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Garry Gribble’s Running Sports &
The Runner’s Edge Clinics

All clinics are free and open to the public and will be held at the Stoll Park or Ward Parkway GGRS locations, from 6:30-7:30pm one Thursday per month. Eladio Valdez III, coach of Kansas City’s Runner’s Edge, will serve as the presenter unless noted. Please RSVP to Eladio at least one day before to by the day preceding the clinic to reserve your spot.There will be a drawing for two $25 GGRS gift certificates at each clinic.
Jan 31
Kansas City 		Prehab Exercises for Prevention and Peak Performance
Sports Chiropractor Dr. Toby Scott will go over easy-to-follow prehab exercises to help
prevent many of today’s most common running injuries and to better prepare your body to handle the rigors of training. Not only can these exercises help to prevent injuries but they can also help you perform at your peak. Simply put, ALL runners need to get stronger and more flexible to stay healthy!
Feb 28
Overland Park 		A NEW Way of Running to Lower the Risk of Injury while Increasing Your Speed
After 10 years of dealing with an ever increasing array of injuries, Coach Eladio Valdez put together a different system of running. Based on consultations with various health professionals and observations as a coach, this has allowed him to enjoy his most productive running in over a decade. Learn key strengthening and stretching exercises to incorporate on every run and how to warm up along with short cut workouts to improve your speed.
March 28
Overland Park 		The SmartPace Team: How to Race a Great Time While Having a Great Time
SmartPace Team Coordinator, Eladio Valdez III, along with SmartPacers will be on hand to explain the advantages in running with pacers such as using our highly successful SmartPacing strategy as well as how to best utilize a pace team. The SmartPace Team will provide pacers for 8 spring races such as Rock the Parkway and Hospital Hill Run. Bring your Questions.
April 25
Overland Park 		Running and Your Heart
Cardiologist Dr. Bill Brodine will discuss the competing risks of marathon training and racing in light of the recent research that marathon & ultramarathon training may pose a risk to the heart in some people, cardiovascular adaptations to sports, when not to run, screening and reducing risk.
May 16
Kansas City 		Hospital Hill Race Day Tips
We’ll discuss the course and learn about the SmartPacing/replenishment strategy as well as how to train for & race the heat, hills, and humidity of this challenging race.
June 27
Kansas City 		Kansas City Marathon Kickoff Meeting: How to Train for your Hometown Marathon
Learn the most important training guidelines to set yourself up for a positive first time experience or PR on October 19. Half marathon training tips will also be addressed.
July 25
Overland Park 		Nutrition for Runners
Nutritionist Sally Berry will share sound advice on how to fuel the body for endurance. She’ll address the confusion surrounding protein, carbs, and fats as well as how to safely deal with weight management while training for a marathon. Bring your questions!
Aug 22
Kansas City 		Efficient Running with better Form & Minimalist Shoes
Running Form expert Jack Cady, PT, will demonstrate good running form and how to correct common flaws in most runners to lower the risk of injury while improving training & race performance. He will also talk about barefoot running and minimalist shoes and share his personal experience.
Sept 26
Overland Park 		Marathon Race Day Tips
Avoid the most common mistakes in a marathon and learn how to set yourself up for a positive and successful race. Get the specifics on how to handle the course and replenish intelligently.