I have been busy lately folks.
Lately, I have been helping out with Gilbert’s Gazelles, the Austin Waldorf School volleyball team, and The Austin Distance Challenge
Gilbert’s Gazelles
I’ve recently met the guys over at Gilbert’s Gazelles. Gilbert, Michael, and Bernard have been very hospitable and quick to include include me into the running group. These are a committed group of athletes doing a great job of teaching the fundamentals of running to beginners and even a few talented elite runners. Gilbert likes to use the Austin landscape to train his people. So far, we have been to the track for interval training, done mile repeats in the park, and ran up 300 meters of uphill fun. All this before most people eat breakfast. I’m having a blast talking with and treating this fun group of runners. Go Gazelles.
Waldorf Volleyball
I’ve been participating as the Waldorf Sports Doctor for the 2009 girls volleyball season. They made it to the playoffs this year again. This great group of girls have played their hearts out many times throughout the season and I am honored to be helping them in anyway I can. Go Roadies!
The Austin Distance Challenge
Michael Madison asked me to help him out with the Austin Distance Challenge this year and of course I accepted. I can’t pass up helping runner reach their goals at 8AM on Sunday mornings. Yes, I know, it’s a sickness. So far, I’m seeing the common problems with runners, strains/sprains often due to increasing mileage too quickly and not properly preparing for the race. May I suggest a joining a running group such as Gilbert’s Gazelles? So far I have helped at IBM Uptown Classic 10K, which was great. Lot’s of runners racing their hearts out on a perfect running day, 63 with a very slight breeze. I look forward to a great series. I hope to see you out there.