HOP Fit Club

House of Pizza weekly specials

Check out the new weekly specials at the House of Pizza. If you have not tried any of the specialty hot hoagies – Thursday is the day (Only $4)!!

Gear reminder

Some of you still have not picked up your jerseys.. They turned out really cool so we hope that you can get them soon. Please see the list below and if anyone knows these people and for some reason they are not on this blog then help us by getting the info to them. All the remaining gear can be picked up at the Pacific Wok in St. Cloud.

• Justin Vudy
• Natasha Bauer
• Casey Lebens
• Kim Aune
• Tim Moes
• Shannon Houghton
• Kate Foley
• Amy Imdieke
• Monica Linolief
• Ryan Brovold
• Todd Steinke
• Jeni Schad

Outdoor Summer Bootcamp

Another session is starting up next week, see previous post for details.

Where: All workouts will start on-campus near SCSU’s Husky Stadium. Workout locations may vary from session to session, but will always be announced to participants prior to each workout via email or phone call.
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 AM (if this time doesn’t work, let us know, we may be able to adjust it a bit)
Program Duration: July 6th – July 29th (4 weeks)
Cost: $40

This program is limited to only 5 – 10 participants, and all spots must be reserved via email prior to the start of the program. All spots are to be reserved by emailing personaltraining@stcloudstate.edu

I had two race goals this year – both stretch goals. I wanted to do the 20-mile distance at Earth Day. And I wanted to do a half-ironman triathlon.

First goal; achieved. Went great.

But when it came time to register for the second goal…I couldn’t pull the trigger. It’s not that I’m afraid of that distance or that I don’t think I’ve trained properly. (Those things are both TOTALLY true.) It was more the deep, abiding sense of cheapness that grips me at my core. With current circumstances being what they are (which I shan’t go into in this forum), I couldn’t bring myself to spring for $100 for the registration fee.

So what am I gonna do? Quit? Hell no. I still want to test myself at this distance this summer. I mean, think about it. Did that one Greek guy who ran the first marathon stop off for gyros and ouzo and blow off the rest of his run? Not a chance. Did Teddy Roosevelt get tired and puss out halfway up San Juan Hill? You bet your big stick he didn’t.

I’m doin’ this thing, dammit. Just the way our forefathers would have. I’m building my half-iron from scratch.

Who’s with me?

Here’s the way it’s going to go down. On Saturday, July 10, at 7 a.m., I’m going to start out at Gold’s Gym in Sartell. I’m going to jump in and do my 44 laps to make up 1.2 miles.

After that, I’m going to head out to the parking lot, climb aboard my trusty Stealth Bomber, ride out to St. Joe, pick up the Woebegon trail and ride until my computer says 56 miles.

At that point (somewhere just after Osakis) I’ll hop off my bike, switch shoes, put on my oh-so-techy iPod with its handy Nike Fit chip, and continue on down the trail until the little voice in my ear tells me I’ve run 13.1 miles.

That’s going to leave me somewhere on the outskirts of Alexandria; the city where my parents spend their summers. So I plan on meeting up with them to rehydrate with lots of water…and probably a couple of beers.

Here’s where you come in:

I’m not implying that you might be crazy enough to want to join me for the whole thing (though that would be awesome – I’d love the company). But maybe you’re interested in joining me for an event or two. Know what I mean?

Do you like swimming? (What the f is wrong with you?) Let’s make plans to meet at 7 and crank out a whole bunch of laps.

Looking for a nice, flat bike ride? Let’s hit it! In fact, if your summertime stretch goal was to do a century ride, I’ll bet if you met me at the St. Joe trailhead as I rolled by, my transition point would just about be your turnaround point. Just a thought.

If you’re a runner (with an apparent lack of anything better to do on a Saturday afternoon), get in touch with me and we’ll arrange to meet just past Osakis. We’ll go for a nice, long run and then get something to eat and have a beer. Heck, I could probably even arrange to drop you off at your car in Osakis on my drive home!

I don’t know. I don’t have all the logistics worked out. I’m making this thing up as I go. I’m working on talking my fantastic wife (and potentially a couple of kids) into taking a long, scenic drive up to Alexandria that day, making frequent stops to find the trail and catch me with water bottles as I roll by. If you’re helpful like that, let me know. I’ve got a feeling that’s an area where we could use some helpers.

In the end, don’t feel guilty if you decide this isn’t something you want to do. I was planning on doing this all by myself when I came up with the idea. But it was suggested that I post about this and see if I can get any takers.

So what do you say? You crazy enough to come along and supplement my half-iron experience?

Let me know,

Skoog

gskoog@creativememories.com

Fit Club Crew – Sorry the gear order has taken so long – we have done everything possible to get it hear as soon as we could. We think that it was worth the wait as the jerseys look great. Please see the list below indicating what we have on hand that was ordered. If something looks wrong, please email directly at Brandon@houseofpizzamn.com. Your jerseys can be picked up at Pacific Wok St. Cloud – stop by the Endurunce Shop next door and Fitzharris bike Shop across the street for our club discounts. What a great Deal!!!

After everyone has picked up their gear, we will try and coordinate the extra options that we have so you can purchase at a very good discount. We did order extra 20ten shorts and bibs that are really comfortable.

