Weekly Run

Upcoming distances:

	Walkers/Half	FULL
12/08/07	9 miles	18 miles
12/15/07	4miles	9 miles
12/22/07	10 miles	20 miles
12/29/07	4 miles	10 miles
1/05/08	5 miles	10 miles
1/12/08	12 miles	23 miles
1/19/08	4 miles	8 miles
1/26/09	5 miles	8 miles
2/2/08	6 miles	20-26 miles
2/9/08	8 miles	8 miles
2/16/08	5 miles	10 miles
2/23/08	4-6 miles	8 miles/12 hills
3/1/08	4-6 miles	8 hills/Napa Valley Marathon
3/8/08	4-6 miles	8-10 miles
3/15/08	4-6 miles	8-10 miles/Catalina Marathon

Most runs on the Los Gatos Creek Trail or the Guadalupe River Park Trail. Stay tuned for "field trips" to Mt. View, San Franciso and beyond!

Runners News ___________________
Seasons Greetings Running Mates

It was great to see so many of you at the Urban Sports Holiday Party Tuesday night! I'm now getting used to seeing you in your "street clothes" vs. "the sweaty runner look". I had a running friend tell me yesterday that she had never seen me wearing pants before... Yes, I do own a few articles of clothing besides my lovely black compression shorts!! I think we need to do more socializing together after we're all cleaned up!

CIM Report: Congrats to our most recent MARATHONERS in the group who ran the 25th Anniversary California International Marathon this past Sunday. Way to go guys!!

This Saturday's Run: We've got a long one this weekend--yippee! We will meet at Urban Sports at 7:00 a.m. rain or shine (pray for shine) and cruise 18 miles on the Los Gatos Creek Trail (9 miles out and back). The turnaround will be at the 2 mile marker just before you reach the last bridge that crosses 17 near Los Gatos High School. As always, mileage is up to you. Feel free to turn back sooner (newcomers and recent marathoners). Plan on slowing your pace down a bit, especially in the first few miles. This is a great opportunity to work on pace and form -- finding your most relaxed and efficient stride. Also experiment with energy foods/drinks to see what works best for you. We have just 4 more long runs before the "real" marathon.

Volunteers Needed: Bring your friends and family to come support us! We need several volunteers to set up aid stations along the course. We will provide the food/water/table/chairs. Just have them meet at Urban Sports Saturday morning at 7:00.

Running Skirts, Anyone? Come to our Ladies Night Out at Urban Sports next Thursday, December 13, from 7-9 p.m. The owner of atalanta activewear will be showing her entire line of running skirts/shirts that night. Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served. These running skirts have built in compression shorts or capris that are super comfortable and flattering. Should be a fun time! Check out the selection at www.skirtgoddess.com. "Does this skirt make my butt look fast?"

GSJ GEAR AVAILABLE: Check out our cool gear at www.cafepress.com/runandwalk.

New Season Kickoff Announced: Join us on Friday, January 25, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. for the information night and kickoff party for the Spring Galloway Training Program. We will be training for the San Francisco Marathon and Half Marathon which will take place August 3, 2008. The first group run will be Saturday, January 26. (The two programs will overlap until March.) I will include the link to sign up as soon as I get the information updated.

See you Saturday - 7AM at Urban Sports of Willow Glen!
Jenny Lockwood, Program Director
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