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   Group Runs        Enlarge Photo

 

 

  Thursdays, between 1:30 PM – about 5:00 PM

  Meet at New York Road Runners, 9 E. 89th St.

  Join Diana DiMeo and Phyllis Giarro for various runs

  in Central Park, length to be determined by the group.

  Pace is usually 10:00 to 11:00 minutes per mile.

  Afterwards they frequently go to dinner at

  Jackson Hole, Madison Ave. & 91st St.

  Meet them at NYRR or contact Diana

  on her cell: 917-975-4704

 

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  Saturday Mornings                 Enlarge Photo

  Meet:   Barbara Curialle, Judith Koster, Susan O’Dell

  When:  7:00 AM

  Where: West Drive & 102nd St. Transverse

  Route:  Loops around Central Park,  shorter or longer runs optional

  Pace:   10:00 to 11:00 minutes per mile    

  Meet them - or contact Judith Koster on her cell 917-528-8939 -

  for great running and great conversation.

 

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   Mercury Masters Coaching Offerings

   By Donna Checkan

 

    Coaching Philosophy:

  • Each runner must improve in some discernable way.
  • My focus is on form: efficient running maximizes available energy

                        and reduces the risk of injury.

  • Stretching is key to keeping muscles and joints in good health.
  • Strength training is an essential supplement to run training.
  • Effort days must be followed by recovery days.
  • Proper nutrition will enhance your performance.
  • Positive energy from the group and the coach are necessary for success,

as individually defined.

  • Workouts must push you, but must also be fun.
  • Group safety is a priority.
  • Professionalism from the coach and the participants is imperative.
  • Running and walking are sports for a lifetime.
  • Cross-training can enhance your performance.
  • Each workout must have a purpose, and keep within the goals of the

                        10-week session/individual’s goals/philosophy of the team.

  • Time must be respected – arriving on time and using time efficiently.
  • Workouts must have a routine – consistent format, meeting time and

                        meeting place.

  • Feedback is encouraged, positive and constructive – this is the only

                        way we grow.

  • Effective communication between all parties in a coaching relationship

                        is necessary for everyone’s success.

  • Women need consistent, positive feedback.
  • I am a coach, not an M.D.
  • Physical, emotional and social needs are of equal value – the body,

                        mind and spirit must be nurtured.

 

   Spring 2010 Schedule

   Two Spring Workout Sessions from Feb. 11th  to June 10, 2010 

   Schedule subject to change.      

   Five-week mini-session  

  1. Thursday, Feb.    11, 2010     Cancelled due to road conditions
  2. Thursday, Feb.    18, 2010     (see details)
  3. Thursday, Feb.    25, 2010     (see details)   Cancelled due to road conditions
  4. Thursday, March 11, 2010     (see details)     
  5. Thursday, March 18, 2010 

 

Spring Break

 

   Ten-week-session (to be selected from 13 dates incl. 3 Saturdays)

  1. Thursday, April 08, 2010
  2. Thursday, April 15, 2010
  3. Saturday,  April 17, 2010
  4. Thursday, April 22, 2010
  5. Thursday, April 29, 2010
  6. Thursday, May  06, 2010
  7. Saturday,  May  08, 2010
  8. Thursday, May  13, 2010
  9. Thursday, May  20, 2020
  10. Thursday, May  27, 2010
  11. Saturday,  May 29, 2020
  12. Thursday, June  03, 2010
  13. Thursday, June  10, 2010           

 

   All participants must sign a Training Waiver Form (click here)

   prior to joining the workout(s).

 

   We meet each Thursday evening at 6:30 pm for a group stretch

   at NYRR, 9 East 89th Street and return by 7:30 pm.

   We meet each Saturday morning at 9:00 am for a group stretch at

   the American Youth Hostel Bldg., 891 Amsterdam Ave. (103rd St.)

   and return by 10:00 am.

  

   The workout takes place in Central Park, mostly on soft surfaces.

   The workout is open to all team members regardless of pace.

   Since stretching is key to keeping muscles and joints in good

   health, each workout begins with a group stretch and form check,

   then ends with a group stretch.

 

   Purpose: To stay healthy, build team cohesion, nurture body/mind/spirit.

 

   The cost is $40 for the  5-week session.

   Or you can drop in for $10 whenever life allows you to.

   The cost is $85 for the 10-week session.

   Or you can drop in for $10 whenever life allows you to.

   Please bring cash or a check payable to Donna Checkan.

  

   For additional information, contact: Donna Checkan,

   Mobile  917-416-4845

   or e-mail: dcheckan@spenceschool.org

 

  

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