Gazelles News - August 2010
Saturday Information Session: Training with Gilbert's Gazelles
Aug 25, 2010Mark you calendars for Saturday, August 28th at 10 a.m. to join us in the Gazelle Training Center at RunTex Riverside for information on training with Gilbert's Gazelles for the 3M, Houston and Austin Marathon/Half Marathons as well as our other monthly groups. Former NCAA Champion and world renowned running coach Gilbert Tuhabonye will cover topics such as weekly mileage, following the training calendar, pace runs, core workouts, and hydration. Hundreds of local runners ranging from long-time veterans to those who just bought their first pair of running shoes have joined our tried and true methods and captured Gilbert’s philosophy of running with joy and staying injury-free. Training under the Gazelles programs will provide you an exciting group dynamic experience while gaining understanding of training philosophy, race strategy, nutrition, and more! Our workouts include various runs throughout downtown and west Austin, incorporating hills, intervals, pace runs, tempo runs, and long runs while also building a strong core. Groups meet three times per week - twice during the week and on Saturday for the long run. Joining the Gazelles also means you get to enjoy the benefits of five free weekly core classes, nutrition and injury-prevention clinics, discounts at RunTex and on Gazelle apparel, access to on-site physical therapists, and on-going video analysis of your running form! The start date for all of these programs is Monday, September 6th. Class time options are Monday/Wednesday at 5:45, 7:30 and 9:15 AM and Tuesday/Thursday at 5:45 AM/5:30 PM with all groups meeting on Saturdays at 6 AM for the long runs. For more information on any of our programs, visit www.gilbertsgazelles.com or email info@gilbertsgazelles.com.
New Group Starts in Two Weeks: 10 Weeks to the 10-Miler Training Program
Aug 11, 2010Named in 2007 as Austin's best new race and in '08 as Austin's favorite race, the fourth annual Run for the Water is yet again a marquee event on the central Texas racing calendar. Produced by the Gazelle Foundation, the 10-Miler features a downtown course with a west Austin twist, hitting the scenic routes through Tarrytown before making the descent back to Lake Austin Boulevard. Whether you're a seasoned veteran of the race or this will be your first, come train under a program designed by world-class runner and locally renowned coach Gilbert Tuhabonye - the man who designed the course and brings the race to you each and every year! Over 10 weeks you will gain a broad understanding of training philosophy, race strategy, nutrition, and more! Workouts includes hills, core strengthening, intervals, tempos, fartleks and long runs.
START DATE: Monday, August 23rd, 2010
CLASS OPTIONS:
- M/W - 5:45 AM at Far West (Coach Sonya Manson)
- M/W - 5:30 PM at RunTex Riverside (Coach Gilbert Tuhabonye/Michael Madison)
- T/Th - 6:00 AM at Bowie High/Circle C (Coach Bernard Manirakiza)
- ALL - Saturday at 6:00 AM (Meet at RunTex Riverside, All Coaches)
LOCATION: Various
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Customized training calendar tailored to your needs
- 15% discount at all RunTex locations
- 4 Free Boot Camp/Core Classes per week
- On-site physical therapists
- Video Analysis of your running form
- Bonus stretching on Saturdays
- Online forum, videos, Gazelle gear
