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Run Rocklin October Newsletter
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 Fall is here! Cooler weather and crunchy leaves underfoot. Run Rocklin is focusing this month on keeping the program and training going. Some of us may want to snooze that 6am alarm and stay warm under the blankets... but you know the dog won't be happy, and neither will you body! Look below for inspiration and tips. See you on Saturday October 10th, 7am for our first Run Rocklin *free* Community Run at Clover Valley Park, Rocklin. google map
** We would also like to say thank you to the community members who sent e-mails regarding the incorrect dates in the Community Run e-mail! To each of these readers... we say thank and are giving you a new 'I Run Rocklin...and Beyond' running shirt!
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 Running in a group: Why you need them
By David Kawahata, IFPA Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Specialist and Program Design Specialist - Fitness MD There are a number of different reasons people decide to run: weight loss, training for a specific event, or for just pure enjoyment (we normally term these people as "runners"). Whether you're a "runner", training for a specific event, or just trying to shed a few pounds you may want to think about running in a group. Read more |
 Don't have time to workout...five ways to squeeze it in
By Kendra Cendana, BS Exercise Science/Sports Nutrition Specialist, owner of FitChix
With 24 hours in the day and the average person sleeping less and less, we would think we would have some spare time to workout. This is not the case for most who struggle to squeeze out 45-60 minutes of exercise five times a week. The bottom line is that your workout needs to be a priority. Getting creative with your time and workout style will help make that happen. Read more |
 i Run Rocklin Interview:
meet Chris Knorzer,
Run Rocklin Hall of Fame 12 K
Age 40 / wife Patty(teacher at Rock Creek Elementary, Rocklin), daughter Sienna, (seventh grade Spring View M.S.), daughter Elle, (fourth grade Rock Creek Elementary), son Karver, (Rocklin preschool).
When did you start running and why?
I have been running since I was a Freshman in high school when I went out for the XC team and fell in love with trail competitions. There is something simple and pure about running a race on a single track trail up and down hills, through streams and mud that allows you to put running purely in the moment. I ran through high school and also through college at CSU, Chico, competeing in XC and Track. Read more |
 The Secret of enjoyable running...
run with friends.
We have two opportunities this month to run with new friends, or bring your old ones!
The 1st *free* Run Rocklin Community Run - Saturday, October 10th 7:00am. Clover Valley Park, Rocklin, corner of Clover Valley Rd. and Midas. All levels welcome, free post-race food and a raffle of the NEW 'i Run Rocklin and Beyond' t-shirt. For more information, visit our website and check out the event calendar.
Don't forget! Nike+Human Race on Saturday October 24th (we are not an official run site). If interested in running with a group, e-mail us at: hayclan@sbcglobal.net. Check out our Facebook page for information on
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Find a group...
goRunning, sponsored by Fleet Feet Fair Oaks / Roseville
River City Rebels, based in Sacramento
Buffalo Chips (oldest in area)
Triathlon Clubs
General lists of clubs:
To find a running club across the country, look at the Road Running Club of America: www.rrca.org
Change of Pace also keeps a detailed list of Northern California running / tri clubs by region : www.changeofpace.com |
 A Good Read
Run Rocklin prides itself on having the most professional staff in the industry. As experts in running and racing, Rich Hanna owner of Capital Road Race Management and Brad Kearns owner of Bradventures have been involved in Run Rocklin from the beginning. If the wind is blowing and sleet is hitting hard... you may want to pick up one of these books:
Books by Rich Hanna:
The Ultimate Guide to Running (Nov. 1998)
The Ultimate Guide to International Marathons (Mar 1998)
The Ultimate Runner's Journal: Your Daily Training Partner and Log (Sept 1998)
Breakthrough Triathlon Training
Can You Make a Living Doing That? The True-Life Adventures of a Professional Triathlete
How Lance Does It: Put the Success Formula of a Champion into Everything You Do
How Tiger Does It: Put the Success Formula of a Champion into Everything You Do |
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Run Rocklin Store 
Get a premium race running shirt for $5.00. We have several past event t-shirts for sale - e-mail us at elephant@eaward.com |
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FIND AN EVENT
10/10 Run Rocklin *free* Community Run, Clover Valley Park, Rocklin
10/10 H.O.T. Pink 5K Roseville
10/17 Tour de Rocklin Bike Ride
10/17 MandaRUN, Loomis 5K / 10K
For a complete listing, please refer to our race and event calendar. Click here |
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Thank you to our sponsors and partners:
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| Run Rocklin Contact Information |
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Larry Osborne, Race Director (916) 415-9991 - elephant@eaward.com
Kate Hay, Marketing / Sponsorship (916)300-5055 - hayclan@sbcglobal.net
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