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Race for the Cure Photos from 2008
Posted by: Becky Fox on: March 30, 2009
2009 Knoxville Susan Komen Race
Posted by: Becky Fox on: December 7, 2008
The Susan Komen Race will be held October 24, 2009. Please check back in July for free clinic information!
Make sure to visit Fox Fitness in the meantime for all your fitness needs!
Layout for race, New meeting location
Posted by: Becky Fox on: September 22, 2008
For those who wondered here is a link of the actual trail course:
http://www.komenknoxville.org/images/2007_course_map.jpg
Also, this Wednesday, September 24th we will meet at West Hills Elementary so we can measure the distance of our run. We will be running for 5 minutes and walking for 1 minute, of course you are always welcome to go at your [...]
Cross Training for Runners
Posted by: Becky Fox on: September 10, 2008
Cross training is an important part of any sport. While running is great for your cardiovascular system, incorporating other types of activities such as a variety of cardio activities and strength training are beneficial for many reasons:
1. To promote muscle balance: When running particular muscle groups are worked more than others. For instance, the legs are [...]
Updates on training schedule
Posted by: Becky Fox on: September 10, 2008
With 5 sessions to go hopefully you have all been out getting your runs in! If you missed last week here is the run that we completed:
4 minute walking warm up
3 minutes running followed by 2 minutes walking (5 cycles = 25 minutes total)
4 minute walking cool down and stretching
Every week you should be increasing [...]
Beginning Runners Nutrition
Posted by: Becky Fox on: September 3, 2008
Should I Eat Before a Run?
Yes, you should eat about 1 1/2 to 2 hours before you start running. Eating immediately before running may lead to cramping or an upset stomach, whereas running on an empty stomach may cause you to run out of energy. Opt for something high in carbohydrates and lower in fat [...]
Another great article on proper running shoes!
Posted by: Becky Fox on: September 2, 2008
Hey everyone!
Below is a link for a great article about buying running shoes. Make sure you have proper shoes so prevent injuries and well as keep those toes comfy during your runs…Which remind me I need to head to New Balance and get me some new shoes too! Make sure to get your New Balance [...]
Upcoming Fundraising Events
Posted by: Becky Fox on: August 31, 2008
Fox Fitness has two fundraiser events for the Susan Komen Foundation:
* September 20: Bootcamp for the Cure: 8-9 am at West Hills Park. Minimum donation $10 to raise funds for the Susan Komen Foundation.
* October 5: Race for the Cure Poker Tournament at Bailey’s Sports Bar – [...]
Proper Running Attire 8-27-08
Posted by: Becky Fox on: August 27, 2008
Today we discussed proper running shoes and attire which are very important for not only comfort during your runs, but also for injury prevention. We discussed the article linked below:
Beginners’ guide to running shoes and clothing
Our run consisted of a 5 minute walking warm-up, 2 minutes running/2 minutes walking for 20 minutes, and a 5 [...]
Handout for 8-20-08
Posted by: Becky Fox on: August 19, 2008
Fox Fitness Race for the Cure Team
Thank you for joining us on a journey to finish that 5K! Our goal by the end of the 8 weeks is to complete the 5k running; however, we are all at different levels, so even if running half of the race is your goal the most important thing [...]
