Latest Gazelles News
Saturday Information Session: Training with Gilbert's Gazelles
Aug 25, 2010Mark you calendars for Saturday, August 28th at 10 a.m. to join us in the Gazelle Training Center at RunTex Riverside for information on training with Gilbert's Gazelles for the 3M, Houston and Austin Marathon/Half Marathons as well as our other monthly groups. Former NCAA Champion and world renowned running coach Gilbert Tuhabonye will cover topics such as weekly mileage, following the training calendar, pace runs, core workouts, and hydration. Hundreds of local runners ranging from long-time veterans to those who just bought their first pair of running shoes have joined our tried and true methods and captured Gilbert’s philosophy of running with joy and staying injury-free. Training under the Gazelles programs will provide you an exciting group dynamic experience while gaining understanding of training philosophy, race strategy, nutrition, and more! Our workouts include various runs throughout downtown and west Austin, incorporating hills, intervals, pace runs, tempo runs, and long runs while also building a strong core. Groups meet three times per week - twice during the week and on Saturday for the long run. Joining the Gazelles also means you get to enjoy the benefits of five free weekly core classes, nutrition and injury-prevention clinics, discounts at RunTex and on Gazelle apparel, access to on-site physical therapists, and on-going video analysis of your running form! The start date for all of these programs is Monday, September 6th. Class time options are Monday/Wednesday at 5:45, 7:30 and 9:15 AM and Tuesday/Thursday at 5:45 AM/5:30 PM with all groups meeting on Saturdays at 6 AM for the long runs. For more information on any of our programs, visit www.gilbertsgazelles.com or email info@gilbertsgazelles.com.
New Group Starts in Two Weeks: 10 Weeks to the 10-Miler Training Program
Aug 11, 2010Named in 2007 as Austin's best new race and in '08 as Austin's favorite race, the fourth annual Run for the Water is yet again a marquee event on the central Texas racing calendar. Produced by the Gazelle Foundation, the 10-Miler features a downtown course with a west Austin twist, hitting the scenic routes through Tarrytown before making the descent back to Lake Austin Boulevard. Whether you're a seasoned veteran of the race or this will be your first, come train under a program designed by world-class runner and locally renowned coach Gilbert Tuhabonye - the man who designed the course and brings the race to you each and every year! Over 10 weeks you will gain a broad understanding of training philosophy, race strategy, nutrition, and more! Workouts includes hills, core strengthening, intervals, tempos, fartleks and long runs.
START DATE: Monday, August 23rd, 2010
CLASS OPTIONS:
- M/W - 5:45 AM at Far West (Coach Sonya Manson)
- M/W - 5:30 PM at RunTex Riverside (Coach Gilbert Tuhabonye/Michael Madison)
- T/Th - 6:00 AM at Bowie High/Circle C (Coach Bernard Manirakiza)
- ALL - Saturday at 6:00 AM (Meet at RunTex Riverside, All Coaches)
LOCATION: Various
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Customized training calendar tailored to your needs
- 15% discount at all RunTex locations
- 4 Free Boot Camp/Core Classes per week
- On-site physical therapists
- Video Analysis of your running form
- Bonus stretching on Saturdays
- Online forum, videos, Gazelle gear
A Bevy of Marathons for Gazelles in 2010
Jul 1, 2010We're a month in to training for Chicago, Portland, and all our other October marathoners, and next week kicks off the programs for November events that include San Antonio and New York City.
Hundreds of Gazelles have made their choices for the fall training season, choosing a record 22 marathons and half marathons to tackle. It's not too late to sign up if you're still interested, or join our White Rock/Sacramento/December Marathon group that starts on August 2nd!
The List:
St. George
Twin Cities
Chicago
Portland
Steamtown (Pennsylvania)
Vancouver
Marathon 2 Marathon
Baltimore
Kansas City
Green River (Vermont)
Grand Rapids
Nike Women's (California)
Frankenthon (Cedar Park, TX)
Marathon for Adoption (New Braunfels, TX)
Marine Corps
New York
Richmond (Virginia)
San Antonio
Philadelphia
Sacramento
White Rock
Las Vegas
Gilbert Talks Marathons and Track Meets on News8
May 28, 2010Recently, Gilbert spoke with News8 Austin's Ricky Doyle about the upcoming marathon training season, Summer Twilight Series, and being an American citizen.
Check it out here: Gilbert on News8
Gazelle Fall Marathon/Half Marathon Info Session
May 18, 2010Mark you calendars for Saturday, June 5th at 10 a.m. to join us in the Gazelle Training Center at RunTex Riverside for information on training with Gilbert's Gazelles during the 2010 Fall Marathon/Half-Marathon season. Gilbert will cover topics such as weekly mileage, following the training calendar, pace runs, core workouts, and hydration. Last year hundreds of runners joined our programs and learned how to run with joy and injury free. One could have found them at the Chicago Marathon, Portland, Marine Corps, Sacramento, San Antonio, New York, Venice, Paris, Dallas, Austin, and so many more! Training under former NCAA Champion Gilbert Tuhabonye and his highly qualified team of assistants, you'll experience an exciting group dynamic and gain a broad understanding of training philosophy, race strategy, nutrition, and more! Our workouts include runs all over downtown and west Austin doing hills, intervals, pace runs, and long runs. Groups meet three times per week - twice during the week and on Saturday for the long run. Joining the Gazelles also means you get to enjoy the benefits of four free weekly core classes, nutrition and injury-prevention clinics, discounts and RunTex and on Gazelle apparel, access to on-site physical therapists, and on-going video analysis of your running form! For more information on any of our programs, please email info@gilbertsgazelles.com.
