December 29, 2008
 
In this issue:
  • Training programs for a GREAT NEW YEAR
  • Coaching Tip
  • Race Results

Training for a GREAT 2009:
  • PEAK PERFORMANCE TRAINING - Beginning Monday, January 5 - Mondays and Thursdays at 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. - details, including registration at www.cararuns.org
  • Preparation for The 2009 Boston Marathon - details, including registration at www.cararuns.org OR contact Coach Leach at bill@coachleach.com 
  • Preparation for Marathons and Half Marathons in 2009 - Details available via Coach Leach at bill@coachleach.com
  • GAIT ANALYSIS - details, including registration at www.cararuns.org
  • TESTING for MAX V02 and Velocity at MAX V02 and Velocity at Anaerobic Threshold - details available in mid January via www.cararuns.org OR contact Coach Leach directly at bill@coachleach.com
  • SPEED TRAINING - Details available via Coach Leach at bill@coachleach.com


COACHING TIP -

To maintain a comfortable breathing rhythm when running during COOL or COLD Temperatures, force your outbreath more aggresssively. 

Warm the air that is to enter your mouth and nose by covering your mouth and nose with a scarf when temperatures are severely cold.


 Jingle Bell Run 5K  December 7  Chicago, IL
 Tom Nolan  21:27  1st in Age Group
 Kirsten Minor  24:25  2nd in Age Group
 Paul Hannah  31:18  
 Martha Hernandez  39:16  
 
 Las Vegas Marathon  December 7  Las Vegas, NV
 Nimrod Gutman  3:50:40  
 Jennifer Chesak  4:36:12  
 
 Rudolph Ramble 8K  December 14  Chicago, IL
 Adam Riddle  15:48  5th Overall, 1st in Age Group
 Dan Popescu  17:12  4th in Age Group
 Pam Blair  17:35  1st in Age Group
 Kalina Michalska  18:12  2nd in Age Group
 Brian Sweney  18:59  3rd in Age Group
 Kelley Nezwek  19:43  
 Kristine Kinder  20:10  2nd in Age Group
 Jim Pappas  20:27  
 James Mrowicki  21:18  
 Tom Dubin  21:36  
 Richard Pleet  22:19  1st in Age Group
 Mark Colpoys  23:15  
 Curtis Jones  23:15  
 Michelle Martin  24:20  
 Beth Tiernan  24:20  3rd in Age Group
 Lisa Jacob  24:25  
 Marquita Hynes  25:03  
 Karl Zwolfer  26:25  3rd in Age Group
 Leeanne Frazier  27:08  
 Henrietta Zielinski  28:02  1st in Age Group
 Jill Jacobs  28:43  
 Liza Capodilupo  29:45  
 Susan Zwolfer  30:38  1st in Age Group
 Sandra Lablance  31:17  
 Bruce Smith  32:52  
 

News and Information 
  • Please report your race results including notes, P.R.’s, etc. via e-mail to bill@coachleach.com.
  • Questions?  Please forward questions to bill@coachleach.com.  I look forward to hearing from you.
  • Archived editions of past Coach Leach Newsletters are available at www.coachleach.com.


Coach Bill Leach                                                          

2400 North Sheffield Avenue                            

Accelerated Rehabilitation Center                     

Chicago, Illinois  60614                                     

Phone: 773-793-3917                                        

www.coachleach.com