WOW 12/29-1/4

Here's your WOW and a special New Year's Invite!


Monday 12/29: on your own
Tuesday 12/30: on your own
Wednesday 12/31: on your own
Thursday 1/1/15: New Year, Fresh Start! @ 9 a.m. New Year's Day 112 Mile Sufferfest! Hosted by Mike Pierson at the Hoover Hideaway. Bring your bike, trainer, water, athlete candy, a few towels, chamois bucket-o-butter, a change of clothes, and a good sense of humor. You can stay for the whole slaughter or just a portion, up to you. Mike's setting up the Kona course on the projector, we're riding till the first one's done!
Friday 1/2: on your own
Saturday 1/3: @ 9 a.m. indoor bike at Mike Ps with a little strength peppered in
Sunday 1/4: on your own


Cheers,
Special K


Happiest of New Years. May 2015 bring you love, happiness and success in all of your endeavors!

WOW 12/22-12/28

Hi Fits!

Here's the WOW

Monday 12/22: On your own
Tuesday 12/23: @ 9 a.m. VAC for strength
Wednesday 12/24: on your own
Thursday 12/25: On your own and Merry Christmas!!!
Friday 12/26: @ 8:30 a.m. indoor bike at the Wades. Bring your trainer and bike. 515 East Lee Street, Plano
Saturday 12/27: on your own
Sunday 12/28: @ 8:30 a.m. at Mike Ps Hoover Hideaway for an indoor bike session. Bring your bike, trainer, a towel and water.

Cheers,
Special K

WOW 12/15-12/21

Hiya Fits!

Here's the WOW

Monday 12/15: on your own
Tuesday 12/16: on your own
Wednesday 12/17: @ 9 a.m. at the VAC for strength and a little running
Thursday 12/18: On your own
Friday 12/19: @ 9 a.m. at the VAC for strength and a little running
Saturday 12/20: @ 8 a.m. for an indoor bike trainer sesh at Mike Ps Hoover Hideaway. Bring your trainer, bike, water and a towel. PM me for directions.
Sunday 12/21: on your own.

Cheers,
Special K

WOW 12/8-12/14

Hiya Fits!

*Don't forget about the annual Misfit Party and business meeting next Saturday! I've included a link to the membership application in this post, it can be found under "files" in our Facebook group.  We're hosting at Taphouse in Oswego UPSTAIRS @ 6:45 p.m. Saturday, December 13.

Monday 12/8: on your own
Tuesday 12/9: @ 8:30 a.m. at Mike P's Hoover Hideaway for an indoor bike ride.
Wednesday 12/10: on your own
Thursday 12/11: @ 9 a.m at the VAC for a short run and join us for YOGA for athletes @ 10:15 a.m. w/ Libby in Studio 3. Bring a mat and water.
Friday 12/12: on your own
Saturday 12/13: @ 6:45 PM for the annual Misfit Party and business meeting at the Oswego Taphouse upstairs!!!!!
Sunday 12/14: @ 8:30 a.m. at Mike P's for strength. Bring a yoga mat, water and foam roller if you have one. Bring warm weather running clothes we do a short run outside before.

Cheers,
Special K

2015 Membership doc.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/311336492243846/868989446478545/

WOW 12/1-12/7

Hiya Fits!


***Don't forget to make plans to attend the annual Misfits party and biz. meeting @ 6:45 p.m. Saturday 12/13 at the Oswego Taphouse (upstairs). There will be prizes to give away from our friends at GRO!!!!! Also some exciting announcements!!!


Here's you WOW!


Monday 12/1 @ 8:30 a.m. Mike Ps for an indoor ride, bring your trainer, bike, water and towel. (Hoover Forest Preserve, Yorkville, IL)
Tuesday 12/2: @ 8:30 a.m. Mike Ps for an indoor ride, bring your trainer, bike, water and towel.
Wednesday 12/3: on your own
Thursday 12/4: @ 8 a.m. at the VAC for a little running and strength
Friday 12/5: @ 8:30 a.m. run out at Big Rock stay tuned for weather changes, might be a bike.
Saturday 12/6: on your own
Sunday 12/7: @ 8:30 a.m. for strength at Mike Ps Hoover hideaway.


Cheers,
Special K

WOW 11/24-11/30

Hiya Fits!

Monday 11/24: On your own
Tuesday 11/25: @ 8 a.m. for an indoor bike at Mike Ps Hoover hideaway. Then meet up at Silver Springs @11 a.m. for a little course prep for the Gobbler Gallop. Bring a rake! Meet at the boat launch.
**Wednesday 11/26: @ 9 a.m. the 9th Annual Misfits Gobbler Gallop Trail 5K. Bring $5 and if you have it whatever mystery booze you can find in your pantry for the "SHOT GLASS START."  After the run head on over to the Wades for Beer, bagels and coffee! 
Thursday 11/27: on your own
Friday 11/28: on your own
Saturday 11/29: on your own - be sure to support your local running and or bike stores for Small Business Saturday! Geneva Running Outfitters is planning a lot of fun things in appreciation of their customers. Let's show the love in return!!!!!
Friday 11/30: @ 8:30 a.m. strength at Mike P's Hoover hideaway.

Cheers,
Special K

WOW 11/10-11/17

Here's your WOW!

But first, a few short announcements!

*First announcement: The deadline to secure your tickets for the one night only viewing of Transcend is quickly approaching (11/18). We still need 50 more peeps to sign up in order for this to go down. Eric Ott with GRO (one of our Club sponsors) is putting this night together. Follow the link for tickets and more deets. Movie night is Tuesday, November 25th at 7:30 p.m. at the Studio Movie Grill in Wheaton.

www.tugg.com/go/kb9dcl

*Second announcement: Also on the 25th we could deff use some able-bodied folks to help prep the Gobbler Gallop course on Tuesday, November 25th. Meet at the boat launch at Silver Springs @ 10 a.m. and bring a rake.

