June Running Horoscope

Each month we will feature your running horoscope.  Sure there are tons of horoscopes out there focusing on love, health, fitness, finances, etc; but now you have a chance to bring a new dimension to your training.  Tune in the first week of each month to get your running horoscope!  (These are written by runners, for runners and are meant to be FUN and sometimes FUNNY.  We are not liable for bad races, poor workouts, injuries, bad coaches, etc, but we will happily take credit for your good races:).

June is here, and its not just the hot temperatures affecting our runs this month.   June ushers in a Solar Eclipse on June 2 (June 1 for those in Northern Canada) and a Lunar Eclipse on June 15 .  For those of us living in North America, we will not be able to see these eclipses, but we will definitely feel their affects during the month of June.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

The Solar Eclipse on June 2 may leave you feeling a little sluggish, but the Lunar Eclipse on June 15 will awaken your competitive urges and will set you up for some great races/workouts the 2nd half of June.  You have a tendency to run alone, but June is a great month to find a running partner to help keep you motivated (especially during the first 2 weeks).   NOTABLE GEMINI RUNNERS: Lindsey Anderson

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Don’t over analyze your runs, and don’t let your workouts overwhelm you.  Practice deep breathing exercises, and make time for quiet meditation.  A race that you intially considered a setback may actually prove to be the catalyst that sets you up for some of your best races later this Summer.  Steer clear of half-steppers and loud runners, they may just prove too much for you this month. Notable Cancer Runners:  Kara Goucher, Mary Wittenberg

LEO (July 23-Aug 22)    

Let’ s just call you Lucky Leo.  After a slow start to 2011, the Leo’s will be taking June and the rest of 2011 by storm.   You finally have a clear understanding and appreciation of your current goals.  As your confidence soars, so should your speed and competitive spirit.  Prepare to work hard this month, and big payoffs will await you.  Make sure you have a strong support network around you that keeps you grounded.    Notable Leo Runners:  Usain Bolt, Alberto Salazar, ‘Leo’ Manzano (Leo by name, Virgo by sign)

VIRGO  (Aug 23-Sept 22)

June is a great month for Virgos to pursue your racing goals and ambitions.  You have been under the radar for sometime, and it will be your athletic endeavors that bring you into the spotlight this month.  Everything will be enhanced; your speed, your strength, your confidence.  You will finally see the results of all of your hard work.  Trust your instinct.   Notable Virgo Runners:  Shannon Rowbury, Jesse Owens, Flea (RHCP)

LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct 22)

Do something spontaneous this month, like travel to that faraway race you’ve been dreaming of running, or race a new distance.  June is about having fun and taking advantage of all the opportunities ahead of you.  Keep the pressure at bay, and just enjoy the run in June.  The Summer Solstice on June 21 may bring a short disruption to your training.  Prevent a nagging injury from turning into something more severe by listening to your body and giving it the proper rest.  Notable Libra Runners:  Hazel Clark, Ryan Hall

SCORPIO  (Oct 23-Nov 21)

2011 has been a trying year for Scorpios both in their racing and training, but the Lunar Eclipse on June 15 will usher in much needed change.  Focus on teamwork; join a running team, find a training partner, be a part of a relay.  You have been battling alone for so long, and it is time to surround yourself with people that both support and share your goals.  Leave the negativity behind, and remember the BIG picture.  Patience will help you reach your racing goals.   Notable Scorpio Runners:  Anthony Famiglietti, Andrew Wheating

SAGITTARIUS  (Nov 22-Dec 21)

June 4th will be a big day for Sagittarius.  Plan a race, workout or tempo run that day, so you can reap the benefits of Jupiter entering your house.  Overall June will be a successful month both on and off the track (roads, trails, etc).  An illness may sideline you early on in the month.  Take the recovery needed to get well.  Enjoy this time because with every period of running high comes a period of running low.  If something seems too good to be true, it probably is, and can lead to a disastrous 2012.     Notable Sagittarius Runners:  Terrence Trammell

CAPRICORN  (Dec 22-Jan 19)

The new moon has you focused on running and racing fast.  You have always had the talent to succeed, but outside distractions are keeping you from reaching your goals.  If something in your current training is not working, allow yourself to make the change.  You are responsible for your own destiny, and it is time you take over the controls.  Position yourself to be at the right race at the right time, and you will be hard to beat.  Notable Capricorn Runners:  Alan Webb, Bill Rogers, Amy Yoder-Begley, Dathan Ritzenhein

AQUARIUS  (Jan 20-Feb 18)

Physically, June will be a great month for you, but mentally you are feeling exhausted.  You can still race successfully this month, but you need to put an end to the thing that is keeping your mind racing at night.   Set your goals, but don’t stress over them.  If running has you feeling stressed, try pilates or yoga to bring relaxation back to your training.  A calm mind, coupled with physical strength will equal a fantastic performance.  Notable Aquarius Runners:  Prefontaine, Louis Zamperini, Jeremy Wariner

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20)

Opportunities are boundless in June, but you have to be focused on your own needs to see them.  For sometime now, you have been more focused on pleasing others rather than yourself.  This mentality has created a disconnect between you, your racing and your training.  Fortunately, the full moon eclipse on June 15 will put you back on track, and will bring your needs to center stage.  Put the time into your training; embrace a program that nourishes mind, body and soul; and when your big race comes around this Fall, you will be prepared for anything. Notable Pisces Runners:  Sam Chelanga

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19)

Aries are headstrong, and it is this very attitude that has brought you some success in running.  But on occasion, this attitude has left you just short of reaching some of your racing goals.  Look around you, embrace new ideas and training methods.  A fierce competitor may actually become your greatest training partner this June.  Don’t let this opportunity pass you by because you are too hardheaded to embrace it.  Notable Aries Runners:  Anna (Willard) Pierce

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20)

You have never been much of a risk taker, but the energy surrounding the June eclipses will force you to loosen up and will allow you to truly become present in your racing.  Don’t be afraid to take the lead.  Don’t fear the outcome.  The moon brings a huge amount of confidence to your house.  If you want to run fast, you have to take risks, and be prepared to leave it all on the track (road or trail).  Don’t wait for someone else to take the lead or it may never happen.  Notable Taurus Runners:  Galen Rupp, Meb Keflezighi