Two Months until Race Day!
Our Race Series: FUN|RUNch Style
We are already into the middle of March, which means we are exactly two months away from our Mother’s Day FUN|RUNch!
If you missed our first newsletter or want to read it again, here is the link!
We gave you a preview of the race in the last newsletter, but to recap, here is what FUN|RUNch is all about:
Our Mother’s Day rendition of the race will be the first of a series of different themed races that will hopefully bring the whole family together for a party centered on running. We still have spots open, so if you’re interested in learning more and want to sign up, check out the link below!
In-Stadium Announcing at NCAA Indoor
Speaking of fun races, I wanted to share more about an exciting running-related event that I attended this past week…
I spent March 8-9 in Boston, where I was lucky enough to work alongside Mike Jay (The Track Guy) and David Lile as an In-Stadium Announcer at the 2024 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships!
It felt both strange and deeply familiar to be back in Boston after so many years, the same city where I won my first ever USATF National Title (3k, 2007) and where a decade ago I doubled to win the USATF Indoor Mile / 3K (2014)! Lots of memories in that runner-loving city!
Photos by Image of Sport / Boston Herald / NBC Olympics
This trip to Boston, it was my turn to cheer on the college stars that are the future of our sport! There were many highlights, but topping the list would have to be announcing Parker Valby as she broke the Collegiate 5K Record (again) and then came back to win the 3K (and set a meet record) with a long push from 1K out! (Impressive!) Plus the Women’s DMR, where BYU’s Riley Chamberlain ran a smart tactical race to deliver a killer finish and a win for the team! (Drama!)
BTS: The Track Guy (Mike Jay) & a Track Girl (Shannon Rowbury OLY) in the announcers booth at 2024 NCAA Indoors in Boston.
Being in stadium again reminded me just how much I love racing and it made me super excited for our Mother’s Day 5K FUN|RUNch on May 12!
If my stories about racing make you itch to get back out there, we have something else in store for all you avid runners.
THIS MONTH’S GIVEAWAY
Last month, we gave you a worksheet to help with your running goals for 2024. This month, we have something even better:
FREE 7-week training plan PLUS Sunday runs with FRIENDS, SNACKS & SWAG!
We have partnered with our friends at A Runner’s Mind (ARM) & Nike to offer a FREE running program called Learn2Run!
If you want even more fun between now and race day, join me, ARM, and Nike in this 7-week program. It offers sound, in-person training sessions in a friendly community atmosphere. Participants will receive a comprehensive training plan, a warm-up routine, and expert advice to get you across the finish line!
The kick-off date for the program will be on Sunday, March 24 and every Sunday after that (except Easter weekend, when we will meet on Saturday, March 30).
For all those who are interested:
Meeting Place: A Runner’s Mind store - 3575 Sacramento Street (between Laurel & Locust Streets) - San Francisco, CA 94118
How to Register: Sign up on the Race Website (it’s a free option in the store during checkout)
Plus, if you show up for our Learn2Run sessions at A Runner’s Mind, you’ll get extra goodies.
What’s included? hint: the more you show up, the more you get…
Drinks / Snacks at every group run
Attend One session: All athletes will receive a participant tee for joining the program; we'll aim to distribute these shirts the first week.
Attend Four sessions: Receive a tank or singlet for race day with the Learn2Run logo.
Attend All Sessions: mystery surprise
April 7: Footwear discussion and shoe demo with Nike!!
April 14: Nutrition talk and discussion!
May 5: The final session where there will be a Cinco de Mayo themed celebration!
I don’t know about you, but those perks sound pretty good to me! So sign up in time to join our kickoff on Sunday, March 24. I’ll be there, and I hope you will be too!