Lisa Smith-Batchen

Dreamchasers Dec. Class schedule and much more!

2009-12-06T13:20:00.003-07:00

Hi Friends! Happy Holidays.

Dreamchasers opened a Fitness Facility about 2 months ago and on Dec. 4th we had our Open House. 120 adults and 40 children walked through the doors. It was an amazing night to say the least. We are thankful for the wonderful community we live in and for the belief and support.
I personally started Dreamchasers 28 years ago with a group of women in NJ. The motto was and still is " Find a Dream and Chase it down"

At our New Facility in Driggs Idaho we teach many classes for ages 2-100 plus:)
We are not a gym with machine, we are a Fitness Facility where we teach fitness to be fun, challenging, motivating, stretching, flexibility, strength and conditioning with "very little" equipment needed besides your own body.
We teach and believe in muscle confusion and stability core work.

We have children's classes 5 days a week.
M-F for 2-5 year olds: morning sessions
M-F 3:30-5 for 2-17: afternoon sessions.
Our teachers are extraordinary not only teaching fitness they are teaching children about good listening skills, discipline, self respect and respect for others.

All of our adults classes are taught by some of the most amazing professionals who live here.
From professional athletes to teachers with master degrees in education.

The energy is contagious at Dreamchasers.

SOMETHING NEW to Dreamchasers: Starting next Sat. Dec. 12th, Dreamchasers will open the doors from 12-5 every Sat. for parents to bring there children and go out for a "DATE DAY"!
As a parent I know first hand how difficult it is to find time to spend with Jay going running, ski or anything together without having to find someone to watch our children.
Reservations will be necessary to bring your children so that we can ensure to have the appropriate staff. 208-787-2077. The charge is $5 an hour for all children who are not in diapers or who need to be fed with bottles. The charge for children who need to be fed or in diapers is $6 an hour.
Your children will be engaged in many fitness activities, games, book reading, doing there homework if needed, arts and crafts.
Please bring a snack for your child, blanket if needing a nap and a bottle of water with there name on it.

Below is the link to the classes. Please wait a few moments for it to download:)

You don't have to sign up for a certain class. You buy a punch card and this allows you to come to any class you want to.
Adult punch cards are $90 and Kids punch cards are $50
For adults this means 1 hour class is $9 and 1.5 hour class is 13.50
For kids this means 1 hour class is $5 and 1.5 hour class is $7.50

Here is the link to the December Calendar
https://acrobat.com/#d=fUjlBiRAR4fzI6piyOawcQ

We hope to see you at our Dreamchasers facility or one of our camps, races and events in 2010.
All merchandise at Dreamchasers is now 15% off. For a product list please email me and I will email you one.
lisa@dreamchaserevents.com

Many Blessings and Happy Holidays.

Lisa

Great way to send a card!!!

2009-11-28T12:50:00.000-07:00

If you want to feel good about yourself help someone else feel good! Begin each day by sending a card of appreciation or gratitude to someone you care about! Try it for free! I'll pay for the printing and stamp, just promise yourself you'll do it. http://www.facebook.com/l/2dc7a;www.sendoutcards.com/expressions

Love to all
Lisa

Consider helping Team4ward Motion! Great cause

2009-11-15T19:40:00.002-07:00

Hi friends....my friends Chris and Erin: read there story..read about the amazing challenge they are going to take on...make a donation! Go Chris...

Since 1994, CAF has raised more than $21 million – allowing the Foundation to satisfy thousands of funding requests from challenged athletes in all 50 states and dozens of countries.

Whether it’s a $2000 handcycle, helping underwrite a running prosthetic or arranging enthusiastic encouragement from a mentor who has triumphed over a similar injury; CAF’s mission is clear: give those with the desire to live active, competitive lifestyles every opportunity to compete in the sports they love.

At the 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens,Greece 45 of the 235 participating U.S. athletes (almost 20%) were supported by CAF. More recently at the 2006 Winter Paralympic games in Torino, Italy, CAF supported 23 of the 56 (41%) participating U.S. athletes.

