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2010-11 Group
Training Programs
Securely sign up on-line for any of our group training programs or run coaching services.
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Marathon - 1/2 Marathon
Weekend Program
Sat Long Run Support
Register Now For $160
Training Starts May 29th

Designed for those who cannot to commit to mid week training but want a weekend only program that includes essential long run support. This includes an 8 month marathon or half marathon training program with weekly Saturday long run support. Our Weekend Warrior Program provides more than adequate coaching to get you to the finish line. For a detailed list of what is included or to register on-line check out the link below.

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Marathon - 1/2 Marathon
"Essentials" Program
Sat Long Run Support
Wed Track & Hills
Register Now For $240
Training Starts May 29th

For runners that want more coaching support than just the Saturday long run. Our "Essentials" program includes 8 months of our marathon or half marathon training program with weekly Saturday long runs, a 12 week season of Wednesday hill workouts and a 12 week season of Wednesday speed/track workouts. All of the "Essential" running tools to take you to the next level. For a detailed list of what is included or to register on-line check out the link below.

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Marathon - 1/2 Marathon
"Excel" Program
Sat Long Run Support
Register Now For $310
Training Starts May 29th

Our best value for those that can commit to a comprehensive running program. This includes 8 months of our marathon or half marathon training program with 24 weeks of both Monday and Wednesday hills and track/speed workouts. Everything you need to "excel" and maximize your training and racing performance. For a detailed list of what is included or to register on-line check out the link below.

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"Excel" Interval Training
Hills & Speed Weekly
 24 Weeks - $160
Summer or Fall Season

This program offers all the interval training you can stand. Both a hill training workout and speed workout are included on Mondays and Wednesday each week for 24 weeks. Great for pure short distance road racers or marathoners or half marathoners preparing for the Houston Marathon, Half Marathon or other fall and winter long distance races. This program can be purchased separately or is included in our "Excel" marathon & half marathon program. 12 weeks of hills or track can also be purchased separately (scroll down for those options). For a detailed list of what is included or to register on-line check out the link below.

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Hill Interval Training
 12 Weeks - $85
Summer or Fall Season

US Marathon Olympic Gold medalist, Frank Shorter, once said that hill training is "speed work in disguise" . In our opinion hill training is the missing link that most runners need to take their running to a whole new level. Mimicking hilly terrain during training physically and mentally prepares runners for what they may face on the race course and can help improve race times from the 5K to marathon distance and beyond. This program can be purchased separately or is included in our "Essentials" or "Excel" marathon & half marathon program. For a detailed list of what is included or to register on-line check out the link below.

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Speed Interval Training
 12 Weeks - $85
Summer or Fall Season

Do you have the need for speed? Who doesn't and honestly the only way you will run faster is to practice running faster in a controlled environment. Improved times with various interval distances on a 400 meter track improves turnover, form, power and can really help bring those race times down. This program can be purchased separately or is included in our "Essentials" or "Excel" marathon & half marathon program. For a detailed list of what is included or to register on-line check out the link below.

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In Flight Blog
Tune In & Tune Up
Coach Michael is finally breathing some much needed life into the In Flight Blog. Whether you train with us or not every runner world-wide is welcome here as Michael shares running and marathon training tips. He will also cover the Houston and International running and racing scene.

In Flight Running Blog


Metabolic Testing
RMR & VO2 Max
Call 713-523-2577
To Book Your Testing
Whether you are looking to loose weight or increase peformance, metabolic testing can help you reach your goals. Our resting metabolic rate tests rates your metabolism and gives you a gauge of how many calories per day that you need to maintain or lose weight. Our VO2 - anaerobic threshold tests let you know your true heart rate zones to get the most out of your fat burning ability while you do your cardio workouts. Runners and cyclists can also take their sport and racing to the next level by getting heart rate zones to help with realistic heart rate training goals. Check out the links below for more info or to book your test on-line. Call us at 713-523-2577 if you have questions about testing and how it can benefit your fitness goals.

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Recommended Reading
Run Fast by Hal Higdon

Whether you are a beginner road racer or shooting for a new personal best, this book does a great job of breaking down training schedules and drills to run smarter and prepare for race day.

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In Flight Running
Houston Run Coaching, Road Racing, Marathon & Half Marathon Training Programs
Advisory Board - Our Team Of Recommended Wellness & Running Experts

Registration Now Open For Our 2010-11 Marathon & Half Marathon Program.
Training Starts May 29, 2010 - Go To The "Info Meetings" Link Above To RSVP For A Spring Info Meeting!
Our expertise is coaching and training runners on how to be the best they can possibly be during their training runs and on the race course. After 10 years of coaching runners we have learned that partnering with other wellness professionals and running experts is essential in our mission to take each athlete's running to new heights. Our runners learn pretty quickly that beyond the great run coaching they recieve from In Flight Running, having a great support team of sports medicine doctors, dietitians, massage therapists, fitness trainers, kinesiologists etc. will help them prevent injuries, manage injuries and stay fueled up on their journey to the finish line. The In Flight Running Advisory Board is in our opinion comprised of the best in their varied fields of expertise. All of these Houston wellness professionals also present free monthly seminars to our runners during our marathon/half marathon training season. The knowledge they share with our runners is cutting edge and priceless. so they gain all of the knowledge they need. For more information on each Advisory Board member check out their bios and website links below. We recommend all of these wellness professionals to any runner in the Greater Houston area.



