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  • Come to a Reading by co-author of Run Like a Mother Saturday, Sept 4th at the Ground Floor of 5th Street Public Market 4:00-6:00 P.M. (reading at 4:00) at packet pick-up for the Eugene Women's Half. Not racing? Come and chat, get a book or a cute Run Like a Mother tee!
  • Get Yer Jitter-Giggles out FREE pre-race, easy 3-miler put on by Run Momma Run. Come get jazzed about the Eugene Women's Half, release nervous energy, have fun and have coffee after! 7:00 am South Eugene Track parking lot.
  • Former World and American Record Holder Mark Nenow speaking at the Eugene Running Company Saturday, October 2nd at 9am
  • Training Programs for 2010 Portland and Royal Victoria Marathon/Half Marathon
  • The first Friday of every month at Noon and the third Monday of every month at 5pm, Jeff Giulietti and Joe Uhan of Eugene Physical Therapy provide free consultation for running injuries.
  • Walking Groups at the Eugene Running Company
  • See the Baby Boot Camp page on Runnerspace.
  • Check Out RunnerSpace Website for Videos, chat and other relevant Information (Local, Trials, etc..). Track, Roads, Cross, interviews and Eugene..
  • View "Twilight Mile: The Story of Bill McChesney Jr."
  • Page for page- Historical Eugene Olympic Trial Media Guides
  • For travel assistance to Eugene for the Prefontaine Track Cassic, NCAA National Track and Field Championships and other Tracktown events


  • ""The ERC has played a huge role in my last nine marathons. The Saturday morning training groups have kept me focused on my goals and have been a lot of fun!""--Tricia Duncan
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    Walking Groups at the Eugene Running Company

    The Eugene Running Company supports walking in our community. We offer performance walking products and an expanding program of walking groups for experienced walkers and for those interested in becoming walkers. We recognize the invaluable fitness and recreational benefits of regular walking and provide resources to support and serve the walking community.

    Keith McConnell, PhD is our walking coach at the Eugene Running Company. Keith is a Sport Psychologist and a certified ChiWalking and ChiRunning Instructor. He is an experienced recreational walker and runner having completed over 15 marathons and numerous other walking and running events. In addition to teaching and coaching privately, he is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Oregon where he teaches Fitness Walking and a number of Running courses. Keith serves as Road Races Director on the board of the Oregon Track Club Masters.


      

    ChiWalking Group
    Tuesday evening ChiWalking Group
    Join certified ChiWalking Instructor Keith McConnell for our Tuesday evening ChiWalking group this summer, meeting July 14 through August 4 for a total fee of $50. Coach McConnell welcomes the full range of walker as he teaches this innovative, low impact and energy efficient approach to walking. For more info or to register, contact Keith at drkeithcoach@msn.com


    Portland Marathon and Royal Vicoria Full and Half Marathon Training Group
    With Keith McConnell Portland Marathon and Royal Vicoria Full and Half Marathon Training Group
    Prepare to run or walk:  Women’s Half Marathon (9/5), Portland Full Marathon (10/10) or Royal Victoria Half or Full Marathon (10/10).
      Keith McConnell’s program is unique. It provides a structure for participants to clarify goals; it offers a clear plan of gradual progress toward those goals; it provides professional coaching including input, observation and feedback grounded in the energy efficient and injury free ChiWalking model; and it provides the cohesion, caring and motivation of a strong support group of fellow walkers and a fully committed team leader. Groups begin meeting Sunday, 6/13: walkers - 8:30 a.m.; runners - 9 a.m. All levels of runner or walker from new to experienced are welcome. As part of your training program, you will learn ChiRunning or ChiWalking, energy efficient, effortless and injury-free approaches to running and walking. Add in group support, individual coaching feedback, and a personal journal and you will have an exciting and comprehensive recipe for success. Meetings and Cost:
    1. Women’s Half: 11 sessions (Keith present for 8) plus optional session before Butte to Butte (10K, 7/4); Total group fee is $75.
    2. Portland and Royal Victoria, Half & Full: 15 sessions (Keith present for 12) plus optional session before Butte to Butte (10K, 7/4); Total group fee is $100.
    For more information about ChiRunning or ChiWalking, Keith’s background and testimonials, see:  www.drkeithcoach.com. To register, contact Keith at Space is limited.


    Specialized Walking clinics
    Specialized Walking clinics
    Periodic clinics in special walking related topics are hosted by the Eugene Running Company. Check the store for upcoming events.




      

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