We are very excited that CAF is developing a foothold in Northeast Florida. Starting March 13, 2010, CAF will forge a new partnership with the Gate River Run - the US National 15k Championship.

Through the Race for a Reason program, anyone that is interested in participating in the Gate River Run and raising money for CAF can register as an individual or team and start fundraising for this worthy cause.
As a prelude to this event and to raise awareness for CAF, Chris will be be running a Jax Double. He will run the Jacksonville Bank Marathon twice, 52.4 for CAF.
Also, on April 19th 2010 Chris and several other CAF supporters will be running a second double marathon in Boston supporting the same mission!
We have formed Team4WardMotion.
This will serve as our personal base for CAF fundraising for these and events to come.
Please help us as we work to raise funds for CAF and raise awareness in NE Florida for this amazing organization. CAF works to make sure that people with physical challenges have the same freedom to enjoy sports that the rest of us take for granted.
Please check out our team page to see some of what we are trying to do.
Keep the run up, Chris and ErinFollow This Link to visit my personal web page and help me in my efforts to support Challenged Athletes Foundation

Living Life

2009-11-12T16:23:00.000-07:00

Live your life that the fear of death
can never enter your heart.
Trouble no one about his religion.
Respect others in their views
and demand that they respect yours.
Love your life, perfect your life,
beautify all things in your life.
Seek to make your life long
and of service to your people.
Prepare a noble death song for the day
when you go over the great divide.
Always give a word or sign of salute when meeting
or passing a friend, or even a stranger, if in a lonely place.
Show respect to all people, but grovel to none.
When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light,
for your life, for your strength.
Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living.
If you see no reason to give thanks,
the fault lies in yourself.
Touch not the poisonous firewater that makes
wise ones turn to fools and robs their spirit of its vision.
When your time comes to die, be not like those
whose hearts are filled with fear of death,
so that when their time comes they weep and pray
for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way.
Sing your death song, and die like a hero going home.

You know you are an Ultra Runner When?

2009-11-10T08:34:00.000-07:00

1) Your feet look better without toenails.
2) Your idea of a fun date is a 30-mile training run.
3) You're tempted to look for a bush when there's a long line for the public restroom.
4) Peeing in the toilet seems unnatural
5) You don't think twice about eating food you've picked up off the floor.
6)You can expound on the virtues of eating salt.
7) You develop an unnatural fear of mountain lions.

8) You have more buckles than belts.
9 )Your ideal way to celebrate your birthday is to run at least your age in miles with some fellow crazies.
10 You run marathons for speed work.
11) When "NEXT GAS 36 MILES" signs start sounding like tempting runs.
12) You visit a national park with your family and notice a thirty-mile trail connecting where you are with the place your family wants to visit next, which is a 100-mile drive away, and you think "Hmmmm".

Dreamchaser Marie Boyd rocks 24 hour!

2009-10-30T10:52:00.005-06:00

Our Marie Boyd,,,she sure gets better and better as the years go by! 93.5 miles in 24 hours! 2nd in her age group, 5th women overall. But: Broke the 61 year old record. Marie..we love you!

. USATF keeps year by year records, and I have broken the previous record for 61 year old women. Of course, I do not know by how much, or who was the previous record holder. This of course is pending ratification by USATF. For now, I would just stick with "broke the previous National record distance for 61 year old women".

Love this Quote!

2009-10-25T11:28:00.001-06:00

We deceive ourselves when we fancy that only weakness needs support.
Strength needs it far more.’
‘A man sees in the world what he carries in his heart.’
‘If the loser keeps his smile, the winner will lose the thrill of victory.’
‘Never look down on anybody unless you are helping him up.’
‘Whenever you win in life, win as if you are used to it … And whenever you lose in life, lose as if you have enjoyed losing for a change.’
‘At first dreams seem impossible, then improbable, then inevitable.’

