Nike Running Clubs

well here something about Nike running club in the states.. Happen to been to 2 states chicago and New york, both have well oiled season running groups

The first one was in New york the nike town store is at the back of trump tower. And why is it call Nike town? well because its a sprawling 4 stories high store pack with all the latest Nike gear. The running club at that particular store, have a run every morning 9am from the store to around the central park, depending on how far you want to run theres a small map too.

The running club information counter is pack with interesting running guide books on where to have ur power juice and post run meals compiled by zagat. Unfortunate for me i did not join the run but i happened to be there to snap afew photos.. just look at the post run snacks...massive!

the next one is in Chicago, similar to the one in NY. This branch is along the magnificient mile or the shopping street. its not as large as the one in NY about 2 floors but well stocked. A few days before i got to Chicago i lost my Nike plus sensor luckily they sell it there at about 19 bucks. which was a good thing coz i dun think i find that in singapore.

I managed to join in for the run this time round. The store have a run every thurs at evening 6.30pm. the route as indicated in the map is along the lake front. On entering the store everone is suppose to register their name and contact. Then deposit the bags with the counter staff. I was also briefed to get the free nike 10k human race run t-shirt cool...There was a pre run briefing. There was some mentioning of the upcoming chicago marathon and training schedule. after which we all head out for the run in groups .. depending on ur pace, you can join the different pacer groups.. i joined the 9mins/mile group.

stretching was done outside the store before long we headed down to the lakefront. run was great sunny and breezy weather. Had chats with some of the guys in the run it was interesting . U turn was at the boat house, got some water point there. before heading back.

We were served with mineral water, bagels and banana.. yummy.. unfortunately i had no appetite but overall it was a great run would do it again if i go back to the states!

Running in new york

Guess this post is a little overdue as i was away in the states for my work and vacation. I will recount some of the runs i have in new york.

Due to the pack visitation schedule i was only able to make 1 run in New york Central park. Central park famed for some of the setting of hollywood movie is actually quite huge. dotted with lakes and reservoir. Lotsa ang mo hang out here to suntan and do sports .

Was the 2nd last day of my stay, i made the effort to wake up early and head out for the run. crossing 3 blocks to central park. Temperature was a hot 30 degrees , weather service announce that heatwave will be in new york. But i still went ahead with the run. The roads inside central park is closed for joggers during the morning. So its rather safe to run and cycle and just about any activity. But take note that cyclist will be on the left side of the road. so stay on the right! i was reminded that by a friendly runner.

water point are located everywhere in the park so its alright not to bring any hydration equipment with you. and when you are lost.. maps and location board can be found.

Some of the interesting sights you can find in the park is this reservoir! breathtaking

Facility around central park includes tennis courts , baseball ground, skating rink, swimming pool and boat house.

a complete loop around central park is about 9km, which took me amost an hour to finish running. The heat was so hot almost melted, after the run i headed straight for the juice store to get my energy back.

But the experience having a jog there is something i will remember always