π TUESDAY TRAINING TIP: THE SANTA RUNNING TECHNIQUE π
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Ever wonder how Santa hits billions of houses in one night without blowing out his hamstrings? Itβs not just magicβitβs cadence! π β¨
π THE PROBLEM: OVER-STRIDING π₯ π
Reaching your feet way out front acts like pulling the emergency brake on every single step. It beats up your knees and wastes energy.
π§ββοΈ THE SOLUTION: RUN LIKE AN ELF, NOT A REINDEER π¦ β‘
* Elf Cadence: Quick, short steps (170-180 SPM) keep your feet under your hips. π―
* Less Pounding: A shorter stride stops you from bouncing up and down like a hyperactive reindeer! π
π ACTIONABLE RAD TIP π π―οΈ
Imagine sneaking past sleeping kids on Christmas Eveβquick, light, quiet turnover!
π LOCK IN YOUR HOLIDAY SHRED π
Test out your high-cadence elf turnover at The Salvation Army of Greater Houston Christmas in July 5K/10k Run βοΈ π₯
π Secure your spot here: https://tinyurl.com/XmasInJulyRun π π
π Are you a long-striding reindeer or a high-cadence elf? Drop it below! π
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Rad Racing Company
"Ok dudes, Lets RUN this sucker" We make Racing RAD!
Our Mission: To Radically transform our world by delivering family-friendly, encouraging and FUN Racing experiences of uncompromising quality that empower everyone to live healthier, richer and more purpose-filled lives...one event⦠one racer at a time.
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πββοΈChristmas in July 5K/10k Run Race Week is HERE! πββοΈπ
Rad Racers get ready to jingle all the way for a great cause β benefiting The Salvation Army of Greater Houstonβ€οΈπ¦
β°Early Packet Pickup:
Tuesday ~1οΈβ£ PM β 4οΈβ£ PM at Jimbo's Athletic Club
Wednesday ~ 4οΈβ£ PM β 7οΈβ£ PM at Jimboβs Athletic Club
ποΈ Race Day Pickup:
Saturday ~ 6οΈβ£ AM β 7οΈβ£ 30 AM at TC Jester Park
π₯ Registration is still open, but weβre nearing our cap β donβt wait! Secure your spot before itβs gone and join the festive fun to help make a difference this July!β¨
π Secure your spot here:
July 25 - https://tinyurl.com/XmasInJulyRun ποΈ βοΈ
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π½ PRICE JUMP TONIGHT + REGISTRATION CAP WARNING! π β‘
Christmas is coming early, but these savings are leaving TONIGHT at midnight! β° No time to stay on the sidelines - lock in your spot for the Christmas in July 5K/10k Run before the price increase kicks in or spaces run out! βοΈ πββοΈ
Don't let the sleigh leave without you! π€Ά Grab your crew, hit the link below, and lock in your entry to ring in the most festive race of the summer NOW! π π
π Secure your spot here:
July 25 - https://tinyurl.com/XmasInJulyRun ποΈ βοΈ
πTHE NEXT PHASE OF RAD RACINGπ€
Rad Racing Company was built on the Kingwood and H-Town starting lines, the rhythm of the coastal pavement, and the shared energy of the Houston area running community. πββοΈππ
But we're not done... weβve been working on something behind the scenes to bring our RAD Races to more people and more causes!
We're mapping out new miles and moving beyond the bayou pathways to carve out fresh paths across the great state of TEXAS!
Details to be released soonβ RAD Fam, your future running calendar is about to get even more exciting!
Are you locked in with us? Drop a π₯ in the comments if you're ready for what's next.
π SALVATION ARMY CHRISTMAS IN JULY RUN: THE CLOCK IS TICKING! π
π¨ TICK-TOCK, THE VAULT IS CLOSING! π¨
No more putting it offβthis is your final warning! The countdown is on for the ultimate summer showdown. If you want to secure your spot on the starting line without breaking the bank, the time to move is right now. β‘
πEarly-Bird Pricing Ends THIS SUNDAY at MIDNIGHT!