Dreamchasers Michele Jensen crushed XTERRA marathon!

2009-10-05T12:47:00.000-06:00

MAKI, JENSEN CONQUER FIRST EVER XTERRA MARATHON

October 4, 2009 (Colorado Springs, CO) – The inaugural XTERRA Marathon of Trail Races welcomed a sold-out field of 300 runners to the beautiful and wild Cheyenne Mountain State Park yesterday morning. Colorado runners had their wish come true as XTERRA teamed up with acclaimed race director Victoria Seahorn to finally bring the XTERRA Trail Run Series to the Centennial State. The event marked the very first time XTERRA has offered a marathon distance race in its popular Trail Run Series, and athletes welcomed the challenge with inspiring enthusiasm. Eric Maki and Michele Jensen set the bar high winning the men’s and women’s races respectively. Maki’s top time of 4:05:02 was good enough to edge out runner-up Justin Walker by almost 7 minutes while Jensen dominated the women in 4:32:07, more than 30 minutes ahead of second place Nancy Citriglia. Boulder’s Will Kelsey, 27, a longtime XTERRA Ambassador and triathlete turned in the top time of 1:42:42 for the half-marathon distance just a week after placing in the top ten of the prestigious XTERRA USA Championship off-road triathlon. Winning for the women was Nicole Mahobian in 1:58:69. Along with the two endurance events, the day also held a 5-kilometer fun run for those looking for a smaller taste of XTERRA. Nacho Mata and Lauren Dvoracek claimed the top spots in 23:59 and 25:17 respectively. According to Seahorn, “This was definitely a complete XTERRA course with its tough terrain and picturesque setting. We had perfect running weather, awesome sponsors, amazing volunteers, and incredible athletes. The day was truly a day that none of us will ever forget.” This was the first of three events making up the brand new XTERRA Colorado Trail Run Series for 2010. Top athletes in the marathon and half-marathon races will be awarded points to start out their series totals. Those ending the season with the highest scores will be crowned XTERRA Regional Champions and awarded free entry to the XTERRA Trail Running National Championship next fall. Final details for the next two events are still in the works, so Colorado runners are encouraged to stay tuned. For more information about the 2010 XTERRA Colorado Trail Run Series, visit www.xterratrailrun.com. Complete race results are attached and more information can be found online at www.xterratrailrun.com. Media interested in photos from this event should contact emily@xterraplanet.com.

2010 XTERRA Colorado Trail Run Series XTERRA Trail Running World Championship – 5/10/21km – Oahu, Hawaii – December 6, 2009Race #2 and #3 in the 2010 XTERRA Colorado Trail Run Series - TBA For more information about the XTERRA Trail Run Series, visit www.xterratrailrun.com.

Teaxs Todd's Jerky Come on..it is so yummy!

2009-09-30T13:20:00.003-06:00

Hi friends..it is always so good to support your friends when they have something great to offer. Our friend Todd from Texas has come out with his own Jerky! Come on..give it a try:)\
Todd is in the process of working on Turkey Jerky as well..we hope, due to popular demand!
Go Todd..we are so proud of you!

Texas Todd's Beef Jerky is a mouth-watering healthy snack for all ages.
Our moist and tender homemade jerky is nothing like store-bought jerky.
After we marinate 100% USDA inspected choice beef with simple all-natural ingredients and dry it, a serving boasts 16 grams of protein with low carbs and fat.
No preservatives or additives. It's the perfect hiking, skiing and outdoor snack that only requires a pocket to put it in! Comes in two flavors, Teriyaki or Spicy Pepper.
Try a Texas 2'fer to get one of each flavor and a $1.00 off! Go to www.texastoddsjerky.com and tell us you heard about us from Dreamchasers!

Come on yall...give it a try:)

Lisa

Running with your child and stroller:)

2009-09-24T14:20:00.001-06:00

http://runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=17619

You're not the only one who will have to get used to this setup. Your child will also have some things to get used to. The following are some tips from Jennifer and Michael Wardian that they use when taking their boys, Pierce and Grant, on long runs.

