Event Day:  Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 7:30 a.m.

This is a fun and amazing ride that is for kids, adults, and families.  There are a 25 and 10 mile rides for families or individuals to enjoy the great scenery while having a great and fun time together.  But the main event for this ride is a 68 mile ride which will include riding through the Harbor Bridge, Portland, Aransas Pass, Ingleside, the Ferry System, Mustang Island, John F. Kennedy Causeway and end on Ocean Drive.  At the finish line there will be food, drinks, snacks, and live music.  This will be a great way to celebrate a fun and memorable event.  The 68 mile bike ride is not an easy task but it is a great challenge and people from all over will be there to join you on the great adventure.

The race will begin at Whataburger Field, 734 East Port Avenue, Corpus Christi, TX 78401 at 7:30am.

Early Registration:
April 1 – June 30

Regular Registration:
July 1 – September 7

Late Registration:
September 8 – September 21

*On Day registration will be from 6:15am – 7:30am

http://www.conquerthecoast.org/

Event Day: Saturday, July 20, 2013 at 9 pm.

Join us for the most unique event of the summer, benefiting local cancer survivor, Cristina Rodriguez: the Glow N Go 5K!

Race participants will each receive a glow necklace and bracelet in their packets, and additional lit decorations are encouraged. Prizes will be given for the best illuminated costumes!

Non-runners are encouraged to participate. Come walk the course and light up the night sky with your community! After the race, enjoy music, door prizes, food and drink.

Costume contest at 8:45 pm
Visit: http://glowngo.org/ for more information

Dare to Bare

I wear Vibram FiveFinger minimalist shoes all the time! It’s the best thing I ever did for my knees, feet and posture. Frequently we are asked questions like the one below and finally, I just had to share!

QUESTION:

Lisa…I would like your opinion on the toe shoes for “my” particular situation…obviously, with the amount of tennis that I play I cannot give up my tennis shoes…however, I don’t like to wear my “running” shoes around the house…

I am trying to lessen the excuses for getting on my treadmill say “at lunch” so I was thinking if I had a pair of those toe shoes that I could pull on without socks for a 30 minute run/walk/hike on the incline trainer, that would make it easier and more convenient for me and would remove one of my excuses.

Can I just buy a pair, put them on and go merrily along my way using them on the treadmill, or is it more complicated than that?

I really appreciate your feedback!

Hugs, Vicki

 

ANSWER:

Beginning to Bare

Vicki…The short answer is “Yes”, you can get to that point!

 

The recommendation is to introduce them slowly to your feet. Because of the negative heel, they will “wake up” muscles you didn’t even know you had, especially as a result of repetitive exercise like the treadmill or running. Hamstrings (not unusual to get those stirred up) Calves (both the large Gastrocnemius and the under muscle called the Soleus), then there are all the little muscles around the ankles and in the feet. Sore, sore, sore, in the beginning.

 

So here is what I recommend:

 

Barely Bare

Week 1: Wear them around the house, wear them as much as you can this week (non-exercising)

Week 2: Wear them the last 3rd of your 30 min. workout. This is a pain because you will do 20 minutes and change shoes to do the last 10 min.

Week 3: Wear them the last 2/3’s of your workout, same inconvenience as above!

Week 4: I would hope you would be transitioned by then. Everyone is different.

 

Another consideration is to transition to a shoe called “Newtons”. Locally they can be found at Bay Area Bicycles. Tom Neagli, the owner, is slowly transitioning his store into a more rounded tri-athlete’s store and is carrying these “very cool” shoes! Eventually, I would still take your feet all the way down to minimalists. I trade with Ascube Venture locally, they know a lot about these shoes and carry a good selection.

 

Great Question! Lisa

 

By Lisa G. Wright, CFT

I hate this feeling…

It’s that same feeling when I really want to slam down that piece of triple chocolate-chip cheesecake…

BUT … I also know that it will just totally “whack” my nutrition plan — and probably throw me into a sugar-coma!

You know the feeling..? You really want it even though you know it isn’t the right thing to do..?

Well… here it is with technology.

Many of you know that I also own a Social Media Marketing business, and you know I love technology. Just check out my website, Facebook, YouTube channel and e-newsletter (sign up today) and you’ll see what I mean. Currently we are offering a Weight Management Program with a MAP System that still includes the warm and personal touch of any one of my Fitness Professionals. I love this stuff… just like cheesecake!

It’s About Helping YOU become “Your Personal Best”

All of our technology systems were developed with YOU in mind. The Weight Management Program in particular gives you an application to assist you on your journey toward better fitness and a healthier lifestyle.

Even now, due to many requests, we’re researching a mobile app that simulates our Daily Journal.

But this is where the “rub” comes in.

I have a real love/hate relationship with apps … especially Personal Trainer Apps or Workout and/or Nutrition Apps.

Here’s the Dilemma

Just like cheesecake… apps are really appealing. Let’s face it. Apps are cheap. They’re convenient. And, for the money they are very robust. They connect with all the social networks, video hosts, incorporate GPS and literally have virtual tentacles throughout the entire internet. Hard to resist.

But, maybe all that convenience and connectivity is more of a problem… than being helpful. Let me explain…

Mobile apps frustrate me in two distinctly different ways.

1.) CHEAP COMMODITIES: Because they label themselves as “PERSONAL TRAINER” apps — that are either free or perhaps $2.99… they DEVALUE a real human-being relationship between YOU and Your Personal Trainer!

2.) DISTRACTIONS: The inter-connectivity with all sorts of other apps, videos, social networks etc., as well as the normal text, email and phone functions creates enormous potential for distractions and loss of focus while you are exercising. Get ready to hurt yourself with the distractions!

I Bet You’ve Done This..

In conversation with other fitness directors, trainers, physical therapists, instructors and other health professionals, we all have similar stories.

It’s about you, who in the middle of a session, receives a text or phone call or email — and says, “Oh… just a minute… I really need to answer this!”

Now, 10-minutes later, your body has cooled down. The focus is gone. And, you are no longer making any kind of mind-body connection with the activities at hand.
And, of course, because we are “nice” fitness professionals, we don’t want to upset you, “our paying client” by insisting that you ditch the mobile device for “just” the 30-minute session.

Do You See Where I’m Going With This..?

So… I feel caught in the middle. Yes, I am looking into an app due to overwhelming demand from our clients — all the while, throwing my hands up in the air with the: “If you can’t beat ‘em — join ‘em” mentality.

But, in my heart of hearts… I still don’t think they are appropriate for working with fitness professionals … especially during a session.

The Journal Advantage

So here’s my take.

I don’t want to bash apps. They are here to stay. I totally understand that fact.

However, I also think as fitness professionals we are held accountable for helping our clients achieve RESULTS – and so I take a stand and say to you:

“Yes… I think fitness apps on mobile devices are great… but you hired us to help you reach a goal. Therefore, at least when you’re in session with us, I want to make sure you are using the absolute best and proven tools to help make you successful.“

The inference is that you can use fitness apps on your own time… but while with us … you may use the JournalAdvantage or whatever manual, non-distracting method you would like to use.

To that end, I’ve created a free handout with 5 reasons to use a Daily Journal. You can download the .pdf file right now.

I think it’s really important to reinforce the Daily Journal and how it differs from an app in design, how it is used and how it is more beneficial in several different ways — as outlined in the handout.

It’s a free (.pdf) download. CLICK HERE…
*** And, we are placing our next order of Journals, as I write this.

I hope you find this helpful.

As always.. I appreciate your comments….