The Grimsby Runners Blog

Spring has sprung! April 1, 2011

Hello All!!!!! I would just like to start this e-mail off by offering some congratulations- for those of you who finished your clinic session by completing some or all of the 5 and 30 k at the Bay Race- GREAT JOB!!!! For those of you who have graduated from a rather tough winter session of the clinic- GREAT JOB!!!!! I’m very proud of all of you!!!!

Well the spring session will be under way starting April 4th and 5th so if you haven’t signed up yet- do it now!!!! It promises to be fantastic weather and there will be lots of great learning opportunities for all of our members!

The guest speaker line up is as follows:

April 11 Chris McKie at 7:15 (after the clinic) on the benefits of hydrating with E-Load

April 18 Jacinda Martin, certified holistic nutritionist, at 6:30 on nutrition

May 9 Shelli Wilmshurst, RMT, at 6:30 on stretching and the benefits of massage

May 16 Tony Varsalona, chiropractor and ART provider, at 6:30 on sports injuries and ART (active release technique)

I will also be giving information sessions on clothing, stretching, shoes, the benefits of core workouts and training tips for those of you who are gearing up for a successful racing season.

Levels 1 and 2 will focus on building endurance and getting to run a 5K or 10K respectively whereas Level 3 will focus on training to improve time and general fitness by using the time tested method of combining intervals, hill work and distance.

Do you want to get PBs (Personal Bests) without feeling run down all the time or suffering injury? Then the Grimsby Runners Clinic is the place for you!!!! On Saturday April 30th we will holding a nutrition night upstairs at Fluid Fitness at 6:30pm for all clinic members (the gym is closed to the public at 6:00).

Jacinda Martin, certified chef, certified holistic nutritionist, teacher and corporate trainer and speaker will be giving a program that will include understanding what we’re eating (deciphering food labels) and how to actually fuel our bodies in these times of processed and fast foods. There will be time for questions and should run for about 60 -90 minutes (so you can still have a wild Saturday night afterward!). Refreshments and healthy snacks will be provided!

Fluid Fitness and Grimsby Runners are offering a 10 week boot camp starting April 4th. There are several different types of class available at 7 different times during the week including 2 women’s only classes taught by Jen. The price for 10 weeks (unlimited sessions) is $229.00 +HST which includes membership to the gym for the duration of the boot camp! A great price to get the summer body you want with the performance you know you’re capable of!!! Call me at 905-920-7866 or Mike at 905-945-0389 and sign up soon! Limited space available!

Just a reminder to those signing up for the clinic spring session- we do have a yearlong membership available for $199.99 which is the equivalent of getting the summer session for free!!! WOW!!!!

I also offer personal training to improve performance, speed, pacing, muscle tone and core strength and package pricing is available- get the personal attention you want to achieve your fitness goals! Look for us on Facebook and our website at www.grimsbyrunners.com

Have a great start to Spring and enjoy the sun and upcoming warmer weather!!!!! We look forward to seeing you all next week!

Doug