(1/5-1/11): aGSTC Awards Banquet: Guest Speakers & Giveaways Announced

THE WEEKLY EMAIL Nothing but a G-Thing, Baby All members who attend receive a free Superhero Events tech running shirt and a $20 off coupon from Sneaker Factory, Florham Park! Register here KEYNOTE SPEAKERS 2014 aGSTC Awards Banquet ESTHER ERB 2014 US Marathon Champion Esther Erb, the 2014 US National Champion in the marathon, will be one of two keynote speakers at the 2014 aGSTC Award Banquet.    Finishing in 2:34:01, she won the Twin Cities Marathon in October, the USATF National Marathon Championship.  Currently on the Rider University coaching staff, she was a six-time All-American and two-time Academic All-American during her collegiate career.  She continued her career at Zap Fitness, an Elite Development Club like the aGSTC, in North Carolina.   AKHEEM GAUNTLETT 2013, 2014 World Champs Medalist    Akheem Gauntlett, a two-time World Championship medalist in the 4x400 relay for Jamaica, will be the other keynote speaker. A NJ native, Gauntlett competed for Arkansas.  In 2013, he helped the Razorbacks win an NCAA indoor national title by running on a 3:03.50 4x400 relay--a college record.  After winning this team title, he won a silver medal in the 2013 World Outdoor Championships in Moscow, and in 2014 a bronze in the 2014 World Indoor Championships in Sopot, Poland. Event is limited to first 150 registrants Register here We are at 60% capacity right now! Saturday, January 24 The Old Bay Restaurant Downtown New Brunswick 6-9pm Emcee Josh Neyhart ORDER OF EVENTS 6:00 Dinner & mingling 6:20  adidas drawing #1   presented by Sneaker Factory, Florham Park 6:30  2014 aGSTC Highlight Video 6:45  adidas drawing #2    presented by Sneaker Factory, Florham Park 6:50  Akheem Gauntlett: Guest Speaker  Sprinter Performance of the Year Field Performance of the Year Excellence in Jumping Award Excellence in Miling Award  Excellence in Race Walking Award Most Likely to Be at Sprint Practice Award Excellence in Sprinting and Balding Award Sprinter Most Likely To Be Applying for a Social Security Card This Year Award 7:05  Lee Mooney & Erin Varga: Masters Awards Male Rookie of the Year Female Rookie of the Year Class Act Award Masters Runner Most Likely to Soon Wear One of Those Emergency Push Button Thingies Performance of the Year, Male Performance of the Year, Female Comeback of the Year, Male Comeback of the Year, Female 7:15  Rob Klink & David Fett: Rutgers Awards Rutgers Athlete of the Year Rutgers Most Improved Runner Rutgers Most Likely to Be at Practice Award Rutgers Leadership Award 2015: His Breakout Year 2015: Her Breakout Year Rutgers TMA-in-Training Award 7:25  Superhero Racing Presentations: Heather McDermott & Chris Russo Club Member Who Most Likely Mixed Up "Picture Day" and "Pajama Day" When in Elementary School Leadership Team Member of the Year Totally Misunderstood Award (TMA) Jeff Perrella Excellence in Injury Award Social Media Award Steady Strider Award Excellence in Facial Hair Excellence in Roller Blades Award Sketchy Snapchatter Award 7:40  adidas drawing #3  presented by Sneaker Factory, Florham Park 7:45  Olivia Raya & Carmine DeNicola: Enclave Awards Jersey City Enclave Awesome Award North Enclave Awesome Award Morristown Enclave Awesome Award Central Enclave Awesome Award South Enclave Awesome Award Beach Enclave Awesome Award Rising Enclave Award Most Trash Talking Enclave Award Most Honorable Enclave Award Stinky Pants Enclave Award 7:55  Will Appman & Chris Weiss: Men's Road Awards Elite Rookie of the Year Mortal Rookie of the Year 2015: His Year to Shine Performance of the Year Most Improved Runner Recruiter of the Year Excellence in Marathoning Cross Country Performance of the Year Quotes of the Year   8:10   TBA: Female Road Awards Elite Rookie of the Year Mortal Rookie of the Year 2015: Her Year to Shine! Performance of the Year Most Improved Runner Recruiter of the Year Excellence in Marathoning Cross Country Performance of the Year Quotes of the Year 8:25  Esther Erb Guest Speaker + 6 awards Most Valuable Performer, Male Most Valuable Performer, Female Most Valuable Masters, Male Most Valuable Masters, Female Most Valuable Sprinter Most Valuable Field Athlete 8:40  First Annual Hall of Fame Induction Brief Video Montage & Presentation 8:50  Chuck Schneekloth: Closing Words REGISTER HERE!     aGSTC SPRING TRAINING PLAN WEEK ONE  The training plan will be sent out via the team email for the first 3 weeks. After that you will need to be a dues paying member to access the file on Google Drive. If you are not sure how to work with a shared google doc, let one of us know.   