*Third announcement: The following day, Wednesday, November 26th @ 9 a.m. join us for the 9th annual Gobbler Gallop 5k trail pirate run. Bring $5 donation, meet at the boat launch. Post beer and bagels at the Wades.

*Fourth announcement: On Saturday, December 13th @ 6:45 p.m. join us for tasty food and drinks at the Taphouse in Oswego. We've booked a private room upstairs so we don't scare the patrons. This is your opportunity to renew your annual membership or if you have friends or family that would like to become part of our little family c'mon out! Annual business meeting preceding the festivities.

Finally on to the WOW!

Monday 11/10: on your own
Tuesday 11/11: @ 8:30 a.m. at Mike P's Hoover hideaway for an indoor bike trainer session. Bring, bike, trainer, towel and water.
Wednesday 11/12: on your own
Thursday 11/13: on your own
Friday 11/14: on your own
Saturday 11/15: on your own
Sunday 11/16: @ 8:30 a.m. Mike P's Hoover hideaway for strength. Bring a yoga mat, water, towel, and warm clothes to run outside in.
Monday 11/17: @ 8:30 a.m. Mike Ps' Hoover hideaway for an indoor bike trainer smash session, see above for required equipment.

Cheers,
Special K

WOW 11/3-11/9

Here's you WOW!

 Monday 11/3: On your own
Tuesday 11/4: @6 p.m. I'm gonna try and get an hour run in if it's not too too dark. Meet at the Wades
Wednesday 11/5 through Saturday 11/8: On your own -- however, Al and I might try and get a MTB in stay tuned for where and when.
Sunday 11/9: @ 8:30 a.m. strength at Mike P.'s Hoover Hideaway Yorkville, IL. Bring a yoga mat, water and warm weather clothing for a short run outside.

Cheers,
Special K

PS: The deadline to sign up for the special screening of the documentary Transcendance at the Studio Movie Grill in Wheaton (11/25) @ 7:30 p.m. is quickly approaching (11/16). You can purchase tickets online at www.tug.com/events/11839 for $10 each. The catch is there needs to be at least 63 peeps signed up for the show to go on. So far we still need 50+.

WOW 10/27-11/2

Hiya Fits!

Here's your WOW

Monday 10/27: @ 9 a.m. Al and I are headed to Palos for some MTB riding, meet at the MTB staging area.
Tuesday 10/28: On your own
Wednesday 10/29-Saturday 11/1: On your own
Sunday 11/2: @ 8:30 at Mike P's Hoover hideaway for strength. Bring warm weather running stuff, we typically do a quick warmup outside.

Cheers,
Special K

WOW 10/20-10/26

Hiya Fits!


Here's your WOW


Monday 10/20: @ 10 a.m. MTB at Saw Wee Kee
Tuesday 10/21: @ 8:30 a.m. trail run w/ K Silver Springs meet at the boat launch
Wednesday 10/22: on your own
Thursday 10/23 - Saturday 10/25: on your own unless you're headed down to Brown Co. for a little MTBing and marathoning!!! #tecumsehtrail #camping #rippintrails
Sunday 10/26: @ 8:30 at Mike P's Hoover hideaway for strength and yoga. Bring water, towel, yoga mat. Dress accordingly, we may be outside if the weather permits.


Cheers,
Special K

WOW 10/13-10/19

Hiya Fits!

Here's your WOW

Monday 10/13: on your own
Tuesday 10/14: @8:30 meet at Big Rock FP for some hill work and stay for a MTB ride after
Wednesday 10/15: @9 for a swim at the VAC
Thursday 10/16: on your own
Friday 10/17: @8 a.m. for a swim at the VAC
Saturday 10/18: @ 9:30 a.m. for the Fall Fire 5k at WCC (Virgil Gilman Trail) the race benefits the Sugar Grove FD (my employer).
Sunday 10/19: @ 8:30 for strength at Mike P's Hoover Hideaway, Yorkville.

Cheers,
Special K

Shorty WOW 10/9-10/12

Hiya Fits!

*Braveheart Chicago Bricks on hold until spring 2015

Sorry for the short hiatus....recovering from an IM!

Saturday 10/11: @ 8:30 a.m. Waterfall Glen for a run / bike around. Meet in the p. lot off of Cass. I'm planning on running one loop and biking a few. Quickie Kalicki is doing her long run in prep for Tecumseh!!!
Sunday 10/12: @ 8:30 a.m. STRENGTH AT MIKE Ps is BACK! (Hoover Forest Preserve in Yorkville off of Fox Road). Bring a yoga mat, water and your muscles!

Cheers,
Special K

WOW 9/15-9/21

Here's your WOW

*Braveheart Brick's on hold until May 2015.

Monday 9/15-9/21: On your own...... I'm on a taper for IM. But Al is doing a downhill mountain bike race Sunday in Peoria if anyone is game.

Cheers,
Special K

WOW 9/9-914

Here's your WOW

First super props to a few of our Misfits who were amazing in Madison on Sunday and completed Ironman Wisconsin. That's 140.6 miles of awesomeness packed into one entire day! Shout out to Stan Towers who is a 2x IM finisher and of course Megan Weis and Pauly Zegar who are no longer Ironman Virgins!

Special thanks to Darin Jones, Brad Gantt, Sarah and James Ott, Karen Kalicki, Luka, Emma, Susanne, and Michael Forve, the Weis family and friends, the Zegar family, and Mike Pierson for being super fans! Success is not without the love and support of family and friends!!!

