Monday, December 30, 2013

Back By Unpopular Demand...The 10/10 Treadmill Challenge

 
 
10 MINUTES @ 10% INCLINE ON OUR NEW TREADMILL!
HOW FAR CAN YOU GO!?!
SAT JAN. 18, 2014 – ALL DAY
SIGN UP FOR YOUR SPOT BY CONTACTING US!
A FREE EVENT
PRIZES - CW-X TIGHTS & CAMELBAK PRODUCTS
GIVEAWAYS - NIKE & FEETURES SOCKS FOR EVERY PARTICIPANT
GFR!
 
Questions can be directed to aaron@footrxasheville.com

Advice on Injury Prevention & more by WCU Physical Therapy Students


Thursday, December 5, 2013

December 4th 2013: 5$ 5k RESULTS

PLACE, NAME, AGE, ACTUAL TIME, AGE GRADED TIME

1 Shawn Bagley *First Overall Male 35. 19:39/19:39
2 Paul Fitzpatrick 49. 22:16/19:37 
3 Philip Taylor 31. 22:17/22:17
4 Ben Rickert 32. 23:02/23:02
5 Joel Hopper 41. 23:19/21:32
6 Bart Smith 2nd Male Age Graded 68. 23:41/17:30
7 Justin Watson 56. 23:53/19:37
8 Robert Lane 64. 24:10/18:43
9 Stacy Caudell 61. 24:25/19:20
10 Jen Taylor *1st Overall Female 30. 24:31/24:31
11 Ian Cage 47. 24:35/21:50
12 Lloyd Slocum 1st Male Age Graded 80. 24:41/14:59
13 Bill Taylor 56. 25:03/20:52
14 Adam Chacon 34. 25:04/25:04
15 Susan Rickert 2nd Female Age Graded 33. 26:53/26:53
16 Adam Porter Youngest Male 11. 28:21/23:50
17 Eve Smith 1st Female Age Graded 48. 29:02/26:10
18 Melissa Moore Youngest Female 32. 32:15/32:15
19 Laurene Carnes 48. 43:11/38:48
20 Robert Larnes 49. 43:11/38:00

(Sorry about the poor formatting! We had a really hard time getting anything to show up without getting cut off!)   

:::ALSO::: 
If anyone left a pair of black Nike gloves at the race we are holding them for you under the counter

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

$5 5k - Dec. 4 - Fletcher Park - Age Graded - NEW START TIME


Our Dec. $5 5k will take place at 6:15pm on Dec. 4 in Fletcher Park.
 
Registration will start at 5:30pm in the last parking area of Fletcher Park. Minimum $5 donation to run. 100% of entries will go to Manna Food Bank www.mannafoodbank.org
 
This month's format is Age Graded. All finish times of runner's over 40 years of age will be adjusted according to how old they are.
 
HEADLAMPS AND/OR FLASHLIGHTS ARE REQUIRED! IT WILL BE DARK!
 
We will be awarding Knuckle Lights & Princeton Tec Headlamps to the following:
Top 2 Male & Female Age Graded Finish Time
Best Male & Female Non- Age Graded Finish Time
Top Male & Female Youngest Finishers
 
 
Questions can be directed to aaron@footrxasheville.com

Monday, November 25, 2013

Mingle Night with Dr. Charles Harpe Dec. 11 7pm

 
What is Mingle Night?
Mingle night is a monthly event offering a chance to chat and get to know professionals involved in the WNC running community. This is not a formal talk, but rather an informal “gathering” after hours at the shop. This is also a great chance to meet others from the WNC running and walking community that you might otherwise not! Plus, there will be snacks. 

Who is December's guest? 
This month's guest will be Dr. Charles Harpe, MD. Dr. Harpe will be available all evening to answer questions and chat about nutrition for runners, and treating an athletes aches, pain and inflammation with natural foods.

More about Dr. Harpe: 
 Dr. Harpe received his medical degree from the University of Miami, School of Medicine and is Board Certified in Internal Medicine. He has practiced internal medicine for over 17 years and served in numerous medical leadership roles, including on the Board of Directors for the Utah Partnership for Healthy Weight (a non-profit public policy initiative), and the Davis County Health Board. He currently practices internal medicine with Park Ridge Health, in Hendersonville, NC, and is available for private consultation through Naturvore Life. He is passionate about assisting people in their acquisition of optimal health through natural means. He is also the author of Naturvore Power, "highly recommended, especially for readers struggling with chronic health and diet problems", by Midwest Book Review. He and his three teenagers are avid runners here in Asheville. 

