| Local Businesses: Athlon and Athlete Friendly |
Garry Gribble's Running Sports www.garrygribbles.com
With four locations (Ward Parkway Mall, Stoll Park, Independence Center and now Lawrence), GGRS has everything a
runner or walker could want or need. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and willing to take the time for each,
individual customer. GGRS is a proud sponsor of Koach Karl.
Bike America 9514 Nall Avenue, Shawnee Mission KS 66207, (913) 381-5431
Bike America and its owners have been long-time supporters and proud sponsor of Koach Karl. The staff is friendly
and willing to work with bikers for all of their needs. They have the "extra" gear for all of your biking activities as well.
Bikes are available for all levels and types of bikers, including road/tri/mountain (new and used).
Smoothie King www.smoothieking.com
With three locations in the metro, Smoothie King is the perfect post-workout snack. You can mix it up with virtually
anything, from fruit to your favorite supplement. Local Smoothie King Owner, Jeff Jenkins, is a great friend to Koach
Karl and his charitable work, as well as another sponsor of Koach.
Snap Fitness www.snapfitness.com
Open 24/7/365 and with locations nationwide, check out Snap Fitness today! Deemed "fast-convenient-affordable,"
there are no required contracts. You may be a month-to-month member. See the flyer below:
Grand Opening Offer
Advanced Spinal Care www.advancedspinalcarekc.com
By applying the latest research from orthopedic, chiropractic, biomechanics and physical medicine journals, Dr.
Fredricks provides a modern understanding of why you hurt and what you can do about it without drugs or surgery.
This unique and modern perspective has helped many, who have tried “everything." Dr. Charles Fredricks is an
athlete himself and understands the needs of active people. DISCOUNTS TO RIT MEMBERS ON THE FIRST VISIT.
With four locations (Ward Parkway Mall, Stoll Park, Independence Center and now Lawrence), GGRS has everything a
runner or walker could want or need. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and willing to take the time for each,
individual customer. GGRS is a proud sponsor of Koach Karl.
Bike America 9514 Nall Avenue, Shawnee Mission KS 66207, (913) 381-5431
Bike America and its owners have been long-time supporters and proud sponsor of Koach Karl. The staff is friendly
and willing to work with bikers for all of their needs. They have the "extra" gear for all of your biking activities as well.
Bikes are available for all levels and types of bikers, including road/tri/mountain (new and used).
Smoothie King www.smoothieking.com
With three locations in the metro, Smoothie King is the perfect post-workout snack. You can mix it up with virtually
anything, from fruit to your favorite supplement. Local Smoothie King Owner, Jeff Jenkins, is a great friend to Koach
Karl and his charitable work, as well as another sponsor of Koach.
Snap Fitness www.snapfitness.com
Open 24/7/365 and with locations nationwide, check out Snap Fitness today! Deemed "fast-convenient-affordable,"
there are no required contracts. You may be a month-to-month member. See the flyer below:
Grand Opening Offer
Advanced Spinal Care www.advancedspinalcarekc.com
By applying the latest research from orthopedic, chiropractic, biomechanics and physical medicine journals, Dr.
Fredricks provides a modern understanding of why you hurt and what you can do about it without drugs or surgery.
This unique and modern perspective has helped many, who have tried “everything." Dr. Charles Fredricks is an
athlete himself and understands the needs of active people. DISCOUNTS TO RIT MEMBERS ON THE FIRST VISIT.
| Online and Other Resources |
Endurance Planet www.enduranceplanet.com
Explore the world of endurance events and athletes through this fantastic audio-based site, owned by local radio director
(and friend) Kevin Patrick. Kevin is a gifted interviewer, posing questions to athletes at the "elite" through "average" levels
that keep you listening from beginning to end. He covers all aspects of endurance events--running, cycling, tri and
adventure racing. Koach Karl was featured in May 2007 for his Relentless for a Cure campaign and in June, for "Making
Friends with the Heat." Karl has also offered his thoughts on several other topics.
Hammer Nutrition www.hammernutrition.com
To perform your best, you have to use the best fueling products before, during and after workouts and events. Hammer
Nutrition has everything the endurance athlete needs, with nothing artificial or added. Hammer Nutrition is stimulant,
steroid and artificial sweetener free. There are also no added sugars or colors. Try it, and you'll never try anything else!
Hammer Nutrition is a proud sponsor of Koach Karl.
Injinji Footwear www.injinji.com
Simply the best performance sock on the market. The Tetrasok is engineered with CoolMax to keep your feet dry, while
the individual "toe sleeves" prevent skin-to-skin contact and blistering. Injinji is a proud sponsor of Koach Karl. They
also carry Paula's favorite sock--the pink micro! The girls will love it!
Ultrarunning Magazine www.ultrarunning.com
For all of the latest on ultrarunning events (road and trail), as well as race calendars for every region, this is a great mag
and website. It has been around since 1981 and focuses on ultrarunning, anything longer than a marathon (26.2 miles).
Want the magazine delivered to your home? You can also subscribe to UR from the website. The magazine format is
clean and simple (mostly black and white), true to the sport.
