TJ's Gym Weekly News 01/24/2019
ALL HANDS ON DECK!
This weekend is our 9th-annual NorCal Masters Competition, which showcases some of the world’s fittest athletes ages 35+. It’s a true labor of love and involves the help of so many TJ’s Gym volunteers (THANK YOU!). This year, our equipment team will be headed by the incomparable Brian Urey and Chris Ford. Here they are setting up at the Civic Center, inspiring lots of confidence. In all seriousness, there will be boatloads of inspiration to go around, so stop by this weekend to watch, Sat. 8-5 and Sunday 8-4. And, if you can help out, please email jessica@tjsgym.com.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
As we said above, our 9th-Annual TJ’s Gym NORCAL MASTERS Competition is This weekend, January 26 and 27 at the Marin county civic center Exhibition HALL and fairgrounds!
All gym classes are ON as normal, except there will be no kids’ classes on Sunday. After you workout, come support your fellow TJ’s members, Jesse Maddex (35 - 39), Will Egan (40 - 44), Andrew Temkin (45 - 49), and Amy Blackburn (45-49) as they compete at NorCal Masters against some of the most fittest athletes in the world (literally). We’d also love your help as a volunteer, in exchange for a super-cool event shirt, a hearty meal, coffee, and lots of fun and inspiration!
OUR “Throw Hands” BOxING PROGRAM is going great!
You can sign up anytime; we prorate late starts. Jump in on this new program ASAP! Email jessica@tjsgym.com with any questions.
Coach Paul showing everyone how to put their wraps on under their gloves! THROW HANDS is a great combination of technique, fitness, and fun! Come check it out!
*Photo by Haydn Fischer
Coached by our very own PAUL HUGHES, This program uses boxing as a vehicle to improve fitness and strength and to empower athletes. Classes include technique, conditioning, and core work, for a powerful and fun workout! Let us know if you’d like to give it a try!
REGISTRATION IS ON for our RUNNING STRONG program, now in san rafael and MILL VALLEY!
Email jessica@tjsgym.com NOW to hold your spot and get in on our online content.
Program Foundations:
•Injury prevention/Consistency
Strength training builds stronger, more resilient connective tissues (muscle, bone, tendon, ligament), allowing athletes to train harder and with more frequency, all while avoiding injury.
•Efficiency/Muscular Power
Power is a necessity for success in distance running. Our Running Strong program aims to increase runners' ability to create and access power.
•Longevity/Health
While running has significant cardiovascular benefits, it often falls short when it comes to balance and sustainability. We will address issues and ailments common to runners, with the goal of enabling athletes to enjoy running for years to come.
Coach Nick Laplant is a Marin County native who grew up running the trails of Mt. Tam. He ran competitively for Tam High and earned a scholarship to Humboldt State, where he competed in Cross Country and Track and Field. Nick has competed in a number of demanding local races, including the Dipsea, and the Mt. Tam Hill Climb, and he is thrilled to be helping others reach their running potential in the beautiful running backdrop of Marin.
registration IS ongoing for our youth fitness program!
See our full youth schedule below. Additional times available upon request.
Corte Madera Teens (ages 12-16): Mondays / Wednesdays / Fridays 4-5pm*
*M/W/F are our more advanced teens
Corte Madera Teens Tuesdays/Thursdays 3:30-4:30 ages 13-15
Corte Madera Tweens Tuesdays/Thursdays 4:30-5:30 ages 9-12
Corte Madera Teens (ages 12-16): Saturdays 11am
San Rafael Teens (ages 12-16): Tuesdays 4-5pm
Mill Valley Teens (ages 12-16): Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00-5:00pm
Mill Valley Teens (ages 12 - 16) Wednesdays 4 pm
Corte Madera Kids (ages 4 - 6) Sundays 10:30 - 11:00 am
Corte Madera Kids (7 - 9) Sundays 11:05 - 11:50 am
our legends are awesome! Spread the word to your friends and family ages 60+!
We are hoping to expand this program to all locations!
Our LEGENDS program has been a huge success! Please help us spread the good word; our hope is to get these classes at all three locations and at multiple times. We’d like to get as many 60+ year-olds in Marin moving as possible! Athletes can join at any time; we pro-rate based on start days.