May 25, 2007
Walkers are Racers Too
The Oregon Road Runners Club wants you to know that you don't have to be RUNNING to be RACING. Whether you're walking as you recover from injury or you're just walking because you like to, you can still be racing. The club has put together a special list of info about upcomming events geared toward walkers. Check it out < ahref="http://www.orrc.net/races/07walkevents.pdf" target="_blank">here. You can also get all sorts of good info on their website, including mult-use path tips, race director tips and event information.
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May 16, 2007
Salem Running Group
If you live in Salem and want to hit the road with others, check out the WIllamette Valley Road Runners. This fun group of runners gets together four days a week. Take your pick:
Saturday morning long runs meet at the Governor's Cup Coffee House, 495 Court St at 7:00 am. Call Brooke at 503-363-8959. Distances are usually long and easy, 2 to 26 miles. (Note - some will also start at the Governor's Cup Coffee House, 495 Court St or Gallagher Fitness Resources, 233 Commercial NE, during the Summer, groups of runners will leave as early as 4:30 am).
Sunday morning runs meet at the Governor's Cup Coffee House, 495 Court St at 8:00 am for tea, coffee & chit chat. We head out the door at 8:30 am. Easy, social runs, 2 to 10 miles. Visitors and non club members are always welcome.
Tuesday evenings, 5:15 pm, Key Title Company. Easy run (9-10 min pace). Contact Phyllis McCall 585-1881 or 378-0032.
Thursday evenings, 5:30 pm at the foot of the Soap Box Derby Hill in Bush Park (Mission Street side). Pace generally 7-8 min miles). Contact Bill McCall 378-0032.
You can find out more info about the club and their running schedule on their website.
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May 15, 2007
Low Back Relief
Tips from Runner's World:
Thirty-one million Americans struggle with back pain, and due to the repetitive and forceful nature of running, it's no surprise that many of them are runners. People with chronic back pain typically have inflexible muscles down the back side of the body--sound familiar? The stretches below will relax those muscles and increase circulation and range of motion. Do 10 reps of each before and after a run. If the pain is especially acute, stretch, ice the area for 10 minutes, and stretch again.
Single-Leg Pelvic Tilts
1. Lie on your back with knees bent and a rolled towel under your neck. Place your hands behind one knee. If you can't reach your knee, hold the back of your thigh.
2. Bring your knee toward your shoulder. Hold for two seconds, release, and repeat.
Double-Leg Pelvic Tilts
1. Get in the same starting position, but place your hands behind both knees or thighs.
2. Bring both knees toward your shoulders. Hold for two seconds, release, and repeat.
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May 2, 2007
Toga! Run
Toga! Toga! Toga! Toga! Toga! Toga! It's time for our annual frat house kegger party - the Ashland Hash runners' Annual Animal House Toga Hash. Step into your past Tuesday, May 8th, at 6:00 pm for a run through the campus of Faber College. Wear your toga from last year. Don't have one? Check out their website for instructions on how to make a toga in 10 minutes. There will be contests for the best toga, best food fight, and the "Wonder Down Under What's Down Under Award" for the best surprise that's under the toga! The start location has yet to be announced. Strollers and dogs are welcome.
See the Ashland Hash Hose Harriers website for more info.
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