Congrats Mitzi!

09/06/09 - Today was the Disneyland Half Marathon and one of my first running campers ran it.I started the running camp at the beginning of August, when I got the green light from Joe. That first Tuesday morning, I was sitting in the dark waiting to see if anyone would show and they did. Mitzi and Katt were my first athletes to sign up.

Since then they have been there most mornings and Mitzi was training for the Disney Half that was coming up soon. A couple weeks ago, Mitzi did three loops of the bluffs (10.5 miles) and she looked pretty good doing. So I figured she was good to go and today she ran real well. She finished in a time of 3:05:56 (14:11 pace) using the walk/run method and says she feels great. Her splits were:

5k - 00:43:47 (14:07 pace) 10k - 01:26:57 (14:02 pace) 15k - 02:10:52 ( 14:05 pace)

09/05/09 - Our Saturday bluffs run was pleasant (weatherwise) and everyone did at least 7 miles for the most part. I took Kelli on trials on the return trip to the cars. Diana was like the energizer bunny and ran the entire first lap and only slowed done for me for a bit and then she was off.

09/04/09 - Saturday we will meeting at the Panorama Bluffs at 7am for a long run. If you can not make Saturday or want more, I will be doing a hike with friends Sunday too. We will start around 6:15 am at the bottom of the Pistol Range at Hart Park for a 2 hour hike.

09/03/09 - Tuesday we ran 5 x 400 and found out that a few of you have some wheels. This Thursday we will be doing a tempo run and Saturday we will meet at the Bluffs at 7am to do a long run on the bike path. Remember to bring your watch and a water bottle to Saturday's run.

Speaking of Saturday's, next Saturday (Sept. 12th) is a busy one. I will be shooting the Move Your Tail race at Brite Lake and hope you can attend it. If you can not, the BTC has its Fun Run at 7am at Yokuts Park and I just found out about this race too:

Safari Run at 8am - 5K and 10K runs starting at the corner of Calloway Dr. and Stockdale Hwy in Bakersfield. Entry Form

09/01/09 - The heat won't leave us but at least we do not have fires. Tuesday we will do some intervals and Thursday we will a tempo run. Then on Saturday, we will meet for a long run at the Bluffs at 7am.

From the Stadium to the Sea

With our first running/walking camp and numerous PRs (personal records) on the books, it is time to start a new running/walking camp. This one's focus is the Los Angeles Marathon on March 21st, 2010.

This program will meet for long runs on the weekends and I will provide you with a weekly training plan and support. Along the way, we will support and participate in many local running events:

October 31 The 9th annual Ron Fontaine Memorial Dollars for Scholars 10k run. Race Twitter HERE.

November 7 The 27th Annual Bakersfield Police Department "Memorial Run" 10k run. Last year's AndyNoise.Com coverage HERE.

November 14 BTC Half Marathon Part 2 - 13.1 mile. Last year's AndyNoise.Com coverage HERE.

November 26 Phantom Pie Run. Last year's AndyNoise.Com coverage HERE.

December 5 Mr. Toads Wild Run - 20K Trail Runs. Last year's AndyNoise.Com coverage HERE.

January 9 Doin' 2010 in the Fog - 5K and 10K at Lake Ming in Bakersfield. Last year's AndyNoise.Com coverage HERE.

February ? BTC Half Marathon Part 1 - 13.1 mile. Last year's AndyNoise.Com coverage HERE.

February ? B.U.M.R. Last year's results HERE.

March 21st Los Angeles Marathon. 2008 Photos HERE. 2008 Videos HERE.

Even though the focus of this session is Los Angeles Marathon, beginning endurance athletes are more then welcome to join and work on improving their endurance for future events. Furthermore, walkers are encouraged to join our program.

The Los Angeles Marathon is a great one to walk because they keep the course closed to traffic longer then any other marathon in our area. In 2008, I walked the race in 7 hours and one minute (16:04 per mile pace) and was 14450 out of 17356 finishers. plus this year's course is a great one! You start at Dodger Stadium, pass through Hollywood, Sunset Blvd, Beverley Hills, Westwood and finish in Santa Monica.

To prepare for these event, we will be meeting at at the Panorama Bluffs (at 7am) or local running events on Saturdays. In addition to these group meeting times, I will often have a Sunday training run that you may join.

Besides the group training runs, you will also receive:

Expert Coaching, Training Schedule, Text and/or Email Support, Group Support, Informative Training Sessions, a Building Better Bodies "Los Angeles Marathon" Training Shirt , and a stronger, fitter, faster you !!! More Information HERE.

