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Saturday, October 16th, 2010
Marathon Team,
Since we’re at the half-way point we wanted to share some fun motivational reminders to help the second half of your training program. As the weather begins to cool, you may be tempted to skip training. However, veering from your training schedule is not the answer. Try incorporating some of these motivational reminders to help you stay motivated through the day while you’re at work or at home.
AT HOME:
· Use the Refrigerator or the Bathroom Mirror – Pick a place you frequent daily and add an inspirational message, or photo that inspires you. Be sure to pick something that truly get’s you pumped.
· Keep your Running/Walking Shoes Out – After running, keep your shoes out so they are visible! It’s a lot harder to walk by your running/walking gear knowing that it’s something that is on your to-do list.
· Add a new song to your iPod – You know that song you sing-along with in your car? Be sure to add it to your workout mix to help get you pumped!
AT THE OFFICE:
· Sign up for a Motivational Tip of the Day – Check out some of the free online services and sign up to receive one motivational quote each day to help set your mind for the day’s tasks.
· Set a “Meeting Request” every day at 5pm – This small tactic will help motivate at the end of your work day. Training after work can sometimes be a challenge, but if you make it a “meeting” it’s likely you won’t be tempted to skip!
· Use Post-It Notes and/or Cork Boards – Find a cool running visual or an inspirational quote and post it to your computer, cork board! Be sure to post this someplace that you can look at all day long.
Feel free to share a motivational tip of your own by commenting to this blog! We hope to share and pass these around to the rest of the team.
Happy training,
GBI Team
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Friday, October 15th, 2010
Hi Marathon Team,
The GBI staff wants to congratulate you on making it to the halfway point of your marathon training! This week the Group Training run is 9 miles and that in and of itself is quite the feat. We know that deciding to train for a half marathon requires extreme amounts of dedication and perseverance. We’re here to give you a clap, a cheer and that extra push you need to get you through to race day in early December!
Below please find 7 Reasons to Complete A Half Marathon to help encourage you for the next couple of weeks. We hope you enjoy these short tidbits of inspiration and look forward to seeing you on race day!
7 Reasons to Complete a Half Marathon
1. It will help you to get your body in the best shape of your life
2. It will help you to become more energetic and productive in your everyday life
3. It will teach you how to set goals that are achievable
4. It will provide a sense of accomplishment each time you run
5. It will test your determination and endurance
6. It will give you confidence to take on other life-changing goals
7. It will help you put yourself and your health first
Your biggest supporters,
Dr. Atkinson, Dr. Soong, Dr. Tice and Prudence
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Thursday, September 23rd, 2010
Team GBI – welcome to the end of week 4! This weekend we are stepping up our long walk once again as we work to achieve 6 miles at Sunday’s group training! As our weekly mileage continues to climb and we check off short walks, strength training and cross training days, are you keeping track? We recommend keeping a personal log of your workouts as the details of each may assist you in the journey to the Las Vegas Rock ‘n’ Roll ½ Marathon!
While your log may be as simple as checking off the weeks on the training schedule or adding a star to activity days on your calendar, consider including the following details:
Date, time of day, mileage/time/activity completed
Give yourself a boost by looking over the past weeks and noting the amount of effort and achievement already completed. Keep this progress in mind when working to conquer new hills and increased mileage.
Weather, track, trail, and type of terrain
Maybe the trail around your neighborhood is more difficult on windy days or the hills at the park are easier to tackle on your short run/walks rather long run/walks. By logging these details, you will be able to see how your stamina is affected by different conditions and plan future trainings accordingly.
Mood, inspirations
Have you experienced a particularly fun or effortless training session? Recognize what motivations or events during your day may have contributed to your positive mental energy.
Clothing, nutrition, training gear used
By including details in your log about the clothes worn or the food consumed on a day of training, you will be more able to realize what works best. Stick to using these items.
Whether your log is more detailed or to the point, becoming mindful of each training can assist you – all the way to the finish line. Let us know what type of log you keep by commenting below!
Happy & Safe Training,
Team GBI
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Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010
Are you a fan of training to music? Not everyone is, however; making training mixes can be extremely motivational when you need that extra push. Music can make that sometimes dreaded training much more enjoyable when you hear your favorite song on your iPod.
Studies have shown that listening to music can serve as a motivator, while allowing you to push away any negative feelings you might have during a specific training session. Sometimes, music can help you to improve your stride and your speed. Basically music can equal MOTIVATION!
When selecting your training music you should know that not all music is the same when selecting it specifically for training. Have you ever wondered why your body gets a jolt of energy when a specific song comes on? This is most likely because your body is functioning to the rhythm and pace of the music, otherwise known as the B.P.M., the song’s beats per minute. Professional athletes often use the songs B.P.M when selecting their playlists!
If you’re looking to start collecting playlists from your favorite athlete or if you’d like to create one from scratch, a great place to find music is on iTunes. Some professional athletes create workout and/or training music mixes that you can purchase. Just go to iTunes and search for your favorite athlete. You might be in luck and they may have a training playlist that consist of various artists that you can purchase. Or begin to start one or two of your own by gathering songs from your CD collection that get you pumped. In no time, you will have compiled a few songs that you can start training to.