Every Runner Gets:
π½ Color Change Poly-Tech shirt
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Custom Finisher Medal
π Summer Refreshments
π Holiday cheer in the summer sun
βοΈClaim your spot and beat the clock before Sunday night:
Christmas in July 5K/10k Run
July 25 - https://tinyurl.com/XmasInJulyRun
π TUESDAY TRAINING TIP: COGNITIVE PACING π
WINS AND LOSSES HAPPEN IN THE MIND! π§ Fatigue is often a psychological shield, not muscle failure. To crush your goals, you have to master your mental governor. β‘
π INTERNAL VS. EXTERNAL FOCUS π―
Control your effort by changing your mental dials:
* Internal (Associative): Focus on your posture, breathing, and foot strike to maintain peak mechanical efficiency. π‘οΈ
* External (Dissociative): Conserve mental energy and blunt strain during steady miles by tuning into your music, partner, or scenery. π§
π₯ ACTIONABLE RAD TIP: Use an external focus during steady paces, then dial into a hyper-focused internal checklist on tough inclines or intense accelerations! π
π KEEP THE MOMENTUM ROLLING π
Build the mental grit you need for our next big showdown: the Christmas in July Run! π
π HOW-TO DEEP DIVE:
[https://tgrunfit.com/2020/10/18/mental-magic-using-disassociation-and-association-in-training/](https://tgrunfit.com/2020/10/18/mental-magic-using-disassociation-and-association-in-training/) π π
Come put your mental to the test and secure your spot below:
π Christmas in July 5K/10k Run
July 25 - https://tinyurl.com/XmasInJulyRun π
πComment below: Whatβs your go-to mental trick when a run gets tough? π
Excited for this! Just two weeks away!! π΄π
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Who's coming to cool off with us??!! βοΈπ«
Christmas in July 5K/10k Run
REGISTER BELOW π
July 25 - https://tinyurl.com/XmasInJulyRun
07/10/2026
π³ THANK YOU, THE LIVABLE FOREST! π²π‘
Huge shoutout to The Livable Forest for helping us bring the community together in such a massive way on the 4th! πΊπΈβ¨
Your dedication to connecting local families and supporting small businesses with the perfect community-first events and news does not go unnoticedβ weβre so grateful for your incredible partnership. π€β€οΈ
Explore what TLF has to offer and connect with the best local businesses by joining The Livable Forest network! π±β¨
Connect with The Livable Forest TODAY:
https://thelivableforest.com/
07/10/2026
π§ββοΈ THANK YOU, PURE BARRE KINGWOOD! π©°β‘
Props to Pure Barre for bringing the absolute best energy and keeping us loose at the starting line for America's 250th! ππ₯
Your pre-race always gets our runners pumped and ready to tackle the miles β weβre truly grateful for your steadfast partnership and active spirit. πββοΈπ¨
Ready to find your focus and strengthen your own routine? Take advantage of your FREE WEEK PREVIEW and book your next class with Pure Barre Kingwood TODAY! π§ββοΈποΈ
Book with Pure Barre Kingwood HERE:
https://www.purebarre.com/location/kingwood-tx
07/10/2026
β¨ THANK YOU, 4EVER YOUNG KINGWOOD! π§π§¬
Shoutout to 4Ever Young Anti-Aging Solutions- Kingwood,TX for adding that extra layer of wellness and vitality to our racers! πΊπΈπββοΈ
We see and appreciate your passion for helping people feel, perform and look their absolute best! π€π₯
Ready to unlock your full potential and supercharge your wellness journey? Connect with the team at 4Ever Young Kingwood and take advantage of your free B12 vitamin shot if you haven't yet!π©Ί
Book with 4Ever Young Kingwood TODAY:
https://4everyoungantiaging.com/kingwood/
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