What is the cost?

This 23 week "Los Angeles Marathon" session will only run you $125. Registration begins now at Building Better Bodies.

Our registration fee does not include the race entry fees.

Los Angeles Marathon Registration Fees:

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$125 Los Angeles Marathon--Sunday, March 21st, 2010

What does my entry include?

• Entry into the LA Marathon 2010 including Water stations every mile and fluid replacement stations every other mile; Medical support at the start, finish and along the course; 75 points of on-course entertainment; Personal item storage transported from the start line to the post finish area, and what arguably will be the most talked about course (Stadium to the Sea) for many years to come.
• 2-day Health and Fitness Expo featuring product demos, interactive exhibits and merchandise.
• Registrant technical shirt.

• Personalized name on your race bib.
• Pre-race shuttle transportation from the finish to the start.
• Pre-start festival, which includes breakfast snacks, entertainment, and more.
• Race day athlete tracking.
• D Tag timing system with splits every 5 kilometers.
• Finisher medal.
• Food & Fluids after your finish.
• Mylar blanket.
• Post race message.
• Finish Line Festival and Family Reunion area on the beach.
• Finisher certificate.

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Local Youth Cross Country Schedule

Here is hoping that we may finally get some cross country weather before the first local youth meets on October 3rd at Yokuts Park. I have been told all the following meets are open to individual entries.

These races will be good tune ups for the USATF meets in late November as well. Speaking of the USATF, I have a USATF club and would like to have your athlete compete for the Bakersfield Distance Project.

If you want join the BDP, you would need to join the USATF and on the application state that you are a member Bakersfield Distance Project (USATF Club # 46-0902). Click HERE to join the USATF.

On the application , USATF-Registered Club
Club Number: make sure you put our club number in the box (460902).

I will be holding a training through the fall at Yokuts Park on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30pm and Saturdays at the Panorama Bluffs at 7am unless there is a race. Below are possible races to compete at:

• 10.03.09 - City of Bakersfield at Yokuts Park (9:30am)
• 10.24.09 - Rio Bravo - Greely Great Race / RGB School (1pm)
• 10.31.09 - NOR Invite at Greenacres Park (11am)
• 11.07.09 - Kern County Championships at Shafter Sports Complex (11am)
  
• 11.14.09 - Mcfarland Valley Meet at Mcfarland Rec. Center (11am)

USATF meets will be in late November but dates and locations are not available yet except that the National meet will be on 12.12.09 in Reno, NV.

Mr. Toad's Wild 20k Running Camp

With our first running/walking camp and numerous PRs (personal records) on the books, it is time to start a new running camp. This one's focus is the Mr.Toad's Wild Run 20k (12.4 miles) on Dec. 5th. Along the way, we will support and participate in several local running events (see bottom of the page) including the BTC Half Marathon on Nov. 14th.

Even though the focus of this session is Mr. Toads 20k, beginning endurance athletes are more then welcome to join and work on improving their endurance for future events. For instance, if you are starting from scratch, you may want to enroll in this session in preparation for the spring BTC Half Marathon in February.

To prepare for these events, we will be meeting at Yokut's Park on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6pm and then Saturdays at 7am on the Panorama Bluffs or local running events. In addition to these group meeting times, I will often have a Sunday training run that you may join.

Besides the group training runs, you will also receive:

Expert Coaching, Training Schedule, Text and/or Email Support, Group Support, Informative Training Sessions, a Building Better Bodies "Mr. Toad's Wild Run" Training Shirt , and a stronger, fitter, faster you !!! More Information HERE.

What is the cost?

This 9 week "Mr. Toad's Wild Run" session will only run you $100.

Please download the waiver/registration form HERE, print it out and bring the completed waiver/registration form to your first Bakersfield Running Camp Session. You may pay with a check made payable to Building Better Bodies or online via Pay Pal.

9 week running camp $100.00

October 31 The 9th annual Ron Fontaine Memorial Dollars for Scholars 10k run. Race Twitter HERE.

November 7 The 27th Annual Bakersfield Police Department "Memorial Run" 10k run. Last year's Noise coverage HERE.

November 14 BTC Half Marathon Part 2 - 13.1 mile. Last year's Noise coverage HERE.

November 26 Phantom Pie Run. Last year's Noise coverage HERE.

December 5 Mr. Toads Wild Run - 20K Trail Runs. Last year's Noise coverage HERE.

Serving Two Masters

Joe's Building Better Bodies Boot Camp came to an end this week and ended with testing day. The next boot camp starts on Sept 16th but in the mean time, you can come run with us if you like.