Tuesday 9/9: @ 7:30 a.m. if anyone would like to ride all or part of a 6 hour ride or 100 miles whichever comes first, with Mike P and I, we're leaving from Hoover Forest Preserve in Yorkville. Also, I'm doing a run off the bike at the Preserve probably around 2 ish.
Wednesday 9/10: on your own
Thursday 9/11: @ 7:30 a.m. for an OW swim in Sugar Grove and a bike to follow
Thursday #2: @ 6:30 p.m. Taphouse social run
Friday 9/12: @ 8 a.m OW swim in SG and a run to follow at Big Rock FP
Saturday 9/13: on your own
Sunday 9/14: @ 8:30 a.m. for a longish bike and a short run to follow

Cheers,
Special K

WOW 9/1-9/8

Here's your WOW!

Monday 9/1: On your own
Tuesday 9/2: @ 7:30 a.m. OW swim and a short run to follow along the Gilman
Wednesday 9/3: @ 9 a.m. short bike leaving from the Wades
Thursday 9/4: @ 9 a.m. OW swim and a short run to follow along the Gilman
Thursday #2 @ 6:30 p.m. Taphouse social run if anyone's up for it.....?
Friday 9/5-Monday 9/8: On your own.

Cheers,
Special K

WOW 8/25-8/31

Here's your WOW!

*BRAVEHEART BRICKS WILL PICK UP AGAIN NEXT SUMMER!

Monday 8/25: @ 7 a.m. Peck Farm Park in Geneva. We're getting Al's long run in, it'll be loops so you do as many as you'd like. Bring PLENTY OF WATER and ELECTROLYTES! It's gonna be a sauna!!!!!
Tuesday 8/26: On your own
Wednesday 8/27: @ 7:30 a.m. for an OW swim and run to follow along the Gilman Trail
Thursday 8/28: @ 8 a.m. for a bike and hill workout to follow. Meet at the Wades.
Thursday #2: @ 6:30 p.m. Taphouse Social Run
Friday 8/29: On your own or meet K at the VAC at 5 a.m. for a swim
Saturday 8/30: @ 8 a.m. for a long bike and run to follow, leaving from the Wades
Sunday 8/31: @ 7:30 a.m. for a long run leaving from the Wades.

Cheers,
Special K

WOW 8/18-8/24

Here's you WOW!

*Note, there is no scheduled Braveheart Brick this week.

Monday 8/18: @ 9 a.m. long bike with Al (you can bail out any time you'd like) leaving from the Wades.
Tuesday 8/19: @ 9 a.m. OW swim in Sugar Grove OPTION #1 possible bike to follow leaving from the Wades. @ 6 p.m. OW swim in Sugar Grove OPTION #2 with K (if bad weather, I'll be at the VAC.
Wednesday 8/20: On your own
Thursday 8/21: @ 8 a.m. OW swim in Sugar Grove. Then: @ 6:30 p.m. Taphouse social run with Al and Kristen!!
Friday 8/22: On your own
Saturday 8/23: @ 6 a.m. long ride with the Wades heading to Aurora to spectate the Aurora Duathlon which kicks off at 7:30 a.m. then we'll hit the road again to finish off our long ride! OW swim option @ 1 p.m. in Sugar Grove with K post long ride. (Times may change depending upon the success of the long ride. Check the FB feed.
Sunday 8/24: @ 9 a.m. long run with K and Al meet at the Great Western Trail, park off of Route 64.

Cheers,
Special K

WOW 8/12-8/17

Fits!

Here's your WOW

Tuesday 8/12: @9:15 a.m. for a bike and short run to follow meet at the Wades
Wednesday 8/13: @8 a.m. for an OW swim in SG and longish bike to follow.
Thursday 8/14: @ 6:30 p.m. Taphouse Grill in Oswego for a social run and brew to follow. (Al and I are on shift :(
Friday 8/15: On your own
Saturday 8/16: On your own
Sunday 8/17: On your own

Cheers,
Special K

WOW 8/4-8/11

Here's the WOW!

Monday 8/4: @ 8 a.m. Braveheart Brick at Harter Middle School in SG. Bring your road/TT bike and running stuff. Bring a couple of water bottles, you might get sweaty!
Tuesday 8/5: on your own
Wednesday 8/6: @ 8 a.m. OW swim in SG and a short run to follow probably at the Gillman trail
Thursday 8/7: @ 9:00 a.m. bike leaving from the Wades
Thursday #2: @ 6:30 p.m. Taphouse Social run. Meet in the p. lot west of the restaurant we'll head up the FRT for a few miles, easy pace
Friday 8/8-Monday 8/11: On your own

Cheers,
Special K

WOW 7/28-8/3

Hiya Fits!

First I wanna thank each of you that helped in any way this weekend for the Misfit's HolidayMan Triathlon. Your time is hugely appreciated. It's ONLY because of volunteers that we're able to put this on successfully! Cheers to you!

Monday 7/28: @ 8 a.m. OW swim in Sugar Grove. Bring bug spray, paddles, pull buoy.
Tuesday 7/29: @ 10 a.m. Braveheart Brick at Harter Middle School, Sugar Grove. Bring your TT/road bike, water, running shoes / bike shoes, helmet, towel - As Braveheart Coaches Al and I would like to invite anyone interested to a coaching / training session where we will emphasize different aspects of the race. Prepare to get those T1/2 times down!!!
Wednesday 7/30: On your own
Thursday 7/31: @ 8 a.m. OW swim in Sugar Grove. Bring bug spray, paddles, pull buoy. Followed by a bike leaving from the Wades.
Thursday #2 @ 6:30 p.m. Taphouse social run in Owsego - meet in the p. across from the restaurant. Al and I may not be there...
Friday 8/1: @ 4:30 a.m. the carpool is leaving from the Wades to Madison, Wisc. for an IM pre ride. Faint of heart need not apply, this is going to be a long day. Expect a 5 hour ride!!! No jokes!!! We have five for sures and room for one (1) more bike.
Saturday 8/2: On your own
Sunday 8/3: @ 8 a.m. OW swim and your choice.....bike with Al or long run with Kristen leaving from the Wades.

