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Tonight!

Wednesday Night Speaker ~ Stewart Portelalegends-book
July 28 at 7 pm ~ Dark Horse Books (Main St, Driggs)

Stewart Portela, author of LEGENDS OF THE FALL: A HISTORY OF HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY IN IDAHO will speak this Wednesday at Dark Horse Books. Of particular interest to local runners and THS alumni is a section on Teton High School cross country history, which began in 1995.

THS Cross Country will gain a percentage of the proceeds from the book sales . This is a local cause that benefits a remarkable group of young people.

GROUP TRAIL RUN: Stewart will lead a gentle, out and back trail run. All interested runners are welcome to join the run starting from Teton High School at 4:30 on Wednesday.

For more information, contact Neil Gleichman at (208) 201-5623.

Dreamchasers Group Trail Run: If you are unable to attend the 4:30pm trail run as listed above, we will post the location of a 6pm trail run to our on-line CALENDAR. Or, contact Mike Evans for details: 208-604-2881.

GTR Training Clinic

Whether you want to get ready for your first 10k or looking for a 50 miler PR, Lisa’s GTR training clinic is for all abilities and levels.

We will meet Mondays at 6 pm at Teton HS track and Wednesdays at 5:30 at Dreamchasers.

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GTR Training Clinic

Starts Monday, July 26
Mondays @ 6 & Wednesdays @ 5:30

Topics include: gait analysis, running form, running hills and flats, cross training, stretching, hydration, fueling, nutrition, training plan for your distance, and recovery plan.

The cost is $80 for the 6 week clinic. The rate includes a 30 minute one on one session with Lisa, scheduled at your convenience.

Fun Fitness for the Kids will be available Mondays and Wednesdays during training sessions. Great rates and reservations needed.

Celebrating Running Naked

Join us in celebrating our local history- John Colter and the Driggs Centennial! Save the date for August 7, 2010. This will be a great day with activities for the whole family:  half marathon,  fun run, and the Driggs Centennial Celebration.

John Colter Half Marathon & Fun Run*john-colter2

August 7, 2010

Driggs City Park

Half Marathon starts at 8 am

Followed by Fun Run and the Driggs Centennial Celebration

All proceeds benefit the Teton Valley Chamber of Commerce

For more info and registration ~ http://johncolterruns.athlete360.com/

$10 off race registration before August 3!

*Clothing required.

Tin Cup Supplies

tincup_rgbwebsized_000 We are looking forward to the Tin Cup Challange races this Saturday, July 17. To help support all the Tin   Cup participants, from fun runners to marathoners, the Dreamchasers store is offering 10% off all store items on Friday, July 16. Stop in for your last minute supplies, from gels to water bottles, we can help you be race ready for Saturday.

One on One

Are you running out of energy or bonking during your long workouts? Do you feel like you are missing something in your nutrition?

Are you looking to start a fitness program? Do you want to take your fitness to the next level?

Are you training for an event and need a little guidance? Have you signed up for a race and need to know where to start?

Lisa is excited to announce one on one consultations, addressing fitness, nutrition, and training plans. Lisa’s experience, expertise, and energy can help you achieve your goals.  Lisa is available for consultations in person or over the phone for $40 per hour.

Please contact Lisa, lisa@dreamchaserevents.com, to discuss your questions and needs. Anything is possible!

Trail Time!

The valley is green.trail-runner1

No fresh snow to be seen.

Beautiful dirt under feet,

Wildflowers and forests to meet.

Rock, stream, and stump,

The summit is just over one more hump.

Join us at 6 pm every Wednesday

It’s to the trails and time to play!

All levels and abilities are welcome. Meet at Dreamchasers in Driggs on Wednesdays at 6 pm. We will carpool to a different trailhead each week. Multiple lengths and difficulties will accommodate all runners.

Boot Camp- New Drill Sergeant in a Dress

Don’t let her sweet little flower print Nuu Mu dress fool you. Lisa is going to use the outdoors to work you out. Plan on leaping, bounding, walking, and running from one end of Driggs City Park to the other. But don’t worry, Lisa will make sure you are smiling, sweating, laughing, and cursing the whole time. All levels and abilities are welcome and encouraged!

boot-camp Boot Camp begins at o600 hours. (That is 6 am, for you civilians). Starting Tuesday, July 6. Driggs City Park (unless raining, then classes will be at Dreamchasers). Boot Camp is also offered at 6 pm on Tuesdays.

~Please note, Boot Camp is the regular 6 am & 6 pm Dreamchaser classes, now being held at Driggs City Park.

Track Workouts- The Top 3 Reasons

Whether you love or hate ‘em, track workouts are an efficient and incredibly effective way to improve your running. Here are the top 3 reasons we hope to see you Monday nights from 6 to 7:15 pm at the Teton High School track in Driggs.

Top 3 Reasons to Join Lisa’s Track Workoutstrack-runner

1. Improve your Running & Walking~ Your speed, form, and endurance will benefit from time on the track.

2. See People~ Running and walking does not need to be a solitary sport. Enjoy the social side: receive encouragement and support and meet new running partners.

3. It’s free! Do I need to say anymore? Lisa loves to give her time and expertise to help out local athletes of all abilities.

We would love for you to join us Monday evenings. All are welcome, runners and walkers of all levels. Please bring water.

Local Race Updates!

WRUN FOR WRAY - TARGHEE HILL CLIMB

Please join us this Saturday, July 3rd at Grand Targhee for the Wrun for Wray  - Targhee Hill Climb.  The 2.7 mile race starts at the Plaza at Grand Targhee Resort at 1:30pm and climbs almost 1900 feet to the top of Fred’s Mountain.  Proceeds from the event will benefit the Wray Landon Legacy Fund at the Teton Regional Land Trust.  Registration is available on-line at athlete360.com or on race day on the Plaza at noon.  We hope to see you there.

GRAND TETON RACES

Registration for the Grand Teton Races is currently open.  The events take place over Labor Day weekend, September 4-5.  Register by Wednesday, June 30th to take advantage of the lowest entry fees.  You can register for one of these family-friendly races on-line via athlete360.com.

Please email us with any questions: info AT tetonraces.com

Run Hope Through America Returns Home

You’re invited to the grand finale of Lisa’s fundraiser!  She’s almost finished and will be back in the Tetons tomorrow, Friday, June 17.  If you have time, please come out to say hello at any of the following venues!  Look for the RHTA RV!

Friday, June 18th (Jackson Hole/ Teton Village, WY)

Hotel Terra at the Teton Village Commons, WY

Start Time: 5:30am and finishes at Shooting Star Alpine Barn

Saturday, June 19th (Teton Springs Resort)

Start Time: 5:30am: Driving Range at Headwaters Golf Course at Teton Springs Resort, Victor, ID

Saturday Victor Town Rally

Come cheer for Lisa with participating businesses and community members as she marches through town!

Rally Time: 4 pm at Victor Valley Market in Victor, Idaho

Saturday Lisa’s Arrival at the Final Finish Line (Family-Friendly Party)

Start Time: 5:30pm

Food, vendor booths, kids activities and entertainment at the Historic Spud Drive-In.

Than you to the Run Hope Through America sponsors & local state captains:

Hotel Terra Jackson Hole; Teton Springs Foundation; Jule of the Orient; Shooting Star Jackson Hole; HG Photography; Spud Drive-In Teton Valley Idaho; Patricia Moeller (WY); Deb Hinkley (ID); Tammy Brown (MT)

For more information:

Call Deb Hinkley at 425-281-4343 or to donate www.runhope.com