The Runner's Edge

THE RUNNER'S EDGE/Garry Gribble's Running Sports Clinics 2010 Schedule

Please note: All clinics are free and open to the public. They will be held at either the 119th & Quivira or Ward Parkway Mall Garry Gribble’s Running Sports store, 6:30-7:30pm, on the last Wednesday of the month. Eladio Valdez III, Coach of The Runner’s Edge, will serve as the presenter unless noted. We’ll have a drawing for two $25 Garry Gribble’s gift certificates at each clinic! Please RSVP to runnersedge@everestkc.net by the day before.

Date/Place	Topic	Handout
January 27 Stoll Park	Smart Running New Year’s Resolutions: 7 Bad Habits to Break to Improve your Running -We’ll take a look at the most common poor running habits that keep runners from having a great year and how to replace them with effective ones.	View
March 4 (Thursday) Ward Parkway	"Efficient Running with better Form" -Running Form expert Jack Cady, PT, will demonstrate good running form and how to correct common flaws in most runners to lower the risk of injury while improving training & race performance.
March 31 Stoll Park	"How to Get Faster: Speed Workouts made simple" -Learn the basic types of workouts and their pace guidelines along with important supplemental exercises to maximize your once or twice a week speed workouts.
April 28 Ward Parkway	“G.I. Issues: How to deal with Runners’ Trots and other Digestive Problems” -Gastroenterologist and marathoner Dr. Stella Quiason will address all the common digestive issues faced by runners and how to effectively deal with them.
May 26 Stoll Park	"Hospital Hill Half Marathon Race Day Tips" -Learn about the ‘smart’ pacing/replenishment strategy and how to handle the hills, heat, and humidity of this challenging race to set yourself up for success.
June 30 Ward Parkway	"Kansas City Marathon Kickoff Meeting: How to Train for your Hometown Marathon" -Learn the most important training guidelines to set yourself up for a positive first time or PR on October 16. Half marathon training tips will be addressed as well. We’ll go over the course changes and other exciting information on one of the fastest growing races in the country.
July 28 Stoll Park	"Nutrition for Runners" -Nutritionist Sally Brown will share sound advice on how to fuel the body for endurance. She’ll address the confusion surrounding protein, carbs, and fats as well as how to safely deal with weight management while training for a marathon. Bring your questions!
August 25 Ward Parkway	"Enduring Questions: What is the best long run pace, do we really need recovery runs or are they junk mileage, which is better-protein or carbs, is stretching really necessary, etc.?" -Find out what the research says about these and other common questions to help you train intelligently.
September 9 Ward Parkway	"Diva Night" -Dr. Brenda Lofton, OB/GYN and veteran runner, will discuss womens’ running issues. Wine and cheese will be served at 6pm with the clinic at 6:30pm.
September 22 Stoll Park	"When things go wrong: How to deal with injuries and salvage your race" -With running in full swing for most runners, Sports Chiropractor Dr. Toby Scott will talk about injuries many runners will encounter at one time or another. He’ll address their causes, how to prevent them, and what to do if you get them to recover in time for your race.
October 6 Ward Parkway	“Marathon Race Day Tips” -Avoid the most common mistakes runners make in a marathon and learn how to set yourself up for a positive and successful race performance. Get the specifics on how to pace and replenish intelligently.
November 18 Stoll Park	“Making Your Offseason Count: How to set yourself up for a great 2011” -The offseason can either become an excuse to start all over or an opportunity to build upon this year for a better next year. We’ll address how to modify your training to allow for full recovery while maintaining your fitness and look at the best cross training activities that complement running to get a boost for next year.