Cheers,
Special K

WOW 7/201-7/27

Hiya Fits!

Al and I are taking a much needed rest this week. No scheduled WOWs.....except:

Thursday 7/24: @ 6:30 p.m. Taphouse social run. Meet in the p. lot next to the Taphouse in Oswego. We'll run up the FRT and back. (No Al and Kristen)

*IMPORTANT: HolidayMan volunteers needed for Saturday set up. Meet at the Lake Holiday Lodge in Somonauk 9 a.m. ish.
Sunday if you're not planning on racing and would like to volunteer at the tri for registration, transition or parking please be at the Lake Holiday Lodge (you'll be able to park there until the lot is full) at 5:00 a.m.
If you would like to volunteer for the swim / bike / run course please be at the Lodge and find the coordinators in blue T-shirts no later than 6 a.m when the briefing will occur.

Cheers,
Kristen

WOW 7/14-7/20

Here's your WOW!

You're on your own all week Al and I are off to Indiana to race off road.

Don't forget about the Thursday night social run @ 6:30 p.m. in Oswego. Feel free to schedule your own group sessions with one another.

If you schedule OW swim sessions in Sugar Grove remember the rules, NO SOLO SWIMS!!!!

Cheers,
Special K

WOW 7/7-7/14

Here's your WOW!

Monday 7/7: @ 8 a.m. OW swim in SG, text me if you're planning on coming (630)605-1255
Tuesday 7/8: @ 8 a.m. 2 hr bike and run to follow leaving from the Wades
515 East Lee Street, Plano
Wednesday 7/9: On your own
Thursday #1 7/10: @ 8 a.m. OW swim in SG, text me if you're planning on coming (630)605-1255, run to follow on the Gilman.
Thursday #2: @ 6:30 p.m. Oswego Social Run. Okay, Al and I checked out Firehouse pizza and subs and they have a beer list to rival Taphouse AND BETTER SERVICE!!!!!! Foods' not bad either. Anyhow, we can run on the FRT and hit FPS after and hopefully be pleasantly surprised.
Friday 7/11: On your own
Saturday 7/12: On your own OR Megan Weis, Pauly Z and others are heading up to Madison to pre ride the IM course.  Not sure on time or meeting spots PM them if interested.
Sunday 7/13: On your own
Monday 7/14: On your own - may post something Sunday night when I get back in town.

Cheers,
Special K

WOW 6/30-7/6

Here's your WOW

Monday 6/30: on your own
Tuesday 7/1: @ 8 a.m. OW swim in SG and bike to follow leaving from the Wades
Wednesday 7/2: @ 8 a.m. OW swim
Thursday 7/3: @ 6:30 p.m. Taphouse social run
Friday 7/4: @ 8 a.m. OW swim in SG, bike to follow leaving from the Wades
Saturday 7/5: @ 8 a.m. LONG bike and a run to follow leaving from the Wades
Sunday 7/6: On your own.

Cheers,
Special K

WOW 6/23-6/30

Here's your WOW

Monday 6/23: @ 8:30 a.m. OW swim in Sugar Grove. We have a small window of opp to get this in. Rain location VAC. Might have to cross our fingers we get a lane with the Bullets there, D'OH!
Tuesday 6/24: On your own
Wednesday 6/25: @ 8 a.m. OW swim (again, we'll swim at the VAC if it's storming). Bike to follow. If we can't bike outside, plan on an indoor smash fest at the Wades around 10 a.m.
Thursday 6/26 #1: @ 9 a.m. bike (if it's raining, we'll hold another smash fest in our basement same time.
Thursday 6/26 #2: @ 6:30 p.m. Taphouse social run in Oswego.
Friday 6/27: on your own
Saturday 6/28: @ 8:30 a.m. long bike, 1 hour run off the bike. Meet at the Wades. We really need a big Misfit / Braveheart athlete contingency here. I have a couple of out of town guests that would really love to group ride with us. I know a few of you have a long ride on the docket Saturday. Better be with us!!!!!!!
Sunday 6/29: @ 7 a.m. OW swim in SG, longish run to follow.
Monday 6/30: on your own

SUNDAY MISFIT FIELD TRIP!!!!! A bunch of us are heading up to Chicago to catch the pro men race at the ITU World Triathlon - Chicago. We'll be leaving here no later than 2 p.m. Pro men are scheduled to race at 4 p.m.

Cheers,
Special K

WOW 6/16-6/23

Hiya Fits!

Here's your WOW!

Monday 6/16: @ 9 a.m. OW swim in Sugar Grove. DM Al for directions or if you plan on swimming.
Tuesday 6/17: @ 8:30 a.m. for a MTB at Saw Wee Kee and a run to follow
Wednesday 6/18: On your own
Thursday 6/19: @ 6:30 p.m. Taphouse social run. Al and I won't be able to attend.
Friday 6/20 - Monday 6/23: On your own - Al and I will be out of town.

Cheers,
Special K

6/9-6/15

Here's your WOW!

First congrats to all those who raced this weekend. Huge Misfit showing at Batavia Tri! You guys rocked it! Super proud! Great start to an awesome tri season!

Monday 6/9: On your own
Tuesday 6/10: 9-ISH a.m. for an OW swim in Sugar Grove. Text me for directions if you're planning on coming.
Wednesday 6/11: @ 9 a.m. Saw Wee Kee for a shortish MTB ride
Thursday 6/12: @ 6:30 p.m. Taphouse social run. Al and I won't be in attendance, on shift.
Friday 6/13: On your own
Saturday 6/14: On your own - spectate the Rockford Oly triathlon if you're looking for something fun to do! Lots of Misfits racing today!!!!! Rockcut State Park, Olson Lake Beach! Fantastic Time!!!!!!
Sunday 6/15: On your own HAPPY FATHER'S DAY FITS!

