New Year’s Run

December 31st, 2011 by Roxane Kippen, USA Triathlon Certified Coach

Who is ready to ring in the New Year by going for a run or walk with hundreds of your closest friends?! Whether you are a recreational runner/walker, mid-pack age grouper or elite athlete, New Year’s runs are always a great way to say farewell to last year and to say welcome to a new year of opportunities. Below are a few of the celebratory events in West Michigan. Grab your friends, neighbors, relatives and teammates and join the fun.

Wolverine Resolution Run (4 mile) – Dec 31, 3:30pm, East Grand Rapids

New Years Eve Run, Walk & Ramble (5K) – Dec 31, 6:00pm, Holland

John Daley Memorial One One Run (2.2 or 4.4 mile) – Jan 1, 1:00pm, Kalamazoo

Sergeant Preston, Yukon King 6 Mile / 5K Memorial Run – Jan 1, 11:00am, North Muskegon

Athletic “Mentee” Brent Tate Committed to Bowling Green for 2012 Season

December 12th, 2011 by Athletic Mentors

Athletic Mentors would like to congratulate Brent Tate on his commitment to play for Bowling Green University starting for the 2012 season. We started working with Brent last spring by developing a pre-hernia training program to keep him in the best shape possible before he underwent surgery. After a successful surgery, AM got Brent back into shape in time to do serious summer training by participating in our Elite Summer Hockey Camp. Throughout the summer Brent worked extremely hard and went into The USHL’s Lincoln Stars pre-season camp in excellent condition.

“Brent has impressed me from the first day I met him with his toughness, both physically and mentally. He showed up every day for our summer training camp prior to the start time and shot pucks and worked on his stick-handling. The kid is extremely committed to becoming to best hockey player he can be. BGU made a great decision to recruit Brent and I feel strongly that Brent will make an impact the day he shows up at BGU,” said Head AM Coach Mark Olson.

“We are really looking forward to working with Brent this coming summer to prepare him for his college hockey debut.”

Follow this link to read the Lincoln Stars Blog: http://www.lincolnstarsblog.com/2011/07/congratulations-to-brent-tate.html

 

‘Get into the Swim’ at 2012 Swim Stroke Analysis Clinic

December 12th, 2011 by Athletic Mentors

Swimmers, are you ready to take your stroke to the next level? Sign up now for Athletic Mentor’s popular Swim Stroke Analysis Clinic slated for January 8 & 15th, 2012 with Coach Belco and Cricket! We’ll teach you the latest, most effective methods to develop your stroke, specific to your needs, your ability, and your body type. Our two-session clinic includes structured training, technique analysis and tips on form. You’ll learn pioneering techniques for breathing, curing cross-overs, improving body roll, shoulder injury, rhythm, timing and more to get maximum efficiency out of your stroke. Our limited enrollment clinics provide for a very personalized focus, which allows us to help you train “smarter.” The fusion of video analysis and years of coaching experience is a powerful tool that will improve your experience in both the pool and open water. Resolve to take your stroke to the next level with this highly effective clinic!

Join us January 8th and January 15th,

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Location: Kalamazoo College Pool, 1200 Academy Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49006

Price: $250

Contact Us to reserve your spot!


Join Athletic Mentors and Team Priority Health Dec. 15 for Mel Trotter Ministries Fundraiser

December 12th, 2011 by Athletic Mentors
Mark your calendars for the annual holiday event to benefit Mel Trotter Ministries sponsored by Team Priority Health on Thursday December 15th from 7-11 PM at McFadden’s Restaurant at 58 Ionia SW.
This has become a large event where members of the fitness community enjoy an evening together while supporting a great cause. In addition to the Men’s underwear and socks that we have been collecting in the past there is a need for Women’s and Children’s underwear and socks this year so plan to bring underwear and socks and/or make a donation.
Tell your friends and family and join other members of the fitness community for a fun night that benefits a great cause. See how successful the event was last year at this link: 2010 Summary.

Where: McFadden’s Restuarant & Saloon, 58 Ionia SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Latitude: 42.964629

Longitude: -85.669214

When: Thursday December 15th 7 —> 11 PM

Facebook: Facebook Event Page

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Athletic Mentors is a Proud Sponsor of the Grand Rapids Triathlon 2012

December 12th, 2011 by Athletic Mentors

Athletic Mentors is pleased to announce its 2012 sponsorship of the Grand Rapids Triathlon. This triathlon event is a chance for athletes of all skill levels to compete on a scenic riverside course, perfect for the novice through the seasoned triathlete. This USA Triathlon sanctioned event promises heart pounding excitement from start to the finish. It will happen on June 10, 2012.

This group of triathletes are passionate about growing a healthy community. Kudos to this group for bringing a USAT Sanctioned Sprint, Olympic and Half to the Grand Rapids area! To support the effort, participate, or review training plans we’ll be posting on the Grand Rapids Tri website, please visit http://www.grandrapidstri.com/