First Group Run

Saturday, July 30th began our first of 12 weeks of running together. We started off with a small group the first week due to sports games and travel. I am hoping for continued growth over the next coming weeks. Unfortunately, running in NC late July through August brings hot and humid temperatures. Of course, running through the heat now will only make us stronger over the months. And, thank goodness, our race is in October so we will be golden with weather.

I am excited to see this team grow! It is such a rewarding experience to train with a group. I am excited to be back next Saturday for a 6 miler!

Hope to see you all there!

2011 3rd Annual Half Marathon Training BEGINS!

I am so excited about this year's 3rd Annual Fitness Unlimited Half Marathon Training. We chose a different race venue (New Bern's Bridge Run!) and we are offering speed-work & hill-work training throughout our 12 weeks.

Tonight was our first group meeting-Getting Started for Half Marathon training and today starts day one of our training. Let's make this year the BEST yet!


“If you can walk from the couch to the refrigerator, you are not too fat or too old or too slow to run”
(Runner’s World, May ’09)

What is involved with Fitness Unlimited’s Half Marathon Training?

-Bi-Weekly classes designed for the person in “training”
-Every Saturday starting Saturday, July 30th thru Sat. Oct. 8th we will
be meeting at the waterfront between 6:00 am & 7:00 am
-Tues. Aug. 9th 7:00 pm Nutrition for Running
-Tues. Aug. 23rd 7:00 pm Yoga
-Mon. Aug. 29th 6:00 am SpeedWork (meet at waterfront)
-Thurs. Sept. 8th 7:30 pm Sculpt
-Mon. Sept. 12th 6:00 am HillWork (meet at cemetery)
-Thurs. Sept. 22nd 7:30 pm Sculpt

-Training Team T-shirt

-Weekly communication with Running Coaches

-Team Support and Encouragement

-Tips and Advice on Running Distance

-Water, gatorade and fuel provided during training runs that over 6+ miles




What do you need to do?

-Be committed to training program, allowing for flexibility with vacations and work (it is okay to miss a workout!)

-Get Fitted for shoes

-Plan on running/walking at least 3 days a week, with one long distance run/walk over weekend.

-Register for race around early September under Team FITNESS UNLIMITED

What to expect throughout the 12-weeks?

-Highs & Lows throughout training-you will have ‘great’ training runs/weeks followed by weeks that are difficult. Keep in mind getting through the harder weeks ultimately makes you a stronger runner.

-Soreness-especially if you haven’t been running outside

-Anticipation, anxiety & excitement as race day approaches

Don’t forget:

Join Fitness Unlimited-Washington, N.C. on facebook, you’ll get updates on group runs & classes

Follow tarasrunningblog.blogspot.com to keep up with weekly group runs and classes

Come to classes and learn ways to cross-train

Keep it simple! Don’t overthink or over-research running and/or walking. Remember we were all meant to put one foot in front of the other!

Keep my cell phone number handy 518-229-2412