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UAE: 13th July, 2014: We're not ones to wish away the summer – but as we all know it ends far too soon, and before you know it the holiday is over and life resumes as normal. Which is why now is the perfect time to start planning your post-summer fitness regime and Reebok Run Club operated by Urban Energy Fitness is a great place to start. Not only does the club currently have a number of great offers for its 2014/2015 season, but its expanded programme for the forthcoming season will appeal to both beginner and regular runners.
“It's a great idea to plan now for post-summer fitness as the start of September is a busy time in all other areas of our lives. If you have booked your package now then you are mentally committed and you will be ready to ‘hit the ground running' come September,” recommends Fiona Donald, Fitness Instructor at Urban Energy Fitness.
One of the key advantages of joining the Reebok Run Club is that it caters to runners of all ages and capabilities. So whether you're embarking on a fitness programme for the first time or are a seasoned runner, the Urban Energy team provides the dietary and athletic advice, support and encouragement to help you meet and succeed in your individual goals.
For those that are new to running, the friendly and inviting environment of the Reebok Run Club will be of particular interest. “We are a very social club, so while the idea of running may be very daunting to someone who is new, they will be running with like-minded people in a warm, friendly, welcoming environment – and a lot of our regular runners have all been there, so they know what it's like and what you may be going through. We never judge participants, nor do we compare performances. We put a big emphasis on technique, ensuring we reduce the risk of injury and progress safely. Our instructors run with each group, ensuring that no one is left behind,” explains Donald.
Seasoned or returning runners to the Reebok Run Club will receive similar support and encouragement from fellow runners and the Urban Energy Fitness team, although the instructors will be geared up to drive them just that little bit harder to achieve their goals. Regular runners will also benefit from the many classes that Urban Energy operates and which have been extended for the 2014/2015 season.
“Our Interval Training classes, Core & Stretch and Strength & Conditioning classes are imperative for people wishing to improve and remain injury free. A lot of runners who run on their own neglect this area of their training and it is an important part of a complete programme,” says Donald, continuing: “This year we are offering more classes – more Beginners classes, a monthly Running Technique clinic, more Strength & Conditioning classes, Interval classes incorporating running specific drills and more Core & Stretch classes.”
Reebok Run Club has also broadened its race schedule for the upcoming season and its array of packages will cater to runs from 4K up to full marathons, in addition to providing food diary analysis. But if you're still looking for that extra challenge then why not try a triathlon?
“We are also launching this year a triathlon add-on so if you have a ‘been there done that' approach to your running and are looking for something to diversify into, then why not apply your running skills in your first sprint series triathlon?” says Donald.
So if you're feeling incentivised and ready to sign up, then now is the time to do it. If you book now and pay a deposit by the 15th August you will receive a 5% discount. Even better still, sign up a friend at the same time and you will receive a further 10% off your package. Prices for packages start from AED1,400 for a 3 month 5k/10k running programme.
Packages can be purchased through Urban Energy Fitness and include 3, 5, and 8 month options covering 5km, 10km, half marathon and full marathon distances. Packages are inclusive of strength training classes, monthly breakfast meetings, weekly information emails on nutrition, injury prevention and performance, a pasta night prior to each race and a great Reebok goodie bag worth AED500 to get you started.
Programmes begin in September, however, the beginner's packages have different start dates, so if you miss the September start date, you can sign up at the beginning of the following month, up until February.
In the meantime, for those runners committed to maintaining their fitness schedule through the summer months, Reebok Run Club is still hosting classes through July and August and the Urban Energy team is on hand to provide helpful advice about topics such as hydration and the best times to run.
“We continue to run all summer, albeit at a lesser intensity and with more water breaks to remain properly hydrated. We do not recommend running in direct sunlight – when the sun is high – so very early in the morning or better still after sunset is a great time to run. The summer is not a time to create personal bests but rather a phase of maintenance and strengthening,” says Laurence Arca Bathe, Director at Urban Energy Fitness. “We do a little more speed and agility work as well as good stretches to condition muscle and increase mobility in preparation for the running season. This is an important part of training, just as pre-season training is crucial for a football or rugby athlete. The more you work over the summer, the better your season will be.”
The Reebok Run Club is operated in five convenient locations across Dubai and classes can also be paid for on a pay-as-you-go basis. The Urban Energy team also manage the individual race entry and logistics for each runner, talking people through what to expect during the race, holding a fun pasta nights prior to each race and meeting on the morning of the races so that runners can share experiences.
For more information contact www.urbanenergyfitness.com
Reebok Run Club Locations: Barsha, Arabian Ranches, Safa Park, Marina Mall, Palm Jumeirah
Email: info@urbanenergyfitness.com
Mobile: +971 (0) 55 886 9158
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