Spring Run Program Starts Tomorrow - Gear up for Muddy Trails 5K/10K and more!

It's not too late to sign up for FSC's Spring Run Program that kicks off tomorrow (Saturday, March 12) at 8am at McCullough Jr Hi School.  The program is a 17-week structured training program for advanced, intermediate and beginning runners from March 12 through July 9, 2016.

This is a great opportunity to train to get faster for spring and summer 5K and 10K races. The training leads up to Muddy Trails 5K/10K race held in The Woodlands on Saturday, April 2 and Run the Woodlands 5K and any 4th of July 5K race. No matter what your ability, you can expect to improve your race times by training with intensity and following a consistent running regime.

Interested in running at Muddy Trails, go to:
http://thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/454/TWFG-Muddy-Trails-Bash

Happy New Year! Sunday Morning Run Locations for January with TWRC!

1     Happy New Year FSC Athletes!  For those of you who enjoy running on Sunday mornings with the Woodlands Running Club, here is the schedule for January. All runs leave promptly at 7am.

o     Jan 10, Place:  Whole Foods, Mileage:  6.5, 9.2 & 11

o     Jan 17, Houston Marathon/Half Marathon

      For those not running Houston, Place:  H&H,  Mileage:  7 & 11

o       Jan 24, Place:  Brooklyn Bagel, Mileage:  9 & 11

o      Jan 31, Place:  Great Harvest, Mileage:  7.7,10.4 & 12

Luke's Locker Jingle Bell Run

Finish Strong Youth Runners had fun running at the Jingle Bell Run hosted by Luke's Locker.  The fun run went along the beautifully tree-lit waterway.  Kids (and adults) enjoyed hot chocolate and cookies at Luke's Locker after the run.

Fun at Luke's Locker Jingle Bell Run!

 

FSC Supported Bike Ride for Oilman

We love the supported bike ride for the Oilman 56 mile bike course held on a picture perfect day on Sunday, October 4.   Everyone stayed safe, looked good out there, and no mechanical troubles!  Special thanks to our awesome team support crew - David Warren, Sara Hartley, Irinia Shikounova that accompanied Deb.

Coach Dana giving safety tips before departure.

Supported Oilman Bike Ride for FSC on Sunday, Oct 4

We will have a supported group ride on the Oilman HIM bike course on Sunday, October 4.  Let Coach Dana know if you can attend so we can plan accordingly by emailing him at dana@coachlyons.com.

We will meet at the La Torretta Resort, the site of the Oilman HIM.  Please arrive early so that you are ready to ride at 7:30am.

Parking; as you turn off of Walden Road, there is a remote parking lot immediately on your right.  Please park there.  Once parked, you can bike down Del Lago Blvd.  We will meet in a small parking lot (please do not park here) that borders Del Lago and Balboa (the tennis courts are across the street).  Look for my white Expedition with bike rack on the back.  Please be at this parking lot ready to ride at 7:30am.

We will have two support vehicles on course with water and HEED electrolyte drink plus some tubes, pump, etc..  Please bring your own nutrition (we will have emergency backup nutrition for those that need it).  We are planning on having only one major rest stop and that will be in Richards either at the Richards HS located on Guadalupe just north of FM149 or, if the parking lot is assessible, the shuttered country store/gas station at FM149 and Guadalupe.  The support vehicles will stop at other locations along the route and you are free to stop if you need something or simply need a short rest.  I have attached a copy of the race course map.  I have added numbered locations where you can expect the support vehicles to be.  The main SAG vehicle will not leave the FM149/Guadalupe location until all come through there.  The race web site has a great interactive map that you should check out.  Please be familiar with the course.

Please insure that your bike is in good shape prior to ride.  And please be prepared to change your own flats.  You should carry 2 tubes, at least 2 CO2 cartridges (or frame pump), tire irons and a multi tool.

All Finish Strong Coaching athletes are welcome to join us.  The more the merrier on course!

Switch to Forestgate Pool for Saturday Tri Swim Workouts beginning October 3!

