Take it Outside-  You’ll love the way you feel!

         Free Mountain Bike Skills Clinic!

Malibu Creek State Park- Held the first Saturday of each month from 9:00am to 1pm. This clinic is free of charge to all participants and no reservations are needed. (Sponsored by CORBA.)

“Mountain biking is a lot like tennis or skiing. Just a few minor adjustments in technique can make a huge difference in your control and proficiency. If you want to get better faster, you need to know the fundamentals of mountain biking technique. Whether you're just getting into mountain biking or have been riding for years, you'll learn some valuable tips from our ‘Introduction to Mountain Biking Skills Clinic’ that is offered each month.”

Some of the skills to be covered will be: proper seated rider position, controlled braking and slow speed technical maneuvering, pedaling cadence/gear use, and proper riding position and technique for climbing and descending.

Get full details and directions on CORBA’s website: www.corbamtb.com

         Backbone Trail Hike- Saturday, Sept. 13th from 9:00am-11am.  This hike leaves from the main trailhead off Kanan Road and follows the Backbone Trail as it winds along ridges and drops into oak shaded canyons.  On a clear day you can enjoy beautiful ocean views from several points along this rolling 5 mile out & back trail.  Please RSVP to Debbie by Thursday 9/11 if you would like to join us.(805-796-3119 or email debbie@beyondthegym.com)  Be sure to invite any family or friends who would like to come along on this beautiful hike!

         Outdoor Fitness Demonstration- Thursday, September 18th from 6pm-7pm at Wildwood Park in Thousand Oaks.  Come join me in beautiful Wildwood Park to sample a free one hour outdoor fitness experience!  We’ll be hiking down the Indian Creek Trail with the sounds of the creek refreshing us as we make various stops along the way to perform whole body functional strength training intervals.  We’ll be using resistance bands and body weight exercises to strengthen your muscles from head to toe...Come see for yourself what a challenging and effective workout you can achieve using minimal equipment, while at the same time maximizing the mind-body benefits of this inspiring outdoor environment!  Make sure to RSVP to Debbie by Tuesday, September 16, to reserve your spot!

     Upcoming Local Races:   

Xterra Point Mugu Trail Run:  Sunday,  September 28- If you like getting your running shoes dirty, try these challenging 11k and 18k trail runs! You can get details and course descriptions and learn about other ‘off road’ races at the Xterra website:   www.xterraplanet.com/trailrun. 

Carpinteria Triathlon:   Sunday,  September 28.   Featuring both a Sprint and Olympic distance race- check out their website for full course descriptions and to sign-up online.  www.carpinteriatriathlon.com. 

Calabasas Classic:   Sunday,  November 9.   Featuring  5k and 10k races (if you’re feeling energetic you can do a combo and run in both!) through the gently rolling hills of Calabasas- check out their website for full course descriptions and to sign-up online.  www.calabasasclassic.com. 

Beyond the Gym can help get you across that finish line with training programs and customized strength sessions to help you build the endurance and speed you'll need on race day!  Contact Debbie to help you choose an event and to design a training program that fits with your schedule.

Event Calendar August/September 2008

         Anacapa Island Kayak Trip- Saturday, August 23, leaving Oxnard Marina at 8am.  (This event is being guided by Robert Evans of GoOjai.)

“ Due to popular demand we are heading back to my favorite island, Anacapa Island, for a day of kayaking and a chance to swim among the kelp forests. On our last outing we saw manta rays that swam right under our boats!  We also saw garibaldi fish, leopard sharks and dolphins. We visited seal rookeries, kayaked under the arch and explored the amazing sea caves.  Space is limited, so please reserve your spot early.  Things you will need: Dress in layers, wear a hat and sunscreen, windbreaker, water shoes or sandals, lots of water, lunch & snacks, and a change of clothes for the boat ride home.  We will meet at Oxnard Marina, 3600 South Harbor Blvd., at Island Packers Oxnard at 7:15am.  The boat leaves promptly at 8am.”

The price for this trip is $179.00 per person and includes your boat trip to the island, kayak and gear, as well as guides and instruction.

Contact Debbie as soon as possible to reserve your spot. Call 805-796-3119 or email Debbie@beyondthegym.com