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I’m asking running websites in the area to make sure to inform people about running safety.

I found this with really nice running safety tips that you can share on your website to keep people informed:

https://www.dietspotlight.com/benefits-of-running/ – list of safety tips, running benefits, resources

This could be really helpful information for beginners. Please do share it on Peninsula Track Club website to raise awareness. Safety should be our number one priority.

Keep up the great work and happy running!

Hailey

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My name is Ashley Durkin and I work with Salem Parks and Recreation in Salem, Virginia. We host the LewisGale Salem Half Marathon which is coming up on October 14^th and we would like to offer your running club a discount to run in our race!Any member can use code VARUN10 and receive $10 off registration by visiting www.salemhalfmarathon.com. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the race!

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Dale Abrahamson has been involved with running as a volunteer, a race director, a coach, a writer and a member of multiple running clubs. Once he was even the president of a running club. He has been a runner for 38 years and is still a top competitor in our local races. We asked him to talk about what he does to stay healthy and keep running, especially as a senior runner when injury can sideline us for a long time.

First of all, having good balance is very important, and having that requires muscle strength, in the ankles, the back, the core, even the upper body. You might think you need muscles for running fast, but first you need good balance. On a regular basis, you should try to work these main groups.

For Balance and strength:
1) Yoga
2) Run on soft surface (to strengthen ankles)
3) Planks (to stengthen the back)
4) Crunches (to stengthen core)

Muscle tightness can cause sore spots but you can work them out before they get serious. You need regular stretching and massage. The runner should use a foam roller or tennis ball on a regular basis to work out muscle tightness/knots.

To maintain the proper form while running, upper body work is required. Dales uses:
1) Pushups
2) overhead lifts

Training – take a summer break. During the summer months, Dale goes hiking. He also recommends these activities.
1) rowing machine
2) swimming
3) Norditrack

He does all these things on a regular basis and is still running strong! Proof that they really do work!

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We are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved president, Joe Harney on July 20, 2017.  He was one of a kind and will be greatly missed.  Races will not be the same but we will remember his smile and that laugh and this will comfort us.  His family is in our thoughts and prayers.

His obituary can be read here. (click to open)

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Membership includes a Free PTC t-shirt to new members (available for pick-up at general membership meetings), subscriptions to On Your Mark (monthly),  and discounts at some local businesses.

PTC general membership meetings are held the third Tuesday of February, April, June, September, October, and December at the Hampton Center Health & Fitness Center. No meetings other months.

Individual Dues: $20 annually ($35 – 2 years; $50 – 3 years)
Family Dues: $25 annually ($45 – 2 years; $65 – 3 years)
Student Dues: (18 years old or younger): $10 annually ($18 – 2 years; $26 – 3 years).

Signup on-line here…

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We are sorry to announce that this race has been cancelled.

Please come out and support the GotCUREage 5K, at 5:30 p.m., Yorktown