1) Bring along snacks. Things like crackers, gummies or bananas, things that are easy to give them and you aren't worried about them choking on.

2) Bring water. Three sippy cups work well (for a double stroller, just two for a single), one for each kid and an extra, in case someone runs out.

3) Bring toys. A couple toys for each kid works well, plus a couple extras so that, in case they want what the other has, you can regulate.

4) Have a specific goal and relay that to the kids so that they know. You can tell them that you're doing an out-and-back or a loop, or describe the turn-around point to look for. Have some idea of where you are in the run so you can tell them how much longer (because they will ask).

5) If they want to stop along the way, tell them we can do that on the way back and then work it into the run. It is nice to stop and let them play, too. While they play, you can do jumping jacks or push-ups or just play with them; it's a great way to work on general strength and balancing muscles.

Happy running!

Podcast tonight! Tues. Sept. 22nd 7pm MST!!

2009-09-22T10:49:00.001-06:00

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Running your First Ultramarathon!

2009-09-18T08:43:00.002-06:00

Hi friends...very good article by Bryo Powell!!! Read and pass it on!
Happy feet
Lisa

It's Time to Run Your First Ultramarathon

http://running.competitor.com/training/its-time-to-run-your-first-ultramarathon_5566

Bryon Powell
Runner-in-ChiefiRunFar.com - your source for mud, mountains, miles, and more.

Running for Aids Orphans...Jenny and Lane Vogel

2009-09-14T09:50:00.000-06:00

Hello Everyone,
As you all know, I had a LOT of time (27 hours to be exact) to think about Sister Mary Beth's "Running for a purpose" speech this past weekend while I ran (walked mostly) the 100 miler at the Grand Tetons.
Lane and I are reaching out to all runners/ athletes we know with Blogs/twitter/ facebook ect. 9/14-9/20 we are donating 10% of all sales from www.Thetextilemill.com to Sister Mary Beth and Aids Orphans Rising. www.Thetextilemill.com is Lanes online fabric store. We sell fabric for home decorating use such as reupholstering chairs and couches as well as creating window treatments and bedding. We ship worldwide. We would love for you to help spread the word and hopefully we can raise some money for Aids Orphans Rising. If you would like to, you can cut and paste the following or add what ever you would like. Thanks you so much,
Jennifer

The Textile Mill strives to bring world class fabrics directly to your home at below wholesale pricing. The Textile Mill was started by fabric industry veterans with a passion for interior design and the love of complete design perfection. To all of us at The Textile Mill, beautiful fabrics are the primary design element for self expression. The journey for ones self into the spectacular world of decorative fabric can only truly be found at The Textile Mill. We begin by scouring the worlds fabric mills to find only the most exquisite pieces, the pieces that make the room. Our mission is not unlike our many customers, we want only the most luxurious, high quality fabrics the world has to offer. Our desire is to bring them to you. The days of paying full retail are behind us now, come into our world of designer fabrics and loose those preconceived thoughts of high-end fabrics having high-end prices. Let The Textile Mill's designer fabric experience shine in your home. Just imagine now having luxury designer fabric house pieces at under wholesale prices. www.thetextilemill.com

Monday Podcast..How to Run 100 miles!

2009-09-13T17:37:00.001-06:00

This Mondays Podcast! How to run 100 miles!! After the podcast stay tuned for a blog post on the tips we have spoken about.
Blessings
Lisa

1:15 MST/2:15 CST.

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Tom Green will be hosting the podcast and he will tee up the topic of "how to run 100 miles" - both literally and figuratively.

TETON RACES RUN AWAY WITH SUCCESS

2009-09-11T12:46:00.007-06:00

First appeared in the Teton Valley News...

