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Midweek Workouts
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Soler's Sports Alamo Heights: Monday & Wednesday @ 6:00 pm (free and open to all)
Soler's Sports Stone Oak: Tuesday & Thursday @ 6:30 pm (free and open to all)
Soler's TriSports Helotes: Tuesday & Thursday @ 6:00 pm (free and open to all)
Brandeis High School: Wednesday @ 7:00pm (Crossfit-type track workout; free and open to all)
University of the Incarnate Word: Tuesday & Thursday @ 6:30 pm (restricted to ATP members)
Lions Field: Tuesday @ 6:30 pm beginning June 7th (restricted to City of San Antonio employees and guests)
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Issue: Week 24
| November 3, 2011 | |
Greetings!
We are so very close!! Check out plans for our final week below!
Happy Training!
- Roger, Ashley, John & your USA Fit SA coaching team
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Week in Review
| |  Things to remember.... There was an error in the login info sent out earlier this week for Photobucket. Here is updated info -- please upload your photos for our end of season slideshow!
Also, as a part of our pasta dinner next Thursday we will be presenting a variety of serious, and not-so-serious, awards to members. We need your help! Here are some suggested awards -- does anyone come to mind? Or is there another category that you think we should recognize?
Please take a minute to think about your training partners over the last year and send us your nominations! You can vote online -- be sure to include a few sentences supporting your nomination.
- Best talker
- Coolest outfit
- Most cheerful
- Best water stop host
- Most improved
- Best comeback story (from an injury or such)
- Best coach
Submit your nominations now!
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Building Blocks
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| Race Week FAQ
The topic on everyone's mind right now is surely race weekend, and the who, what, when & wear! So, we are dedicating this week's Weekly Focus to Frequently Asked Questions about our race. See the later article in this newsletter for specific details about USA Fit San Antonio's logistics for the weekend.
You also should also visit the Pre-Race Survival Guide on the RNR website and download the Final Information Flyer. It has a lot of important details for you!
The following are important tips for race weekend:
- Download your confirmation sheet from the Final Information email or from the website
- Sign the waiver at the bottom of your confirmation sheet
- Photo I.D. - Bring your Confirmation Sheet and photo I.D. to the Expo to pick up your race number
- Pick up your own race packet and number at the Expo - NO EXCEPTIONS! Your photo I.D. will be checked. You may not pick up a race number for anyone else.
- Corral Change - Proceed to the Corral Change Table at the Expo if you would like to change your corral
- Complete the Medical Information on the back of your race number
- Wear your race number on the front of all clothing during
The Health & Fitness Expo
Location:
Alamodome 100 Montana Street, San Antonio, TX 78203
Dates/Times:
Friday, November 11: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday, November 12: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
*Parking for the Expo is available in Lot B of the Alamodome for a fee of $10. Lot A and C are not open for parking at this event. Limited parking is available at the Alamodome so walking or taking the bus from downtown is encouraged.
Runner Packet Pick-Up
All participants MUST attend the Health & Fitness Expo to pick up their race number, timing tag, tech T-shirt and goodie bag. Race packets will not be given to friends or family members. All participants MUST have the following items to pick up their packet:
- Photo ID (required)
- Printed & signed confirmation sheet (confirmation sheet link will be sent via email approx. 1 week before the race)
You may only pick up your own race packet and number at the Expo -- NO EXCEPTIONS! Photo ID required.
Race Day Transportation
- Walk: Participants staying in downtown can walk to the start line!
- AT&T Center Satellite Parking: The AT&T Center serves as the official satellite parking lot for the event. Free participant shuttles run from 4:00 am - 6:00 am and directions are on the Spectator Tips page.
- Runner Drop Off: Participants may be dropped off BEFORE 6:30 a.m. on Bowie Street south of Market Street and walk through Hemisfair Park to get to the Start Line Village (directional signs will help guide you).
There is no official race parking at the start line and no parking for participants or spectators at the finish line. Therefore, we encourage participants to park at the AT&T Center and take the free shuttle to the start line.
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| Route Notes | |  Know where you're going...
Please take a few minutes to review this week's course Just click on the highlighted Saturday mileage to see the course map for your location and group. Review the notes below and calculate your hydration plan, too. Do this every week!
Did you know that some of the site routes are also available on Facebook? We are at www.facebook.com/sanantoniofit or just search on USA Fit San Antonio to find us. You can even print the maps! Alamo Heights location
We will be on the Olmos route for our final run. Water will be at 2 and at 2miles to go heading back to the Concord. Good luck to all of you. You have trained and now you can enjoy your race be proud of yourselves. See you on the roads John
Helotes location We will run along beautiful Scenic Loop for a well-traveled out and back. We will begin in historic Old Towne Helotes and return to the front of Soler's TriSports.
Stone Oak location
Marathon Green - 8 Mile Course
1604 to Huebner, Left on Huebner to turnaround (right before Salado Creek Bridge) back up Huebner to 1604 and back to the store.
Marathon Yellow, Red, Orange, Purple & 1/2 Marathon Yellow, Red, Orange, Purple - 6 Mile Course
1604 to Huebner, Left on Huebner to Bitters then turnaround back up Huebner to 1604 and back to the store.