Gazelle Day @ Snap Kitchen - Thursday, May 20th
May 13, 2010Thursday, May 20th is Gazelle Day at Snap Kitchen! Click the article to learn more and how it benefits the Gazelle Foundation!
Nutrition Clinic presented by Snap Kitchen
Apr 29, 2010Nutrition Clinic presented by Snap Kitchen 
This has been two months in the making and we've finally nailed down a date that works for most everyone. Saturday, May 15th at 9:30 we will host registered dietitian Andrea Loera Hinsdale from Snap Kitchen in the Annex to give a talk about nutrition and fitness for runners. And it won't be the normal, boring eat 1/2 cup of rice and 1 quart of peas to get whatever daily servings. She will be giving pointers and takeaways so that you can feel confident in what you're eating while we train through the grueling summer heat in Austin. Andrea has over a decade of experience in the field and we're confident you'll walk away with tangible tips and guidance on what you're putting in to your body each day. Plus, they'll be bringing some of their food for you to sample! Check them out here: www.snapkitchen.com
Gazelle Trail Running - Launching Now!
Mar 24, 2010Join Gilbert’s newest training group…Trail Running Gazelles!
These Gazelles are bound for the endless trails in and around Austin.� They are not scared of darkness, cold, heat, water, mud, getting lost - or getting found.� This group begins on Tuesday, March 30 with the training intent to complete 30k's and 60k's throughout the summer and ending with Cap'n Karl's All-Nighter: http://www.tejastrails.com/CaptKarl.html.
This just might be one of the toughest challenges around, but you'll be under the guise of Denver Fredenburg who's completed 6 marathons, 2 ultra's and numerous trail races of varying distance. And to boot he played college baseball at Baylor - so don't think about getting into a rock throwing contest with the man!�
Join the group and test your mettle and for the naysayers don’t let the distance intimidate you. Trail running is a different breed of running.� It is not about how fast you can go….it is just about putting one foot in front of the other.� Anyone can do it, and everyone should.�
The kick off meeting is next Tuesday at 6:00 a.m. in the RunTex Annex where we'll hit the major points of trail running, answer any questions or concerns, and then hit the dirt! Workouts will be on Tuesday/Thursday at 5:45 a.m. and a long run on Saturdays. We'll soon have a training calendar up on the website and normal meeting locations will include Barton Springs Pool, Hill of Life, and elsewhere around our beautiful city!
For more information or to sign up, email info@gilbertsgazelles.com. Reserve your spot now, because the class is limited to the first 10!
Gazelle Spring Break Camp: Ages 8-18
Feb 25, 2010Want to win that district championship? Perhaps you’re just a few seconds away from making the varsity squad? Or maybe you’re wanting to learn the basics and have fun? If you’re looking to get faster, stronger, and learn proper technique - the Gazelle Spring Break Camp is for you! Come join former NCAA Champions Gilbert Tuhabonye and Bernard Manirakiza and other collegiate runners as they help you learn proper running mechanics, drills, stretching, block starts, race strategy, and exciting core strengthening exercises! We end the week with a competition where you might just get to race your coaches!
TIME/DATE: Monday-Friday, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
LOCATION: RunTex Riverside, 422 W. Riverside Dr.
COST: $100
CONTACT: Michael Madison, 512.589.1310, michael@gilbertsgazelles.com
Gazelles Never Quit - Kurt Wilkin's Story at the Austin Marathon
Feb 22, 2010http://news8austin.com/content/top_stories/default.asp?ArID=267606
How far would you go to complete your ultimate goal?One runner was faced with that exact question at this month's Austin Marathon when he thought his race was over.
"I had trained a lot. I was very hydrated. I had seven ‘goos’ that morning. I had water at every water stop and then around mile 24, I started feeling out of it a little bit," Austin Marathon runner Kurt Wilkin said.
Wilkin was less than a mile away from the finish line when he collapsed.
"At 25 and a half or so, I thought I had crossed the finish line, and I was just relaxing. The next thing I know, people are waking me up, pouring water on me," he said.
Wilkin was put in an ambulance, given three bags of IV and taken to the hospital. Despite a lot of training, he would not finish the marathon or the seven race distance challenge he'd worked so hard to complete.
"It was a little scary at the time. Especially knowing my wife and kids were there wondering where Daddy was," Wilkin said.
But that's just where the story begins.
"I convinced the doctors to let me go and finish the last few blocks of the marathon," he said.
Wilkin would not settle for finishing the race another day. He wanted to finish it right then, and he convinced his wife to take him back to the same spot where he thought he had failed.
"I said, 'You know what? I want to go do it. I don't care what the time is.' I walked across the finish line just to accomplish it, and just to be done. It gave me a sense of accomplishment. I was happy to chalk it off my list," Wilkin said.
Although the race took a little longer than he had planned, Wilkin did finish it.
"In seven hours versus three hours and 53 minutes," he said.
Kurt Wilkin said he's now telling his wife, no more full marathons. He said he’ll stick to half marathons from now on.
