Last  Wednesday Life Active  presented a check to Rigby’s Cross country team. It was a pleasure to meet and mingle with Lyle Thompson and his team. They aren’t a close knit team, a second family almost. They will be using the money to purchase heart rate monitors and an E-Z up tent for them to use at their meets.

We asked some of his athletes to explain why  they love cross country and sport.

“Cross Country gives you something that no other sport can. It gives you determination, mental toughness, and not only a team but a family…I love cross country with all my heart. Whenever someone talks about it I get excited because I love it so much. Without cross country I honestly don’t know where I’d be, the person I would be, or what I could have been able to accomplish. Cross country has shaped me into the person that I am today.”

-Karli Lundquist

“Cross Country has a great blend of team success ad individual success. Knowing that six of you team mates are depending on you gives you that extra motivation  when running the race to push yourself little bit harderto help the team.”

-Daniel Perry

Correct hill form can make all the difference whether going up or coming down. Leaning tall into the hill while fully extending your leg behind you  and shortening your stride makes running up hill as easy as falling. When running downhill it is important that you not lean back and slap your feet. Roll forward maintaining an upright, perpendicular relationship with the slope. Let the momentum from kicking out your feet and rotating your hips control your speed as you run smoothly down the hill. Running hills does not have to be a painful, pounding experience if the proper technique is used. Here is a decent video on proper technique:

Last Wednesday Life Active presented a $500 scholarship to Madison’s Cross Country team. Madison will use part of the funds to buy an E-Z up tent. The rest of the money will go directly to helping athletes who need  financial help to participate.

We are excited to award this money and watch them in this upcoming season.

Good Luck Madison!

Our seminar topic will be on the benefits of having a coach. Having a coach provides a number of benefits to your training, from motivation to injury prevention. One of the benefits to membership with the Teton Road Runners is coaching. Generally speaking, how much of a benefit coaching brings depends on the member. For some, the occasional question is sufficient. For others, more detailed support or guidance makes the difference in reaching those sought after goals. As long as each member is receiving the coaching benefit that they desire, I am happy. Do not hesitate to draw upon this resource; it comes with your membership. Here is a wonderful article that details out the potential benefits coaching can bring to your running: Benefits of Having a Running Coach. Reflect upon your goals and dreams. Contact me if I can be of help in your running life.

See you out Saturday morning for the run!

Come out Friday night before the race, August 10th for our event kick-off to pick up your packet and get to know the course!

Updated Flier with course maps coming soon!

The event features these 4 age groups:

5-7 Year Olds (Race begins at 10:00 am and will be the third wave. Anticipated start time 10:30 am)

• Swim 50 yards
• Bike .8 mile
• Run .5 mile

8-9 Year Olds (Race begins at 10:00 am and will be the second wave. Anticipated start time 10:15 am)

• Swim 75 yards
• Bike 1.5 miles
• Run 1 mile

10-12 Year Olds (Same route as 8-9 year olds. Double the distance Race begins at 10:00 am and will be the first wave)

• Swim 100 yards
• Bike 3 miles
• Run 1.5 miles

Elite Race (Ages 10-18. Timed race held before the start of the youth tri. Limited to the first 50 registrants. Race begins at 8:00 am) See race map.

• Swim 400 yards
• Bike 6 miles
• Run 2 miles

Registration:

Youth Triathlon

Youth Tri without Shirt $15.00 USD Youth Tri with Shirt $22.00 USD Youth Tri Elite (Shirt Included) $30.00 USD

Shirt Size

No Shirt Youth Small Youth Medium Youth Large Adult Small Adult Medium Adult Large

Race & Corresponding Age (as of 8/11/2012)

5-7 Year Olds 8-9 Year Olds 10-12 Year Olds Elite 10-18 Year Olds

Participant Full Name

The deadline to guarantee a race shirt is July 27th. There will be some shirts available for purchase the day of the event on a first come first serve basis.

Due to timing and the safety of our participants we must cap this race at 300 participants. The first 300 youth to sign up will be registered for the race, so make sure and register soon!

Online registration will be open through Thursday, August 9th.

The last chance to register will be Friday evening, August 10th from 6-8pm at River Rock Estates. This is an in-person registration as our online registration will be closed at this time. There will be no day of race registrations allowed.

Location: River Rock Estates, 3800 West 3800 South ~ Rexburg, ID

When: Saturday, August 11th. The elite race will begin at 8:00am. The other age groups will begin at 10:00am and will be sent off in waves starting with 10-12 year olds, then 8-9 year olds, then 5-7 year olds.

Safety: The safety of race participants is our number one priority. All age groups can utilize flotation devices (this is strongly recommended). Life Jackets will NOT be provided this year. All racers MUST have a bike helmet to participate.

Our seminar topic will be on masters running. Since some of us will be approaching that 40 year old mark or have recently surpassed it, we will discuss some of the do’s and don’ts that go with this territory. Here is a great article that hits the major points: Cunning of Age: Do’s and Don’ts For Masters Runners.

This Saturday happens to be the day of the U.S.A. Olympic Marathon Trials. For the first time in U.S. history the men’s and women’s races will be on the same course and the same day. While it is always exciting to watch any of the many events associated with the Olympics, the marathon holds a particularly strong appeal to those of us who also race in marathons. The part that grabs me is the similarity in experience that is shared between the elite and the serious recreational runner. Below is video clip that showcases the thoughts and training some of those running in the trials undergo.

Our seminar topic will be on the nature and challenge of running goals. With the new year and the penchant to set new goals, we will talk about how running goals need to be S.M.A.R.T. goals. These are goals that are specific, measureable, achievable, realistic, and fit in a timetable. Here is a great little article on the topic: Smart Running Goals.

We will also discuss how it often becomes necessary to revise and adjust the goals that we set. Goal setting and achieving can be some of the most exciting and satisfying aspects of the running lifestyle. However, if we are too rigid and unyielding in the pursuit of our goals, they can be our undoing and lead us into serious, debilitating injuries.

See you out for the run!

Saturday, October 20^th, 2012

The race will begin and end at the

Riot Zone Corn Maze in Rigby, Idaho

A unique and exciting fun run for Eastern Idaho!

Register as a survivor or a zombie!

Survivors have a one minute head start. Run fast and escape contamination from the zombies giving chase!

Dress up according to your registration and run for your life (or Death)!

Use of strollers is welcome.

Register as a Survivor!

Enjoy post race refreshments and prizes!

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Check-In begins at 4:00pm

Free Kids 1k starts at 5:10pm

5K Zombie Chase starts at 5:30pm

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Entry Fee:

$15 pre-register by Oct. 12

$20 after Oct. 12^th (No shirt guarantee)

$25 Race day (No shirt guarantee)

Downloadable Registration Form

Divisions Male and Female

12 and Under

13 to 18

19 to 29

30 to 39

Masters (40 plus)

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For more information:

Beau & Diana Seegmiller 208-754-4058

Natalie Macbeth 208-754-4034

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