Janji @RunJanji Spring 2018 Uganda Teaser

Hey Guess what ? Do you want to get fit and change the world at the same time ? Yes at the same time. As a corps member it's my duty it's an obligation to share information, promote a positive lifestyle in running and most important keep you civically engaged. Buy purchasing an running apparel from janji, 10% of the sale of each piece goes to help fund clean water projects in various countries.The Uganda line drops on Wednesday. Watch the teaser. Check out Janji.com for more details

Janji @Runjanji #CorpsMember Inspired by the Places We Run & the People we meet.

I am truly excited about this experience, I have been selected worldwide to become a Janji Corps. Janji raise the question how many people in the world lack this Human right to water ? The answer is 1 out 10 People Worldwide, suffer from a lack of clean water. Special salute to Co-Founder Dave Spandorfer below is an excerpt of their mission statement This didn’t sit well with us, so we started a brand where you can give back beyond race day. Through each and every run, wherever it takes you.Our mission is to make performance running apparel that connects people. Where each step forward leads you out into the world. 
Into something extraordinary.

I started catching on to this brand when they launched Fighting Water Crisis in Haiti Check out the amazing work by this company: Fighting water Crisis in Haiti

Black Thought Freestyle on NYC Hot 97 Funkmaster Flex

Ummm this is the standard of Freestyle.. The Deliver, the cadence, the passion it does get better than this !  

Foss Running Camp 2017 (Year 2) Best week of Mileage in 20 Years

New Hampshire is a beautiful state in the United States of America. I am fortunate enough to be born in the Northeast (Boston), Massachusetts to be exact, so the NH(New Hampshire) border was forty-five to an hour drive away. When I was younger the memories that I remember was visiting the amusement park Canobie Lake, my Aunts use to take me and my cousins there when we were younger. Memories don't live like people do - In my Beenie Man voice

Now that I am older and the sport of running has brought me full circle, I am happy to share that the State of New Hampshire is providing me new memories and friendships that will last a lifetime. Foss Running Camp is located in Strafford, New Hampshire on the YMCA Camp Ground. I was fortunate that my colleague my brother from Another Boston English's Finest, Massachusetts Track and Field Hall of Famer, Arkansas Razorback Said Ahmed, introduced me to some amazing individuals that changed my life  Coach Kevin Maloney over 40 years of Coaching experience, Coach Rich Kates, Coach Dennis Sheppard opened their arms and embraced me into the #FossFamily FRC (Foss Running Camp is one of the oldest running XC(Cross Country Camps) In New England. 

The first year I attend Foss I went for half a day check out the piece from the Boston Public Schools XC team blog, Thank you Coach Kevin Maloney , I fell in love with the scenery, the peace of the wilderness, mother's natured awe and most important the energy. Student Athlete's travel from all over the New England Area, to kick start their XC season. I joined the Foss Staff and the first year I served as the Cabin Coach for the wildcat Cabin which hosted the students from Hingham High Schools, For a week there wasn't an issue of race, class, didn't matter the car your parents drive or the school you attended, for this one or two weeks in August it was about synergy. The common goal was to become a better runner. 

As I entered Year 2, I was a seasoned Cabin Coach, I was advised by my other peers to come up a day early between the transition weeks between week 1 and 2 where some of the counselors rent a boat, and enjoy a beautiful saturday afternoon on Lake Winnipesaukee, this set tone to be for me an amazing week. I was assigned to the Zelander Cabin where I shared the cabin with the boys XC team from North Attleboro. Addressing the campers by the last name was easy for me to remember, the names (Flood, Prem, Joey Bags, Liam, Skye, Dylan, Mac Daddy, Cam, Bradley, Clarke). The goal and rules of the cabin was simple do the morning runs chill for the remainder of the day, keep the cabin clean and when it's time for chores we take care of business. 