The Fifth Annual Grand Teton Races
By Colleen Woods

This past weekend, Dreamchasers Outdoor Adventure Club hosted the Fifth Annual Grand Teton Races at the Grand Targhee Resort in Alta, Wyoming. Race Directors Jay and Lisa Batchen welcomed over 150 runners from around the world, including runners from 26 of the US states, Canada, and Germany. Each of the racers competed in one of the following distances: 10 kilometers (6.2 miles), the Trail Marathon (26.2 miles), 50 miles, or 100 miles. There was also a special Kids Race that brought out thirty five kids (ages 3-12) who ran a half mile course on Sunday morning.

Two intrepid runners (Dusty Hardman of Victor, ID and Anthony Portera of White Plains, NY) each ran a cumulative distance of 76.2 miles, which they achieved by running the 50 mile race on Saturday and the Trail Marathon on Sunday.

“We love having runners from all over the world,” commented Lisa. “It is also a joy to see so many local friends participate. So many of my students from Core Class came out and competed in the various race distances. They just shined and I was so proud of each and every one of them.”

“We were blessed with another beautiful weekend here in the Tetons,” added Jay. As race directors, we need to be prepared for a variety of circumstances and it is a huge relief and great reward when it all comes together.” Jay recalled the first year of the races when snow fell. This year, the greatest challenge posed to the runners and staff was the heat, which at its height climbed towards 90 degrees on Saturday.

Fortunately, many of the runners had attended a pre-race briefing session, which informed them about the course and included a presentation by Dr. Naomi Albertson, of the Women's Health Center in Jackson. “Lisa and I have always been committed to hosting a family race. And when we can have a Medical Director at our race who is the same doctor whom we trust to treat our family, we feel like it is just another way of extending our running family,” Jay said.

“The volunteers are phenomenal,” said Lisa. “Each year, more people come out and spend Labor Day weekend helping us host a world-class event. Their generosity seems to know no bounds. They stay up with us through the night and they make each runner feel unique and appreciated as he or she takes on a very challenging athletic feat. I can’t say enough about how much we appreciate all of the volunteer’s contributions.”

A portion of the race entry fees benefit Teton Basin Ice & Recreation and Teton Valley Trails & Pathways. The presenting sponsor of the race weekend – Vasque Project – generously matches all of the race donations to these two non-profit organizations.

To run any of the Grand Teton race distances requires a combination of committed training and courage. Read on to learn what three local Teton Valley residents did to earn their finisher’s medals at this weekend’s races.

What it takes to run the Grand Teton Races

TREVOR GARNER (Victor, Idaho)
Race Distance: 100 Miles

Garner, a personal banker at the Driggs branch of Wells Fargo, is no stranger to the Grand Teton 100 Mile Race. In 2008, he completed 82 miles of this race and last weekend he returned with a motive he summarized in one word: “Redemption”.

Trevor’s goal for this year’s race was to complete 100 miles and earn the coveted belt buckle that is presented to all who complete this distance. He accomplished his mission by covering 100 miles in 25 hours and 14 minutes. This exceptional athletic performance earned Trevor a buckle, as well as the second place male finisher award.

Garner finds many people who share his running passion in Teton Valley. He is quick to note that if it weren’t for the support and camaraderie of all the local runners in this Valley, he would not do so many running races, if any at all. “Their encouragement has changed my life,” he said.

This year, the Grand Teton Races was a family affair for Trevor. Both his parents competed in the Grand Teton Trail Marathon. After completing his 100 mile race, Trevor stayed on at the race’s main aid station and cheered on his parents as they raced through the station, eager to earn their own medals.

Garner wanted to thank Lisa and Jay Batchen for putting on a great event every summer. He said he feels a personal connection to the race because of the friendship he shares with the Batchen’s and many of the course volunteers!

HEATHER WILCOX (Driggs, Idaho)
Race Distance: 50 Miles

Wilcox’s running has come a long way in a short while. She began training for running events earlier this year, and she has already completed 100 kilometers (62 miles) at a race called the Florida Keys 100 back in April. This experience laid a foundation from which Heather continues to build her endurance running dreams.

