…is the mission of EVOLVE Training and President Jenn Dubey. Along with being president of EVOLVE Training, Jenn is also a well known Wellness Leadership Coach. She believes that being healthy and fit isn’t just about a strong body; it is also about having a strong mind. She speaks on many health related topics and delivers presentations on Wellness Leadership. Jenn helps establish wellness programs at companies to prepare them for a more health conscious work environment and to cut health care costs.

Jenn is also a personal trainer at The Trainers Studio in Lansing. She has many success stories that you can check out at trainerjenn.com. Along with testimonials, you can find Jenn’s 365 day blog, recipes, and tips on nutrition.

EVOLVE Training offers a Corporate Wellness Program designed to increase your work site productivity through understanding how mental mindset affects goal achievement. It focuses on building motivation for physical fitness, understanding nutrition principles, and appropriate goal setting. The foundational principle of EVOLVE Training is to work through a series of stages in preparation to emerge into a new and healthier you. Starting from the ground up, we utilize solid principles and strategic thinking to encourage you to develop a stronger, more empowered, health conscious person. Studies show that those that are mentally and physically active are up to 50% more productive in a work environment.

With EVOLVE you will have an opportunity to participate in a series of workshops discussing an array of topics designed to educate your team, using real life tools to build a stronger understanding of how to nurture your body. Workshops can be developed specifically to meet the needs of your business. EVOLVE Training works with companies who have anywhere from 10 to 1000 employees.


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For those interested in getting involved in Rock the World, this is an opportunity for you!

We are currently looking for 600+ volunteers for our Lansing location to make our race the best it can be! Volunteering is a great way to get involved with Rock the World and receive a discount on your registration fee!

All volunteers receive a volunteer t-shirt, beverage and snack, and $20 off your race registration fee. To volunteer follow this link: rocktheworldrace.com/get-involved/volunteer/

Upon registering, you will list your first, second, and third choices for where you would like to be stationed throughout the race. You will also choose your volunteer time, so be sure to choose a time that doesn’t interfere with your race slot!

Make sure to sign up for volunteering before June 20, 2012 so you can use the $20 off code to register for the race!

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The spring race takes place Saturday, May 19 in one of the nation’s largest urban parks, Millennium Park. It costs $65 per person or $130 for a team of two. With your entry fee you receive a tech t-shirt, pizza and fruit lunch, as well as a chance at $1000 in prizes and raffle giveaways.

The summer edition of the Grand Rapids Urban Adventure Race will be featured in Grand Rapid’s own Riverside Park on Saturday, July 14. It offers the traditional 4 hour or an intense 8 hour race. The 4 hour has an early bird special right now for $59 per person or $118 per team. The 8 hour race’s early bird special is $85 per person or $170 per team. Both entry fees cover a tech shirt, pizza and fruit lunch, and a chance at $1000 in prizes and raffle giveaways.

The Grand Rapids Urban Adventure Race is a great way to see the scenic city of Grand Rapids, Michigan. For more information or to register for one of the most unique races in Michigan go to grurbanadventurerace.com.

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We are excited to share with you a great deal that the Radisson Hotel Lansing at the Capitol is giving. To see the rest of our discounted lodging rates for the Lansing race, please click here and scroll down to “Discounted Lodging”.

Guest Room Commitment

Radisson Hotel Lansing at the Capitol will be providing 20 rooms on Friday, June 29 and 20 rooms Saturday, June 30 for only $99.95 (net of all taxes) for single and double rooms. The regular room rate is $179.95, so this is a 45% discount!

Rate includes a complimentary full American Breakfast Buffet for up to two (2) guests per room, per night. Hotel room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes (currently 13%) in effect at the time of check in.

Parking

The Radisson Hotel Lansing at the Capitol offers all overnight guests valet parking for a nominal fee of $14.00 per night, per vehicle. However, the Radisson Hotel is pleased to further reduce valet parking to just $7.00 per night, per vehicle. (A savings of 50%)

Method of Reservations

Individual attendees will make reservations for the event directly with Radisson reservations at 1-800-333-3333 or with the hotel at (517) 482-0188. Reservations may also be made by logging on to our web address at www.radisson.com/lansingmi. Use Promotional Code: RTW612 to receive your discounted group rate.

Guaranteed Reservations

All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. Radisson will not hold any reservations unless secured by one of the above methods.