New Braunfels location
The New Braunfels group is participating in the Wurst 5 Miler this weekend. |
| The Home Stetch | |  The last TWO weeks
Don't forget that Thursday, November 10th, is our annual pasta dinner and pre-race celebration. The dinner is fully catered and there will be a slide show, award presentations, fun & nervous chatter as we all get ready for race weekend. See next article for full details.
Here's how it shakes out:
11/5 - Regular meeting (taper) & last Bagel Break
11/10 - Pasta party celebration (Spaghetti Warehouse)
11/12 - No meeting (go to expo & packet pickup)
11/13 - RACE DAY |
Pasta Dinner
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Let's party! The time is near for our end-of-season pasta party! This annual event is a fun time to celebrate our achievements, reminisce about the season, and get pumped for "the big day," all while enjoying a great pasta meal together. This party takes place the Thursday before the marathon and half marathon, and will include slideshow from the season as well as the presentation of some special awards.
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce
Spaghetti with Marinara
$14.00 inclusive
All entreés include a crisp house salad, freshly baked sourdough bread and your choice of soft drink. Tax and gratuity included. Each Guest will be able to select one entrée from the options above.
We have negotiated a great dinner price from The Spaghetti Warehouse AND this year you will not have to pre-pay for your tickets. You will pay individually at the restaurant.
There is still space available as of Friday, Nov 4. Please RSVP and let us know you will be there if you haven't already! If you have trouble with the evite, you can email your RSVP to info@sanantoniofit.com
View Invitation & RSVP today!
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| USA Fit @ RNR | |  Meet up details
Race Morning - Pre-race Meeting
We will be meeting as a group at the race start @ 6:15 am for stretching & organizing into color/corral groups. The planned location is Convention Way by Brooks porta potties (driveway in front of Convention Center, parallel with Market ST.)
Be sure to wear your bright green 2011 USA Fit training shirt, that will make it easier to find our group!
Don't forget that you will need to drop off your post-race clothes & other items at the gear check prior to race start! This is a must-do so that you can enjoy the post-race festivities in comfort. Don't leave anything valuable, though, like cell phones. You should carry those with you on the course.
Race Day - Post-race Gathering Spot
When you cross the finish line, get your medal & a photo, grab some water & nutrition and then head over to hook up with your USA Fit buddies. Unfortunately, we were not allowed to get a tent area for our group this year, but we are going to set a gathering spot so that we can try to find each other more easily. The planned location is Lot B adjacent to UPS, on Cherry Street side.
Meet up with your training buddies and swap stories about your favorite bands. Sit down and relax (but be careful, you may not get back up again!).
You can tell your friends & family to meet up with you at the tent, too. Spectators can have access after 8:00 am. |
| Winter Training | |  After the RNRSoler's Sports is thrilled to announce a 12 week training program beginning in December for runners and walkers of all levels training for a January or February full or half marathon. - Weekly supported long mileage workouts
- Cross-training sessions included for Premium members
- Fun & social group atmosphere
- Half and full marathon training available
- Training plans available for a variety of early 2012 events
- Technical training shirt for all members
- Discounts in Soler's Sports for the duration of training
- Base mileage 5 miles for half; 13 miles for full marathon
BASIC Membership
Saturday or Sunday long mileage workouts
$100 for new members
$80 for returning members from any Soler's Sports or USA Fit program PREMIUM Membership
Saturday or Sunday long mileage workouts
Monday, Wednesday & Friday morning Cross Training sessions
$145 for new members
$125 for returning members from any Soler's Sports or USA Fit program Fast and Furious Program Want a customized program with faster workouts or support for Ultra races as well? Available for an extra $25 to the BASIC or PREMIUM membership. Training Dates & Times: Dec 10, 2011 - Feb 25, 2012 (new dates!) - Saturdays @ 7:30 am - Stone Oak & Helotes
- Sundays @ 7:30 am - Alamo Heights
- MWF Cross Training @ 6:00 am - Helotes (Premium members only)
Locations - Soler's Sports Alamo Heights
- Soler's Sports Stone Oak
- Soler's TriSports Helotes
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| Looking ahead... | |  Here's what's coming up next!
Next meeting: Sat. Nov. 5
Time:
- Alamo Heights - 6:00 am
- Helotes - 6:00 am
- New Braunfels - 8:00 am*
- Stone Oak - 6:00 am
Locations:
Alamo Heights - Spectrum Clubs Concord Plaza
7700 Jones Maltsberger Rd
** Participants are asked to park on the 3rd floor or higher of the parking garage adjacent to the Spectrum Club
Call for info: 210-930-3148
Helotes - Soler's Tri Sports
14405 Old Bandera Rd
Call for info: 210-695-6430
Stone Oak - Soler's Sports
18720 Stone Oak Pkwy #150
Call for info: 210-490-9987
New Braunfels - Wurst 5 miler* Call for info: 800-306-8974
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Thank you for joining San Antonio's premier marathon and half-marathon training program!
Sincerely,
Roger Soler, Ashley Rosilier & John Ruibal
Organizers, USA Fit San Antonio
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