Thank you from Pete and Corrinne

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and your families. What a  year full of excitement, changes, and blessings it has been. 

We have been truly blessed by each and every one of you this year. Thank you so much for running with us.  We are looking forward to a new chapter in 2012 with Road Runner Sports and EDGE Cyclesports in Laguna Hills. 

New Trail Running Series

Check out these local running events in our back yard.

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OCTT10OFF – 10% off any individual race

San Juan Hills Trail Run – February 19th, 2012
5K Run | 10K Run | 1K Kids Run
Event Description: The San Juan Hills Trail run takes place on the trails that traverse the beautiful rolling hills of above the City of San Juan Capistrano. The 5K and 10K runs feature easy-to-moderate trails with scenic views of coastal mountains and the Pacific Ocean.

Event time(s):
Saturday, February 18th, 2012 – Packet Pickup (check back soon!)
Sunday, February 19th, 2012 (Race Day) – Arrive 7:00AM, Race Starts 8:00AM, Kids Race at 9:15am
Event Located at: Click Here for Map
Click Here for Course Map
Pricing: 5K $40 | 10K $60 | Kids 1K $15
Register Here




Caspers Wilderness Park Trail Run – March 25th, 2012
5K Run | 10K Run | 1K Kids Run
Event Description: This park offers 8,000 acres of protected preserve nestled among the river terraces and sandstone canyons of the western coastal Sana Ana Mountains. The 5K and 10K runs take place on the easy-to-moderate trails in this scenic park where runners can expect to see wildflowers in bloom and other wildlife. Our 1K Kids run is fun and easy! All courses are on well-groomed trails and aid stations will have water and sports hydration drinks.

Event time(s):
Saturday, March 24th, 2012 – Packet Pickup (check back soon!)
Sunday, Marchth, 2012 (Race Day) – Arrive 7:00AM, Race Starts at 8:00AM, Kids Race at 9:15am
Event Located at: Click Here for Map
Click Here for Course Map
Pricing: 5K $40 | 10K $60 | Kids 1K $15
Register Here




Salt Creek Half Marathon – April 22nd, 2012
13.1 Mi. Run | 5K Run | 10K Run | 1K Kids Run
Event Description: Salt Creek Beach Park is a beautiful venue with a perfect blend of sandy beaches, large grass areas and recreational trails. All races use the Salt Creek Regional Corridor Trail; the trail is concrete and blacktop and even offers several stretches with softer terrain next to it.

The Half-Marathon is a two loop course; participants of the 10K will complete one loop while the 5K participants complete 1/2 of the first loop. The Kids 1K Run heads south on the utility road along the beach for .5K then returns to the finish line. This is a scenic course that will offer beginning and experienced runners a challenge! Runners can expect to see amazing canyon views and will look forward to the Pacific Ocean on the way back to the finish line. Aid stations are approximately 1 to 1.5 miles apart and will have water, sports hydration drinks and other healthy snacks.

Event time(s):
Saturday, April 21st, 2012 – Packet Pickup & Pre-Race Expo – details to be posted soon.
Sunday, April 22nd, 2012 (Race Day) – Arrive 6:00AM, 5K – 7:00AM, 10K – 7:25AM, Kids 1K – 9:15AM
Event Located at: Click Here for Map
Click Here for Course Map
Pricing: Half-Marathon $99 | 10K $60 | 5K $40 | Kids 1K $15
Register Here

Welcome new members!

Welcome all you OC Trail Tales members! What a great night we had last night at Road Runner and their special VIP event. We had a lot of fun! We want to thank all of you who came out in the snow, (which i conjured up for you guys):) We know the traffic was hellacious because of the weather, so thanks for dredging through that for us.

Thank you to Tom and Amy for our beautiful balloon display, they did an awesome job! You can visit their website http://www.signaturecelebrations.biz/index.htm for more fabulous things they do if you are planning a party. Thank you again, and Happy Birthday to the both of you!

