Some Upcomimg Event Details & A Training Tip

Congratulations again to everyone who raced this weekend, way to represent for Endure It!! we have some events on the horizon and want to make sure everyone is informed and we would really love to have you out as well. So here are some details:

8/17/2011 - Endure It Group Ride / BBQ @ 6:00 p.m. Endure It Naperville

We will be rolling out of the Naperville shop at 6:00 p.m. for a no drop group ride of around 20-25 miles. The ride will be followed by a BBQ at the store. Of course we want you on the ride, but if you can't make it stop by after for a burger, beer and to share those race stories with your fellow club members. Rumor has it Bird is going to be wearing bibs and giving out high fives!

9/11/2011 - Ironman Wisconsin

We always have some amazing club members who take on the challenge of Ironman Wisconsin, and if you've never experienced an Ironman come join us as we stake our claim on the top of the hill on Old Sauk Pass, one of the largest hills on the IMWI course. It's always a great time and this is the best place to watch the bike portion of the race. More details will follow, along with directions to where we will be set up. We will be grilling out up on the hill so if you plan on coming please let us know (Ricklapinski@hotmail.com) so we can make sure to have enough food.

Fall 2011 - Chicago Cyclocross Series

Let's make a statement at the races this fall. I'm thinking crazy hand ups and rowdy fans!

Endure It Training Tip - Consistency is Key

As the season starts to come to a close shortly something to keep in mind for future success is the idea of consistency. When we are done with our seasons it's always nice to take a little break. That's something which is very important for the mind and the body. The key is to make sure the break isn't too long. Stay active, cross train, go for a run without your Garmin, ride a new route, play dodgeball...do something different! The best way to set up a good 2012 season though is to keep a base. Set some goal times/distances that you would like to maintain each week through the off season. It's nice to work towards a goal (more on goal setting in an upcoming post) and a small attainable goal now will pay off next race season. Consistency is the key, day in and day out, week in and week out, ect...

Train hard, race harder!

Why Not Get Involved?

The Endure It Club has been busy training and racing all summer. We really want to make a better "team" effort to support everyone racing and training from here on out. So with that said there are a few ideas we have to get things rolling, but the ideas only work with your help! How can you help? It's really pretty simple, share with us your racing plans, support our "team" events, not only racing and training, but social events too, and pose your questions.

This blog is about to get more active, some things to look forward to are:

The Endure It Group Ride/BBQ - August 17 @ 6:00 pm - Endure It Naperville
The Scavenger Run (date coming shortly)
Ironman Wisconsin on course spectating - September 11
An Endure It presence at the Chicago Cyclocross Series
Weekly Training Tips on Swim/Bike/Run/Nutrition/Cross-training/Strength/Mental Training

We are always open to ideas and suggestions, if you have any (or would like the training tips to cover a certain topic) please email Rick at ricklapinski@hotmail.com

Scavenger Run - Monday August 8 @ 6:00 p.m.

Introducing Endure It's Scavenger Run on Monday August 8th at 6:00 p.m. leaving from Endure It Life in Downtown Naperville. Bring a friend or two and a camera phone, don't have a friend (we feel sorry for you) come and we'll make sure you have a team to join. Teams can include anywhere from 2-4 people (or more if you really want to). The scavenger run will include several clues of locations you have to run to and use your camera phone (or digital camera) to prove you were at the locations. The run will be in the 4-5 mile range and the entire team must stay together for the duration of the run, as will be evidenced by the photo's. This will surely be a great way to start the week, and will be a nice change to your training.

Prizes will be available for the winning team, as well as various raffle prizes to be picked randomly.  We really hope you join us for this new fun event!

To RSVP or if you have questions email Rick (ricklapinski@hotmail.com)

 

Enduring the Triple Bypass

Check out our club members who managed to Endure the Triple Bypass ride out in Colorado this past weekend. Four of them even managed to do the double, that is 240 miles in two days with 20,000 feet of elevation gain.

Congrats and looking good guys!

Endure It Running Tops

We have had several people request a running top with the Endure It logo to wear at their running races, since everyone has a different preference on what they would like for a running top we have come up with a great solution.

If you are interested in getting a Endure It branded shirt, go out and get any running shirt (white, gray or black is probably best) bring it to either the Naperville or Willowbrook store and Endure It will pay to have the logo put on at Boomer T's.

If interested please drop off your shirt by April 15th preferably in a labeled bag or even better have your mom put your name on the tag so we can make sure we get the correct shirt back to the right people.