Stephanie’s “race a month” which has pushed her already amazing fitness to new levels. We had 100% successful summits on both Mt. Rainier and Mt. Kilimanjaro, and, of course, Martin and David pushed their own limits by completing the Gor-tex Transalpine race of 192 miles across 3 countries over 8 days.
Tomorrow kicks off a whole new season of fitness goals…whether they be improving your current fitness level or pushing your personal limits to complete a new challenge. A first 5k? A first 1/2 marathon? A first summit of Mt. Rainier? It’s all available to you starting at 6am Monday morning.
10 week fitness challenge:
Monday, October 11 – 6am Greenlake. This class meets up at the boathouse (near the stadium stairs). http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl
Monday, October 11 – 10am Phinney Ridge Community Center. This is a new location for this class! The community center is located on the corner of Phinney Ave N. and N. 67th St. http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl Park in the upper parking lot and class will start in Room 1 (upstairs from the parking lot).
Endurance Cross Training
Saturday, October 16th – 9am Discovery Park. John will be leading this class which will meet in the South Parking lot (as usual). http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl Everyone is invited to coffee afterwards to hear all about the climb up Mt. Kilimanjaro and the safari afterwards.
Haven’t signed up yet? It’s not to late! Hop on over to our Fitness Programs’ page and sign up now! http://www.adventx.com/outdoor-fitness-training.html
If you have any questions, we can be contacted at info@adventx.com or 206-282-4208.
Happy fitness!
5k & 1/2 Running Program – Nutrition Week!!
Join us this Thursday (October 7th) at Road Runner Sports for a presentation by Sally Hara on nutrition and training.
Sally is a Registered Dietitian with BS Degrees in Nutrition Science and Exercise Physiology, and a MS degree in Nutrition Science. Her work experience includes laboratory research, clinical practice, college instructing, public speaking, and private practice. Sally is a contributing author to the American Dietetic Association.
The main focus of this presentation will be how nutrition can enhance your training. What does your body need before, during, and after each run? Sally has the answers.
Meet up at Road Runner Sports in Greenlake at 6:30pm for this informational and valuable presentation.
Where is Road Runner Sports? http://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/content/content.jsp?contentId=1000034
Learn more about Sally: http://www.proactivenutrition.net/sally-hara-ms-rd-cde-cssd/
Kilimanjaro Climb – Successful Summit by All!!
Got the great news from John this morning…100% of the team reached the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro! All are down safely and, I’m sure, ready to celebrate an amazing accomplishment. Congratulations to Heather, Karen, Teri, Rick and John for a spectacular achievement! 
Next, the team will be heading to the Serengeti for a safari and some well deserved R & R.
Kilimanjaro Climb – Day 3
Straight from the IMG Blog…
John Colver just called in from Baranco Camp at 13,000 ft. Another day bites the dust. Good weather for hiking with a little mist coming into camp. But, the clouds have lowered now and skies are clear. The team is just heading into the dining tent for another good dinner. All continues to go well.
Tomorrow, the route heads up the Baranco Wall. That portion will take about 2 hours and then it’s a relatively easy walk, with a few ups and downs, to Karanga Camp at around 13,300 ft.
Kilimanjaro Climb – Day 2
Today’s update is taken from the IMG Blog…
Day 2 is complete. The group reported in from camp at 12,500 ft on the Shira Plateau. Another good day with plenty of sunshine. The entire group continues to do well.
Tomorrow will be a bit longer, distance wise. They head gradually uphill to Lava Tower at 14,900 ft, then it’s down and down, winding up at Baranco Camp, elevation 13,000 ft. Perfect for acclimatization.
http://mountainguides.com/wordpress/
Kilimanjaro Climb – Day 1
The adventX crew have all arrived in Tanzania for the last climb before the rainy season starts. Thanks to satellite technology, John is sending updates each day as they make their way to the summit.
Day 1: ”We arrived safe in Machame Camp. It rained hard in the rain forest but now we are sitting on top of the clouds and we are transitioning from the rain forest to the moorlands.
It’s clear now and we are drying out before dinner. Everyone is in good spirits and getting ready for our first night on the mountain.”
You can read more at the IMG Blog who is also keeping track of the team’s progress. http://mountainguides.com/wordpress/
Check back each day as John, Heather, Karen, Rick, and Teri head to the top!
Go Team adventX!
