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Hello ladies, here is the latest news from the “nest”!
Weekly Chirp: Firstly, I must congratulate the Chicks who ran their first 10km on Saturday – so happy to have been there to experience it with you!
Secondly, I mentioned that I would put together a list of Stocking Stuffers for you to pass along to your last minute shopping husbands! Here it is:
Gels (1.75 each) Running Company or Room – my faves are GU Chocolate Outrage and Car-Boom Vanilla Orange. Both have some caffeine for and extra energy boost. Car-boom GU
Blistex (2-3.00) avail. anywhere! – protect your lips from the elements
Auclair glove/mitten liners (11.00) MEC – good for warmer days or use inside a shell on the colder ones Mitts
MEC Glide mitts/gloves (24.00) – made for cross country skiing but awesome for running. Mitts and Gloves
Mistral balaclava at MEC (19.50) – run like a ninja on those really cold days! Balaclava
Hot shots hand warmers (1-2.00) avail. at MEC – pop these little guys into your mitts or gloves and stay toasty. Hot Shots
Saucony rechargable light (10.00) Running Company – has a USB slot and LED light for long lasting brightness. Rechargable Light
Joe Fresh base layer top and bottom (10.00) Superstore – a technical layer that keeps you warm and wicks the moisture away from your skin without breaking the bank. At this price buy more than 10 set!!
Fuel Belt (40.00-60.00) Running Company – Opt for 6 bottles just in case a marathon may be in your future!!!! Never know….Fuel Belt
Reflective Bracelet (3.00-10.00) Running Company or MEC – be seen on those dark, snowy nights. Reflective Bands
Running sunglasses (various $) – If you invest in these look for venting in the upper outside corner, rubberized arms to wear on outside of your toque, rubberized nose pad to prevent slipping.
180s Ear warmers – I love these little guys on the windy days! Lightweight, warm and packable. 180s Ear Warmers
Over the Ear Sport Headphones (15.00 – 60.00) – for those of you with tender ears, try this style for more comfort, good sound and no earaches! Sport Headphones
Lastly, I want to wish you all a wonderfully happy holiday season and healthy 2012. It has been my pleasure to help you along on your personal fitness journeys and I look forward to witnessing many more personal achievements from you in the new year. Enjoy your time with your loved ones and be thankful for all that you have!!
This will be the final post of the year. I will be back to writing January 9th.
Don’t forget to bring along your Santa hats on our Saturday morning run. Not only will we look sharp in our jackets…but festive too!
Website: Now that the website is here, there will not be any weekly emails. Please remind your friends to type in their email address on the right and click follow to get the latest Nik’s Chicks news.
New Learn to Run 5km: I will wait until the first week of March to begin another 5km program – unless there are some brave new souls who want to start in January!!. That’s not to say that you cannot join or come back to the group until then. You are welcome to meet with the rest of the runners and follow the 5km program at your leisure.
Jackets: Are ready to be picked up from me. Printing charge is 20.00, due upon pickup.
Shirts: Could be a great Christmas gift!! The shirts have arrived! You can try one on pre-run if you wish. Total cost will be 52.00 each, taxes in (similar styles sell for 70.00 – 80.00). I have 3 smalls, 2 mediums, 4 larges, and 3 x-larges in stock). Sam has a medium, worn once, to sell for 30.00 in case you are interested. Check out the Wasaga Beach Triathlon photos for a peek at the shirts in action.
Races: There aren’t any5km or 10km races in the very near future on the Nik’s Chicks calendar! If you find one or register for one before the Frosty 5 and Chilly 1/2 in March – let me know.
Pre-Mapped Runs: I have added the link to Map My Run – Nik’s Chicks into the “Links” header. Check it out! http://classic.mapmyrun.com/community/groups/505786885967
YMCA: There is a contingent of us who meet at the Y to workout and you are welcome to join us. M-9:30 weight training (new interval pgm starts in January on the 9th) and 10:30 swimming/W-12:00 spinning and 1:30 yoga/F-9:30 weight training and 10:30 swimming
This week’s workouts – (Meet 1438 Redwing Court)
Tuesday – Dec. 20 8:15pm (I will not be out tonight due to 10pm hockey game, Brogan will be though!)
Holding on 5km – 5km
Learn to Run 10km – 5km
Holding on 10km – 5km
Chilly 1/2 and ATB – 7km
Thursday – Dec. 22 8:15pm
Holding on 5km – 5km hill x 2
Learn to Run 10km – 5km with hill x 2
Holding on 10km – 5km with hill x 2
Chilly 1/2 and ATB – 6km with 30 sec sprints x 5
Saturday – Dec 24 8:00am – Wear your Santa hat over your toque!!!
Holding on 5km – 5km
Learn to Run 10km – 10km
Holding on 10km – 10km
Chilly 1/2 and ATB – 15km (recovery week)
Have a wonderful week! Niki
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