Cheers,
Special K

WOW 6/2-6/8

Here's your WOW

Monday 6/2: @ 9 a.m. OW swim in SG. Text me if you like to join. (630)605-1255. Easy bike down the Gilman to follow.
Tuesday 6/3: On your own.
Wednesday 6/4: @ 8 a.m. for a swim at theVAC. Road bike and run to follow.
#1Thursday 6/5: @ 8:30 a.m. Big Rock FP for a MTB
#2Thursday 6/5: @ 6:30 p.m. Tap House Grill for an easy 3-5 mile run. Meet in the p. lot west of the pub.
Friday 6/6: on your own
Saturday 6/7: on your own
Sunday 6/8: Come spectate the Batavia triathlon.

Cheers,
Special K

WOW 5/26-6/1

Here's the WOW!

Monday 5/26: @ 8 a.m. for a swim at the VAC and a short run to follow
Tuesday 5/27: @8:30 a.m. for a swim at the VAC and a bike to follow leaving from the Wades
Wednesday 5/28: on your own
Thursday 5/29: @ 6:30 p.m. Oswego Tap House meet in the parking lot west of the restaurant.
Friday 5/30: BRICK!!! @ 8:30 a.m. for an OW swim meeting in our secret Sugar Grove location wear your wetsuits, bike from the Wades after and a run to follow. Contact me for directions if you're planning on swimming. If it's chilly this week we'll move the swim to the VAC.
Saturday 5/31: on your own
Sunday 6/1: @ 8:15 a.m. meet at the Wades for an 8:30 departure to Palos for a long MTB bike and run to follow. Hopefully CAMBr will give us the green light for dry trails. Stay tuned for changes if we get a lot of rain this week.

Cheers,
Special K

WOW 5/12-5/25

Here's two weeks of WOWs

Monday 5/12: @ 9 a.m. VAC for an easy swim
Tuesday 5/13: on your own
Wednesday 5/14: @ 9 a.m. Saw Wee Kee MTB and a quick run off the bike
Thursday 5/15 - 6:30 p.m. Tap House Grill for a Social run and beer to follow (Al and I won't be there we'll be in Alabama for XTERRA until 5/19)
Friday 5/16: On your own
Saturday 5/17: On your own
Sunday 5/18: On your own (strength is on a hiatus for the summer as it's race season now!!!!)
Monday 5/19: @ 9 a.m for a bike from the Wades (road, if nice) and swim to follow
Tuesday 5/20:  @ 9 a.m. meet at Silver springs for a hill workout (running)
Wednesday 5/21: @ 9 a.m. for a bike (road outside if weather holds) and swim to follow
Thursday 5/22: @ 6:30 p.m. Tap house social run and beer to follow. Al and I will be on shift.
Friday 5/23: @ 9 a.m. for a longish road ride meet at the Wades and swim to follow at the VAC.
Saturday 5/24: @ 8:30 a.m. for a long road ride (meet at the Wades) and a run off the bike
Sunday 5/25: on your own.

Cheers,
Special K

WOW 5/5-5/11

Hiya Fits!

Before I get to the WOW I wanted to let you all know about a really cool opportunity to volunteer AND get FREE entry into events around the Chicagoland area like the Rock & Roll Half marathon, Chicago Spring half marathon and the Biggest Loser half marathon or 5K.

How you ask? While in San Diego last month Al and I met a fellow triathlete who volunteers for an organization called Raceguards. They are First Aid, CPR trained athletes who volunteer and use their training during events to mitigate medical emergencies right when they happen. So you're actually running the race wearing a small first aid pack.

If you'd like to learn more about it visit: http://www.raceguards.org/volunteer/ It's a pretty COOOL opportunity to give back while doing the race yourself!

Here we go!

Monday 5/5: @ 9 a.m. for a LONG bike and sort run to follow. Meet at Mike P's Hoover hideaway for an outdoor ride! Bring your trainers JIC it's crappy out.
Tuesday 5/6: @8:30 a.m. meet at Mike Ps' place, we'll be heading over to the Millbrook hill for repeats (running). Swim at the VAC to follow.
Wednesday 5/7: On your own
Thursday 5/8: @ 8:30 a.m. for an outdoor ride leaving from the Wades in Plano. Run to follow
Thursday 5/8 #2: @6:30 p.m. Tap House social run in Oswego. Meet in the p. lot east of the restaurant. We'll head up the FRT for an out and back. Drafts on special, $5 keep the glass!
Friday 5/9: @ 8:30 a.m. meet at Silver Springs for a long run. Swim at VAC to follow.
Saturday 5/10: On your own
Sunday 5/11: @8 a.m. Mike P's for strength and yoga. Long bike and run to follow. Hopefully outside!

Cheers,
SpecialK

WOW 4/28-5/4

Here's your WOW!

Monday 4/28: On your own
Tuesday 4/29: @ 8 a.m. at the VAC for a swim. Silver Springs post swim for hill repeats
Wednesday 4/30: @ 9 a.m. at the VAC for a swim and a bike at the Wades to follow (indoor)
Thursday 5/1: @ 6:30 p.m. Tap House for a social run and beer to follow. Meet in the lot adjacent to the restaurant. Head north on the FRT out and back. (Al and I are on shift, so we won't be there).
Friday 5/2: On your own
Saturday 5/3: @ 8 a.m. for a LONG bike and run to follow. Meet at the Wades, hoping to get outside if the weather is decent, watch for updates. If not we'll be in the basement.
Sunday 5/4: On your own.

Cheers,
Special K

Congrats to all those that raced this past weekend! John Stevens and Kevin Convey down at St. Anthony's triathlon in FL, Abby Omerza at the Illinois Marathon, Mike Feldman in Indy did a mini sprint!

