News Details (Posted: October 1, 2008):

Basic Training Beginning Soon: Learn How to Run

Contact Information:

Laura Benold
(512) 493-0921

Full Description:

This eight-week program focuses on the four elements of: strength, endurance, speed and technique, teaching beginners how to run and how to adapt running into daily life. It incorporates: Core strength training one day per week on Mondays Long runs one day per week on Saturdays Quality workouts one day per week on Wednesdays, which teach speed and hills among other techniques to make running more efficient such as running drills Biomechanical analysis to ensure good running form Additionally, the program offers supplementary services including: Nutrition information from a certified nutritionist about well-rounded eating habits for runners One day at the South Congress Gym to learn about weight training Gait analysis by a shoe specialist at Rogue Equipment, which teaches you about how your feet hits the pavement and, consequently, which shoe type fits you most appropriately Help with goal setting Help transitioning to the next step Information about injury prevention Introduction to Trigger Point Technologies Introduction to the Austin Running Scene including terminology and locations A written training schedule A technical fabric training tee shirt Discounts at Rogue Equipment and BettySport, in addition to benefits from our partners such as Jack & Adam's Bicycles, Advanced Rehab, and CrossFit The program costs $200, which comes out to about $8 per class day. We've found a way to tie all of the most important elements of training into a neat package, pulling together expertise and community to make running enjoyable and life-changing. Come run with us. www.roguerunning.com