ASICS Run Club - #MOVEWITHASICS

579 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10017

Running

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This summer, #MOVEWITHASICS Run Club will be taking off from our recently opened 5th Ave flagship location! We will be taking to the streets every Wednesday at 6.30pm, and Saturday at 8.00am

Leaving from our store on 47th and 5th (579 5th Ave), and lead by ASICS 5th Ave staff, runs will vary in length, distance and speed. We'll take you down East and West River paths, through trendy neighborhoods in Brooklyn and Queens, and cool down back at the store or at a fun destination to refresh and relax.
Join the crew. Explore the city. Be part of the community.

Individual run plans below!

Saturday:August 25th

THE RUN: 12+ miles. Lower Manhattan loop. We will go west on 47th towards the West Side Path, following that path all the way around until we connect to the east river path.

THE BENEFIT: It’s just a long run. Sweaty and necessary to improve your running speed and fitness.

THE COURSE:  http://bit.ly/2uk6yiZ

August 29th - 2018

THE RUN: 57th St. and 1st Ave. Total mileage: 4.8 to 5.

THE BENEFITS: The running economy improves, in both strength and speed. Improves running posture. The big benefit is increased blood volume to the large muscles.

September 1st - 2018

THE RUN: 59th St Bridge. Head over towards Queens. Go to Queens Bridge Park and come back. It’s an 8 mile course. Please reach out to Keith.White@asics.com if you have a longer mileage need. At this point you will be looking to run 15-16 miles if you are training for a middle autumn marathon. It can be shorter for anyone who doesn't want to go that far.

THE COURSE: http://bit.ly/2uiPFVP

THE BENEFIT: Helps burn fat as fuel, makes you faster, strengthens the heart, flushes waste from tired muscles and mental preparation for longer endurance races.

September 5th - 2018

THE RUN: 300 meter repeats on the East. Total mileage: 4.5.

THE BENEFIT: Builds strength, focuses on good and efficient running form and helps build speed endurance

September 8th - 2018

THE RUN: Long Run. From 5th Ave, head west to Westside Highway up to Riverside Park. Total mileage: 9.

THE COURSE: http://bit.ly/2ugMTAw

THE BENEFIT: Continuation of building muscle strength and endurance as the runner prepares for longer mileage races. Speeding up metabolism.

September 12th - 2018

THE RUN: Central Park. Total mileage: 5.5 - 6.

THE BENEFIT: As training builds up, it’s great to work in speed runs. Activates the fast twitch muscles, and helps the athlete mentally and physically pace through proper breathing and body posture.

September 15th - 2018

THE RUN: Brooklyn Bridge to Manhattan Bridge. Total mileage: 10-12.

THE BENEFIT: At this point the body is getting use to the long run routine. Its consistent on the weekend. You are starting to see the mental benefits. You are likely still getting used to the heat in the early training. Hydration during these long stretches is very important. Your body is breaking itself down and is desperate for hydration and food. Education on nutrition. Use these long runs to learn what you like, and do not like before your race. Need to run longer? Email Keith.white@asics.com

September 19th - 2018

THE RUN: The Ladder workout. Pacers are very important in this run. Warm up to the East River Path .5 to .75 miles. 1 minute hard and fast run and 1:30 rest. Followed by a 2 minute hard and fast run and 1:30 rest. Followed by 3 minute hard and fast run and 1:30 rest. Turn around. Another 3 minute hard and fast run with 1:30 rest. 2 minute hard and fast run and 1:30 rest. 1 minute hard and fast run with 1:30 rest. Cool down easy, run back to the store.

THE BENEFIT: The body is getting used to working out. Your runs throughout the week are starting to crave the change in pace. Light mileage in these speed runs are a nice change from running on your own. Runners are noticing weight and appetite changes.

September 22th - 2018

THE RUN: 1.5 times around Central Park. 1 mile to Central Park. 6.2 miles around full. 1.5 miles through lower. 1 mile back to the 5th. Total mileage: 10+

THE COURSE: http://bit.ly/2uvGAYW

THE BENEFIT: Familiarity and consistency. Running in large groups of people even when not part of your crew can be a huge benefit. Competitiveness starts to creep in. It’s time to test your speed and mental fortitude. Push this run a little. Use this as a buildup to see where your training has brought you to this point. Friday hydration is important at this point. Needing that super long run? Email keith.white@asics.com

September 26th - 2018

THE RUN: Westside highway.

THE BENEFIT: Endurance is key to training long. The workouts never get easier. They break you down to make you better. Speed is showing up in these workouts. Different than when you started. Much more life in your stride.

September 29th - 2018

THE RUN: Queensboro Bridge to Roosevelt Island. The beautiful stretch of land between Manhattan and Queens. Total mileage: 12.

THE COURSE: http://bit.ly/2ujRphv

THE BENEFIT: Staying familiar with parts of your run that are never easy. Like bridges. Stay focused on the prize. Need to run longer? Email keith.white@asics.com

October 3rd - 2018

THE RUN: 57th St. and 1st Ave. Total mileage: 4.8 to 5.

THE BENEFIT: Time to check your fitness. Hitting the hill again on our very first run club day. Let’s reference our GPS and see how we did. Now let’s do it again. Only faster, and more reps. Your body is ready and tuned for this. Conscientious of where you are today vs 6 weeks ago?

October 6th - 2018

THE RUN: Lower Manhattan Loop. Going west on 47th towards the West Side Path. Follow that path all the way around until connects to the east river path. At the UN Building start to make your way through the streets until you hit 5th and 47th.

THE COURSE: http://bit.ly/2uk6yiZ

THE BENEFIT: It’s just a long run. Sweaty, and necessary to your running speed and fitness.


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