WOW 4/21-4/27

Hiya Fits!

Here's your WOW

Monday 4/21: @ 8:45-9 a.m for a swim at the VAC we'll be biking indoors at our place whenever we finish up w/ the swim.
Tuesday 4/22: on your own
Wednesday 4/23: @ 8-8:30 for a swim at the VAC. If the weather's bad we'll be running inside after. If we're lucky we'll head on over to the PHS track for some speed work after the swim
#1 Thursday 4/24: @ 8:30 a.m. bike. If nice, we'll try for outdoors. If not plan on inside followed by a 1 hour run.
#2 Thursday 4/24: @ 6:30 p.m. TAPHOUSE GRILL in Oswego. Meet in the parking lot adjacent to the pub. We'll hit 4-5 miles along the FRT and have a brew to refresh post run!
Friday 4/25: On your own
Saturday 4/26: @ 9 a.m. for a long bike. If it's nice we'll hit the open road, if not we'll be indoors. Watch the FB page for updates. 1 hr run off the bike to follow. Meet at the Wades in Plano.
Sunday 4/27: @ 8 a.m. for an QUICK easy strength / yoga session at Mike Ps Hoover hideaway. Some of us will be running long after and wrap it up with a swim at the VAC in the afternoon! Good long day of training!

Hope to see you out there!

Cheers,
Special K

WOW 4/17-4/20

Hi Fits!

Here's a really short WOW!

#1 Thursday 4/17: @ 9 a.m. for a swim

#2 Thursday 4/17: @6:30 p.m. NEW LOCATION we will start from the Tap House in Oswego (Route 34 east side of the river). Meet in the parking lot west of the restaurant, we'll run along the Fox River Trail and perhaps get a brew after. Sadly Cobblestones is under new management and is no longer open for dinner in the café area and is no longer serving Fish Tacos.

Friday 4/18: @ 9 a.m. for an indoor bike at the Wades.

Saturday 4/19: On your own

Sunday 4/20: Easter, and on your own. No strength scheduled.

Cheers,
Special K

WOW 3/30-4/15

Hiya Fits!

So this is a three weaker I'm thrown' atcha!

Sunday 3/30: the regularly scheduled strength session held at Mike P's is cancelled. In lieu of it we are meeting @ 10 a.m. at 515 East Lee Street in Plano for a long ROAD ride OUTSIDE and short run to follow!
Monday 3/31: @ 8:30-9 for a swim at the VAC and run outside to follow (if crappy out we'll just run on the track upstairs).
Tuesday 4/1: on your own, really, no joke, no April Fools, get off your biscuits and do sumthin!
Wednesday 4/2: @ 8:30 a.m. for an indoor bike at the Wades and a short run to follow.
Thursday 4/3: @ 9 a.m. for a swim at the VAC and indoor bike to follow at the Wades.
Thursday #2: @ 6:30 p.m. Cobblestones for a group run, beer, and fish tacos - unless the weather's craptacular....then we'll cancel.
Friday 4/4: On your own
Saturday 4/5: @ 8:30 a.m. for a long indoor bike (with any luck we can get outside again, forecast looks like rain though, so we'll call it by ear).
Sunday 4/6: @ 8 a.m. for a strength session at Mike P's Hoover hideaway
Monday 4/7: On your own
Tuesday 4/8: On your own
Wednesday 4/9: On your own
Thursday 4/10: @ 6:30 p.m. Cobblestones for a fun run, beer and fish tacos to follow.
Friday 4/11: On your own
Saturday 4/12: On your own
Sunday 4/13: @ 8 a.m. Mike P's Hoover hideaway for strength
Monday 4/14: On your own
Tuesday 4/15: On your own

FYI - Al and I will be in San Diego from 4/8-4/14 and unable to attend the group sessions. Sorry....enjoy the extended winter!

Cheers,
Special K

WOW 3/24-3/31

Here's the WOW

Monday 3/24: @ 8 a.m. for the swim at the VAC
Tuesday 3/25: @ 8:30 a.m. for the bike and run outside to follow at Mike P's Hoover Hideaway in Yorkville
Wednesday 3/26: On your own
Thursday #1 3/27: @ 8 a.m. for the swim at the VAC, run to follow, bike to follow that at the Wades. You'll be meeting up with Al....I will be at the pool a little later.
Thursday #2 3/27: @ 6:30 p.m. Cobblestones for a fun run, craft beer and fish tacos to follow
Friday 3/28: @ 8 a.m. for a swim and a long run to follow. Hopefully outside.
Saturday 3/29: ON YOUR OWN
Sunday 3/30: @ 8 ish for strength at Mike Ps house. Al and I are hitting a long indoor bike to follow if anyone's down?

Cheers,
SpecialK

Thanks again to all you crazies who made my birthday a really special day! You rock! Awesome friends!

WOW 3/17-3/23

Here's your WOW!

Monday 3/17: On your own and Happy St. Patty's Day!
Tuesday 3/18: @ 9 a.m. at the VAC for a swim and HOPEFULLY a bike OUTSIDE to follow meeting at the Wades 11:30-noon, if crappy, we'll be on the trainers.
Wednesday 3/19: @ 9 a.m. at the VAC for a swim, followed by a run, followed by a bike at the Wades when we're through, time TBA. If you're interested just text me and we'll nail the time down for the bike.
Thursday 3/20: @ 6:30 p.m. at Cobblestones for a fun run. Al and are on shift so have fun!
Friday #1 3/21: @ 8:30 a.m. at the VAC for a swim and indoor bike to follow around 11 a.m. at the Wades.
Friday #2 3/21: @ 7 p.m. Special K's birthday party! Bring your fav craft / micro brew and celebrate K's 35th year on planet Earth! 515 East Lee Street, Plano!!!!!
Saturday 3/22: @ 9:30 a.m. for an indoor bike and run to follow meet at the Wades
Sunday 3/23: @ 8 a.m. -ish at Mike P's Hoover Hideaway on Fox Road, Yorkville for Strength, coffee and sweets to follow.

