X-S-N-R-G = excess energy!

XSNRG is a running club that provides runners of all levels weekly coached interval training to develop strength, stamina, and speed, in a supportive and social environment. From beginners to accomplished competitive runners, no one is too slow or too fast to run with XSNRG – all you need is the desire to train and improve your running!

Structured workouts will help you improve, but they are not always easy to do on your own. Our Tuesday night workouts, led by coaches, make it easy, give you company, and help keep you motivated with your running.

The club meets in the Leaside area every Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. and runs to a different workout location each week, focusing either on speed intervals or hill training. A typical workout includes a warm-up, cool-down, coaching tips on technique and the workout, and is usually finished by 8:00 p.m.

Meeting Locations:

May through September: Sunnybrook Park in the Sports Pavilion parking lot on the upper fields
October through April: Leaside High School

Join us for our Tuesday Night Workouts … you’ll have fun and improve your running – all because of XSNRG’s workouts!

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CLUB NEWS

May 7, 2013

Trail Running Clinics

With the spring season wrapping up, now is a great time to think about adding trail running to your summer training schedule. Not only is it a lot of fun, but it is a ...great way to add extra mileage (on a more forgiven surface than the pavement), strengthen your muscles, and give you wicked workout. Consider joining one of the following 2 clinics:

Trail Running for Beginners June 2:
Always wanted to give trail running a try but not sure what to expect? Tailored to individuals who are new to trail running, this 2.5h session will go over the basics of what to expect, how to prepare yourself, and how to get the most enjoyment from it! Held in the beautiful outdoor space at Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area, you will learn about proper footwear, safety, nutrition, and injury prevention, followed by a run in the scenic trails with a focus on technique. Cost is $45 and includes handouts, refreshments, 5 Peaks souvenir, draw prizes and a discount when registering at a future 5 Peaks race. Registration is limited so don’t delay in signing up! Ability to run 3-5km is preferred.

Date:	Sunday June 2
Time:	9:30am-12:00 (with optional run afterwards)

Become a Stronger and Faster Trail Runner July 7:
Interested in learning how to get faster and stronger on the trails? Have you ran several trail races and looking to find ways to improve? Come to this 3 hour session where you will learn about running and pacing techniques, key strengthening activities, suggested workouts and other key considerations. Held at the scenic Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area, participants will get the opportunity to practice the drills on the trails, followed by an additional guided trail run afterwards. Cost is $45 and includes handouts, refreshments, 5 Peaks souvenir, draw prizes and a discount when registering at a future 5 Peaks race. Registration is limited so don’t delay in signing up!

Date:	Sunday July 7th,
Time:	9:30am-12:00 (with optional run afterwards)

Both sessions are held at Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area. Clinics are led by Jennifer Faraone, a running coach, competitive runner and duathlete. Jennifer was the female winner of the 5 Peaks Championship Race in 2012 and the female winner of the 5 Peaks Sports Series in 2011. She also competed at the World’s Mountain Running Championship in Switzerland.

REGISTER AT: www.runningthetrails.wordpress.com

Membership Drive Party (May 28th)

May is XSNRG membership renewal month! The Membership Drive Party is on Tuesday, May 28 after the workout (around 8 p.m.) at the Granite Brewery (245 Eglinton Ave E; ...entrance is on Mt. Pleasant; free underground parking) -- $20 per member for a buffet dinner.

An Evite will go out to existing and past members, so be sure to RSVP. New members are welcome -- just let us know you're interested so we can count you in. Membership fees are $40 for the year (cash or cheque payable to XSNRG). Hope to see you there!

Meeting location changes to Sunnybrook Park (May 7th)

Next week we migrate back to our hangout in Sunnybrook Park. Point your GPS to the pavilion on top of Sunnybrook Hill by the Soccor Fields. We will meet as always in the ...first parking lot on the left. Entrance to the park is at Leslie St. just north of Eglinton and keep to the right the whole way in the park. A secondary entrance is to enter at Sunnybrook Hospital, park at the bottom of the hospital hill then do the short run up to the hill top on the other side of the river. A third entrance is to park near either end of Suncrest Dr. in the Bridal Path and enter through the small openings south of the street. Meeting time remains at 6:30 PM.

Boston Marathon

We are sadden by the injuries and lost of life suffered during one of sport's greatest events yesterday. Many of us in the club have run in the Boston Marathon and the ...race holds and will continue to hold a special place in our lives.

If you have any Boston gear, please wear it at tonight's workout in support of the fallen and those in the running community who have been directly affected by this tragedy.