PPTC Parents - The Next Generation (TNG)
If you’ve been reading past issues of our newsletter, you had to notice that PPTC had a prolific year
in the baby department. We are inviting all the proud young parents to come together and celebrate
PPTC - TNG.
The purpose of this group is to bring together parents who may have been sliding in their training, or
who are looking for help to fit their miles into their hectic schedule. Lauren Davenport
has stepped up to pioneer this group. Lauren gave birth to baby girl Bijs in January,
while husband Andrew collected his "Most Miles" award at the annual club dinner. She’s getting back into
the running, and she wants to know how others are managing it.
The first outing is set for Saturday, September 6, 2008, at 9:30 am. TNG will start from
the Bartel Pritchard Sq. entrance on 15th St and PPW, across from the Pavilion Movie Theater. Strollers
are welcome and encouraged. All ages under 10 are welcome. The agenda will be loosely structured. Lauren
says, "We’ll have a fun run/walk and see how it goes. Please, please, do not freak out about your fitness
level. People, I had a baby in January!"
Prospect Park Youth Running Group
PPTC has been helping to promote the launching of the Prospect Park Youth Running Club this coming fall.
The group under the leadership of Sean Rice, long time track coach of Midwood HS, will be holding initial
meetings about the program in late August.
Boys & Girls Ages 5-12 Informational Meeting and Open Registration Thursday-August 28 at 7:00pm
Bishop Ford High School (19th St & Prospect Park West/9th Ave)
For more information- Email Sean Rice at Midwoodtrack@ aol.com
Al Goldstein Speed Series 5K
We look forward to a big turnout to close the 2008 Al Goldstein 5K Speed Series on Weds. 8/27 at 7 pm.
All entrants are welcome. $5 on race night. Registration from 6:30 to 7 pm at the Oriental Pavilion next
to the skating rink.
Click below for the complete Race Results:
AUGUST CLASSES AT PARK SLOPE FITNESS COLLECTIVE
The 2 stretch class schedules will remain the same for the month of August, and
class price will be $5 pay as you go.
Sundays: 10 am
Thurs.: 6:30 pm
THERE ARE NO MORE "MELT" CLASSES SCHEDULED.
The Fitness Collective will announce its planned schedule for September. Check again for updates.
PSFC is located at 366 7th Ave (10/11St) 718-499-1849. Program director is Zoe Bowick.
DUAL STARTS FOR SAT. GROUP RUNS
During the summer months, our group runs offer the option of starting at 7AM or 8AM.
All are welcome at either group regardless of pace or distance. Since, primarily,
the dual option is due to the heat, the group profiles defy easy categorization, but
here’s a snapshot:
7am: Corre, Krishna, Brad, Sarah, Pieter, Stacey, Amy, Geoff, etc. about 10-12 altogether.
Distance: 10+
Goal: Half or full marathon in the fall
Overall Pace: Strong 8-8:30/mile
8am: Gil, Frank, Maggie, David, Marvlyn, Teneka, Cristin, not many more than 6-8 so far
Distance: 2 loops to 20 milers
Goal: Fall marathon/ 10K
Pace: split between 8’s and 10’s
WEDS. NIGHT group runs continue as usual at 7:15 PM. These usually do 1 loop. Both groups meet on the sidewalk
at the Grand Army Plaza entrance to Prospect Pk.
Summer Speed Workouts
with coach Tony Watson began a 10 week session on Tuesday, July 15th. The group meets every
Tuesday at 7 pm. at the Bartel Pritchard Sq. parking area (15St/Prospect Pk. West). Cost to
PPTC runners who became club members prior to June 1st is $50. Cost to runners who became
members after June 1st, and non-members is $100. If you wish to sign up for the remaining sessions
bring a check with you to the next workout (Full price applies).
PPTC Picnic
Click here for the results of the Picnic Relay Event.