GOOD LUCK TO ALL BOSTON AND LONDON MARATHON COMPETITIOR!

 

  • Run wisely
  • Have FUN!

Nutrition Tips – WEIGHT LOSS – a 3 part series Diane Gallagher, M.S. R.D., a Registered Dietitian and competitive master's runner

 

·         Are your running shorts fitting a little snug this Spring? 

·          Have you noticed some weight gain due to reduced mileage and little more eating this Winter?

 

If this fits you, you are not alone!  Those extra pounds may slow you a bit but do not despair, HELP is on the way.

 

Part 2 – Send Out the Food Police” – Watch-out for these calorie-laden culprits!

 

·         CheeseContains about 100 calories per ounce

·         Fried Foods Can add over 400 calories to a food item

·         Regular Soft Drinks “Empty Calories”, providing up to 200 calories per serving

·         Alcoholic Beverages – Average drink is about 200 calories – Even low carb beer s have calories

 

Coming next week:         “4 POWERFUL steps to healthy weight loss”

 

NEW RELEASE!“Intermediate Core Training”, a DVD is available for purchase at www.coachleach.com.  The DVD is 1 hour and 5 minutes in length and includes a detailed “CORE” Wake-up and Warm-up routine and 3 full “CORE” training sessions, including demonstrations by athletes, the animated “CORE WIZARD” and a “Coaching Points” booklet.

“Intermediate Core Training” is available via: www.coachleach.com Fleet Feet Sports Chicago

 

THANK YOU TO ALL CONTRIBUTORS TO THE RUNNERS NUTRITIONAL QUESTIONAIRE!

 

  • The results are very helpful, revealing remarkably distinguishing food choice patterns by runners
  • All participants can purchase up to 3 copies of “Intermediate Core Training” at a 50 % discount
  • Participants will receive an e-mail with purchasing information by April 15
  • Contact Coach Leach at bill@coachleach.com if you have not received your discount info

 Race Results –

 

                The Race That’s Good for Life – 5 K – Oak Park, IllinoisApril 10, 2005

 

                                Liz Reyes                               32:16       13th in age group

                                Maureen Pearman                25:56       15th in age group

                                Lori Manning                        23:29       10th in age group

                                Kitty Monaghan                  24:55       11th in age group

                                Judith Neafsey                     26:29       12th in age group

                                Jo Dunbar                              30:25       5th  in age group

                                Nick Reyes                            24:12       10th in age group

                                Jeremy Dubow                      16:56       7th in age group                     19th overall

                                Matt Brady                            18:24       6th in age group

                                Mark Coppoys                     21:44       20th in age group

                                Charlie Kern                          14:53       1st in age group                     2nd overall

                                Eric Berlin                              17:21       7th in age group                    

                                Jose Sosa                              22:07       9th in age group

                                Geoff Wilson                        18:33       1st in age group

                                Bob O’Connor                      24:58       13th in age group

                                Frank Nicholson                   24:17       3rd in age group

                               

                PLEASE NOTE:  

·         Some “PEAK” and “GAIT” athletes may have been unintentionally omitted due to   oversight

·         Some PR’s may not have been noted due to a lack of availability of that information

 

Please report your race results, including notes – P.R.’s, etc. –e-mail bill@coachleach.com

 

The next 8 week PEAK session will begin on Monday May 2 at the CARA Board in Lincoln Park.   The Monday Thursday sessions, at 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., focus upon CORE strength improvements.  The Saturday session is focused upon speed and hills.  PEAK at yourself as an improved runner via CARA’s Peak Performance Training!  Go to www.coachleach.com OR www.cararuns.org for program details.

 

SPEED AND HILLS! - Saturday morning PEAK training continues – PEAK and Boston runners train each Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. at the CARA Board.  This is A GREAT Opportunity to IMPROVE YOUR RUNNING SPEED!

 

Questions? Please forward questions to coachleach@coachleach.comwe look forward to your questions.

 

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Coach Bill Leach

2400 North Sheffield Avenue

Accelerated Rehabilitation Center

Chicago, Illinois   60614

773-793-3917
http://www.coachleach.com