Monday, March 9, 2009

Get Registered for Little Red Riding Hood

REGISTER FOR LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD BIKE RIDE, JUNE 6TH
Go to: www.bccutah.org to register. You can select to ride any distance 15, 36, 45, 62, 80, or 104 miles. If you prefer to see who is riding what at our meeting on Saturday that's great too.
But remember this ride fills up fast and once it's full, no more registrations are accepted.

GET YOUR GEAR ON!

Jason from Staats Bikes (our sponsor) will be at our meeting on Sat. He will have samples of clothing, HR monitor, speedometer, etc. for us to look at. We will be placing an order with Pearl Izumi and Suunto on Monday, March 17. It is important that you look at the two websites BEFORE SATURDAY and select the items you want to order (or at least have a general idea) so that we can place this order with him on Saturday. We get 25%-30% off of everything! This is a fantastic deal. Staat's Bikes can also offer all GT and Schwinn bikes 25% off and 50% off service for bikes, and 25% off in stock product in the store.
These are the two websites:
www.pearlizumi.com www.suunto.com

GEAR YOU WILL NEED FOR THE EVENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
BIKING - shorts, top/jersey, socks, light over jacket, cycling shoes, helmet, cycling gloves
RUNNING - top, shorts, socks
TRIATHLONS - triathlon suit or shorts and top
Cotton is NOT an option! Please make sure for your own health and comfort that you are not wearing ANY cotton!

Heart rate monitors and speedometers will help you train and make your goals more attainable and easier to achieve in all sports and are highly recommended.
We know getting started in these sports (especially biking) is expensive - but remember that once you invest your money into the gear (into your health) that you will not need to invest that kind of money into it for years. And it is a lot less expensive than doctor bills would be if you get out of shape, unhealthy and your body starts revolting against you from lack of exercise! Keep in mind you don't need to purchase the top of the line ($200) cycling shorts, selecting low-mid range priced gear will suit your needs just fine.

Conctact info for Staats Bikes:
Jason Halverson
Staats Motocross Bicycles
Distributor of Ciari Parts, Zions Bikes
2063 East 9400 South
Sandy, Utah 84093
ph: 801-943-8502
fax:801-942-9018
jasonh@staatsbikes.com
www.staatsbikes.com
www.ciariparts.comwww.zion.hr

INFO. ON OUR FIRST MEETING

FIRST TRAINING THIS SATURDAY, MARCH 14TH!!!
Please be on time, we will start promptly at 8:30 with the injury prevention and running technique workshop. Our meetings will be held at Nikki Brewer's house - 5899 Tolcate Lane in Holladay (just east of xcel).
To bring:
*RUNNING SHOES (Jenna will pick up the running shoes you ordered from SL Running Co. on Friday and bring them to the training - please bring another pair just in case they don't come in). Thanks to everyone who came to Salt Lake Running Co. for shoes
*CLOTHING - NO COTTON
*FOOD - For those of you who have volunteered to bring it. Thanks to everyone who offered.
*HEART RATE MONITOR
* Please bring $20 if you ordered a foam roller. Jenna ordered extra so if you didn't order one but would like one, there will be extra at the meeting to purchase.
*CLUB DUES - $20/monthly or $150/annually

Monday, February 23, 2009

Salt Lake Marathon Registration

The deadline for the Salt Lake City Marathon registration is TUESDAY, APRIL 14TH.

To register, go to: www.saltlakecitymarathon.com

On the left is a tab that says REGISTRATION. Select that tab.

At the top of the page select the icon that says: "Registration online Go!"
Simply select that icon if you would like to register yourself online.
If you prefer paper and pen method then further down on the registration page is an Entry Form you can print off and mail in.
If it's easier for you, we will be happy to register you for the event ourselves ($5 extra).

Event Day is Saturday, April 18th.

Fees for the events are as follows:
Marathon $85 (26.2 miles)Half Marathon $60 (13.1 miles)5K $30 (3.1 miles)Bike Tour $40 (26.2 miles)Salt Lake City Kids Marathon 1K $15

Any questions regarding this feel free to send at email to chicsforchange@gmail.com

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Chics For Change!!

Welcome to the official blog for the Chics For Change!


Benefits of being a member of Chics for Change:
  • Option of 6 events to participate in every year
  • Encouraged to participate in at least 4 of these events
  • Events will vary- so we can all learn new things or get better at the things we know how to do
  • Training schedules for each event- based on YOUR abilities
  • Monthly team training (we will meet one Saturday every month to train for the upcoming event)
  • 2 NASM CPT's (national association of sports medicine certified personal trainers) at each training and available to answer all questions, concerns, doubts (Myself of course and my big sister, Julie- who is nicer then me-don't worry)
  • Local discounts to purchase shoes, clothing, rent equipment, buy equipment etc.
  • Yearly recreation excursion- ZIONS NATIONAL PARK this year!!! We will be backpacking Zions narrows- (don't worry we will train for this too) go to http://www.zionnational-park.com/zion-narrows.html be sure to look at the pics!!! Also, you can go to this YouTube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIGY4OECxm4 we will be backpacking, that means hiking with a pack on your back and sleeping under the stars! Not just a day hike!!
  • Serve the community- we will be volunteering locally and making things to send around the world to give back.
  • Tee-shirts, tanks, sweatshirts for events.

HERE ARE OUR EVENTS!
  1. Salt Lake City 1/2 marathon, 5k, bike tour. April 18 www.saltlakecitymarathon.com
  2. Little Red Riding Hood, Women only bike ride, Wellsville, Ut on June 6th. 15, 36, 45, 62, 80, 104 mile options
  3. Hiking the Narrows on June 25-28.
  4. ULCER Century tour around Utah lake. 100, 74, 56, and 24 mile options, August 8th.
  5. TriUtah Ogden Valley sprint Triathlon at Pineview Reservoir. Saturday, September 12, 2009, 10:00 AM. www.triutah.com
  6. November 7, group climb at Rockreation.
Since we want to be able to accommodate every ones needs and abilities we are limiting the number of people that can become part of the team- it will be a first come basis- we will however, create a waiting list.

Registration fee to become a Chic for Change:
* $150 a year
* if you want to pay monthly it is $20 a month-
the fee includes the monthly trainings, training schedules, planned service projects, plan of athletic events and organization of Zion narrow trip

The fee does not include registration costs for the events, team shirts, or Zions narrows travel/food expenses - we promise to make these as affordable as possible! To become part of the team send or give you check to Jenna Hansen.

Thanks so much for being a part of my life, I honestly feel honored and privileged to know each of you.
Jenna

PS don't hesitate to call or email me or Natalie


chicsforchange@gmail.com

801-664-9625 Jenna
801-631-7925 Natalie