Jessy RESOLVES to get faster...with Jodi's help

I have abused my relationship with amateur running for too long. I have been running as a sport, hobby or conditioning since 1990. I like logging miles, wandering my neighborhood, listening to music, and not having to answer the phone for an hour every night. I can get through 10k's and half marathons with decent, but not great, times. What if I actually took running seriously? I have no false aspiration to join some competitive old person team, nor any bucket list of items to check off before I die, but I do have an overwhelming desire to get one of those Congress Avenue Mile shirts without embarrassing myself.

My interest in running came from my first timed mile, which was 7:50, in the fifth grade. It was the fastest girl's time at my elementary school. I told my mother, who had posted decent times in summer track a generation before, and she said: well that's not so fast. And it isn't. The time is lower now, but not notably.

My hands off self coaching approach to running had hit a wall. I
decided to sign up for this contest to investigate if it was my lazy
coaching style or my physical makeup holding me back from a decent
mile time with the hope improving one mile would also benefit my
distance runs. After one month of evidence gathering, it appears my
inner self coach is too laid back; doing what feels good, while
leaving me high on oxygen, is (unfortunately) not as effective as
revisiting all the things I know build strength: core exercises,
resistance training and track workouts. On average, Jodi's workouts
take about the same amount of time as my mile logging, but are far
more effective at increasing my speed.

I have no idea what my chances are at beating the rest of the
participants. I'm confident I'll make my goal, though, which is far
more important. Plus, I already shave my legs without feeling like a
poser, so I have two legs up on Drew's bike guy already.

the Cronometro! just how fast are you??

this just in from our friends putting on TheCRONOMETRO.. we can't wait!!!


We’re super excited about TheCronometro and want to let everyone know what to expect! The course will be a challenging mix of false flats, rollers, one decent climb, and a few fast descents.


Think of it as the perfect excuse to get tuned-up on your Time Trial Bike/equipment before the season gets underway!


We’ll have a super cool start house (think Tour de France!!!), and in order to ensure the best possible results, we’ll have chip timing (RunFar) too!


Afterwards, we’re having an awards ceremony with live music and a raffle for over $2,000 in merchandise and gift certificates!


There’ll be a masseuse on-site to provide massage as well.


The J. Lorraine Ghost Town (www.GhostTownAustin.com ) is a really cool venue with plenty of parking, restrooms, and a licensed kitchen serving beer, wine and food. In fact, we’re giving away free Ghost Burgers to the first 100 registered.


In addition, we’re also giving away free t-shirts to the first 150 registered!


We’ve put together a great list of sponsors: Pure Austin, Jack & Adams Bicycles, Holland Racing, Run Far, Arundel, 3Cosas Massage, FITT Solution, and The Law Offices of Bradley Houston.


Finally, riders can enter multiple categories at no additional cost (i.e., Age Group and then Single Speed, Road Bike, etc.)


We look forward to seeing everyone!


www.TheCronometro.com

Chelsea's Resolution Resolve participants have those goals in sight

Okay my friends, what's the best is that all of our participants are really making fitness a lifestyle. So this is why this contest is awesome. So I give you all props!

But my girls are fantastic as well. And what I love the most about Jeanel and Mary is that each of them are learning to make their fitness long term and their results progressive and life long.

Jeanel and Mary are both learning to look at their schedules for the week and see how they can fit their workouts in. Jeanel is logging her calories and also noticing how certain choices make her yearn for "not so good choices" the rest of the day. She is also understanding that getting in shape takes a great amount of work and effort and heart. And it will never stop and knowing what she is working for is what keeps her motivated. So she has set a goal to improve her times for the Splash and Dash and each day she strokes away in the pool to see the seconds disapear.

Each have set goals that are realistic and meaningful to them and understand that what's important is the entire process of getting in shape. Since Mary has set goals and has begun revamping her nutrition, she is seeing her mid-section widdle away! Woohoo! She is training with me 2 days a week and now is taking classes at Quarry Lake and making stretching a priority.

So all of you fellow resolutioners, good job..................and keep watching your backs for my girls. And in the spirit of competition, may each of our participants become more heathy and fit every day of this competition and for sure in the future!

Meet our Members!! Carol and Mike Woodward

Meet our Members! Introducing Carol and Mike Woodward. We are so proud they are members -- and so proud of their success!!

How long have you been a member?
My wife and I have been members since September of 2006. We retired from teaching at the Texas School for the Blind in July of 2005

Why did you choose Pure Austin?
We chose Pure Austin because it is where felt that it had the kind of atmosphere that we were most comfortable. The facilities have a large selection of equipment to meet our needs. The staff is always friendly at the desk when you sign-in. The people who are members are also friendly and seem to be goal motivated to improve their overall health. The members vary in age from the young to the elderly, I turn 66 on February the 20 and feel great. We love the location, we are about 15 minutes from Pure Austin, and no one under the age of 18 was also a selling factor.

What kind of workouts do you do? How regularly?
We try to do a total body workout using a variety of equipment three times a week. We try to use different equipment each time we come in so that our routines won’t get boring.

