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A World Class Event in a World Class City!
What's Your Reason?
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March 10, 2008
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Greetings!
A blizzard in Columbus, Ohio in March! Are you
kidding me! We had a record 20.4 inches of snow
over the weekend. Oh well, this week it is supposed
to be 50 degrees and yesterday I saw the running and
walking paths getting plowed in Dublin. This week I
am going to rerun Coach Jenny's treadmill training tip
of a few weeks ago as it looks like we will have at
least a few
more days on the treadmill.
This past week I spent some time visiting some of
our
partners out on the course. I shared a tofu bowl with
steamed vegetables at the North Star
Cafe. The food was tremendous. Kevin
Malhame and his team have two amazing restaurants
and we are proud to have them join us an Official
Partner. As Kevin says, "Food is Life". The North Star
Cafe will provide
a free entree to every
participant in the event. They are also providing the
bags for the event made with 100% recycled paper.
I then met with Mary Beth Porter and our friends at
Spice Bar who
will host this year's post race party
celebration. The party starts at 7pm and all
participants get free entry into the party and their first
drink free.
To create the ultimate experience for everyone and
based on the amount of registrations we have been
receiving, we are going to limit our field to the
first 5000 entrants. Do not miss the opportunity to
join
us on April 12, 2008 for the 5th Annual Capital City
Half Marathon Presented by Bank of America and the
Commit to Be Fit 5k!
Register Now!
Your are receiving this email as your have either
participated in one of our events or are already
registered for this event. To confirm that you are
registered you may check here.
I look forward to seeing you in your training.
If you see me and my dog running on the
paths once the snow melts, come join us........David
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Penguin Inspiration
Get Ready to Party!
In the old days, races were like final exams. You
prepared during the training season and then let it all
hang out on race day. Those days are gone forever.
These days the races are the celebration of what
you've achieved. You'll stand at the starting line with
five thousand of your closest friends and run and walk
through a world class city, on a tremendous course
and return to a heroes welcome. The final step
across the finish line makes it all worthwhile.
More Penguin Fun Stuff...
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Training Tips from Coach Jenny
Treadmill Training Tips
Is training on a treadmill going to prepare you for the
race? Absolutely! Although the optimal surface to train
on is the same or similar to the race course, you can
train on a treadmill most of the season and still
successfully finish the race. Although training on a
treadmill is a little easier, it still provides an excellent
form of training. Plus it is safe, convenient and a little
easier on your muscles, joints and tendons for those
who are just getting into their running and walking
programs.
Although you can successfully train outdoors all
winter, some days it makes more sense to train on a
treadmill and get in a good quality session. Plus,
training indoors allows your body to acclimate to
warmer temperatures (68-70 degrees). If you are a
seasoned runner and want to equate an indoor run to
an outdoor run, select a hilly course on the treadmill.
Using incline or increasing the speed slightly more
than you would run outdoors will simulate the
intensity of running outdoors. If you are new to running
or walking, don't worry about outdoor versus indoor.
Get in the training workouts regularly and when the
weather breaks this spring gradually shift your
training outdoors at least once per week to prepare
physically and mentally for running/walking in the race.
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The Spice Bar is the Host of the Post Race Party
A Saturday Night Celebration
We are proud to welcome the The Spice Bar as
the
official host of the Capital City Half Marathon Post
Race Party Celebration. All participants will receive
free entry into the party and their first drink for free.
Doors open at 7pm. Bring your finisher's medal...its
time to party.
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St Patrick's Day in Dublin Ohio
A great training run for Cap City!
John Bingham Racing is proud to partner with the City
of Dublin, Ohio to produce the Dublin Signature Event
Four Mile Race Series. This series will include The
Lifetime Fitness Dublin St. Patrick's Day 4 Miler
on
March 15th, The Cinco
De Mayo Quatro Miler on May 3rd, The Irish
Festival Four Miler and culminate with
THE Thanksgiving Day Tradition, The Flying
Feather Four Miler.
Join friends in Dublin, Ohio for the biggest St.
Patrick's Day celebration in the area! Make
this "running" and "walking" tradition
part of your St. Patrick's Day events and be sure to
also include the City of Dublin's parade! It will be fun
for the entire family, so don't forget your camera! The
Four Miler is for both runners and walkers. The race
begins and ends in Historic Downtown Dublin.
For More Information...
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We Need Race Crew!
Runners and Walkers should not have all the fun!
In order to create the ultimate event
experience we need thousands of "race
crew". Join our team for a day or two. You will get a
cool shirt, food from North Start Cafe, and free entry
and drink at the post race party. To join our team or to
find out more information send us an email at
kristaninefive@yahoo.com.
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Fresh Hot Donatos Pizza at the Finish Line!
Donatos Pizza is a Proud Official Sponsor of the event.
For each of the last 4 years, Donatos has provided
fresh hot pizza to each of our finishers. This year is no
different. Donatos will once again provide pizza as
part of our finish line celebration.
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Capital City Health and Fitness Expo
Our One Day Expo will Be the Biggest Ever!
The 2008 Capital City Health and Fitness Expo will
take place on Friday April 11, 2008 from 11am to
8pm. All registered athletes need to stop by the
expo to pick up their race packet and Reebok t-shirt.
You will have the opportunity to view the latest from
Saturn and Reebok and walk
through over 40 other health and fitness booths. In
addition to shopping, you will be entertained and
educated by John Bingham, Coach Jenny, Dr. Darrin Bright and various other
speakers.
The expo will take place at the Hyatt Regency
Columbus, Regency Ballroom - 3rd Floor, located at
350 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215.
If you are an exhibitor and interested in a booth
please email Beth Salinger at
bsalinger@johnbingham.com for details.
For more race information you need..
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