Much like the fall season, the championship races this season are also constructed in a way where we start with longer races and end with shorter races.  The plan is going to start off very similarly to how we started off in the fall, it was a 12 week base building phase that ended with the half marathon.  The first 11 weeks end with the 20k this spring.  Again the focus is on May/June so while you will be prepared to run a good 20k and 15k in March and April, those are not the focus of the season.  This plan will also prepare you for steeple/5k and up on the track and the planned peak coincides with our late season track meets and club nationals.   If you are interested in a track season with event focus from 1500-5k and competing in both indoors and outdoors there will be another training plan focused on that.   It is important to pick the proper mileage to build towards.  The mileage will be something you can hold comfortably for about 10 weeks.  This is not something we as coaches can make a blanket suggestion for you all as far as a target.  If you want some guidance, contact us individually and we can help you figure out what is best for you.     If you have trained at 70 miles a week effectively don't use this guide to build towards 100 and then drop to 75 during the middle of the season, build towards 70, 75, or 80 and plan on holding that mileage during the season.  I would suggest not going significantly higher than what you have done successfully in the past, but don't be afraid to inch it up or keep it the same as the fall.   If you have any questions or need clarification on anything contact either Ken Goglas (ken_goglas@hotmail.com) or Mike Fonder (michael.fonder@gmail.com).     If you are interested in a personalized training plan check out our coaching page on the website.     Week 1: Jan 5-11 Get legs used to running again.  Start mileage at 50-60% of what you plan on building towards. Just get the miles in and don't worry at all about pace. Monday: 30-50 min run Tuesday: 30-50 min run, 4x100m strides Wednesday: 40-60 min run or cross train or off Thursday: 35-55 min run Friday: 35-55 min run, 6x100m strides Saturday: 40-60 min run or off Sunday: 50-70 min long run   2015 aGSTC Spring Racing Schedule March 1            *Road Relays V March 22          Miles for Music 20k      All Divisions April 25            Clinton 15k                     All Divisions May 2                Newport 10k                   Open Men, Women May 25             Ridgewood 10k               Masters Men June 6              *College Ave Mile             All Divisions June 15            President's Cup                Open Men June 28            Lager Run                        Masters Women *aGSTC hosted events Registration Is Now Open Grab a Partner and Sign Up! New Jersey's Biggest Relay Race SIGN UP HERE It's time to pay your 2015 Team Dues. The club has many operating expenses that depend on membership dues. Renew your aGSTC Membership here! Check your enclave Facebook pages for enclave group runs.   The team has two under-the-lights track practices at Highland Park HS: Monday and Wednesday (5:30pm).  We also train Saturday mornings at 10:00am at the same location.  All are welcome....come do your workout! What is this email? The GSTC Weekly Email is a collaborative effort to bring club membership an accurate and entertaining update on all team events, runs, results, workouts, quotes, and even mishaps every Sunday night.  It is also often referred to as "The Email" or, by more prominent members of the running community, "error-fraught spam."  If you'd like to submit anything that would contribute to any of these sections, please email us!     STAY CONNECTED

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