For 2015, Runner's Depot challenges you to take your running to the next step! If you haven't started yet, or have taken a leave of absence, then this is your first step.
If you have been a runner or walker for awhile now, let's step it up a notch and find a new challenge or joy in your running. Upcoming races, clinics, special events, new products, and your LOCAL "Runner of the Month"... read on, get motivated, and learn a little more about this wonderful sport and all it has to offer!
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Step up with your Runner of the Month!
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Q. How long have you been running?
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My mother said I started running in the womb, but actually it was a long time ago. I think I started when I was a young child, playing tag, running relay races, and always running to catch up with my older brother.
I grew up in an era in which girls were not encouraged to be in involved in sports or fitness.
Despite the bias against girls, I was constantly involved in all kinds of sports in middle school, high school, and college. I played varsity volleyball, basketball, and softball. As a result of all my athletic endeavors, I easily developed a lifestyle of and dedication to fitness. This naturally led me to start running as a part of my exercise and conditioning regimen. My love of exercise and fitness inspired me to become a public school physical education instructor.
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Q. When was your first race?
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I started participating in 5k and 10k races back in the 1980s. Once I got hooked on running races, I gradually added triathlons in my early 30's to my racing schedule, and, in 1996-1997 I was ranked 33rd in triathlons the United States in the 40-44 age group. I have since added adventure races, duathlons, and half marathons to my racing schedule.
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Q. What does an average training week look like for you?
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My schedule is very hectic, as I continue to teach physical education, coach my high school's cross-country team, act as the sponsor of the Healthier Generation Program at my school, and care for my two beautiful daughters, five dogs, and my elderly mom. Consequently, it's difficult to be on an exercise/training schedule, so I run with my students and my dogs, and on Mondays and Thursdays run with the groups that I train. I also do indoor cycling in my house. All of this seems to get me through and still be able to compete in running races and triathlons. I now compete for the love of staying in shape no matter the distance, and always try to do my best. My motto now is "it's all about the finish!
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Q. What motivates you to run?
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My motivation to continue running is being able to motivate people to be fit for life. For over 35 years I have encouraged students to find joy in running and exercising, and that is the best incentive to keep me doing what I love. It is wonderful to assist people in realizing their running and exercise goals and witnessing the physical and emotional transformation of my students and neighbors as they adopt a healthy lifestyle.
I thank Runner's Depot for giving me the chance to motivate more people through Shape-up with Schiffy. Runner's Depot has given me an awesome opportunity to reach out not only to my students, but to the community at large to help them get fit for life through running and incorporating a total body workout. I'm very proud that, after three years of doing Shape-up with Schiffy, we have helped changed hundreds of lives. We also have incorporated three levels (A, B, and C groups) so there are no excuses. The comradery we share while rigorously running and exercising on Thursday nights in Aventura is so special. Thank you again for helping me do what I love.
Also, the IVES 5k Race that Runner's Depot has helped me offer to the community for the last two years has been wonderful. The community overwhelmingly responded and we have been lucky enough to raise a substantial amount of money to fight childhood obesity and to assist homeless veterans.
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If you haven't made it to a Thursday night, Miami Road Runner's Club - Shape-up with Schiffy event yet, do so! This is an awesome workout of interval running and functional fitness. Schiffy is an amazing coach who will inspire you to be better than you think you can be!
This is why
Caron "Schiffy" Schiffman was chosen
to be our
Runner of the Month!
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Experience the new Asics Kayano 22
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ASICS GEL KAYANO 22
The new GEL-Kayano® 22 takes a bold step forward in unsurpassed performance and modern design. The sleek new FluidFit™ upper is built with Seamless Construction and a reengineered Heel Clutching System™ for a more secure and adaptive fit.
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Available now at Runner's Depot Stores
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Have you checked out FIT Weston?
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Join us...
SATURDAY - AUGUST
29TH
We are very excited to announce that
sign-ups for our new
Friends In Training
Weston Half-Marathon Training Program presented by
Baptist Health South Florida and
Runner's Depot are starting!
This Season we are training for:
13.1 Ft Lauderdale Relay
Weston Half Marathon Run for Tomorrow
Disney Half-Marathon
Miami Half-Marathon
A1A Half-Marathon
Rock & Roll New Orleans
First Watch Sarasota Half-Marathon & Relay
AND MORE!!
Our Training Schedule will also accomodate other Half-Marathons taking place in the Winter and early Spring.
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If you have any questions, please contact our
Program Director/Head Coach
Marcela
Please forward this email to all your contacts!
For more information, please visit
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Visit us at:
2233 S. University Dr. Davie
1489-1E SE 17 St. Ft Lauderdale
5679 Coral Ridge Dr. Coral Springs
1378 Weston Rd. Weston
20335 Biscayne Blvd. Aventura
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Come check out a FREE Run Club
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or try them all!
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THURSDAYS
Join us at the Runner's Depot Coral Springs Parkland Run Club. 6:30PM start. Refreshments & raffles
after the run.
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THURSDAYS
Come run the bridge with us - it will make you stronger and we promise you'll have a good time and maybe win a prize!
Runner's Depot
Ft Lauderdale store
6:30PM start
Refreshments & raffles
after the run.
THURSDAYS
Run with us every Thursday night from Runner's Depot in Weston.
Start time 6:30PM
Refreshments & raffles
after the run.
THURSDAYS
Shape-up with Schiffy
Interval Run &
Functional Fitness Workout
6:30PM
Runner's Depot
Aventura
Join us at a Runner's Depot RUN CLUB event on Thursday night! Meet ups at the Coral Springs, Ft Lauderdale, Aventura and Weston stores! For more information click on the logos above.
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Runner's Depot
presents
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REGISTER NOW!
September 6, 2015
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November 8, 2015
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