Posted: July 7, 2006

Athletics: Shut In Training Program Updates/Speakers - Asheville NC

Mark Lundblad, nationally recognized ultra runner and former Shut In race winner, is coaching a full group of committed runners, training for this beastly 17.8 mile trail race coming on November 4, 2006.

This time honored trail race is the "one" that everyone knows about in Western NC and one that is notoriously difficult to get into. This group will train every Wed. at 6pm at different locations (floating castle schedule) and special speakers will appear on the dates listed below. If you are interested the program, hearing a particular speaker or following up on a specific topic that they will cover:

Contact Jonathan Poston: 828.768.6262, mindlynxx@hotmail.com.

Shut In Speakers

July 5th-Norman Blair-10-15 minutes on Shoe fitting, participants will park at Weaver and run to Jus Running. Talk begins at 6:10. 252-7867

July 12th- Mike Piercy 15 minutes on Building Endurance/Overcoming challenges 298-9613 or 273-2752

July 19th- Anne Riddle Lundblad MS, LCSW, World Renowned Ultra Runner, 20 minutes on Mental Training techniques.

July 26th- Thomas Minton, PT, Cert. MDT, C.E.E.S...15 minutes on Hydration

August 9th- Claire Stevens MS RD 25 minutes on Fueling the Body

August 23rd- Gary Curran MD...25 minutes on OTC meds. (anti-inflammatories etc.) & supplements (glucosamine etc.) and how they help or hurt performance.

September 27th- Barbara Galloway 20 minutes on beginning Shut In race strategies

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