Nik’s Chicks is a FREE ladies only running/triathlon group. It is only a time and place to meet & a program to follow. I cannot join you on every run/workout. If you are new to exercising, it is advisable to have a doctor’s OK prior to beginning. Any information or products represented on this site are for educational purposes only and are not a substitute for any advice given to you by a medical, nutritional or fitness professional. Please sign my waiver (in “About”) and fill out my contact info sheet when you arrive for your first run. Please park on West Oak Trails Blvd, Nightingale or at Bloomfield Park to avoid congestion, locking beeps and car doors closing around my neighbours’ houses! We run Tuesday and Thursday evenings 8pm and Saturday mornings 8am from the corner of Redwing and Blackbird Courts. Check out Weekly Workout section for specific times and distances.
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News from the “Nest”: Sunshine! Get out there tonight for a happy run! Arrive early to try on shirt and jacket samples. Remember to bring along your used shoes – please tie pairs together.
Shoe Donations: The Mississauga Marathon will be accepting used running shoe donations. Until May 3, I will be collecting your gently used running shoes (and your kids’ and husbands’ shoes as well) and will take them to the race expo with me. You can bring your shoes to me on running days, or feel free to leave them in a bag on my front step. Thank you in advance for your contributions!
Sample try ons – Nik’s Chicks Jackets or Long Sleeve Shirts: I have found a company that can supply custom Nik’s Chicks jackets for 58.00 and long sleeved tops 48.00. Athena is working on a new custom design and I have put in a request for sizing samples. Let me know if you have interest in either. You can try on samples tonight, Saturday and Tuesday before the running sessions. Write your size down on clipboard provided. They only sent one medium jacket so this may be hard to judge. Pop over 15 min early to 1438 Redwing! Here are the specs for jackets and long sleeve tops:
Performance Lite Training Top Long Sleeve
October Half Marathon: Start planning now for a Fall Half. Looking at Runner’s World Half in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania October 19-22 (Friday-Monday). It’s less than 7hr drive away. About 1400 runners, 97.00USD race fee but they offer a group rate for 10+ runners. Various options for accommodations: The Sands Casino and Resort (little more expensive but lots of amenities and 10 min walk to start line), Holiday Inn and Suites (cheaper but 10 min drive from start), Hyatt (cheaper and also a 10 min drive), Comfort Inn (economical, bare bones, 10 min walk to start). I will put together pricing details. Lots of Italian restaurants to carb load:) Let me know if you are interested in joining us and I will add your name to my list. https://rw.runnersworld.com/rwhalf/
Niki, Shelley, Lisa, Tania, Anca, Jenn, Jo W, Christine G, Christine A, Myriah?, Anabel?, Jo D?, Danielle?
Triathlons?: If triathlons or duathlons are of interest to you, then let’s look as a group to do a race in June. Welland is June 24th, before kids get out of school. Here is your program Sprint Triathlon (14 week pgm) June 2018 Triathlons and Duathlons are a way to change up your training and have fun with a new challenge.
Road ID: It’s a great tag to have on your shoe in the event of a medical emergency! Just get one!!!!)
Facebook: If you are new to running with Nik’s Chicks, you may not have signed up to join our Facebook group. Ladies can chat with each other about who will be showing up for workouts or attending races and it is a place to share photos of the group. It is a closed group – invite only. Message me on FB Niki Gallant McLaughlin ahead of requesting to become part of the group please so I know you are a actual participant and local runner:) https://www.facebook.com/groups/132984713404930/
This weeks workouts (Meet at 1438 Redwing Court):
Tuesday – Apr 24 8:00pm
NEW Learn to Run 5km – warm up walk 5 min, jog 3/walk 90/jog 5 walk 2.5 min (turn), jog 3/walk 90/jog 5, 5 min cool down walk
NEW Learn to Run 10km – 5km
NEW Sprint Triathlon Welland – 33 bike/16 swim
Learn to Run 5km in progress – 5 min warm up walk, jog 10/walk 3 (turn)/jog 10/, 5 min cool down walk
Holding on 5km – 5-7km
Holding on 10km – 5-7km
Mississauga Full – 10km
Thursday – April 26 8:00pm
NEW Learn to Run 5km – warm up walk 5 min, jog 3/walk 90/jog 5 walk 2.5 min (turn), jog 3/walk 90/jog 5, 5 min cool down walk
NEW Learn to Run 10km – 5km w hill x 2
NEW Sprint Triathlon Welland – 34 run/26 swim
Learn to Run 5km in progress – 5 min warm up walk, jog 25 continuous minutes (turn after 12.5), 5 min cool down walk
Holding on 5km – 5-7km w hill x 1
Holding on 10km – 5-7km w hill x 1
Mississauga Full – 10km
Saturday – April 28 8:00am
NEW Learn to Run 5km – warm up walk 5 min, jog 5/walk 3/jog 5 (turn after2.5), walk 5/jog 5, 5 min cool down walk
NEW Learn to Run 10km – 8km
NEW Sprint Triathlon Welland – 58 bike/14 run
Learn to Run 5km in progress – 5 min warm up walk, jog 25 continuous minutes (turn after 12.5), 5 min cool down walk
Holding on 5km – 5-7km
Holding on 10km – 10-12km
Mississauga Full – 10km
Tuesday – April 24 8:00pm
Tuesday – May 1 8:00pm
NEW Learn to Run 5km – 5 min warm up walk, jog 8/walk 5 (turn after 2.5)/jog 8, 5 min cool down walk, stretch
NEW Learn to Run 10km – 5km
NEW Sprint Triathlon Welland – 35 bike/18 swim
Learn to Run 5km in progress – 5 min warm up walk, jog 10/walk 3 (turn)/jog 10/, 5 min cool down walk
Holding on 5km – 5-7km
Holding on 10km – 5-7km
Mississauga Full – 10km
Thursday – May 3 8:00pm
NEW Learn to Run 5km – 5 min warm up walk, jog 20 continuous min (turn after 10), 5 min cool down walk, stretch
NEW Learn to Run 10km – 5km w 50 sec sprints x 10
NEW Sprint Triathlon Welland – 36 run/29 swim
Learn to Run 5km in progress – 5 min warm up walk, jog 25 continuous minutes (turn after 12.5), 5 min cool down walk
Holding on 5km – 5-7km w hill x 1
Holding on 10km – 5-7km w hill x 1
Mississauga Full – 10km/400m repeat x 10
Saturday – May 5 8:00am
NEW Learn to Run 5km – warm up walk 5 min, jog 5/walk 3/jog 8 (turn after 4), walk 3/jog 5, 5 min cool down walk
NEW Learn to Run 10km – 9km
NEW Sprint Triathlon Welland – 35 bike/16 run
Learn to Run 5km in progress – 5 min warm up walk, jog 25 continuous minutes (turn after 12.5), 5 min cool down walk
Holding on 5km – 5-7km
Holding on 10km – 10-12km
Mississauga Full – Rest and race tomorrow!
Find your happy pace! Niki
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