As the outdoor training season gets into full gear, consider what would happen if you were injured and unable to provide pertinent information to emergency personnel. Road ID provides a fool proof way to carry your emergency information with you. You can opt for a small ID that fastens to your shoe, a wrist band, an ankle band or dog tags. Check out all their products HERE, we have samples at the store.

It's that time of year again...the 36th Annual U City Memorial Day run is this coming MONDAY. Check out all the information on registration, race packet pickup, start times, etc. HERE. Additional information, including a race map, can be found HERE. This is one of the oldest runs in the St. Louis area and has become a tradition for so many runners! The weather forecast looks great! If you need further information, feel free to give us a call.

Speaking of Memorial Day, we are open Monday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

It's that time again - the Scorcher Four will take place this year on Saturday, August 14th, 7:30 a.m from the University City store! Join us again this year for a great four mile run followed by plenty of cold drinks, food and frivolity. Check out the flyer HERE or register on line at active.com Race map coming soon. Hope you can join us.

running seminar

The Running Seminar

Presented by

Arik Poremba, PT, DPT

Sean Birren, AFAA CPT

Friday May 21, 2010

6:00pm to 8:30pm

(Other Dates to follow)

Ghisallo Running Store (606 North and South, University City)

Early Bird Registration Fee: $40

Registration at the Door: $50.00

Who Should Attend:

PTs, PTAs, ATCs, personal trainers, coaches and everyone who has an interest in running

Topics Include:

Running overview; Running gait; Top running injuries, treatment and prevention; Training the competitive runner; Strengthening and conditioning; Running shoes

About the Speakers:

Arik Poremba, a licensed Physical Therapist, has extensive experience treating patients with orthopedic and sports injuries. In addition to his long-time engagement with the St. Louis running community, Arik has also been working with elite athletes to help them maximize their performance level. Arik earned a B.S. and Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy at Maryville University in St. Louis and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Institute of Health Professions in Boston.

Sean Birren, a certified personal trainer, has extensive experience in coaching endurance runners. As a college coach, Sean coached many athletes to national qualifying standards as well as All American awards in events ranging from cross-country to marathons including high jump qualifiers. As an athlete, Sean has been named All American six times and won two marathon Championships with personal bests of 2:24:03, 1:06:52, 30:34, and 14:18 (distances from Marathon to 5k).

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION:

ARIK: (314) 398-7320 arik@effectuspt.com

SEAN: (314) 651-6670 birren03@yahoo.com

Katy Dog, world class runner, biking and hiking companion, left her home in Buena Vista, CO on April 22 to chase rabbits in the sky. Her friends in St. Louis will miss her, as will the two people who will miss her most, Judy Blythe and Jim Butler. Our condolences at the loss of this most magical of dogs.

Congratulations to Sean Birren for taking first place today at the Law Day Run in Belleville! Sean, who runs for Michelob Ultra /Ghisallo Running and is the Team Coach, was presented his trophy by Jackie Joyner Kersee! Congratulations also to Mich Ultra runners Alisa Artioli, Mary Naeger, Jan Decker, James Marino and Ron Golan for taking first place in their respective age groups!