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Heart Rate Tips
Posted on March 18, 2012 | No CommentsRecord your “true” resting heart rate. First thing in the morning, before rising from bed, take it for 15 seconds and multiply by four. Take it 3 or 4 times a week and note the lowest recording. It varies depending on how rested and calm... -
GFR Chic’s Nite VII – Thank you’s
Posted on March 18, 2012 | No CommentsWow! Our 7th Annual Chic’s Nite was a huge success! I’d like to thank the following for helping to make it the best Chic’s Nite ever! Chic’s Nite VII Photos from Studio Sub Dio! Guests – Around 200! Thank you for your support! Volunteers –... -
Marathon Woman Bracelets & Charms Inspire
Posted on March 15, 2012 | No CommentsMarathon Woman bracelets and charms are available at Gallagher Fitness Resources. “261 is the bib number that changed history. Marathon Woman tells the story.” When K.V. -Kathrine- Switzer wore number “261″ in the 1967 Boston Marathon, an angry race director attacked her and tried to... -
If the Shoe Fits
Posted on March 12, 2012 | No CommentsPronation is a normal foot in motion, from foot-strike on the outside of the heel through the inward roll of the foot. Pronation occurs as the foot rolls from the outer edge to the inner edge. Everyone pronates, and the initial pronation is considered an... -
GFR Donates $2000 to Friends of Two Bridges
Posted on February 3, 2012 | 1 CommentFor Immediate Release – 2/3/12 Gallagher Fitness Resources Supports Friends of Two Bridges Gallagher Fitness Resources, Salem’s running and walking shoe store since 1997, has donated $2000 to the Friends of Two Bridges. Hazel Patton, F2B President, accepted the check on Thursday, Feb 2, 2012.... -
Trigger Point Classes – Roll out the tension
Posted on January 1, 2012 | No CommentsTight leg and hip muscles contribute to knee and foot pain. Learn which muscles are tight and how to release them for decreased pain and better performance. Conditions addressed include: IT Band Syndrome, Plantar Fasciitis, Shin Splints, Piriformis Syndrome and more. Learn to take care... -
Cycling: 6 Week Winter Training Program
Posted on January 1, 2012 | No CommentsClass Details: - Meets every Wednesday for 6 weeks starting Jan 11th ends the Wednesday before the first OBRA racing event of the year. - Class will be led by myself, professional cyclist for 8yrs, coach for 5yrs, director of BISSELL Pro Cycling for what... -
C2V Septathlon – Nov 19, 2011
Posted on November 6, 2011 | 2 CommentsC2V_Septathlon C2V Poster From the South River Rd Courthouse to Venti’s Cafe + Taphouse I. 5 miles on stationary bikes II. Swim 5 laps III. Run to Venti’s Cafe + Taphouse IV. 25 sit-ups V. Keg Carry VI. 50 push-ups VII. Drink 12 oz.... -
Conversation Pace
Posted on October 24, 2011 | No Comments“Conversation Pace” is the key to getting started and staying with it. Walking and running should feel good. Your effort, in general, should be comfortable. We are often asked, “What’s comfortable supposed to feel like?” or “How do you define comfortable?” Comfortable means being able... -
Race Day: It’s All Between Your Ears
Posted on October 5, 2011 | No CommentsIt’s race weekend and you’re a bit anxious. You’re looking for some wisdom to calm your nerves. I’d like to reference a quotation from the famous pro golfer Bobby Jones. [In 1930 he won the “Grand Slam of Golf.” Eighty plus years later, no one...