1. Jeni Schad – 1 hat
2. Justin Vudy – XXL Jacket
3. Todd Steinke – 1 hat
4. Kim Aune – Large
5. Casey Lebens – Large
6. Rachelle Bauer – Small
7. Natasha Sanford – Large
8. Shannan Houghton – Small
9. Monica Lindlief – Large
10. Tim Moes – Large
11. Amy Imdieke – Small
12. Rich Flores – Medium
13. Tammy Meyerhofer – Medium
14. Ryan Brovold – XL
15. Kate Foley – Medium
16. **Ryan Granroth – Large Long Sleeve – I will drop off at Integracare
17. **Mark Halstrom – Medium Riding Jacket – I will drop off at Integracare.

Why spend your summer shut indoors, sweating on a treadmill, staring at the outside world when you could be outside getting fit, losing weight, and enjoying your workouts more than ever before?

This program is geared towards the fitness enthusiast, runner, or tri-athlete who considers themselves to be in good shape, but wants to take their health, fitness, and exercise performance to the next level. The Outdoor Summer Bootcamp workouts will add a spark to any avid exerciser’s weekly training regimen because each workout is filled with the effective exercises it takes to make the move from good to great. These workouts will focus on building total body strength and stamina, and are perfect for the exerciser who has trouble fitting essential structured strength training into their weekly workouts. Structured strength training is a vital component of what it means to live a complete, balanced, healthy lifestyle, and should be a regular part of every exerciser’s weekly workout routine.

Additional Details
Where: All workouts will start on-campus near SCSU’s Husky Stadium. Workout locations may vary from session to session, but will always be announced to participants prior to each workout via email or phone call.
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 AM (if this time doesn’t work, let us know, we may be able to adjust it a bit)
Program Duration: June 8^th – July 1^st (4 weeks)
Cost: $40

This program is limited to only 5 – 10 participants, and all spots must be reserved via email prior to the start of the program. All spots are to be reserved by emailing personaltraining@stcloudstate.edu

Members,

The jerseys have finally arrived, just in time for the Apple Du. They will be available for pick-up at the Sartell Middle School this evening, Friday May 28th, from 5pm – 7pm.

Hope to see a lot of members tomorrow. After wards stick around for a bit and meet up by the HOP van so we can get a group photo.

Good luck to everyone participating tomorrow!

Remember, Saturday Morning rides start at 10am from Liquid Assets in Sartell.

Hope to see you all there.

Eric

Complete Streets Bill: (H.F. 2801 and S.F. 2461)

Today, the conference committee version of the transportation policy omnibus bill (with Complete Streets in it) passed the Senate 58-3 and the House 109-25 and is headed to Governor Pawlenty’s desk. To pass this bill into law he has to take action by THIS FRIDAY! We are asking for your help by contacting the Governor to encourage him to sign this bill. Complete Streets means that our streets are planned to be safe and accessible for pedestrians, transit riders, bicyclists, and drivers: all users, regardless of age or ability. Throughout Minnesota we need to think about
moving PEOPLE not just automobiles.

To contact Governor Tim Pawlenty and Lt. Governor Carol Molnau, please phone, fax or e-mail.

Office of the Governor
Telephone: (651) 296-3391
Toll Free:    (800) 657-3717
Facsimile:   (651) 296-2089
E-mail:        tim.pawlenty@state.mn.us

To learn more about Complete Streets and why BLEND is a strong advocate, please check out the MN Complete Streets Coalition

Thank you,
Jodi Rohe
BLEND Coordinator – CentraCare Health Foundation

For something like 10 years now Charlie and Jeni Schad have opened their home up for the Apple Post Race party.

If there is one thing you should do to start the 2010 summer, it’s go to this Post Race party.

It’s not overly crazy and it’s not a wild drunken affair. It’s good times talking to people with similar interests from the Hop-Fit club and the St Cloud area Cycling/Tri/Running community.

It’s a great place to make friends and start matching faces with names. Charlie is always crazy good on the grill and there is always plenty of fun to be had.

I know my team-mate Jodi and I have been training extra hard just to get ready for the party.

Here is the breakdown and info.

Just in case you forgot – This is the year you du it!

EARLY REGISTRATION EXTENDED to Sunday May 9^th, 2010.
Race entry goes up $20 after that.

Get together and relay the Apple with a friend. (Only $32.50 each) Mt. Bike and cross bikes welcome.

The best race dri-fit shirts in the state, food, and door prizes.

www.appleduathlon.com

Gear Update

HOPFIT tech shirts are still available and you can pick up an extra at Fitzharris for only $11. 

Can new members still get signed up? If you know of someone that may be interested in joining the club send them down to Fitzharris to get signed up. Club jerseys are no longer available for new members but $30 gets them a tech shirt and the club discount card.

Club dri-fit Nike hats – These are sweet looking hats, they come in black or white and if you ordered one you will be very happy. Swoosh and all. We will have these available for pick up when the jerseys arrive. If you can’t wait that long you can try and track me down to get you one – They are $12 each.

Jerseys?? Can you say volcanic ash? Is it still possible to use this as an excuse? Honestly, we are sorry to say they have taken a bit longer to arrive this year and we are doing everything possible to get them here asap. Watch the blog for any updates and estimated arrival time. We have been guaranteed before Apple but keep your fingers crossed.

10am-ish tomorrow morning rain or shine ride meets at Williams Integracare and then rolls down the street to start at Liquid Assets.

Hope you have fun on the ride!