Just a reminder we return to Forestgate Pool for the Saturday swim workouts only beginning this Saturday, October 3 from 6:30-7:30am.  The pool is located at  7505 S. Forestgate Dr. The Woodlands, TX 77381.  Coach Chantal will be coaching Saturday swims.  If you are not a coached athlete, please purchase a Tri Swim Punch card - just $70 for 10 sessions at www.coachlyons.com.

Tuesday Night Track switches to Thursday Night Track - Sept 17 - Nov 5

With football season upon us, we are moving our Tuesday Night Track sessions to Thursdays at McCullough beginning next week on September 17 - November 5.  We will return to Tuesday nights on November 10.  Please be advised.

Check our website for info.  You may also follow us on Twitter at FSC_Coach.  We will tweet notifications including workout cancellations due to weather, change of venues, and other important information.  You don’t need to have a twitter account to receive these updates on your phone.  Just follow these instructions to receive these as text messages:

To set up to receive tweets send the following text:
·         Text the number 40404
·         Type: Follow FSC_Coach
·         Send

Thanks!

Free Yoga Class At Luke's Locker

Sunday 7am runs with The Woodlands Run Club for August

The Woodlands Run Club has long runs on Sundays at 7am various locations in the Woodlands.  Here's the schedule:

7/26 - Starbuck's in Indian Springs (near Trader Joe's).
8/2 - Brooklyn Bagel in Panther Creek
8/9 Whole Foods in Hughes Landing
8/16 - Brooklyn Bagel in Panther Creek
8/23 - Hubbell & Hudson on Research & Gosling
8/30 - Starbuck's in Indian Springs.

Meet at 6:45am All depart promptly at 7am.   Always two routes offered ranging from 7 to 12
miles (shorter routes can be made).

If you are not a member yet, just go to The Woodlands Run Club website to sign up for annual membership.


Long Run Sundays

<< Sunday Runs for June >>

June 28
Place: Hubble & Hudson
Time: 6:45am
Mileage: 7 & 11

<< Sunday Runs for July >>

July 5
Place: Brooklyn Café Panther Creek Village Center
Time: 6:45 am
Mileage: 9& 11

July 12
Place: Whole Foods Market Hughes Landing
Time: 6:45am
Mileage: 6.5, 9.2 & 11.5

July 19
Place: Hubble & Hudson Research Forest
Time: 6:45am
Mileage: 7 & 11

July 26
Place: Starbucks Indian Springs The Woodlands Parkway & Kuykendahl
Time: 6:45am
Mileage: 7 & 12

<< Sunday Runs for August >>

August 2
Place: Brooklyn Bagel
Time: 6:45am
Mileage: 9 & 11

August 9
Place: Whole Foods Market
Time: 6:45am
Mileage: 6.5,9.2 & 11.5

August 16
Place: Brooklyn Bagel
Time: 6:45am
Mileage: 9 & 11

August 23
Place: H&H
Time: 6:45am
Mileage: 7 & 11

August 30
Place: Starbucks Indian Springs
Time: 6:45am
Mileage: 7 & 12

NOTE - With up to a 100 runners showing up some Sundays, we can overwhelm the parking lot. Please be considerate and do not park right in front of the business we meet at.

Everybody has different fluid needs so please please bring your water bottles/fuel belts in case some of the routes do not have enough water stops for YOUR NEEDS! ***

With up to a 100 runners showing up some Sundays, we can overwhelm the parking lot. Please be considerate and do not park right in front of the businesses we meet at.

Location Details:

Hubbell & Hudson Kitchen (Research & Technology Forest - NOT the one near the mall Meet at the Hubble & Hudson Kitchen in The Woodlands, TX, located at 4526 Research Forest Dr.