You can learn more about Dr. Harpe at www.naturyore.com 

Details: This is a FREE EVENT that will start at 7:00pm at Foot Rx. 

Please RSVP to the event by emailing Aaron Saft. Email: aaron@footrxasheville.com

Sunday, November 24, 2013

GROUP RUN - Mon., Nov. 25, 2013 - Biltmore Park/Thirsty Monk - 6:15pm















BRING A HEADLAMP!

We'll be meeting in front of the Thirsty Monk at 6:15pm (Directions below).

We'll be running:
-On the roads of Biltmore Park and adjacent neighborhoods.


Directions:
  • From Long Shoals Rd., Turn right onto Schenck Pky. (Between CVS & Gas Station)
  • Enter next roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Town Square Blvd. (Between OP Taylor's & PNC)
  • Thirsty Monk is 2 TOWN SQUARE BLVD STE 170. on the left hand side

ALL RUNS WILL REQUIRE HEADLAMPS & REFLECTIVE APPAREL!


FROM HENCE FORTH, WE WILL SWITCH TO BILTMORE PARK EVERY MON.

Monday, November 18, 2013

Race Report from 11/16 - 11/17/2013

Tryon 1/2 Marathon
  • Shannon Wildes - 1:39:10 - 2nd Age Group
  • Melissa McCulloch - 2:15:41
Pisgah Pavement Pounder 5k - Canton, NC
  • Dennis Duffy - 24:52 - 2nd Age Group

USATF Junior Olympic State Cross Country Championship - 11/17 - Hagan Stone Park, Greensboro
  • Andrew Robinson - 16:55 - 5th Place Overall
Patriot 5k - Greer, SC - 11/02
  • Andrew Robinson - 16:37 - 1st Place Overall

Sunday, November 17, 2013

MINGLE NIGHT WITH DR. BEN TRICHON - NOV. 20 7PM

Join us on Nov. 20th at 7pm at Foot Rx for a free talk with Dr. Ben Trichon. Dr. Trichon is a Cardiologist at Asheville Cardiology and a locally competitive runner. He will be speaking on the Athlete's Heart Syndrome. Something that can affect ALL of us! Learn more about Dr. Trichon at http://www.asheville.cardiologydomain.com/handler.cfm?event=practice,template&cpid=14407

We will serve light refreshments & drinks.

Please RSVP to aaron@footrxasheville.com

GROUP RUN - Mon., Nov. 18, 2013 - Biltmore Park/Thirsty Monk - 6:15pm












 


BRING A HEADLAMP!

We'll be meeting in front of the Thirsty Monk at 6:15pm (Directions below).

We'll be running:
-On the roads of Biltmore Park and adjacent neighborhoods.


Directions:
  • From Long Shoals Rd., Turn right onto Schenck Pky. (Between CVS & Gas Station)
  • Enter next roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Town Square Blvd.
  • Thirsty Monk is 2 TOWN SQUARE BLVD STE 170.

GROUP RUN SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER:
ALL RUNS WILL REQUIRE HEADLAMPS & REFLECTIVE APPAREL!


Nov. 18 - Biltmore Park/Thirsty Monk
Nov. 25 - Biltmore Park/Thirsty Monk


FROM HENCE FORWARD, WE WILL SWITCH TO BILTMORE PARK EVERY MON. & DO TRAILS RUNS FIRST & THIRD SATURDAYS AT 9AM.

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Race Report From 11/9 to 11/10/2013



Rex Healthcare Half Marathon - Raleigh, NC- NC USA T & F State 1/2 Marathon Championship
  •  Laura Rain Tree - 1:45:22 - 4th Female Master's
 
Savannah Rock'n Roll Half Marathon 
  •  Kate Seng - 2:05:07
  •  Lynn Marks - 2:06:38

Vance Rocket Run 5k - Asheville
  • Raylene Morrow - 25:44 - 1st Grand Master's!
  • Don McMahill - 34:42 - 1st Age Group