Dr. J.D. Hasenbank, DC, CSCS, CCSP
Sports Chiropractor - Strength & Conditioning Specialist
USTA Triathlon Coach
Spine & Sports Therapy
fixmysportsinjury.com
4295 San Felipe
Suite 230
Houston, TX 77027
Google Map
(713) 629-9200

Dr. Hasenbank (a.k.a. J.D.) is a sports specialist in the field of chiropractic. He specializes in sports biomechanics as well as non-traumatic and overuse sports injuries. He is a Certified Applied Kinesiologist, a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP) and a USA Triathlon Coach with over 700 hours in postgraduate education. He lectures for the National Strength & Conditioning Association and is also a faculty member of Texas Chiropractic College lecturing to practicing doctors on the subjects of Exercise Physiology, Strength & Conditioning, Biomechanics, Sports Injuries and the Legal Aspects of Sports Medicine.

The majority of his patients are active individuals who enjoy running, marathoning, cycling, triathloning, strength training as well as participating in tennis, golf, yoga and Pilates. He has had the honor of working on several athletes from the high school level all of the way up to the elite and professional level of the Olympics, NBA, NFL, MiLB, ATP and PGA. He also has the pleasure of working with several elite level marathoners and triathletes.

He is blessed with his wonderful wife Linsey and two beautiful daughters, Hallie and Laura Finley. He enjoys triathloning, running, biking, hiking, snowboarding...and serving in the children’s ministries at church, Christ the King Presbyterian.

PROFESSIONAL CONTACT INFORMATION:
FULL NAME: John David “J. D.” Hasenbank, D.C., C.S.C.S, C.C.S.P.
BUSINESS ADDRESS: 4295 San Felipe, Ste 230 • Houston, TX 77027
BUSINESS NUMBERS: (713) 629-9200 • (713) 629-9201 (fax)
WEBSITES: fixmysportsinjury.com

FORMAL EDUCATION:
DOCTORATE OF CHIROPRACTIC; 1997 – 2000
- Texas Chiropractic College; Pasadena, TX
BACHELOR OF SCIENCES – BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES; 1992 – 1996
- Texas A & M University; College Station, TX

LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS:
NATIONALLY BOARD LICENSED CHIROPRACTOR; 2000 – Present
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
TEXAS BOARD LICENSED CHIROPRACTOR; 2000 – Present
- Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners
CERTIFIED CHIROPRACTIC SPORTS PHYSICIAN (C.C.S.P.); 2005 – Present
- American Board of Chiropractic Sports Physicians
CERTIFIED STRENGTH & CONDITIONING SPECIALIST (C.S.C.S.); 2000 – Present
- National Strength & Conditioning Association
CERTIFIED APPLIED KINESIOLOGIST; 1999 – Present
- International College of Applied Kinesiology
CERTIFIED USA TRIATHLON COACH (LEVEL I); 2007 – Present
- USA Triathlon Association
HEALTH CARE PROVIDER CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT; 1998 – Present
- American Heart Association


Catherine Kruppa, MS, RD, LD
The Houstonian Club
adviceforeating.com
111 N. Post Oak Lane
Houston, TX 77024
Google Map
(713) 316-2707


In our opinion Catherine is the best sports performance dietitian in the Greater Houston area. She is a runner and triathlete herself so she truly practices what she preaches everyday in her training and on the race course.

Catherine Kruppa, MS, RD, LD earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences and Master of Science in Nutrition from Texas A&M University. She is a registered, licensed dietitian at The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa and the Director of Nutrition for US Diving. She specializes in weight management, sports nutrition, diabetes, eating disorders, heart disease, and pediatric nutrition. Catherine was a member of the Texas A&M Varsity Diving Team and is currently an active member of the running community in Houston. She has competed in 5 triathlons, 11 marathons and 3 ultramarathons. Catherine also gives weekly nutrition tips on KSBJ 89.3 radio and is the dietitian for Channel 11’s Great Day Houston show.

Catherine is a frequent speaker for many organizations and businesses. She speaks on various topics in the area of nutrition such as: healthy eating, weight management, disease prevention, nutrition and exercise, and osteoporosis. She has also presented programs for Channel 13 News Health Beat, Channel 2 News, and Channel 8 Midday Show. She has also worked was the local dietitian for the Dr. Phil Ultimate Weight Loss Program and the dietitian for the 2004 US Olympic Diving Team.


Chef Domenica Catelli
Mom-a-licious
mom-a-licious.com
(832) 364-3509

Domenica Catelli, author of the new cookbook, Mom-a-licious, is among a select few accomplished chefs entrusted to cook for celebrities. In her weekly Fox news show in Houston as a featured chef for the “Fox Grill,” Domenica captures a wide audience with her ingenuity and humor. She has been featured in Vegetarian Times, Out and About, The Houston Chronicle and Oprah.com.

She is a member of the chef’s advisory board of Common Threads along with other celebrity chefs including Jamie Oliver and Tyler Florence. Her mission is to share her inspiration and skills, whether she is teaching children and communities through organizations such as Houston’s Recipe for Success, or creating easy guides for healthy nutrition and living.

She also assists food companies in creatively bringing their products to consumers and as a result you can find her recipes in over 10,000 grocery stores nationwide. Over her career, many exclusive chefs have turned to her expertise when developing recipes. Most notably, Domenica’s contributions can be seen in the James Beard award-winning cookbook, Back to the Table, by Art Smith. She is an Iron Chef judge and has been a guest on "Oprah and Friends" with Dr. Oz on XM radio, iVillage, and featured in Vegetarian Times, The Houston Chronicle, and Oprah.com.

Most importantly, watching Domenica’s creativity is the best way to understand her passion and focus for providing fresh, delicious food for busy families. Having grown up in Sonoma county wine country, her childhood senses were filled with the memories of fresh seasonal food. Now, as a devoted mother living in Houston with her husband Michael and daughter Chiara, one of her proudest accomplishments is when her family raves about the flavor of her vegetables! Domenica Catelli continues to bring the joys of being mom-a-licious into her own family and into the lives of others.