Cheers,
Special K

WOW 3/10-3/16

Here's your WOW!

Monday 3/10: @ 8:30 for an indoor bike at Mike P's Hoover Hideaway and an outside run! WAHOOOO it's gonna be warm!
Tuesday 3/11: on your own
Wednesday 3/12: @ 9 a.m. for a swim at the VAC
Thursday 3/13: @ 9 a.m for a swim at the VAC
# 2 Thursday: @ 6:30 p.m. Cobblestones for an EASY run, brews and fish tacos!
Friday 3/14: on your own
Saturday 3/15: @ 9 a.m. for a LOOOOOOOOOONG bike and a run to follow
Sunday 3/16: @ 8 a.m. for a strength we'll be back at Mike Pierson's Hoover Hideaway, bring your yoga mat, water and foam roller. We may do an easy warm up ride outside so bring warmer clothes just in case.

Cheers,
Special K

WOW 3/3-3/9

Here's the WOW!

Monday 3/3: @ 9:30 Mike Ps for an indoor ride.
Tuesday 3/4: @9 a.m. for a swim and a run to follow at the VAC
Wednesday 3/5: On your own
Thursday 3/6: @9 a.m. swim at the VAC
*Thursday ROUND 2: @ 6:30 p.m. Cobblestones 4-5 mile run
Friday 3/7: @ 9 a.m. bike at the Wades indoor
Saturday 3/8: on your own
Sunday 3/9: @ 8 a.m. Strength at Stan's Dungeon of Doom 3254 Marbill Farm Road, Montgomery. Bring a Yoga mat foam roller if you have one and water.

Cheers,
Special K

WOW 2/24-3/2

Here's the WOW!

Monday 2/24: on your own
Tuesday 2/25: @ 9:45 a.m. indoor bike at Mike P's Hoover Hideaway.
Wednesday 2/26: @ 9 a.m. swim at the VAC and run to follow
Thursday 2/27: @ 6:30 p.m. Cobblestones 4-5 miler (Al and I will be on shift).
Friday 2/28: @8:30 a.m. 2 hr bike at the Wades followed by a swim probably around 11:30 a.m.
Saturday 3/1: @ 8 a.m. LONG indoor bike at the Wades
Sunday 3/2: @ 8 a.m. ish at STAN's Dungeon of Doom for strength! 3254 Marbill Farm Road, Montgomery. Bring your yoga mat, foam roller if you have one.

Cheers,
Special K

WOW 2/17-2/23

Here's your WOW

Monday 2/17: @ 8:30 a.m. at Mike Ps for an indoor ride AND OMG we're swimming tomorrow!!!!! Probably hitting the VAC around 11 ish.
Tuesday 2/18: On your own
Wednesday 2/19: @ 9:15 a.m. Swim and a run to follow at the VAC
Thursday #1 2/20: @ 8:30 a.m. long bike at the Wades and a run to follow ..... hopefully a run outside . . . maybe?
Thursday #2 2/20: @ 6:30 p.m. COBBLESTONES 4 ish mile run, beer and fish tacos to follow
Friday 2/21: On your own
Saturday 2/22: @ 9 a.m. bike and a run at the Wades
Sunday 2/23: @ 8ish a.m. strength at Stan Tower's dungeon of doom 3254 Marbill Farm Road in Montgomery. Bring your yoga mat, foam roller, jump rope and a bottle of water.

Cheers,
Special K

WOW 2/10-2/17

Here's your WOW

Monday 2/10: @ 9 a.m. Mike Ps for an indoor bike
Tuesday 2/11: @ 8:30 a.m. bike at the Wades and run to follow at the VAC around noon
Wednesday 2/12: on your own
Thursday 2/13: @ 9 a.m. at the Wades and run to follow BONUS @ 6:30 p.m. Cobblestones run
Friday 2/14: @ 8:30 a.m. long run, depending upon weather, locale TBA
Saturday 2/15: on your own
Sunday 2/16: @ 8 ish Mike Ps for Strength
Monday 2/17: @ 9 a.m. most likely an indoor bike at Mike Ps

Cheers,
Special K

WOW 2/3-2/10

Hi Fits!

Here's your WOW!

Again, don't forget to send your money for Club membership if you haven't done so already! Fill out the app and send it off to Karen Kalicki with payment made out to Misfits! Form can be found under files on our FB group page OR send me a request and I'll send it out to you right away!

Monday 2/3: On your own
Tuesday 2/4: @ 9 a.m. at Mike P's Hoover hideaway for a bike
Wednesday 2/5: On your own
Thursday 2/6: @ 6:30 p.m. Cobblestones hopefully! Al and I are on shift so no go for us
Friday 2/7: On your own
Saturday 2/8: @8 a.m indoor bike and run to follow
Sunday 2/9: @8 a.m. strength at Mike Ps Hoover hideaway - again, Al and I are on shift so no go for us!
Monday 2/10: TBA

Cheers,
Special K

WOW 1/27-2/3

Hi Fits!

Here's this week's WOW! Gosh sooner or later this weather has to break right? Itchin' to get outside! Did you know we're over half way through winter! Positive thoughts!!!!!!!!

PS, please remember to get your annual membership dues paid and your waiver sent off to Karen Kalicki at your earliest convenience.

