YNEM RUN CLUB UPDATES

Hi everyone!

Today we did our track workout. It was admittedly a more difficult workout with the sprinting and speed work, but definitely a good and necessary part of our overall training program. A big thank you to Joel and Christina for leading the efforts!

REMINDERS:
- NO MEETING NEXT SAT, SEP 1 - people will traveling over the Labor Day Holiday weekend and more importantly, a very special wedding is taking place that day. ( Of course, we should continue to run on our own during the week, and get a long run in during the weekend if possible.)
- RACE REGISTRATION - Please register by August 31 before rates increase Sep 1.
If you register by Aug 31, half marathon is $65 and 5K is $35. After Sep 1, half marathon is $75 and 5K is $40. Click on the link to register online: http://www.runlongbeach.com/Page79.aspx
- NEXT MEETING - SAT SEP 8 - We plan to do a 8-10mi beach run in Santa Monica/Malibu. After the run, we will also provide a brief presentation on the missions fundraising program - we will support HPM's Short Term Missions (led by Dr. John Hong and team). Meeting time will be 8AM. Meeting location and map to follow.

PRAYER REQUESTS:
- INJURIES: I've heard of some injuries and pain people are experiencing - let's keep especially Darren, Cathy and Mark in prayer for quick and healthy recovery.
- DARREN WONG: As many of you know, Darren is getting married on September 1 to a very special woman Ellen! CONGRATULATIONS Darren and Ellen!!!! Let's pray that it would be a very special day for the both of them, as well as their family and friends. Also, last night, I heard Darren's grandfather had to go to the hospital so Darren is spending with him and the rest of the family this weekend. Let's keep their family in prayer especially during this time.
-HPM SHORT TERM MISSIONS (SMT) team - let's keep them in prayer as they prepare for their missions trip to Mongolia late Oct. If you are interested in joining the team, please contact Dr. John Hong for more info at gijohn@gmail.com. (Thank you, John, for your commitment and dedication. You definitely have the longest drive up from Temecula! Always good to have you join us when you can!)

We missed some of you this morning. Keep nursing your injuries so you can be strong on race day. If there are any other reminders or prayer requests, please feel free to email all of us so we can keep eachother in thought and prayer throughout the week.

It's been a great 10 weeks so far of running together, and just getting to know one another. I think the most enjoyable part for me has been getting to know each of you during our breakfast times! Eating together it very important! :) As we enter into the last stretch of this program (starting Sep 8 only 5 Sat's left before race date), let's train hard and have fun!

Finally, I'm reminded of what one of our trainers wrote in his profile about "building a community of running enthusiasts." I'm not sure how many of us have converted into running enthusiasts. :) I know many of us come out for different reasons. Whatever the reasons may be, our hope and prayer is that we are continually "building a commuity of believers" - in faith, in hope and most importantly, in love.

Have a great weekend everyone!
Connie on behalf of the Run Team.