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NEW!! Beginner's 'Zero to 5k' Run Group every Tues 6.30pm Is your goal for 2012 to get running fit? If so, come join us on Tuesday evenings, and let us guide you to your first 5k run. Our eight-week program is designed to slowly build your stamina and strength with sessions filled with variety and fun.
Starting: Tuesday January 10th
Time: 6:30pm
Where: Moti, 49 Whiteladies Road
Cost: Absolutely free!!
Sample session:
Warm up - Run/Walk to Downs
Main session - Drills and strength work plus run/walk
Contrast - relays
Cool down
Run specific Stretches
Interested? Call 0117 973 700 or email bristol@mymoti.com for more info or to sign up.
And if you know someone who may be, share this with them.
 FREE Running Technique Taster Sessions Nov - Jan 2011 Great running technique can mean improved running efficiency, less risk of injury and increased speed.
Everyone can benefit from good technique, from novice runners to those chasing a PB. The taster sessions will last an hour, starting at MOTI with a gentle warm-up run to Clifton Downs.
This is an active educational session to teach you how to run more efficiently and minimise the risk for injury. The session will include:
> Warm up
> Explanation of correct running technique and applications to run further, faster and more efficiently
> Biomechanical explanation of incorrect running technique and how it affects the runner
> Corrective drills, with drill explanation as to how it applys to good running technique.
> Short run coached by Piers to get the feel of your new technique.
> Introduction to training methods and energy systems to train more effectively.
The sessions are run by Piers Stockwell, a REPS level 3 advanced personal trainer, running coach, ski instructor and elite endurance athlete.
Next Bristol session dates are:
Fri 17 Feb
Fri 16 March
Fri 20 April
Starting 6.30pm at MOTI
Like to attend?
Please email bristol@mymoti.com
phone 0117 973 7000 or call in-store.
More info on Piers click here
Thursday Night Run Group - stay active this winter! The MOTI Thursday Night Run Group is a regular occurrence at MOTI. Come rain, shine, sleet or snow, we will be out running!
Our Run Group meets at the shop (49 Whiteladies Road, Bristol BS8 2LS) for a 6:30 pm departure.
Our two groups, Intermediate and Advanced, provide a supportive, motivational and fun environment for all runners. Race season is upon us and if you need that little boost to your training, come join us for a structured session!
For the Intermediate Group, you should be able to run non-stop for at least 30 minutes at about 10 minute mile pace. For Beginners and Novices, we run a separate group on a Tuesday night at 6:30 - see Beginner's Zero to 5k article.
Future Sessions:
Intermediates:
26 Jan - Strength & Conditioning
2 Feb - Intervals
9 Feb - Tempo
16 Feb - Hills
23 Feb - Time Trial Thursday
There is no charge for the Run Group. However, MOTI is affiliated with UKA and you can chose to join UKA for £6. Benefits of joining an affiliated club is that you don't have to pay the £2 levy when you enter a race as 'unattached' or 'unaffiliated'!
If you are coming straight for work, use our changing rooms! If you have any queries regarding MOTI Run Group, please call the shop on 0117 973 7000 or pop in for a chat.
Green Man Challenge 2012. Anybody who conquers the 45-mile Green Man Challenge around the Community Forest Path is termed a woodwose, from the Old English wuduwāsa or wood-being, regardless of gender. Woodwose is the proper name for the wild men and wild women that haunted the imaginary forests of medieval Europe and is entirely appropriate for anyone mad enough to conquer the Community Forest Path! Next year the event is being organised as an official race by Ultra Running ltd. The date for the race is the 3rd of March 2012. They will be opening the event for Individuals, Teams and Cani-X. The Green Man Ultra options: Individual entries are £45.00 per person Team Relay entries (min 2, max 4 people) are £30.00 per person Canicross entries are £45.00 each Raise money for the Ultra Running preferred charity and run for FREE (please ask for details) To complete entry into the GMU the applicant must submit the following documents Online registration form Full payment (see above) payable to ‘Ultra Running Limited’ Entry information and forms available below. Info: http://ultrarunning.uk.com/green-man-ultra/ Entry forms: http://ultrarunning.uk.com/entry/
2011/12 Winter Races to boost your fitness Local Winter RacesBath Run Series - This series of multi terrain runs has been designed to provide a progression of distances for runners of all ages and abilities. The four races take place at the University of Bath and range from 3k to 10k. A great way to build for the Bath Half or London Marathon. Details at www.runnerbath.co.uk Bath Skyline - This series of 10k Skyline runs take place at Dryham Park, Bath with amasing views from this National Trust property. Great for those wanting an introduction to off road running. www.relishthegreatoutdoors.co.uk Park Run - For a certified 5k course on which to test your fitness and chart your progress, Park Run offers a weekly free challenge in Ashton Court at 9am every Saturday. You must register in advance at www.parkrun.org and get your barcode. No entries on the day. Join Moti at the Moorland Multi-Terrain 10k on Jan 22 2012 All proceeds go to Riding for the Disabled. Entry forms in store or on www.tach.org.uk Happy Running!
 Green Man Challenge Video Now Live The 19th of Feb 2011 saw a fantastic group of MOTI customers run the 45-mile Green Man Challenge along the Community Forest Path around Bristol.
Anybody who conquers the 45-mile Green Man Challenge around the Community Forest Path is termed a woodwose, from the Old English wuduwāsa or wood-being, regardless of gender. Woodwose is the proper name for the wild men and wild women that haunted the imaginary forests of medieval Europe and is entirely appropriate for anyone mad enough to conquer the Community Forest Path!
On the day we had great support from two of our top brands.....SALOMON AND GORE.
Click here to view the video that SALOMON made
If you fancy taking on the challenge, more information here
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