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Greetings!
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 You next goal race is one month closer and with it, so are some challenging workouts. Whether you are tackling your first endurance event or you've done marathons for years, we're here to help.
This month, read about some helpful hints for conquering the hard work ahead from 2010 US 5k Champion Lauren Fleshman, as well as about one of the most beautiful races on the west coast, the second annual Select Staffing Santa Barbara International Marathon. Our September athlete of the month is a beginning runner and Army spouse from Kansas and our In the Hunt blogger is one of the top age graded athletes in the world. Don't forget to check out our latest FAQ of the month and to enter our September member contest as well.
From all of us to each of you -- have a great month of training and keep up the good work!
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Race Spotlight: Select Staffing Santa Barbara International Marathon / Half- Marathon
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In its second year within one of the most scenic areas around, Santa Barbara will again play host to one of the best new mid size marathons in the United States!
Race Director Rusty Snow updates us with the latest as preparations continue for the new November 6 race date. Read our race spotlight here!
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2010 USATF 5000M Champ Lauren Fleshman: A Pro's Perspective on Tackling Hard Workouts
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Photo Credit: Sports Image Wire  | Former Stanford star Lauren Fleshman sucessfully returned from a two year journey back from injury, capturing her second US title in the 5000 meters on a warm June evening in Des Moines, Iowa.
While training and racing in Europe, Lauren spent a few minutes with FNF, sharing her tips for approaching and getting through the toughest workouts. Read our latest "Pro's Perspective" here!
Photo credit: Sports Image Wire
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September's Personal Best: Mental Strategies for Challenging Workouts
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 Perhaps it is a busier fall schedule, less light in the morning or evening, or maybe the workouts are just getting a bit tougher as you get closer to your goal race.
What are some approaches to mentally conquering and thriving in those tough workouts and long runs? Read our thoughts in September's Personal Best.
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Ever wondered how to use the Foam Roller?
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A few hard workouts and long runs under your belt, but no time or extra resources to get a massage?
Watch our instructional video on how to take advantage of a simple self-massaging tool, the foam roller.
Questions or feedback? Comment on the blog, email us at help@focusnfly.com, or tweet us at @focusnfly.
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How fast can a person run two laps around the track? Guess correctly and win a tech shirt from the Santa Barbara International Marathon!
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 Congrats to Jim Moore, winner of last month's contest!
Jim was drawn from all those who correctly guessed "Shannon Rowbury" in last month's contest. Congrats Jim!
This month, we are again testing your knowledge of up to the minute current running events!
Question:
Kenyan former decathlete David Rudisha recently set the world record in the 800m not once, but twice. In Rieti, Italy, at what time did he break the tape?
A. 1:41.02
B. 1:41.09
C. 1:41.05
D. 1:41.01
A winner will be drawn from all correct answers.
Enter the contest today for a chance to win a crisp new tech shirt from our friends at the Select Staffing Santa Barbara International Marathon and Half-Marathon!
Hurry! Contest ends 11:59pm Pacific on September 15, 2010.
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Army Ten-Miler trainee
Terri Wojtalewicz
is the September
Athlete in Focus!
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Terri Wojtalewicz is an Army spouse at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. After taking up running just this spring, she is on track for the Army Ten-Miler next month. Read all about her journey in our September Athlete in Focus.
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Christine Kennedy is "In the Hunt" for a strong performance at the St. George Marathon
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An experienced athlete and former Irish National Marathon Champion, Christine Kennedy joined FNF to help her prep for a fast attempt at this October's St. George Marathon. This spring, she won the 55-59 age group at Boston by 13 minutes! Read about Christine's road to her big race here!
Photo credit: Lyn Walker
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FAQ of the Month: I missed a few days of training due to injury/ illness. How do i fix my schedule?
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Make the most of your Focus-N-Fly user experience!
You're in the thick of training, but catch a flu bug or turn an ankle out on the trails. How do you adjust your schedule to reflect the time off?
Here's how:
- Login
Edit
your training log so that the system knows of your inactivity and
injury.
- Make sure to edit all appropriate
days, even if it is just 0-0-0, etc.
- Hit the "Recalculate
Schedule" button on Training
Log page
- Now your schedule will update with a gradual return to a full workload
What question would you like answered? Email us at help@focusnfly.com or tweet us at @focusnfly!
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Coach Tom to speak at Army Ten-Miler Expo on October 24th
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Coach Tom will be one of the featured presenters at this year's ATM Race Expo, Presented by Dell Federal. Stay tuned for schedule details as race weekend approaches.
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This Month in FNF - Now Archived
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