• 08/29/09 - Today we hit the trails at the bluffs for a long 5 mile run. Some liked it while others chose to stay on the bike path. While we meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Yokuts, on Saturdays we do change it up. The following is our upcoming Saturday Schedule:
  

Sept. 5th - Panorama Bluffs at 7am
Sept. 12th - Move Your Tail Race (I am shooting this race) at Brite Lake at 8am or BTC Fun Run at Yokuts at 7am
Sept !9th - Panorama Bluffs at 7am
Sept 26th - Run at Riverwalk at 7am, then watch High School Cross Country meet.

• 08/27/09 - Today we will be doing a tempo run and Saturday we will meet on the Bluffs to do some trails at 7 am. If you have not got a watch, may I suggest a Garmin GPS watch. For more on the watch click HERE.
  
• 08/26/09 - Today is testing day for the Building Better Bodies Boot Camp. It is the final week of the 8 week session. So my athletes who are doing both programs took it easy on Tuesday. I shot the testing and I am uploading photos HERE.
  
• 08/24/09 - I posted last week's 2 mile results HERE. Though not a race, it is a good benchmark. This Tuesday will be an easy day since many of you have Joe's mile time trial on Wednesday. Do not forget we will be at the Panorama Bluffs at 7am again on Saturday.
  
• For those asking about breathing check this out HERE.
  
• If you have shin splints, weak ankles or knees click HERE.
  
• 08/22/09 - Great to see so many at our first Panorama Bluffs run. For many it was the longest, you have ever gone. Would have been nice if it had rained but the weather was not to bad. This Tuesday, will be an easy day for those of you who have the boot camp mile to do on Wednesday with Joe. We will go over his mile course and look for some ways to help you run it faster.
  
• On Saturday Sept. 12th, I will be shooting the Move Your Tail race and hope you will attend this new event at Brite Lake (near Tehachapi). You should try and do the 10k if possible. More info HERE. If you can not make the race, you should do the 5 mile at the BTC Fun Run on the same day at 7am at Yokuts Park.
  
• 08/18/09 - No races and no distractions this week! Well Friday, I have Mt Whitney so Saturday, I will be warmed over death at the Bluffs. But this week, I hope everyone will be able to meet up each day. On Tuesday and Thursday we will have one day with a little speed thrown in and the other day will be a tempo day. Then on Saturday, we will go long on the Panorama Bluffs. Everyone will do at least 7 miles using the walk/run method and we will start at 7am and finish by 9am.
  

Week of Hills - 08/15/09

08/15/09 - Well this was hill week. Tuesday was the last BTC summer series race and then Thursday we went over to Beach Park and ran a hilly course there. Then Saturday a couple of you meet me for a hilly hike on the Bluffs or ran the Mcfarland Race of Champions which is very hilly too (Photos HERE). The good news is this upcoming week will have a normal week of training with no races and maybe just a little bit of hills. Tuesday/Thursady will be at Yokuts at 6am/6pm and Saturday we will meet at the Panorama Bluffs at 7am

08/14/09 - Thursday we did some hills by Beach park. The loop we did was 0.4 miles and we did four laps. For those who did this workout, I think everyone did it much quicker then I expected. This workout will be good preparation for the McFarland race on Saturday at 8am or the hike on the bluffs at 5:30am.

08/11/09 - Good to see many of you at the BTC Summer Series tonight. I will be uploading photos HERE. Thursday's practice will be at 6am/6pm at Yokuts. Saturday, I have to shoot the McFarland 6k (3.7 miles) race and how you will run the event. You are guaranteed a PR (personal record) because the 6k is never run,

For those who can't get to the race, please get out this weekend and do an easy hour of running/walking.

For those who are adventurous and don't mind getting up early, my Mt Whitney training group will be doing the trails at the Panorama Bluffs on Saturday. We will meet at the lower parking lot at 530am and hike up and down the trails till 7am and then I will be off to McFaralnd!

08/10/09 - Glad I did Half Dome on Sunday instead of Monday because I am beat up. The Tuesday workouts would be hard for me to do after all that hiking. The 6am practice on Tuesday will be at Yokuts. But because I need to shoot the last BTC Summer Series 5k (I am also in second place in the overall point series.) Tuesday's 6pm practice will be at the race. I will drop by Yokuts at 6pm and give those who can not out to CALM a workout and then I will have to head out to the race. For new runners the race does not start till 7:15 but you need to register earlier (By 6:45 at least).