Training for the ½ marathon should be an enjoyable experience whether you chose to train with or without music.
Happy training,
Team GBI
p.s. Post a comment on this blog with your favorite training songs and we’ll send out a list to the entire team.
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Friday, September 17th, 2010
Happy Friday Team GBI!
This Sunday’s five mile group training is just around the corner! As the weekend approaches and our mileage continues to build take a moment to review the run/walk and walk training tips below. Remember, whether you decided to run, walk, or run/walk your way to finish line, the goal is to do your best, prevent injury and most of all have fun!
Run/Walk Tips:
As running is a high-impact exercise, you may consider a run/walk technique as you work through your training. Walking breaks will allow your muscles time to recover which can help you to finish training stronger and even feel less fatigued afterwards. The following tips can help keep your training on track if you decide a run/walk technique is for you:
- Be sure to warm up your muscles by walking for approximately five minutes before you stretch and start your course to reduce the risk of injury. Stretching after running can also reduce soreness and muscle cramping.
- Set run/walk goals for each training. To start, you may choose to alternate one minute of running and one minute of walking. As your training and endurance improve, challenge yourself to increase the distance or time of each segment.
- When walking between running segments, focus on maintaining a strong pace as to avoid losing momentum.
Walking Tips:
More and more, marathon walking is increasing in popularity. Walking can be easier on the body than running and therefore allows runners who may be less experienced, complete and even compete at a long distance course. If you have chosen to walk for the duration of our training as well as on race day, consider the following pointers:
- As you walk, focus on your posture by keeping your back straight (not arched), relaxing your shoulders down away from your ears and bend your elbows at 90° angle to avoid your hands and fingers from swelling.
- Walk consistently. As you progress through the 14 weeks of training, your physical stamina will build thus allowing you to complete the 13.1 mile course with ease.
- Start each walk at a comfortable pace and increase your speed as your body warms up. Overtime, your average pace will increase as your endurance and strength improves. (However, remember that while you are on short walks, the focus is on 60 minutes of activity rather then distance or speed.)
Keep in mind the importance of listening to your body’s cues whether you decided to walk or run. There will be days that your body can be challenged as well as days that you’ll need to push less and allow yourself to recover. As always, feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.
We look forward to seeing you at this weekend’s team training!
Team GBI
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Tuesday, September 14th, 2010
Hello Team GBI!
When it comes to half- marathon training no man is an island. Building and maintaining communication with a training support system will help you stay motivated as you prepare for and accomplish this feat. Having a support system helps you to be accountable to someone else besides yourself and provides additional encouragement when you need it most.
 Your training support system can consist of anyone you choose as long as those people believe in you and are willing to take the time to provide encouragement and discipline to help you stick to your goals. Be sure to involve them in your training and share your goals – as positivity will keep you on track. Keep in mind your GBI team will also be there for you as your primary or additional support system. Training with a compatible partner, or as part of a group of runners with compatible goals can be especially beneficial as they can provide support, motivation, humor, structure, information exchange, and sometimes coaching. Once you have determined who will be in your support system, take the following steps:
1. Make a list of things you need help with during your training
2. Make a list of the people in your support system
3. Regularly communicate your goals and progress to these people
After months of encouragement and helping you stick to your training goals, the people in your support system can stay updated on your race-day progress through “Runner Tracking” offered by the Las Vegas Rock n Roll Half-Marathon. With “Runner Tracking,” real-time updates of where you are at in the race can be sent to your friends and family via text message, by signing up here: https://www.competitorwireless.com/
If you have yet to build your support system, please start thinking about who those people could be and have a serious conversation with them to see if they are willing to be a part of this undertaking. And remember, Team GBI is here for you every step of the way.
Team GBI
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Monday, March 1st, 2010
At the most recent support group meeting, several patients who have not yet had gastric band surgery were in attendance. To the approximately 40 gastric band patients in attendance, these pre-op patients posed the question: “What was the hardest lifestyle change they needed to make to be successful with their weight loss?”
Not a single post-op patient raised their hand when asked if better food choices and avoiding junk food and sweets was the hardest lifestyle change after gastric band surgery. No one raised their hand when asked if exercising and being more active was the hardest lifestyle change they had to make. But all forty patients raised their hand when asked if eating slower and taking smaller bites was the most difficult change. If you are thinking about having surgery and know someone who already has a gastric band, ask them this question.
If you are preparing to undergo a weight loss surgery, please consider all the changes you will need to make to be successful with your weight loss and maintaining that weight loss. If you feel you may struggle with instituting those changes, you should seek the support of others who have done the same. If you are not willing to make those lifestyle changes, then weight loss surgery is not for you and will not be able to help you. Weight loss surgery is a tool, not a miracle cure. If you are interested in attending the Gastric Band Institute of Las Vegas support groups, please call us for a schedule at 702-313-8446.
– Dr. Darren Soong
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