Marathon and Beyond www.marathonandbeyond.com
With the tagline, "Run Longer, Better, Smarter," this publication is a must-have resource for any marathoner and
ultrarunner. It provides practical advice, scientific information and insights to the human side of long distance running.
More focused on content, you won't find pages full of shoe reviews and lengthy advertising. It has what other publications
do not.
TrailRunner Magazine www.trailrunnermag.com
This is for the runner who has departed from the pavement and Paula's favorite. A bimonthly publication, this has great
information about races, the newest gear, and trail running series all over the country. It has both a paper and online
subscription. It covers events of all distances on the trails.
MarathonGuide.com www.MarathonGuide.com
Traveling across the country and want to do a marathon somewhere new? Interested in a particular marathon but don't
know anyone who has done it? No worries, Marathon Guide is just a click away with all of the latest updates on
marathon events for just about anywhere!
Inside Triathlon www.insidetri.com
This magazine has it all for the triathlete--calendars, the gadgets triathletes love and everything in between. There is
even a section to post items to sell, such as last season's bike because you want the newest one.
Triathlete Magazine www.triathletemag.com
Based in the heart of tri, California, this magazine has the latest in gear, racing strategies and training approaches. Also
published monthly, they have a variety of online links to the latest and greatest "tri stuff." Be sure to check out their online
store at www.trimagstore.com.
Explore the world of endurance events and athletes through this fantastic audio-based site, owned by local radio director
(and friend) Kevin Patrick. Kevin is a gifted interviewer, posing questions to athletes at the "elite" through "average" levels
that keep you listening from beginning to end. He covers all aspects of endurance events--running, cycling, tri and
adventure racing. Koach Karl was featured in May 2007 for his Relentless for a Cure campaign and in June, for "Making
Friends with the Heat." Karl has also offered his thoughts on several other topics.
Hammer Nutrition www.hammernutrition.com
To perform your best, you have to use the best fueling products before, during and after workouts and events. Hammer
Nutrition has everything the endurance athlete needs, with nothing artificial or added. Hammer Nutrition is stimulant,
steroid and artificial sweetener free. There are also no added sugars or colors. Try it, and you'll never try anything else!
Hammer Nutrition is a proud sponsor of Koach Karl.
Injinji Footwear www.injinji.com
Simply the best performance sock on the market. The Tetrasok is engineered with CoolMax to keep your feet dry, while
the individual "toe sleeves" prevent skin-to-skin contact and blistering. Injinji is a proud sponsor of Koach Karl. They
also carry Paula's favorite sock--the pink micro! The girls will love it!
Ultrarunning Magazine www.ultrarunning.com
For all of the latest on ultrarunning events (road and trail), as well as race calendars for every region, this is a great mag
and website. It has been around since 1981 and focuses on ultrarunning, anything longer than a marathon (26.2 miles).
Want the magazine delivered to your home? You can also subscribe to UR from the website. The magazine format is
clean and simple (mostly black and white), true to the sport.
Marathon and Beyond www.marathonandbeyond.com
With the tagline, "Run Longer, Better, Smarter," this publication is a must-have resource for any marathoner and
ultrarunner. It provides practical advice, scientific information and insights to the human side of long distance running.
More focused on content, you won't find pages full of shoe reviews and lengthy advertising. It has what other publications
do not.
TrailRunner Magazine www.trailrunnermag.com
This is for the runner who has departed from the pavement and Paula's favorite. A bimonthly publication, this has great
information about races, the newest gear, and trail running series all over the country. It has both a paper and online
subscription. It covers events of all distances on the trails.
MarathonGuide.com www.MarathonGuide.com
Traveling across the country and want to do a marathon somewhere new? Interested in a particular marathon but don't
know anyone who has done it? No worries, Marathon Guide is just a click away with all of the latest updates on
marathon events for just about anywhere!
Inside Triathlon www.insidetri.com
This magazine has it all for the triathlete--calendars, the gadgets triathletes love and everything in between. There is
even a section to post items to sell, such as last season's bike because you want the newest one.
Triathlete Magazine www.triathletemag.com
Based in the heart of tri, California, this magazine has the latest in gear, racing strategies and training approaches. Also
published monthly, they have a variety of online links to the latest and greatest "tri stuff." Be sure to check out their online
store at www.trimagstore.com.
| Resources |
| Athlon's Massage Therapist, Chiropractor and Podiatrist of Choice |
| Important Resources Training for an event, whether your first or one of many, is a big task. There is a lot of information out there, and Athlon Endurance Training is here to provide our guidance, as to our favorite products and resources available to athletes of all levels. We also include some of our favorite local places and supporters below. Check them out as "runner-biker-swimmer-whatever athlete" friendly! |
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Chiropractor, H. Vance Reed, DC
601 NW O'Brien Road, Lee's Summit MO 64081
816-524-8384
Dr. Mark E. Landry, DPM, MS
Board Certified Podiatric Surgeon
Friendly Footcare, PA
www.doctorlandry.com
601 NW O'Brien Road, Lee's Summit MO 64081
816-524-8384
Dr. Mark E. Landry, DPM, MS
Board Certified Podiatric Surgeon
Friendly Footcare, PA
www.doctorlandry.com