This week will be our first session of Hill Training. We will meet at 7pm going forward (NO MORE 8:30 START TIMES). Being we just changed the clocks it will get dark before we are finished training . It will only get better from here but to be safe, you should bring a small flashlight to run or walk with. I like to use the small mag lites as they are easy to carry. I will have a few but try to bring one if you can. Sports Chalet sells them for $5-$10. HILL TRAINING IS FOR BOTH RUNNERS AND WALKERS!!! In case you are wondering why you should do hill training…….this is why:

• helps develop power and muscle elasticity
• improves stride frequency and length
• develops co-ordination, encouraging the proper use of arm action during the driving phase and feet in the support phase
• develops control and stabilization as well as improved speed
• promotes strength endurance
• develops maximum speed and strength
• improves lactate tolerance

IF YOU ARE DEALING WITH AN INJURY, PLEASE CHECK WITH US BEFORE SHOWING UP ON WEDNESDAY AS WE MAY ASK YOU TO SKIP THE WORKOUT.

As for the location, it is on Dewey near the Santa Monica Airport .

From the North ( Ocean Park or farther North)

• take 23rd Street South (left if heading toward the water, right if heading away from the water).
• Once you pass Ocean Park you will be heading down a steep hill. When you get to the bottom of the hill, 23rd Street will turn to the left. At this point, make a RIGHT onto Dewey. Park anywhere on Dewey or on any surface street off of Dewey.

From the South ( Rose Avenue or farther South)

• Take Walgrove North (this is also 23rd but has a different name south of the airport. Walgrove begins at Washington Blvd. Washington , Venice and Rose all cross Walgrove). If you are heading to the water, right on Walgrove, away from the water, left on Walgrove.
• After you pass Rose, Walgrove will turn to the left to go up the hill. You need to make the left onto Dewey Street . As mentioned above, park anywhere on Dewey or on any surface street off of Dewey.

If you want an address to use for Mapquest, you can use 2215 Dewey Street , Santa Monica 90405 . Mapquest says that Walgrove turns into Dewey…….this is not really how it feels when you are driving it.