Empower Personal Training hosts FREE MS 150 Training Rides

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Empower Personal Training is happy to announce that we are hosting three more MS 150 Training Rides leading up the event Sept. 11-13 in New Bern, NC. Rides will consist of 20-30 miles of rolling terrain, and we encourage riders to be able to maintain at least 15 mph with a group as there will be no sag support. Support a great cause, meet new people, and improve your bike skills and fitness. These rides are FREE and open to ANYone and EVERYone – even if you are not planning to ride in Sept. Call the studio at (919) 401-8024 to reserve your spot or email the ride coordinator for more information.

The dates and times are:

Saturday July 25, 8:00 am – led by Mike Babbitt – babbitt@becomepowerful.com
Saturday Aug. 8, 8:00 am – led by Mike Babbitt
Sun. Aug. 23, 7:30 am – led by Patty Shoaf – fitforlife1@hotmail.com

Empower's Next Step Running Club Prepares for Upcoming Races

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Next Step is off to a great start. We’re half way through the training and everyone participating is progressing wonderfully. Those new to running are seeing the ever-so-gradual transition to running more than walking and the excitement that goes with it. Everyone seems to be enjoying the training and the camaraderie of the group dynamic. A special shout out goes to Dwight Ingram who braved the tornado laced skies last Tuesday to face an empty Durham Tobacco Trail but completed a very satisfying run in the rain.

Here’s what Dwight has to say about the running club. “Who knew you actually need to learn how to run! I had been a runner in my 30s but now, I could hardly run a half mile. I’d tried to up my distance and had injured myself and was about to give up. So when I joined the Empower Running Club, it was great to actually learn about running technique, doing strides, track workouts, the fine art of slowing down so you can go farther! Now, after 8.5 weeks, I’m actually running more than walking, and might actually be able to finish a 5K soon! Plus, the running is making a huge difference in the rest of my training. Who knew?”

Join us at one of the upcoming local races.

Running of the Bulls 8K - Sat. May. 30, 2009 at 8:00 am. For more information or to register visit: http://www.sportoften.com/events/eventDetails.cfm?pEventId=3981

Race for the Cure 5K – Sat. June 13, 2009 at 9:00 am. For more information or to register visit: http://www.komennctriangle.org/race-for-the-cure/about-the-race.php

Empower Personal Training offers additionaltraining and coaching for other endurance based events including local road races, trail races, the MS 150, and more. Contact the studio at (919) 401-8024 to learn more about our endurance training and coaching services.