Race for the End: Poverty 5k

The Race for the End:  Poverty 5k is this Saturday June 5, 2010.  Please take a moment to thanks these sponsors.

Thanks EAS

Thanks to EAS for sponsoring us with Myoplex drinks for all finishes.  We appreciate your support.

See you all at the Race for the End:  Poverty 5k.  Dublin, Ohio June 5, 2010 at Glacier Ridge Metro Park.  You can register at www.speedysneakers.com/racing

New Logo for the "Run for the End" Poverty 5k

Take a look at the new logo for the Run for the End:  Poverty 5k.  It's pretty awesome and I can't wait to see how it'll look on the race t-shirts.

June 5, 2010

Glacier Ridge Metro Park

9:00 a.m.

Poverty 5k - June 5, 2010 - Dublin Ohio

Speedy Sneakers Racing is please to announce the Poverty 5k.  The sponsoring organizations are the International Development Collaborative and Grandma's Gifts.

The event will be held on June 5, 2010 at Glacier Ridge Metro Park starting at 9:00 a.m.

Register at Speedy Sneakers Racing

3rd Annual Stirrup Hope Fund 5k - Registration Open

The 3rd Annual Stirrup Hope Fund 5k has opened registration for the August 21, 2010 event.  This year the event is set to be an evening event which should be a lot of fun.

To register for the event, visit the race website - Stirrup Hope 5k

Spring Time is on it's Way

With all the snow and ice you sometimes wonder if spring will ever get here.  Here is a little daily inspiration.

New Feature: Guest Columnist

A new feature has been started on Speedy Sneakers.  We'll have a guest columnist and our first is Diane Raymond of Blue Sky Gym.  Diane is an ACE-Certified Personal Trainer and holds undergraduate degrees from Ohio State University in Exercise Science and Journalism. 

You can read Diane's first article of many more to come at SpeedySneakers.com

Dr. Dana Winchester - April 17, 2010

Dr. Dana Winchester of the Winchester Institute will be our guest speaker on Saturday April 17. Dr. Winchester is well known in the Columbus area for public speaking and health promotion. She has been featured on Fox news and published in newspapers and magazines. We are looking forward to hearing her

Speedy Sneakers Racing and Facebook

Speedy Sneakers now has a fan page on Facebook.  Join us on Facebook by going to our website at www.speedysneakers.com/racing and keep up to date on all that is happening with Speedy Sneakers.

Speedy Sneakers Racing is affiliated with Speedy Sneakers Walking and Running Clubs for Women with locations in Dublin and Westerville Ohio.

Start Training Now

If you are looking for a successful spring this year perhaps even running a personal best time then nothing will be more important than to start training now. You still have time to begin building up your training to avoid getting injured and to actually become fit for the onslaught of 5k that will predominate this spring time.


So what do you do? Start slowly; run for 10 minutes if that is all you can do. Run every other day, add a day each week, and add more 2 minutes to your running time. Whatever you do, do it slowly and methodically and you will find success.

I know that many times the urge to run hard, run far and run fast lingers in our mind as we feel that this is what we should be doing. Maybe it is, but not right now. Right now is all about building up your mileage and the time you spend running. Even the most elite of runners follow this method to ensure their success.

To help you along the way, here is a great tip. Write down on a piece of paper your spring time goal, find a race that you want to run and write down the date, place and time. Put the piece of paper in a place so that you can see it every day. I think two places work best, the bathroom mirror and the refrigerator. Every time you see your goal you will think about it and hopefully if you are motivated enough you will do something about it, like go for a run.

So what are you waiting for? Now is the time to start running.

By: Speedy Sneakers Walking and Running Clubs for Women. With location in Dublin and Westerville, Ohio we are dedicated to promoting women’s health and fitness through running and walking programs. Visit us at www.speedysneakers.com

Willow Ridge 5k Run and Walk

Registration opens for the 2nd Annual Willow Ridge 5k Run and Walk which will take place at Glacier Ridge Metro Park on August 22, 2009.

It is important to register early and online as there will be no race day registrations.

The race will start at 8:00 a.m. and will include awards for runners and walkers.

For more details, go to Speedy Sneakers Racing

Dublin St. Patricks Day Results - now available

Two Dublin Ohio runners take top honors at the Dublin St. Patricks Day event held in Historic Dublin.

Congratulations to Michael Sawicki and Star Emmert.

If you participated in the race now you can rate and review the race.

