Join the Groovin’ Gazelles

The 2012 Southwest Michigan Race for the Cure will take place on Sunday May 20, 2pm at Arcadia Creek Festival Site.

We are recruiting friends of Gazelle Sports to join the Groovin’ Gazelles team.  Click on the following link to find out more:

Groovin’ Gazelles

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Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate…..

Hi, everyone!

It is very hot and humid today and will be for our training run tonight.   Please be sure to hydrate all day today, drinking plenty of water.   We will be meeting at Gazelle Sports and the coaches will adjust the run if needed according to the weather.  If you have a hydration belt or a hand-held hydration bottle plan on bringing it.  We will have water available in front of the store.

Have a great day everyone, we will see you tonight!

Hi Everyone,

The weather is looking suspicious and the forecast is calling for thunderstorms this evening. As we’ve shared we will run rain or shine. Both groups will meet tonight as planned, Gazoom 5k/10k at 6pm and Gazoom to the GOTR 5k at 6:30pm. If the weather is concerning at that time we start (thunder and lighting are present) we will make the call then to cancel the training run.  We are planning on sharing some Good Form Running tips tonight with the Gazoom 5k/10k group at the beginning of the run.  Erika from Physiotherapy Associates will be joining the Gazoom to the GOTR 5k group to answer any questions participants may have regarding stretching/strengthening and core work.  Let’s all hope the weather allows for us to have a great training run tonight!

Spring into Movment & Brooks Run Happy Run, Wednesday April 25

Join us at 5:01 pm for an introduction to Gazelle Sports Kalamazoo’s spring and summer training programs followed by the Brooks Run Happy Fun Run with the Urban Herd at 6 pm. Hear from past program participants and and have an opportunity to have your questions answered.  If you sign up for a training program Wednesday night you will receive a $10 Gazelle Sports gift card the first day of the training program!

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While you’re here, test your luck with a spin on the Gazelle Sports prize wheel as you “spin to win”!

Run Happy!

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Schedule of events:

Spring Into Movement: starting at 5:01 pm in the back lot behind Gazelle Sports

Brooks Run Happy Fun Run: starting at 6 pm in the back lot behind Gazelle Sports

Upcoming Events

Looking for a fun night out with friends while supporting our local Girls on the Run Council?  You still have time to register to attend the Greater Kalamazoo Girls on the Run No Sweat Event.

The No Sweat Event is a fundraising event to support the vision of Greater Kalamazoo Girls on the Run.  The evening will include dinner, cocktails, a silent auction, a wine pull and a special performance by Kinetic Affect.

Call the Greater Kalamazoo Girls on the Run office by tomorrow, April 19, noon to register 269.532.1220.

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Yoga Session, Saturday, April 21, 8:30am

Sangha Yoga

Gazoom participants have a great opportunity to attend a Free yoga session.  Registration is required.  Please email Laura at lvanderbeek@GazelleSports.com, by Thursday April 19 at noon.  Learn how adding yoga to your routine can be beneficial to the body and mind!

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Gazoom to the GOTR 5k, 4/12

We will be meeting back at Gazelle Sports tonight for our training run. The current weather forecast says it will be clear, cold, and breezy.  There is no mention of snow, an improvement from Tuesday night’s run!  Dress in layers, as once we get moving you will find your body warming up.

• Many of you have responded letting me know you want to be added to the training group directory.  Those who are interested will receive a directory on Friday, via email.   If you still would like to be included please email Laura,  lvanderbeek@GazelleSports.com,  your contact information:  Name, email, preferred phone number.
• Next week Wednesday, April 18, we will be holding a more in-depth Good Form Running Clinic at 6pm, here at Gazelle Sports.  Plan on wearing comfy clothes and your running shoes to perform a few form drills The clinic will last approximately 1 1/2 hours and is indoors.  Anyone who has signed up will receive a reminder email.  If you have not registered but would like to attend email Laura,lvanderbeek@GazelleSports.com.

Gazoom to the GOTR 5k, 4/10

We will be meeting at Portage Creek Bicentennial Trail, 910 East Milham, tonight.  We will gather at the picnic shelter to the side of the large play area.  Erika from Pysiotherapy Associates will be joining us for our Strength and Stretching Clinic.  I know it will be on the colder side tonight so we will plan on keeping you moving!