While the belt buckle awarded to 100 mile finishers eluded Wilcox at the Florida race (primarily due to the extremely painful foot blisters), Heather used the experience to thoughtfully anticipate and prepare for the challenges of the Grand Teton Races.

Her work paid off when she handily finished last weekend’s Grand Teton 50 mile race in a time of 13 hours and 42 minutes. This finishing time earned Wilcox the first female finisher award in her age group (30-39 year olds).

Wilcox also acknowledges her good fortune to have trained on the race course and to have done some Teton trail favorites as part of her training, including the beautiful Table Mountain hike. Wilcox worked with Judy Baumgardner of High Peaks Physical Therapy and Lisa Smith-Batchen, of Dreamchasers Outdoor Adventure Club, to ensure that she had her best race possible.

Wilcox laughed when asked how long she had been training for the Grand Teton 50 Miler in particular. She explained that she had signed up for the Trail Marathon originally, and only ten days before the race changed her entry to the 50 mile distance.

Some of Wilcox’s initial hesitation came from the fact that the Grand Teton Races take place on trails, which presented a whole new beast for her, as she has primarily trained as a road runner. Trail running requires a lot of concentration as the ground shifts and the terrain changes. Wilcox explained, “With trail running, I have learned that every step is different from the one before”.

Wilcox’s athleticism seems to run in the family. As Heather was running the race on Saturday, her daughters Ashley and Cheyenne were competing at the Idaho State Fair in Blackfoot and each one top awards in their respective equestrian events.

MISSY COLYER (Driggs, Idaho)
Race Distance: 10 Kilometers (6.2 miles)

Colyer’s Grand Teton Races 10k finish this past weekend marked her longest official race distance and she cherished the challenge, having friends (including her business partner, Kelly Chircop, with whom she runs Horseshoe Accounting in Driggs, Idaho) and family (including her husband, Ryan Colyer) at the race to cheer her on to the finish line.

Missy began running in earnest three years ago, inspired by her Mom, Louanne Barnes of Washington. At the time, Louanne was training to run a one mile race, despite dealing with the challenges of a breast cancer diagnosis and subsequent chemotherapy treatments. Louanne completed the one mile race and went on to complete the Race for the Cure 5 kilometer race in Seattle with Missy. Missy recalls watching her Mom enter a special finish line area at the race set aside for breast cancer survivors and watching with pride as the Governor placed a finisher’s medal around her Mom’s neck. Missy is happy to share that her Mom is in great health these days and supports Missy in her running pursuits.

Missy’s training efforts paid off when she finished the race on Saturday with a time of 1 hour and 19 minutes. The course held some surprises for Missy, including a big climb at the very end of the race, a course addition that Jay Batchen threw in with a certain amount of relish.

“Each of the distances at the Grand Teton Races has its own demons,” said Jay. “For those running the 10k, we offered a hill that may have left more that one of the runners cursing me. But everyone did great and finished the race with smiles.”

Christopher McDougall: Born to Run Book..Tetons!!!!!

2009-09-08T18:10:00.005-06:00

PLEASE PASS IT ON!

Christopher McDougall,

author of the best-selling book
Born to Run

Presentation and Book Signing

Date: Thursday September 10th

Location: Dreamchasers Outdoor Adventure Store

25 Main Street

Driggs, Idaho 83422

*6:00pm Free!*

Full of incredible characters, amazing athletic achievements, cutting-edge science, and, most of all, pure inspiration, Born to Run is an epic adventure that began with one simple question: "Why does my foot hurt?"

In search of an answer, Christopher McDougall sets off to find a tribe of the world’s greatest distance runners and learn their secrets, and in the process shows us that everything we thought we knew about running is wrong. Isolated by the most savage terrain in North America, the reclusive Tamarah's Indians of Mexico’s deadly Copper Canyons are custodians of a lost art. For centuries they have practiced techniques that allow them to run hundreds of miles without rest and chase down anything from a deer to an Olympic marathoner while enjoying every mile of it. Their superhuman talent is matched by uncanny health and serenity, leaving the Tamarah's immune to the diseases and strife that plague modern existence.