Also checkout your race photos at RunPhotos

Dublin Ohio "Home Run 5k"

"Home Run 5k"
Sunday May 24, 2009 starting 5:00 p.m.
Historic Dublin

In partnership with the City of Dublin and Habitat for Humanity comes an awesome new 5k race to Dublin. This new event, the "Home Run 5k" will have a unique start time of 5:00 p.m. and will take in much of historic Dublin. There will be finish line activities for adults and kids alike, awards for runners using strollers, and much more. It promises to be unique, entertaining and mostly FUN.

The race committee has formed and plans are underway to get the race off the ground. The committee is dedicated to providing a unique racing experience for runners, walkers and sponsors alike. But we need your help.

Whether you are a runner, or walker, elite or recreational, we want to hear from you. We want to know what will make your race unique and fun. What have you seen work at other races that you want incorporated into this race? What would your kids love to have as finish line activities? What would you love to see for yourself?

Let us know and we will strive to incorporate them into our race planning, and then when all is said and done, we ask you to mark your calendars and come out to the run, or walk and enjoy the cool air of a springtime evening in Dublin.

The survey has only 6 questions. Shouldn't take you too much time. Thanks in advance.

START SURVEY

Home Run 5k - Dublin, Ohio

The 2009 "HOME RUN" 5K Race will be held Saturday May 9 at 5 p.m. in Downtown Dublin. Coordinated by the Dublin Habitat for Humanity Partnership with key sponsors and specific race route soon the be announced, the run will feature a great Central Dublin course and offer participants and attendees a great run/walk and numerous activities, as well as an excellent package for all in the race.

Let's us know if you will be there.

Yes I will be there

Flying Feather Four Miler - Thanksgiving Day 2008

After some concern, the Flying Feather Four Miler was held in Dublin Ohio on Thanksgiving Day.

This years race drew almost 2,000 runners and walkers. The overall winner was Austin Schmidt of Columbus who won in 21 minutes and 7 seconds. The first female runner was Krista Seibert of Powell win in a very fast 25 minutes 3 seconds.

If you want to see the other race results and photos here is the link FLYING FEATHER FOUR MILER

Winter Schedule

Just because its fall going into winter, it does not mean we stop training. Speedy Sneakers will still be meeting at Glacier Ridge Metro Park each Saturday at 8:30 a.m.

We meet at the shelter house when you enter in from the north entrance of the park across from Glacier Ridge Elementary.

If you are interested in joining our club, stop by and check us out.

Speedy Sneakers Walking and Running Clubs for Women

Speedy Sneakers Run at the Game Day 5k

With the early morning rain, it seemed that the race may be cancelled, but as the sun came up the weather changed and the race was a go.

Speedy Sneakers Walking and Running Club members came out and had a fun time running through Glacier Ridge Metro Park.

We were also entertained by "the coach" Wood Hayes impersonator.

Thanks to the organizers for an awesome time and to the worthy cause of the United Way of Union County in Ohio.

Best of luck next year.

Dublin Recreation Center Closed - Workout Alternatives

With the Dublin Recreation Center closed for their annual cleaning many people will be wondering what to do for the week of the closing.

There are a number of alternatives.

1. Workout outside by either walking, running or biking. If you are a lady walker or runner, Speedy Sneakers works out twice each week at Glacier Ridge Metro Park.

2. Swim in one of the outside pools.

3. Temporarily join another fitness facility. Lifetime Fitness is offering a free 7-day membership.

With the Rec Center closing, and the great weather we are having this is a wonderful opportunity to try something else.

Game Day 5k - September 13, 2008

Don't forget to signup for the Game Day 5km on September 13 at Glacier Ridge Metro Park.

There will be a drawing for Ohio State Football tickets, post race breakfast catered by Der Dutchman and lots of fun and entertianment.

Use this link to register today.

http://www.unitedwayofunioncounty.org/gameday5k.htm

Guest Speaker - Dr. Patricia Stafford

Our Guest speaker this week was Dr. Patricia Stafford founder of Womens Imaging and Wellness.

Dr. Stafford gave a great presentation on Women's Bone Health. Please look for presentation materials to be posted on the club website http://www.speedysneakers.com/

I think what I took away from the presentation is that we should all be thinking about our bone health especially women who could face osteporosis in the future. Some remedial actions, include taking supplements and excercising. It really also wouldn't hurt to get a bone density scan.

Another little tidbit about Dr. Stafford is that not only does she practice good halth in her profession but she also practices it in her own life. Dr. Stafford is an avid runner and just this year ran in the Boston Marathon - way to go.

Thanks Dr. Stafford and good luck for Boston in 2009.

Speedy Sneakers Walking and Running Clubs for Women