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Check out what's new in October at Big Island Running Company!
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Running Big with Big Island Running Company

New Balance Group Runs and Promotions


This year, we're partnering with New Balance to offer some great activities for runners during the week before Ironman (aka next week!).

We'll be converting the tent in front of the store to feature brand new New Balance Run Big and Run Aloha gear.  We'll also be showcasing some of New Balance's currently popular shoes, including the 980 Fresh Foam and the 1400 racing flat.

New Balance will also be offering additional group runs that come with the opportunity to run in some of their shoes.  Garmin will also be represented and allowing runners to test out some of their products.  After the run, fuel up with products from Gu and Bonk Breaker and maybe win some New Balance prizes and goodies! More information on the dates and times of the runs is contained in the flyer below. 

Tropical Frozen Yogurts will also be offering yogurt after the Wednesday morning group run, so definitely try to make it to that one!

Garmin 920XT

Just this week, Garmin launched a new top-of-the-line triathlon watch to improve on their popular 910XT model.  We're happy to announce our shipment arrived today, so you can be one of the first to own this product that is sure to be highly-sought during Ironman week.  Some key features and improvements are:
  • VO2 Max, Recovery Time and Race Predictor when used with the heart rate monitor.
  • Ability to track running dynamics including cadence, vertical oscillation and ground contact time.
  • 24-hour battery life when using GPS.
  • Live tracking to let friends and family know where you are during a race or training run.
  • New watch function with activity tracking (similar to functions found in the Vivofit).
The watch comes in two colors, pictured below, and costs $449.99 without the heart rate monitor or $499.99 with the heart rate monitor. These are going to go quickly, so get yours this weekend!
920XT Black
920XT Red

Couch to 5k 2014!

Each year, people get inspired by the Ironman athletes and decide to start an exercise program.  Sometimes they have a hard time figuring out where to start, though.  For the past several years we’ve hosted a free Couch-to-5k Training Program in Kona to get people off their couches and to the finish line of a 5k safely.

This year the program will start on Tuesday, October 21 with a kick-off meeting at 5 p.m. at our Alii Drive store.  We will start with our first run that same day.  The program is very gradual and starts off with alternating intervals of running and walking before progressing to just running. 

The program will conclude with the Jingle Bell Beach Run on Sunday, December 21 at 7:30 a.m. at its new location - Coconut Grove Marketplace!  More information on the Jingle Bell Beach Run is available on their website.  You can register for the Jingle Bell Beach Run online or at Big Island Running Company.

Throughout the program we will also have talks on topics important to new runners, including proper gear, common injuries, stretches and strength exercises to prevent those injuries and nutrition.
A registration form for the Couch-to-5K program is available at bigislandrunningcompany.com under Running Groups. 
 
 
Some of the members of the 2013 Couch-to-5k Group after successful completion of the Jingle Bell Beach Run.
Our Hilo group runs are starting strong and growing!
Upcoming Events
October 4 - Ho'ala Ironman Training Swim (2.4 miles); 7:00 a.m.; Kailua Pier; $35.

October 5 - 29th Annual PATH 5k/10K Run; 7:30 a.m.; Hale Halawai; $40 adult, $30 child.

October 11 - Ironman World Championships; 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run; Kailua-Kona.

October 12 - The Morning After Triathlon; 1/2 mile swim, 2 mile run, 15 mile bike and 4 mile run; 7:00 a.m.; Magic Sands Beach Park.

October 18 - Keiki Triathlon; 50-100 yd swim, 1.6-3.2 mile bike, 1/2-1 mile run; 8:00 a.m.; Kona Community Aquatic Center; $5.

October 19 - Team Mango's Post-Ironman Sprint Triathlon; 1/4 mile swim, 10 mile bike, 2 mile run; 7:00 a.m; Kailua-Kona Pier.

October 25 - Run for the Dry Forest; 5k, 10k and Keiki Runs; 7:45 a.m.; Pu'u wa'a wa'a; $30 adult, $15 child ($10 additional on race day).

October 25 - Race the Reaper 5k; 5:30 p.m.; Keauhou Shopping Center; $20 ($25 on race day).

October 26 - Peaman Thrash and Dash Biathlon; 1/3 mile swim and 2 mile run; 8:08 a.m.; Kailua-Kona Pier; free.
Alii Drive Group Runs
Tuesday - 5 p.m. (including Tuesday Trot 5k Fun Run/Walk)

Thursday - 5 p.m.

Saturday - 6:30 a.m.

 
Hilo Bayfront Group Runs
Wednesday - 5 p.m.

Saturday - 6:30 a.m.

 
Store Locations
Alii Drive
Coconut Grove Marketplace
75-5807 Alii Drive #C-8
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
808-327-9333

Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-7 pm
              Sun noon-5 pm

World Headquarters
Hale Ku'i Plaza
73-5619 Kauhola St. Ste 107
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
808-329-9919

Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-6 pm

Hilo
308 Kamehameha Avenue
Suite 105
Hilo, HI 96720
808-961-5950

Hours: Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm
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