Houston, TX Run Club for All Ages and Abilities – Cypress, TX Location

Aug. 20, 2009 - PRLog -- The Core Health and Fitness Run Club is a means for all to come together and share a love of running.   Our run club is low pressure and flexible.

The club will normally meet Saturdays at 9am at Meyer Park, 7700 Cypresswood Drive – Spring, TX.  Call Core Health & Fitness for details on Run Club at 281-257-5505.  Or, visit our web site at www.CoreFitnessHouston.com.  

MEYER PARK - http://www.hcp4.net/Parks/meyer/index.htm.

Core Health & Fitness of Cypress specializes in training and fitness unlike anyone else.  We are a Limited Membership Club that offers a comfortable, yet exclusive atmosphere, where you will feel at ease regardless of your fitness level, age or gender.

Welcome to Core Fitness Runners Run Club! Our mission is to provide a club that will train participants of all levels to learn how to run properly and have fun while doing it. Whether you want to train for your first 5K or for your tenth marathon, this program will provide adequate education, training and accountability. Core Fitness Runners is a supportive and encouraging group of runners and holds no expectation of ability; group runs have a "no drop" rule. During races, we place more emphasis on completing the event with no injuries and having fun than getting the "medal". If you're looking for a low-stress running club, to have fun, exercise, and meet new people, this is the club for you!

How is the club organized?

Once signed up for Run Club, you will receive a packet that includes FAQ’s on your specific race or goal, plus a customized training schedule. The group will meet on Saturday mornings for a group run. At that time, you will be educated on a weekly running topic followed by a run based on your training schedule. A running coach will be available to guide you through your run and be able to answer any question you might have. As the group begins to grow, you will have several running buddies that will be completing the same workouts as you.

How long are the Saturday runs?

The group will meet at Meyer Park at 8am. Warm-up and flexibility will begin 5 minutes after. During that time, the weekly topic will be discussed and handouts will be passed out. The group run can last anywhere from an hour to an hour and a half, based on what distance you are running that day. The running coach will be available till the last person is finished with their workout.

Where are the group runs located?

Meyer Park is a beautiful 286-acre park with running trails, fishing lakes, playgrounds and restrooms located at 7700 Cypresswood Dr. Spring, TX 77379. Approximately 10 minutes from Core Health & Fitness.

How much does Run Club cost?

There is an entry fee of $50 upon sign up, followed by $40 a month. That includes an exclusive Core Fitness Runners T-shirt, weekly education, customized training schedule, Saturday group runs and guidance, monthly weigh-in and measurements (if interested), weekly accountability, unlimited access to running coach via email and discounts on running shoes and apparel at Fleet Feet. We ask that each member put a credit card on file to be charged on the first of every month to ensure payment. Payments can be stopped by giving a weeks notice and the card will not be charged. Members can start anytime with the fee being prorated for that month.

Where can I go to sign up for a race?

Races are schedules year around and are frequent in Houston and surrounding cities, but they do fill up fast, so it is advised that you register early. You can simply Google “5K”, “Half Marathon”, “Marathon” and the city you wish to run in, and you will find plenty of races to choose from. Some popular races that are coming up include:

The Susan G. Komen Race for a Cure 5K – October 3rd
Run Austin Run Half Marathon, 5K, 10K – Oct 11th
Houston Half – Oct 25th
Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon and Half Marathon – Nov 15th
Dallas White Rock Marathon – Dec 13th
Austin Marathon and Half Marathon – Feb 14th

What do I need to bring?

Wear comfortable workout clothes and running shoes. It is also advised that you bring a hat or sunglasses, as it will be sunny in the morning. It is important to stay hydrated before you run, but you should also have a couple bottles of water with you. To guide you will interval training, a stopwatch or heart rate monitor watch is highly recommended.


Weekly Syllabus Hot Topics

Saturday Schedule
8am – Meet at Meyer Park
8:05am – Warm Up Jog
8:10am – Flexibility (Talk about weekly topic)
8:20am – Group Run
Finish with Post Flexibility

Week 1 – Zone Training
Week 2 – Correct Foot wear (Fleet Feet)
Week 3 – Cross Training
Week 4 – Nutrition
Week 5 – Hydration
Week 6 – Injury Prevention
Week 7 – Controlled Breathing  
Week 8 – Carb Loading
Week 9 – Pre and Post Race Nutrition
Week 10 – Endurance Nutrition
Week 11 – Running in Extreme Weather
Week 12 – Mental Toughness
Week 13 – Running a P.R
Week 14 – Addressing Foot Pain
Week 15 – Running Gear
Week 16 – Special Guest

If you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact Amy Willis at amy@corehouston.com or (713) 447-2715. You may also contact the gym at (281) 257-5505.


The first Core Fitness Run Club meeting is an orientation at Core Health & Fitness, 12754 Grant Rd. Cypress TX  77429.  Please meet at Core 10am sharp for all details on the run club.  If for some reason you cannot make it this Saturday please do not hesitate to join.  We will be continuing run club training throughout the year for fun, fitness and training.

Core’s run club Trainer, Amy Willis, NASM CPT will provide each client with a schedule that will help the client train for their particular race (5K through a Full Marathon and anything in between).  Willis will also provide Core Fitness Run Club Group with education on:

RUNNING LEVELS WELCOME:

Level I:
Beginning Runners and Walkers: Build to 2-4 runs or walks per week and supplement with non-impact cross training.  Core Health & Fitness Trainer, Amy Willis, NASM CPT can prescribe a cross training program to meet your race training needs.

Level II:
Intermediate Runners: Currently running 3-5 times per week with occasional speed workouts and supplementing with non-impact cross training.  Amy Willis, NASM CPT can prescribe a cross training program to meet your race training needs.

Level III:
Advanced Runners: Currently running 5+ times per week totaling 30-40+ miles per week with speed work and cross training regularly.  Amy Willis, NASM CPT can prescribe a cross training program to meet your race training needs.

The competition, the friends, and the atmosphere of support are all things that a run club can provide.  Whether it is a marathon, ½ marathon, 5k, 10k or anything beyond or in between - the enthusiastic, welcoming atmosphere of a race is one of the many benefits of running as a hobby.

Core welcomes brand new runners to elite runners of all ages and speeds. Core will hold an after party at Kilburn’s Bar and Grill at 12910 Malcomson Rd., Cypress, TX.   Whether you compete with yourself or others, it burns significant amount of calories and is a form of training that can be done almost anywhere.

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Core Health & Fitness of Cypress specializes in training and fitness unlike anyone else. We are a Limited Membership Club that offers a comfortable, yet exclusive atmosphere, where you will feel at ease regardless of your fitness level, age or gender.