Who do you do them with?
My wife and I come in together in the morning on MWF and start with the aerobic equipment upstairs and then move downstairs to use the weight equipment during our routines. Our goal was to loose weight when we started and to improve our overall wellness. My wife has lost over 40 lbs. and I have lost over 30 lbs. We both feel better since we have lost the weight, our health has never been better.

Our goal is to maintain our good health and enjoy life. This is our motivation. We are very happy with our results and plan to continue our membership and workouts even when we are on trips.

oh yah, Drew?? Well wait to you meet my ResolveResolution Participant..

Here's the email I just got from Drew! (PS, Drew is a new Fitness Specialist with Pure Austin. He is awesome. Check him out!)

Hey,

I just wanted to give you a heads up that my guy for the resolution resolve contest is going to win... seriously. This guy is way committed and is doing awesome with communication and sticking to his guns with workouts, and he's keeping great meal logs and workout logs!!

Just to give you a taste here are some of the measurable criteria we're going off of...

- Being able to compete in the lower cat races at the driveway race series.

- Having a measured improvement in LT tests over the four months (we've already done initial test).

- Being able to..."Shave my legs and not feel like a poser." (Best one by far).

- Measurable decrease in weight from current 210 lbs.


You can use this for media if you want but I just wanted to shoot it your way and let you know it's goin' great. Thanks!

-Drew

Meet our Members!! Tyson

We are excited to feature our members!
Meet Tyson!

Hi Tyson!
How long have you been a member?

3 years.


Why did you choose Pure Austin?

I originally chose Pure Austin because it was close to home and it was clean and well maintained. But more importantly, I continue to choose Pure because over time I discovered that there is a sense of community that makes it truly unique from any other gym. For me the gym is not just a place to exercise, it has become a place for me to grow as a person, always working towards new goals. It is clear that the staff take a genuine interest in helping me push beyond my own expectations to achieve both a healthy body and spirit. And I’ve met some great friends in the process who also share similar goals and interests.



What kind of workouts do you do?

When I work out alone, I like to focus on a few muscle groups at a time and mix in some high energy bursts on the treadmill or rowing machine between reps to get that extra calorie burn. I also love to take morning clinics (“boot camps”), because working out in a group setting motivates me to get out of bed early and push myself a little harder while I work out. I love to take classes that incorporate plyometrics, such as kickboxing.


How regularly?

My goal is to be in the gym 4 times a week and do something outdoors on the other 3 days. In the summers, I prefer to workout outdoors as much as possible.


How do you feel?

I feel great. I spent too many years as a younger adult not taking care of my body. Not only have I noticed a difference over the last three years, but so have my friends and family. I have more energy, more confidence, and telling myself “You can’t do that,” is no longer an option.


Do you have workout goals for the next year?

My goal for this year is to maintain a more consistent workout routine and do a better job of planning my workouts in advance.



What keeps you motivated?

It’s never a scale or a measuring tape. It’s always how I feel. I can tell when I’ve slipped up; I start to feel sluggish and down. I know hitting the gym or running or biking the trails will help me maintain balance and energy.



What time of day do you workout?

I try to work out first thing in the morning. I like the energy and confidence that it gives me throughout the day, and it frees up my evening for all those unexpected plans or late nights at the office. Plus, I get the most benefit out of a high-protein breakfast right after working out.



What do you do for work?

I own a lighting showroom, Legend Lighting Inc. We sell traditional and contemporary lighting, ceiling fans, and custom lighting designs.



How do you manage to keep your workouts a priority?

The more I am stressed at work, the more I need to exercise to maintain balance in my life. And these are stressful times for all of us! Oddly enough, I think being busier makes it easier for me to make my workouts a priority because I know that if I don’t consciously plan for them, they won’t happen. I feel more energetic and more focused throughout my day if I started it in the gym.

Fire up your metabolism and stay lean!!

Fire Up Your Metabolism and Stay Lean by following this daily, 6 step eating plan:

1) Eat when you wake. This revs up your metabolism. Fill your plate with a quality protein such as eggs, and a slow digesting carbohydrate such as oatmeal or fruit
2) Eat every three hours after breakfast to keep your blood sugar level from crashing leaving you weak, tired and irritable. Eat such things as low fat yogurt, small handful of nuts, apples or berries

3) Eat a high protein, complex carbohydrate lunch such as a turkey sandwich (no mayo or cheese) on wheat, a vegetable of choice and a pear
4) Eat slow digesting carbohydrates before your workout such as apples, brown rice, beans, oatmeal, green vegetables
5) After your workout eat a fast digesting carbohydrate. Ideally a liquid meal such as low fat chocolate milk, or a whole wheat bagel
6) Eat a high protein, slow and fast digesting carbohydrate dinner such as turkey sausage with whole wheat pasta and spinach salad

If you want to know more about how I can help you plug this plan into your everyday life and/or if you’re interested in increasing your metabolism rate through strength training contact Master Fitness Specialist, Christi Corbitt at christi@pureaustin.com.