Sterling Ridge Starbucks start & finish point Meet at the Starbucks at Sterling Ridge in The Woodlands, TX, located in the shopping center at Woodlands Parkway and Kuykendahl (South East corner with Walgreens and 24 hour Fitness not the shopping center with H.E.B. Food). Starbuck's address: 10716 Kuykendahl Rd. The Woodlands, TX 77382, Phone: (281) 419-3207 NOTE: not shown on some online maps yet. Link to Starbuck's map: http://www.starbucks.com/store/10107

Starbucks/Jamba Juice Market Street start & finish point Park between Johnny Rockets and the Hyatt Market Street hotel (Original name AVIA hotel) at Market Street shopping center, just west of the Woodlands Mall, between Six Pines Dr. and Grogans Mill Rd, same shopping Center as HEB. This is also near the Starbucks at Market Street where we will meet up after the run. Starbuck's address: 9595 Six Pines 970 The Woodlands, TX 77380 Phone: (281) 465-9257. NOTE: does not show up exactly where it should on some online maps. Link to Starbuck's map: http://www.starbucks.com/store/9809. Landmark: The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is about 1/4 miles south of the Starbucks.

Brooklyn Cafe (AKA Brooklyn Bagel) start & finish point Meet at the Brooklyn Cafe in the Panther Creek Shopping center in The Woodlands, TX, located at Woodlands Parkway and Gosling Rd. This is also near the Starbucks at Panther Creek. Starbuck's address: 4775 W. Panther Creek A-160 The Woodlands, TX 77381 Phone: (281) 419-6758. NOTE: does not show up exactly where it should on some online maps. Link to Starbuck's map: http://www.starbucks.com/store/8952

Santa Barbara

Even on vacation, Finish Strong athletes find a way to work out.  Pictured below is Finish Strong's Conrad Doss at Santa Barbara City College track across from Leadbetter Beach in Santa Barbara, California.

Pool Swim locations for Summer

Here is the pool schedule for the rest of the summer.

Monday 7-8pm;
6/28-7/27 @ Alden Bridge
8/3-8/31 @ Creekwood

Wednesday 7-8pm;
6/3-7/29 @ Bear Branch
8/5-8/31 @ Creekwood

Saturday 6:30-7:30am;
6/3-6/27 @ Alden Bridge
7/4 – NO SWIM
7/11-8/29 @ Forestgate

Houston Marathon Race Registration

Chevron Houston Marathon registration is open. .

Finish Strong Coaching offers a group marathon/half marathon program for Houston Marathon and Half Marathon that begins October 17 (one week after 10 for Texas).  Do you want to start training with a group earlier?  Sign up for our 10 for Texas program that begins July 18 thru race day on October 10th. 

Tejas Tri

Congrats to 7 Finish Strong athletes who raced the Tejas Tri on Sunday, May 31 in Sugarland, TX.  This tri was a sprint with 600 meter swim, 12 mile bike and 3 mile run. Topping the podium in their AGs were Richard Mac Namee (who competed with a mountain bike and still won his division coming in 11th overall) and Shannon Crowe who won her division and came in 51st overall. Sara Binau also found a spot on the podium in her AG.  Well done, team!

Charles Lussier

Danny Hannon.

Ira and Manuel Abascal (Thanks for the pics!)

Ira ready for the bike!

Richard Mac Namee (right) wins AG despite riding on mountain bike!

Sara Binau looking fierce!

Steve Hardy.

Here are the results:

Danny Hannon took 9th in his 30-34 AG. His splits were 12:41.0 swim, 30:08.3 bike (23.9mph) and 22:43.3 run (7:34/M) for overall time of 1:08:08.9

Irasema De Aquino was 18th in her 40-44 AG. Her splits were 16:32.1 swim, 39:56.3 bike (18.0mph) and 30:04.1 run (10:01/M) with an overall time of 1:31:20.3.

Charles Lussier was 9th in his 40-44 AG and 56th overall. Charles had a 11:45.0 swim, 32:33.5 bike (22.1mph),  and 21:31.4 run (7:10/M) for overall time of 1:08:08.5

Shannon Crowe was 1st in her 45-49 AG and 51st overall. Her splits were  12:22.9 swim,  31:46.1 bike (22.7mph) and 21:35.5 run (7:12/M) for an overall time of   1:07:40.2

Richard Mac Namee Qcvs was 1st in his 45-49 AG and 11th overall.  His splits were 9:07.6 swim, 32:167 bike (22.3mph), and 19:25.5 run (6:28/M) for an overall time of 1:02:43.5.

