Jacksonville, Fla. – It’s not too late to participate in the official 2003 Gate River Run training courses offered by Shands Jacksonville, the official medical sponsor of the 2003 Gate River Run, and the University of Florida. Whether you are an experienced runner or a beginner, these classes are designed to cover all aspects of running, including initiating a training program, proper nutrition, using heart rate monitors, as well as strength training and conditioning for long-term running.
Experts in sports medicine, orthopaedics, cardiology, neurology, rehabilitation, emergency medicine and health and fitness will provide helpful tips to prepare you for race day on March 8. Classes begin January 11 and will be held at two convenient locations of YMCA of Florida’s First Coast.
The following classes are offered at Yates Family YMCA at 9 a.m. and at Dye-Clay Family YMCA at 2 p.m. on the dates below:
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January 11 – Getting Started: initiating a training schedule and training regimen; selecting the right shoe-an individual running shoe analysis is available. To register for an analysis, call Yates YMCA at (904) 355-1436 or Dye-Clay YMCA at (904) 272-4304.
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January 18 – Injury Prevention: successful running and stretching for the long term. Heart Rate Monitor Class at Yates YMCA, 10:30 a.m.
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January 25 – Matanzas 5K Run or downtown group run, 9 a.m.
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February 1 – Nutrition & Hydration: eating right for race preparation; long-term nutritional strategy for keeping in shape; training and race-day hydration tips
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February 8 – How to be a Stronger Runner: speed, strength and cross training
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February 9 – Winter Beaches Run: call (904) 739-1917 for information
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February 15 – Training the Mind: Psychology of Sports
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February 22 – Ortega 5 Mile Run or downtown group run, 9 a.m.
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March 1 – Ask the Expert: final training tips and race-day information; open forum discussion