Cut-Off Date

Reservations by attendees must be received on or before May 30, 2012, Radisson will review the reservation pick up for the event, release the unreserved rooms for general sale, and determine whether or not it can accept reservations based on a space-available basis at the Rock the World group rate after this date.

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If you still haven’t registered, now is your chance at winning two FREE entries to any 2012 Rock the World race! Kelly at Secrets of a Running Mom has a great opportunity on her blog to score two free entries. All you have to do is head over to this post for all of the details on how to enter. She has a huge giveaway going on right now with many items up for grabs!

Secrets of a Running Mom is also on Facebook and Twitter!

Our crew is going on the road and heading to eight college campuses around Michigan to spread the world about Rock the World. We will have exclusive promotional codes, contests, and giveaways for each stop on the tour.

If you see us, make sure to stop and take a photo with the crew. Post it on your Facebook wall and tag @Rock the World Race to be entered to win a sweet prize at each location.

If you prefer to do a little home cooking yourself, then the Lansing City Market is definitely a place you’ll want to check out! The Lansing City Market has over 20 merchants offering a wide variety of local produce, house-baked breads, organic meats, and much more. In the spring and summer time you can enjoy live music being played by the Grand River that is certainly something you won’t get walking in the aisle of a grocery store!

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Save on your registration fee for Rock the World’s Detroit obstacle race coming to Willow Metropark on September 29, 2012. The Rock the World crew will be bringing new twists to this 5K to make it stand out from our inaugural race in Lansing, Michigan. You have until April 3rd to save 54% off the registration fee. You’ll pay a price of ONLY $26 to challenge yourself to complete this mud run! Click here to take advantage of this great deal. But you must hurry, as there is only a limited amount of Schwaggles we are giving away!

Normal water intake for the person with normal daily activity should be about 70-80 ounces a day. We lose water with nearly every single body function. We use water when we breathe and when we move. Obviously when we are preparing to train, the need for water dramatically increases. Proper hydration pre-workout enhances your ability to control body temperature and increases plasma volume to help maintain cardiac output. A general rule is to drink 500 ml (17 ounces) of water pre-workout, and about 4 oz for every 20 min of exercise. This is simply to maintain your pre-workout balance of hydration.

It is important to stay hydrated by balancing your fluids out over the day. The body does not always respond well when you “hyper-hydrate”, because it can throw off the proper balance of electrolytes in the body. You can’t make up for a lack of hydration over the past few days by drinking a ton of water all at once. Electrolytes are responsible for normal cellular function within our bodies. They keep our cells balanced. The most common are sodium, potassium, and chloride. These elements keep our body in check to perform well.

If you become dehydrated during a workout, it can throw off your body’s regulation system. Dehydration is a process where your body is extremely low on fluids. Your electrolytes are off mainly with a very low concentration of sodium. When electrolytes are off we can feel light headed, dizzy, nauseated, headache that is similar to a hangover, fatigue, and thirst. One sure sign of dehydration is the color of urine. I know, gross! However, it is the best gauge. If your urine has high odor and is yellow in color you may be dehydrated. To be safe, avoid high ounces of caffeine products, as they tend to dehydrate you. Start the day with a big glass of water. Keep drinking it throughout the day, roughly 60-80 ounces a day. When you work out, add 16-18 ounces pre-workout, then 4 ounces for every 15-20 min of exercise. If you are a profuse sweater or are an endurance athlete who trains for many hours a day, an electrolyte drink may be a great idea to help keep you balanced during your workout. They are also great for post workout recovery!

-Written by Jenn Dubey, CPT, CCWC, CNC with Evolve Training.

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Message Makers is an event planning and production company from Lansing, Michigan that has an impressive portfolio to back them up! Awards anywhere from Michigan 50 Companies to Watch, numerous Awards of Dinstinction, Outstanding Small Business Award, and many more have been received by this business. Clients from the United States, Europe, Middle East, and Africa flock to Message Makers to take advantage of their services. One of Message Makers most well-known clients is Harley Davidson Motor Company. The Message Makers team works closely with Harley Davidson to meet their video and planning event needs throughout the nation. They work with all sizes of events and are available to lend a helping hand in preproduction, on-site production, and post production.

The mission of Message Makers is “…to help clients anticipate change, be innovative and provide excellence to the customers.” This makes the crew at Rock the World very honored to have such a well-known, established company be behind us as we develop our own niche in the industry of obstacle races. To find out more information about Message Makers you may click here or visit them at 1217 Turner St., Lansing, MI, 48906.