Foss is such a great experience I get to pick the brains of some of the best Coaches in the area, from New Balance's own Head Coach of h Mark Coogan from Newton's South Great Coach McChesney, Coach George Rose, Coach Fletcher from Woburn, Artie Demers just to name a few, plus get to meet some of the talented runners and teams in the New England Area. This year was a real treat because the week started off with a guest speaker Ryan Wagner who was an amazing competitor in High School who is now the Assistant Coach at Colby College, this was a real treat. Most importantly I was impressed and even more proud of my student athelet's behavior for the week and that Douglas Alvarado & Sarah Lawton were voted Camper of the week in their respective cabins. 

Marrying my Life partner on April 23, 2017, I had the attitude and the mindset that 2017 would be the Year that I would always remember. A new memory established a new milestone my best week of running in over twenty plus years where done this year at FRC. 

Below is a breakdown of my week at FRC

Sunday August 20, 2017: Easy 40 Minutes 4.29 Miles at 9:22 mi/pace for 40:11 Minutes   

Monday August 21, 2017: 3 Mile Fartlek (1:00/1:00) at 8:43 mi/pace  

Tuesday August 22, 2017: 8 Mile Run: Longest Run in 22 years  

Wednesday August 23, 2017: 5 Miles x 6(100 Meter) Hill Strides 

Thursday August 24, 2017: Warm Up: 6 x 1k (60) sec recovery: Cool Down 

Friday August 25, 2017: 9 Miles  

Saturday August 26, 2017: Rest

Sunday August 27, 2017: 5 Miles Easy  

This body work is the best to what I have done in a long time, I am looking forward to superseded the mileage, the time, the pace because Dreams Are Tangible Goals.  

Webisode 7 | Oofos x Freedom ISO

My body is talking today was successful because i ran today based on feel, i tend to look at my watch and try to hit a pace, but today i wanted to wait awhile roughly a mile into my run and glanced down to my pace. The past several runs have been indicating that I am bouncing back after cutting back on mileage.  Below is the past weeks run since the last webisode 6th

August 7th Temp 200's On & Off with Kamilia Abdi (4 miles )

August 8th Recovery Run with Arcel, Kamila & Sarah (4 Miles)

August 9th 30 Min Temp at the Belle Isle Marsh

I am truly Happy I can't deny the last 13 weeks have been adventure, I have learned alot about myself, not trying to be redundant. Learned that my first two years of coaching were successful, but I learned more about the science and the importance of doing the little things, the maintenance of the body, such as Foam rolling, yoga, dynamic drills, and getting the proper hours of sleep. 

In the meanwhile I have been blessed with some gifts from the running community, my guy Steve "Infa" from Marathon sports sent me a complimentary pair of Oofos Recovery Sandal. No gimmick felt like I slide heaven on my feet, especially after a post run. I highly recommend that if you get yourself a pair of Oofos. I have been wearing the Oofos for the past two weeks, and my feet feel so much better. The model I have is the Oofos Unisex 2016 Boston Marathon Edition

Check out the website oofos.com to see more of their selection. For beginners, intermediate and advance runners this is something you want to have, this essential to the runners recovery. The Foam technology is amazing the support and comfort that I get wearing them for post runs, have been beneficial in my growth. I am definitely purchasing a pair for my spouse and I in the near future. 

Saturday's maybe the review day, seems like this post has been dedicated to product. Regardless thou these donations these gifts have all been beneficial. Taping into the laws of attraction it was amazing that I was talking reviewing the different models of sneakers that I was thinking about adding to my collection during the Next Pair of Trainers Post.  

The Freedom Iso Endless Summer by Saucony were smooth I broke these puppies in this morning. I was reluctant that light neutral sneaker would do me any justice. Many of the sneakers that I have been wearing the last three years have been stability, cushion based support sneakers. The Freedom Iso's provided me a smooth transition and are definitely maybe the sneakers I race in October 1st. I liked the feel and I was impressed with the flexibility and lightweight.  I don't want to credit the shoes solely but I was impressed, I didn't hurt post run at all.   