With the help of Caballo Bianco, a mysterious loner who lives among the tribe, the author was able not only to uncover the secrets of the Tamarah's but also to find his own inner ultra-athlete, as he trained for the challenge of a lifetime: a fifty-mile race through the heart of Tarahumara country pitting the tribe against an odd band of Americans, including a star ultramarathoner, a beautiful young surfer, and a barefoot wonder.

With a sharp wit and wild exuberance, McDougall takes us from the high-tech science labs at Harvard to the sun-baked valleys and freezing peaks across North America, where ever-growing numbers of ultrarunners are pushing their bodies to the limit, and, finally, to the climactic race in the Copper Canyons.

Born to Run is that rare book that will not only engage your mind but inspire your body when you realize that the secret to happiness is right at your feet, and that you, indeed all of us, were born to run.

For more information, contact Lisa at 208-787-2077

Podcast Today and AC 100

2009-08-31T20:14:00.002-06:00

ANGELES CREST: We are so sorry to learn the race was canceled due to fires.We know many of you are looking for a 100 mile to replace this race. GTR races is going to extend the cut off to sign up until this Thursday Sept. 3rd. 12pm MST!If there is anything we can do to help, let us know.www.tetonraces.com

Today on the pod cast Sister Marybeth spoke about how to train when you are short of time or short on space!

If you have 15-20 min. is it worth it? If you would have asked me a few years ago I would have said NO WAY..today..yes, yes, yes. You can make the most of your time.
Jumprope, jumping jacks, step ups on a chair or stair, step downs, running up and down a flight of stairs, mountain climbers, using a rebounder....Do sets like this:
jumprope for 1-2 min. then do 20 jumping jacks, 20 mountain climbers, 20 step ups, 20 step downs...repeat until you hit 18 min. Then stretch for 2 min.

Is it worth is to you??? It is to me.
I am making a video and photos with descriptions of the MANY exercises I do in my classes and on my own. Get ready..so fun!

Happy Monday!
Lisa and Sister Marybeth!

Every Monday Podcast and Tips on all kinds of training!

2009-08-27T09:50:00.004-06:00

Hi friends!

Last Monday was the first Monday I did a live podcast!! I will continue this tradition, producing a new podcast every Monday.

The podcast each week will be on many different topics based around training tips, techniques...you name it, we will cover it! After the podcast we will be posting the links so you can download the information to your Ipods and we will be sharing many new things with you via my blog.

I know I have been a real slacker keeping up with my blog..thanks to many of you for telling me to get back on board!

Doing these podcasts is a real honor for me and I am happy to share anything I have ever learned in life..does not mean I know it all..shoot we all learn everyday from each other!

Next Monday Aug. 31st: Sister Marybeth and I will team up for this broadcast. Sister Marybeth is here in the Tetons to do many presentations AND also to run the GTR 50 mile race!!! Go Sissy Marybeth!

The call in Number and Code will be same every Monday!

Happy Feet and many blessings!

Lisa

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2009-08-25T16:49:00.001-06:00

Hi friends! I was asked to do a podcast from the Runners Lounge and that you might like to take a listen to it. Next week Sister Marybeth and I will be doing a podcast and then every Monday after this I will be doing one! How fun! Thank you for your support
Happy Feet
Lisa

the podcast set to publish on our blog (http://blog.runnerslounge.com) in the morning.

The article and podcast has been added to our site(http://www.runnerslounge.com) in the Podcast section. Here is a link: http://www.runnerslounge.com/knowhow/index.cfm?id=43&ArticleID=3bb18e34-b090-4a40-a571-2aec7e20bed3

It should be on iTunes by middle of day on Tuesday and can be found by searching "Runners Lounge".
-- Amy Hunold-Van GundyRunners’ Lounge - The OnLine Community for RunnersOn a Mission to Connect Runners

Dane Rauschenberg is coming to the Tetons..don't miss getting his book!

