Mothers on the Run’s spring session starts Sept. 11, less than a week from now. If you are contemplating getting back into running or setting a new goal sign up now! Below is more information about the program and details on how to sign up.
I also wanted to let you know about a few changes to the Wednesday night class. It seems the Burlingame High School track remodel project is going to take a bit longer than the district anticipated. So we are out of space until December since there are no other free lighted tracks on the Peninsula. I don’t want to cancel the class, because it’s fun and I know many of you rely on it for of speed and conditioning. I also need an excuse to scoot out the door every Wednesday for a kid-free workout 
. So until December here’s the deal:
- WHAT: Track workout and strength training
- WHEN: Wednesday nights, 7 p.m. (from Sept. 14 to whenever daylight makes it impossible for us to see
- WHERE: Hillsdale High School Track on corner of Alameda and 31st Avenue
- COST: FREE!!!!!!!!!!! But you must sign up and TELL me which classes you will be attending. First come, first-served. I am capping the class at 15 participants per session.
- THE WORKOUT: This class will be slightly different than the very structured, goal-oriented paid class. We will warm up and stretch together and then perform various lap drills around the track. I will be working out with you and you will move around the track at your own pace. Every session will include leg strength and core exercises. Each week will be slightly different than the week before.
Let me know if you want to sign up. Again, space is limited. Hope to see some of you soon! If you signed up for the MOTR fall session, look for an e-mail in the next few days detailing all you need to know about the first session.
MOTR’s FALL SESSION PROGRAMS
5k Program: Train to run 3.1 miles. It doesn’t matter whether you can walk or run. This program will teach you how to handle every new runner situation from the mental hurdles to the physical difficulties (breathing patterns and form). You will start off running/walking 1 mile and build distance each week through speed play. Each participant will receive a program to implement during the week. Class time is spent stretching, running and doing strength training. Class is held at Seal Point Park from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sundays.
10K program: Train to run 6.2 miles. It doesn’t matter whether you are the slowest runner on the planet or new to running or looking to increase your speed. This program will teach you how to build endurance. You will start off running/walking 1 mile and build distance each week through speed play. Each participant will receive a program to implement during the week. Class time is spent stretching, running and doing strength training.Class is held at Seal Point Park from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sundays.
Half marathon program: Train to run 13.1 miles. You must be able to currently run/walk 5-6 miles in order to sign up for this program. You’ll learn how to run faster and farther, and get all the information and support you need to handle a half marathon. You will start off running/walking 6 miles and build distance each week through the principle of speed play. Each participant will receive a program to implement during the week. Class time is spent stretching, running and doing strength training. Class is held at Seal Point Park from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sundays.
ALL CLASSES INCLUDE:
- An individual assessment of your current workout program and fitness level
- Strength training
- Progressively longer runs built on your current fitness level.
- Instruction and information to help you succeed on your own.
COST
- 5K/10K program …… $139 (you must sign up for the 5K program through the City of San Mateo)
- Half marathon ……….. $159
- Rerun club ……………..$10 per class drop-in rate for former MOTR participants. Come when you want and run with the group. You must pre-pay and commit to at least six sessions.
TO SIGN UP:
Send me an e-mail (mothersontherun@gmail.com) noting the following information:
1.) Your name
2.) Which program you are interested in
3.) Whether you will pay by check or PayPal
To pay by check, send money to: Mothers on the Run, 449 Highland Avenue, San Mateo, Calif. 94401
To pay by PayPal: Log on or set up an account at paypal.com and enter my e-mail as jenchristgau@yahoo.com. You will have to pay a small fee.
To sign up for the 5K program, go through the City of San Mateo (note the course catalog for the fall session has not been issued yet.)
