Join Maine Running Company's 2nd Annual XC Coaches and Athlete's Clinic. Keynote speaker will be Matt Lane, Former World Class 5K (13:25) and 10K Runner, 4th in U.S. Olympic Trials 2000 and 2004, Lauren Fleshman (14:58 5K; 3 time NCAA Champ (Stanford); US Champ - 2006) and Louie Luchini, current world class 5K (13:25) and 10K (28:41) runner. Lane and Luchini both grew up in Maine and are considered two of the best to ever come from the state.

Their Topic will be: "What I wish I knew in High School that I know Now" They will discuss Training, Racing and TeamWork!

Location: University of Southern Maine, Portland Campus, Gerald Talbot Auditorium, Luther Bonney Hall.

Directions: Take Exit 6B off 295 North or South. At 1st Traffic Light Turn Left. Academic and Administrative Buildings are on the Right.

 

Coach and Athlete Pan	Matt Lane, Former World Class 5k Runner (13:25); th U.S. Olympic Trials 2000 and 2004 Lauren Fleshman (14:58 5k; 3-time NCAA 5k champ (Stanford); US Champ 5k-2006 Louie Luchini, World Class 5K (13:25)and 10K (28:41) Runner Mark Lech, University of Maine George Towle, University of Southern Maine Danny Paul, Falmouth High School Jorma Kurry, Falmouth High School David Weatherbie, Cape Elizabeth High School Greg Knapton, Director and Owner Riverview Physical Therapy Karen Hodge Knapton, Whole Health Consulting, Inc John Rogers, Maine Running Company
Time	Item
6:00-6:05	Welcome and Introductions
6:05-6:25	Proper Stretching, Core Strength and Injury Prevention
6:25-6:45	Nutrition – Nutrition Basics and Fueling For Performance
6:45-7:00	Equipment – Foot and Biomechanical Structure and Proper Footwear
7:05-7:45	“What I Wish I Knew In High School That I know Now!” Training, Racing and Teamwork
7:45-8:00pm	Question and Answer – Coaches Panel

 

The Weekly Back Cove Series will be held every Wednesday night @ 6pm, beginning May 14 and ending September 10, 2008. The race is a certified 5K course which begins at the corner of Preble St. Extension and Baxter Blvd. Below is information regarding the series

• THE BACK COVE WEEKLY 5K SERIES IS FREE OF CHARGE!
• THE ENTIRE SERIES IS TREATED AS ONE EVENT. ONCE YOU REGISTER, KEEP YOUR WBCS RACE#, VISIBLY WEAR IT AND JUST SHOW UP. YOUR RACE# IS HOW WE IDENTIFY YOU.
• PLEASE KEEP YOUR WBCS RACE # FOR THE ENTIRE SUMMER SERIES
• DONATIONS ARE ACCEPTED OR YOU CAN PURCHASE A WBCS TECH TEE FOR $20. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO PORTLAND TRAILS.
• GRAND PRIX SERIES – OPEN MALE/FEMALE TOP 6 TIMES WITH BEST AVERAGE WINS MIZUNO FOOTWEAR FOR A YEAR!! (4 PAIRS OF MIZUNO RUNNING SHOES). THRU WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2008!
• MAINE TRACK CLUB RUNNING COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD – WILL BE AWARDED TO A PARTICIPATING INDIVIDUAL OR INDIVIDUALS WHO REPRESENT THE “COMMUNITY SPIRIT” OF THE BACK COVE SERIES FOR COMMITMENT, IMPROVEMENT, DETERMINATION AND DEDICATION TO THE EVENT!
• RESULTS, STANDINGS AND RUNNER'S INFO GO HERE!   RACE RESULTS WILL ALSO BE POSTED IN THE PORTLAND PRESS HERALD AND ON http://www.coolrunning.com/

For more information go to www.mainerunning.com or call 207-773-6601. 

 

The Bradbury Mountain Trail Series continues, Sunday, September 14, 9am at Bradbury Mountain State Park with the 12-Mile Mountain Bruiser. The series sponsored by Maine Running Company, Vasque and Trail Monster, is in it's first year and promotes the growing trend of trail running, with a 6, 9, and 12 mile race series. For more information, go here. For Race Application, go here.

Portland Trails 10K

Sunday, September 21, 2008, 9 a.m.
Location: Portland Company, Fore Street

• Entry fee: $18 through Sept. 15, $20 after Sept. 15.
• Awards: Top three males and females in the following categories -- overall, 14-and-under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+.
• Information: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it 775-2411.
• For Race Application, Go Here!