2009-08-19T21:39:00.003-06:00

Hi friends...Dane is one amazing person in so many ways. We are thrilled he is coming to the GTR races. www.tetonraces.com
You will be able to get a book at the races but you can also order it on line.
Run Dane Run!!! Keep on inspiring us all.:)
Happy Feet!!

See Dane Run is the book which chronicles Dane Rauschenberg's journey to run 52 consecutive weekly marathons in 2006.While working a full-time job, Rauschenberg raised over $44,000 for the Mobile, Alabama chapter of L'Arche, an organization which assists the living of those with developmental disabilities.But more so, Dane's book echoes his life and shows how he, not always a competitive runner, took on a seemingly impossible task and refused to give up. An inspirational tome for the runner in your family, or for anyone looking to push themselves, See Dane Run is sure to please.

Dane RauschenbergExtreme Runner - Motivational Speaker
DaneGer Zone

Order your Autographed Copy of
See Dane Run

Desiderata

2009-08-10T14:15:00.004-06:00

Go placidly amid the noise and the haste,and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender,be on good terms with all persons.

Speak your truth quietly and clearly;and listen to others,even to the dull and the ignorant;they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons;they are vexatious to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,you may become vain or bitter,for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.

Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.Keep interested in your own career, however humble;it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs,for the world is full of trickery.

But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;many persons strive for high ideals,and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection.

Neither be cynical about love,for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment,it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,gracefully surrendering the things of youth.

Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.

But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.

Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,be gentle with yourself.

You are a child of the universeno less than the trees and the stars;you have a right to be here.And whether or not it is clear to you,no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,whatever you conceive Him to be.

And whatever your labors and aspirations,in the noisy confusion of life,keep peace in your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,it is still a beautiful world.

Be cheerful.

Strive to be happy.
Max Ehrmann (September 26, 1872 - September 9, 1945)

2009-08-08T15:08:00.007-06:00

More camp photos:) All from my phone~!

Barb Lindquist was amazing teaching her speed drill session as well as working with some on there swim strokes! Barb did a presentation on what it took to get to the Olympic level...what dedication from one of the most amazing women I know. Thank you Barb.
Ray Zahab had an amazing presentation in his Impossible 2 Possible followed by a very run specific core class. Ray...my stomach hurts from all the laughing..:)
We be missing you.
Today we covered 14 miles of trail or road...yoga class, presentation on stage racing and how to be the best you can be at any sport of distance with Lisa and Andy Jones.
Showing of the 2009 MDS!
Another amazing day.
Thanks to all!

Awesome photos from Day 1 at camp!

2009-08-06T10:16:00.013-06:00

what can I say...:)
having a blast!!!!

yeah...1st night of Teton camp!

2009-08-05T16:32:00.005-06:00

1st night of our Dreamchaser Camp!!! We have a total of 30 campers from all over the World!
The 1st night we had a blast at the track....some running, some walking, some sprinting! The track workout ended with Scott Smith doing Isolated rope stretching!
Today Lisa Bliss, Andy Jones, Ray Zahab and Byron Powell who showed up for camp as well as myself have been leading all kinds of classes.
Tonight;;;5k race, hike or walk.. FREE races for the kids...BBQ and then showing the movie Running the Sahara! If you live in the Tetons...race start...6:30---Movie start 7:30.
Stay tuned! Will Andy Jones win the 5k???:)

Win a free pair of Pearlizumi Shoes!

2009-08-03T16:55:00.002-06:00

Ok..come on, we can all use a FREE pair of shoes...

Team Smith/Pearlizumi which I am fortunate to be part of is doing a contest.

It is so simple. Click on this link, read the short question, answer it.

http://www.teampearlizumi-smith.com/

May you be one who wins the shoes..I hope so.

Happy Feet
Lisa