I am really excited to start our new session January 9th, and cant wait to talk with everyone and begin the new year! Pete and I are really looking forward to that. I hope you are all excited as well. If you have not done so already, please go to our meetup page and sign up, its free, so you can see or calendar. I will try not to blast you every 5 seconds. :) http://www.meetup.com/OC-Trail-Tales/ It will give you a good idea of what and when we are doing things, to keep track of your schedule and the workouts/races.

If you would like to come out and swim on Tuesday, please rsvp on the meetup so we know who to look for, and who to put in what lanes. Please bring water, electrolytes, maybe something to eat for after, a towel, change of clothes, and bathing suits are required too, sorry. :) You may also need goggles, swim cap, etc...
For those of you running LA Marathon, you guys have 16 miles this weekend. :) Fun, fun! There is no long Trail run this weekend. :(

Happy Holidays!
Have a great weekend!

Christmas Party at Road Runner Sports Laguna Tmr Reminder

Getting ready to celebrate? It’s

only 24 hours until YOUR Exclusive Road Runner Sports VIP Christmas Party!! Woo-Hoo! Remember the fun starts at 6pm, so grab your family and help us celebrate the holidays!

- Wear your OC Trail Tales Shirt and Receive extra Raffle tickets from OC Trail Tales Booth.

 - Double Your VIP Discount to 20% - A Perfect Time to Shop for the Holidays

- Enjoy a Special VIP Christmas Gift

- Participate in Fun Contests and Raffles

- Celebrate with Holiday Snacks & Champagne

- Learn the Best Way to Manage Your Runs in the Cold Weather at 6:30pm

See you soon!

Event: Road Runner Sports VIP Exclusive Christmas Party Laguna...

Date: Thursday, December 15, 2011 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (PT)

Location:
Road Runner Sports Laguna Hills
24291 Avenida De La Carlota
Laguna Hills, CA 92505

Xterra course update for sunday.

Great news for our group that have signed up for xterra on Sunday. The new course that we have been training on has been approved.
As a reminder we will be at the road runner sports VIP party next Thursday Dec 15th. Please RSVP

Your Invited

As we are bracing for the new year we would like to invite you to Road Runner Sports in Laguna Hills for a VIP Christmas Party Dec 15th from 6pm-8pm.

-Raffles and Prizes
-Up to 20% discount on your purchases if you are already a VIP member.
-Sign up for our new trail running program to kick off the new year @ $62.50 per class.

RSVP

Starting Jan 9th
-Mondays @6pm at Road Runner LH
-Wednesday @ 6pm at El Toro High School (Track Night)
-Saturday @7am at Hero's Park
-Sunday@ TBD Local Trail Run

12 Week Training Programs Offered by OC Trail Tales:

Off the Couch- Getting Started
-You are starting something entirely new
-You want to be more healthy and fit.
-Each time you go out for a run you encounter a new side of yourself.
-Your workout starts to become a special time for you.
-You want to loose a few pounds


Intermediate Runner Program- Keep on moving
-You can identify with those who are addicted to running
-You may be intimidated by the “high achievers” — competitors and marathoners
-You always have a “glow” at the end of the run
-You rarely have a have a plan or goal
-You have a healthy diversion and don’t feel the need to get anything more out of it.
-You are a bit more independent.
-You prefer company to running alone, but you’ll pick and choose your group with care.


Competitor Program-Racing is the main driving force.
-You start to plan your running around racing goals
-You are racing for times

Ultramarathon Trail Running Program-
- A Runner that enjoys a change in scenery
- Trail running events that start at 50km (31 Miles)









Also we have a Triathlon 101 program for Beginners that are just starting the Goal Race is Desert TRI in Palm Springs.

Training Benefits:

1. Improved performance

2. Provide a breath of fresh air in training routines

3. Bring peace of mind to the athlete

4. Educator

5. Time Management