Monday 1/27: @ 8:30 a.m. bike at Mike P's Hoover Hideaway. Run to follow at the VAC.  (11 ish at the VAC, upstairs track).
Tuesday 1/28: on your own
Wednesday 1/29: @ 9 a.m run at the VAC upstairs track
Thursday 1/30: @ 8:30 a.m indoor bike with the Wades. BONUS @ 6:30 p.m. Cobblestones run! Beer and fish tacos to follow.
Friday 1/31: on your own
Saturday 2/1: @ 8:30 a.m. Long bike at the Wades and run to follow.
Sunday 2/2: @ 8 a.m. Mike P's Hoover Hideaway for a strength sesh. Depending on the weather we'll do short warmup run outside, bring warm clothes just in case. Coffee and sweet treats baked by Jess to follow!
Monday 2/3: On your own.

Peace out bruthas and sistahs!
Special K

WOW 1/20-1/27

Here's your WOW

Monday 1/20: @ 9 a.m. Mike P's Hoover hideaway, indoor bike and run to follow 

Tuesday 1/21: @ 8:30 a.m. Wade's place long indoor bike and indoor run at the VAC to follow

Wednesday 1/22: On your own

Thursday 1/23: @ 9 a.m indoor bike at the Wades. AND @ 6:30 p.m. Cobblestones run, craft beer and fish tacos

Friday 1/24: Hopefully a long outdoor run, deets TBA

Saturday 1/25: On your own

Sunday 1/26: @ 8 a.m. Strength at Mike P's Hoover Hideaway.

Monday 1/27: @ 7:15 p.m. Injury prevention seminar with Dr. G. Deets below. 

Strength Training for Triathletes to Prevent Injuries

MONDAY JANUARY 27

7:15 AT GINSBERG CHIROPRACTIC 1795 W STATE ST. STE d GENEVA IL

Come and learn how to get stronger and faster and prevent injuries.

1)            Benefits of strength training

2)            What muscles should I train

3)            When should I train

4)            How often should I train

5)            Should I train when injured

6)            Training when racing

7)            What specific exercises should I do

One hour seminar will discuss this and answer any other questions regarding injuries or injury prevention.

Dr. Ginsberg has been a doctor of chiropractic since 1990 and has had a private practice in Geneva Illinois since 1994 specializing in children and adults. Dr. G has post graduate training and holds advanced certificates in  pediatrics, pregnancy and posture exercise rehabilitation. Two time Chicago and Boston Marathoner, Dr. G has also completed an ultramarathon and several Ironman Distance Triathlons as well as multi-day adventure races.  He served as the 2010 team chiropractor for Chicago Slaughter Professional Indoor Football team, and currently is injury consultant for St. Charles Gymnastics Academy and Team Chiropractor for the Fox Valley Eagles Semi-Pro Football Team.  For more information go to www.kidchiro.com  or subscribe to our blog at www.geneva-chiropractor.com .

First 10 signed up eligible to win free half hour massage- call 232-6400  to sign up.

Cheers, 

Special K

WOW 1/13-1/20

Here's the WOW and a bit of other info....

First the other info: I will be placing the Misfit kit order Tuesday, deadline Tuesday by noon. If you don't have your order to me by then, SOL folks. 

Second order of biz: if you need to renew or are planning on joining the club for 2014, please do so now. The club app is available on the FB page under documents.

Third order of business: Please try to attend the injury prevention seminar on the 27th at Ginsberg chiropractic in Geneva, info below.

Strength Training for Triathletes to Prevent Injuries

MONDAY JANUARY 27

7:15 AT GINSBERG CHIROPRACTIC 1795 W STATE ST. STE d GENEVA IL

Come and learn how to get stronger and faster and prevent injuries.

1)            Benefits of strength training

2)            What muscles should I train

3)            When should I train

4)            How often should I train

5)            Should I train when injured

6)            Training when racing

7)            What specific exercises should I do

One hour seminar will discuss this and answer any other questions regarding injuries or injury prevention.

Dr. Ginsberg has been a doctor of chiropractic since 1990 and has had a private practice in Geneva Illinois since 1994 specializing in children and adults. Dr. G has post graduate training and holds advanced certificates in  pediatrics, pregnancy and posture exercise rehabilitation. Two time Chicago and Boston Marathoner, Dr. G has also completed an ultramarathon and several Ironman Distance Triathlons as well as multi-day adventure races.  He served as the 2010 team chiropractor for Chicago Slaughter Professional Indoor Football team, and currently is injury consultant for St. Charles Gymnastics Academy and Team Chiropractor for the Fox Valley Eagles Semi-Pro Football Team.  For more information go to www.kidchiro.com  or subscribe to our blog at www.geneva-chiropractor.com .

First 10 signed up eligible to win free half hour massage- call 232-6400  to sign up.

Finally, to the WOW:

Monday 1/13: on your own

Tuesday 1/14: @ 9 a.m. bike at Mike Ps

Wednesday 1/15: on your own

Thursday 1/16: @ 6:30 p.m. Cobblestones run. Al and I are on shift. Enjoy your run!

Friday 1/17: @ noon long bike in the afternoon at the Wades

Saturday 1/18: on your own

Sunday 1/19: @ 8 a.m. strength at Mike P's Hoover hideaway. Bring yoga mat, jump rope, water and outside running clothes for a quick outdoor run warmup. 

Monday 1/20: @ 9 a.m. bike at Mike P's Hoover hideaway. 

*Please note, from now on the WOW will be posted Monday-Monday. 

WOW 1/6-1/12

Hi Frozen Fits!

Here's the WOW!

Monday 1/6: @ 10 a.m. indoor bike at Mike P's Hoover hideaway.
Tuesday 1/7: On your own
Wednesday 1/8: Possibly TBA
Thursday 1/9: @ 6:30 p.m. Cobblestone's Cobble Hobble 4 mile run and fish tacos to follow
Friday 1/10: on your own
Saturday 1/11: Possibly TBA
Sunday 1/12: @ 8 a.m. Strength at Mike P's Hoover Hideaway. Bring your foam roller, yoga mat. Bring outside running stuff too, quick 1 ish mile run to warmup.

Cheers,
Special K