Why it's important to shop at Marathon Sports @Marathon_Sports @csteverun @MSteamsales

The importance of supporting local, many of us find it convenient to shop online. Everything you desire is just a click away. Yes they're are many companies that participate in community events but does that effort impact you directly ? 

Marathon Sports was founded in 1975, in a renovated first floor apartment in Harvard Square. Over the last thirty years Marathon Sports have built a world class brand, impacting the running community nationwide and especially here in Massachusetts. Yes it is tempting to order from Amazon, but I encourage you to spend your hard earn dollars with Marathon Sports, especially if you are from and reside in the New England Area.

As runners it's imperative that you get "The Right Fit", a bio-mechanical analysis in the shoe selection process". Expert in the stores are there to assist you identifying and selecting the right running shoes during and easy stress free experience. The wrong footwear can cause injury the right footwear can prevent injuries.

The money spent at Marathon Sports, goes right back into the Community, " All of our stores have strong ties to do our local communities", by hosting in stores events, weekly running clubs, pub runs, shopping nights, products launch events plus many more are all an integral part of the fabric of our the 12 cities and towns they serve here in Massachusetts. 

For me personally I have had first hand experience with Marathon Sports, as a Head Coach of BPS XC plus West Roxbury TF (Indoor & Outdoor) teams, they are very influential and make their presence known, as I see the banner through out MSTCA events in the academic calendar year. Special salute to Stephen Infascelli, since I have been embraced into the Coaching fraternity here in Massachusetts @csteverun has been a supporter of the BPS XC Team. Last XC season during the Frank Kelley Meet, right before my team was about to run "Infa" came up to me said come by the tent I got something for your team. 

Set up your Team Spike Night @Marathon_Sports 20% OFF trainers, spikes, gear etc. Pizza, free swag and raffles included! Family is welcome! pic.twitter.com/a4FnfUk5a4

— Dennis Sheppard (@MSteamsales) August 1, 2017

Also a close peer of mine Head Coach Dennis Sheppard of the Marshfield Rams Boys TF/XC Program has joined the Marathon Sports Team Sales. Infa x Shepp are household names in the running community, two men I value that they are in my life, amazing runners during high school and college careers and now they are paying it forward through their involvement in the running community. Guys like this are the reason's why Massachusetts has a rich running history, why Marathon Sports is amazing, their are experts who understand the in's and outs of being a runner on every level. #Blessed #FossFamily 

August 28th CALLING ALL RUNNERS IN THE BPS (Boston Public Schools)

CALLING ALL RUNNERS BOYS & GIRLS FOR THE BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS CITY WIDE CROSS COUNTRY TEAM

CURRENTLY SEEKING STUDENTS TO JOIN A CITY WIDE CROSS COUNTRY TEAM.  

7th & 8th Graders are welcomed to joined

Season starts August 28th, 2017

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT

COACH HATIM JEAN-LOUIS

cityofbostoncrosscountry@gmail.com

FOR MORE INFO CHECK OUT

http://cityofbostoncrosscountry.weebly.com/

Belle Isle Marsh Reserveration

Last time I posted was last sunday, I was on a streak for a little bit. Bare with me life circumstances but never the less the irony to my success on July 30 last Websidoe 5 was that I felt it on Monday to Wednesday, I was a little bummed out because i thought i got over the hump, of setbacks on my comeback campaign. Honesty is the best policy this isn't for the mere claim to say I have achieved to run a Half Marathon, I am also approaching 40 years old, I am 38 turn 39 in November, I am coming full Circle, the meaning and the intent for why I even registered this domain name is coming clear as day. 

I enjoy this, running, coaching and sharing, I have really nothing to hide I wish everyone could learn from another. In the case I am aiming to serve as an example that you can follow your dreams they are just tangible goals, but one must be willing to work and even in the case sacrifice to achieve them but the reward will be so sweet.

In short today's run was amazing, I listened to the body and my colleagues, instead of increasing my long run to 8 miles, i just did 6 and only ran in total 15 miles for the week, I am looking forward to increasing my volume 10%.