February 14, 2007
In this issue:
Coaching Point – Patience, persistence and trust
Health & Nutrition Tip – Start laughing today!
Race Results - Sedona Arizona Half Marathon
Announcements
News and information about programs and events
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If you
want to
see the sun shine, you have to weather
the storm.
- Frank Lane |
Patience, persistence and trust – a coaching point from Coach Bill Leach
Patience, persistence and trust will support your navigation through the challenges imposed by our sustained cold, wintry weather.
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Patience with unavoidable conditions – it is what it is!
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Persistence with your training – just complete your plan one day at a time.
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Trust that conditions will improve and that your patience, persistence and trust will reward you with fitness needed to take full advantage of spring and summer running. |
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Health & Nutrition Tip – an archived pearl of nutritional wisdom from David W. Grotto, RD, LD, CLL
Q: What activity, besides running, brings intense pleasure to both men and women and may have similar benefits?
A: Ah…I know what you were thinking of, but the answer I was going for was laughter! Ironically, a good sense of humor has been found to be the number one romantic trait in both men and women. Laughter not only feels good it has therapeutic benefits as well. Here are a few examples:
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Improves immune function – increase T-cell and NK activity
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Vibrating muscles give internal massage
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Great cardio-vascular effects – reduces inflammatory markers and protects arteries
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Relieves stress, discharges physical and emotional tension
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Reduces blood pressure
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Improves mood
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Reduces pain
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Mirthful laughter may produce similar results of intense aerobic exercise
We like to laugh socially. Those who laugh out loud are more creative problem solvers. Those who laugh together may work better together. Laughter enhances learning. Humor and laughter can be effective self-care tools to cope with stress. Start laughing today! |
| Race Results |
Sedona Arizona Half Marathon - February 10, 2007 - elevation = 4,600'
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| It's Boys! |
Announcements
Welcome our newest entries to the Chicago running community!
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| Congratulations to Tracy Heilman & Ray Macika on the birth of their second child Luka Heilman Macika born on February 1, 2007. |
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Congratulations to Tanya (Brooks) Greco & her husband on the birth of their first child William (Will) Michael Greco born on February 6, 2007. |
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News & Information
Know your AT – Contact Coach Leach for information on testing to determine your speed at your Anaerobic Threshold.
Coach Leach offers personalized coaching sessions for individuals and athletes of all ages and levels looking for improved performance and health. Additional information is available at www.coachleach.com or by contacting Coach Leach directly via e-mail or phone.
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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 |
David W. Grotto, RD, LD, CLL
American Dietetic Association Spokesperson
President of Nutrition Housecall
Phone: 630-415-9825
www.nutritionhousecall.com |