Steve Hardy came in 7th in his 45-49 AG and 52nd overall.  His splits were 11:31.2 swim,  30:51.9 bike (23.3mph) and 22:42.0 run (7:34/M) for an overall time of 1:07:45.6.

Sara Binau came in 3rd in her 55-59 AG. Her splits were 15:52.4 swim, 35:09.0  bike (20.5mph), and  27:01.4 (9:00/M) run for an overall time of 1:20:28.4  

For more pics, go to Finish Strong Coaching Facebook page.  Photos courtesy of Manuel Abascal. Thanks, Manuel!!

For more results, go to:

http://www.eztoregister.com/assets/TejasAG15.HTM

Galveston Tri and Lonestar Sprint Tri - Sign up for race and group training!

Sign up before June 1st for a discount for Galveston Triathlon and Lonestar Sprint race.  Go to galvestontriathlon.com.  Finish Strong Coaching is offering a group program for both the olympic and sprint distance races.  Don't go it alone. Sign up today for training that leads up to this race at www.coachlyons.com.

From today thru May, FSC Athletes get 15% off therapies at The Woodlands Fascial Stretch

Finish Strong Coaching Athletes - Get in peak condition for IMTX!

From today thru May, FSC Athletes get 15% off therapies at The Woodlands Fascial Stretch:

* Fascial Stretch Therapy - decompresses joints, improves circulation, hydrates muscles/fascia, great for restoring strength, and recovering strong.

* NeuroKinetic Therapy & P-DTR - relieve and eliminate pain quickly by finding the source of pain, and repairing muscular/neural dysfunction. These are painless techniques to help you attain optimum athletic performance.

Appointments can be scheduled at http://www.fascial-stretch.com/

The Woodlands Fascial Stretch is a place to find long term relief from muscular pain. See Dutch for  advanced therapies to help end pain, improve energy, increase strength, and boost athletic performance.

Fascial Stretch Therapy, and NeuroKinetic Therapy are two key therapies Dutch uses to assess and correct body imbalances that cause pain, and restrict athletic performance.

How to change a bike tire video

Bob Bailey had a bike tire changing session and learned a lot from the following video.   Bob said he had to rewind it a lot to follow.

We decided to share on the blog.  Thanks, Bob!

http://youtu.be/iIYE6z5W0o8

Training for Ironman Texas

Finish Strong athletes train hard and celebrate their milestone rides and runs along their journey to Ironman Texas!

Cheers!  After long bike training ride on Saturday!

100 Mile Support Bike Ride

Congrats to all the athletes who biked the Ironman Texas course on Saturday!  Huge thanks to our sag support drivers - Barry Carroll and David Warren.  Athletes, y'all looked good out there.

The Woodlands Marathon Expo

Finish Strong Coaching is proud to be the official coach for The Woodlands Marathon, sponsor of the Finish Line Festival, Exhibitor at the Expo, and presenters at the Expo.  Coach Dana Lyons and Ronnie Delzer each spoke at the Expo.  Ronnie shared his experience running the 100 Mile Rocky Raccoon Race where he placed third for the national championships.  Coach Dana helped athletes with "Tips to Finish Strong."  Our team members enjoyed stopping by the booth to enjoy pre-race stretching with Dutch Thomson and use of Normatec boots.  Others entered our raffle for entry and coaching for next year marathon/half. 

Amber Swan and her daughters at the Expo!

Coach Dana speaks at the Expo!

Great pre-race stretching with Dutch Thomson.

Enjoying Normatec boots at FSC booth at the Expo.

Ronnie Delzer speaking at TW Marathon Expo!

FSC Supported Bike Ride

Sunday FSC Bike Ride! Many of our triathletes rode half the Ironman course during our supported bike ride.

More pics here (from Manuel's camera): https://www.icloud.com/photostream/#A2Grq0zwuosjP

Big thanks to Barry Carroll for sag support!