Thinking about taking up running but don’t know how to get started? Running is actually easy when you know how. Come learn from seasoned runners and go from 0 to 5K in just eight weeks.
The Beginners' Running Training Program is an eight-week course designed to take you from a beginning runner to 5K runner. Each evening begins with approximately 30 minutes of classroom instruction then we hit the streets for a run that gradually increases in distance from 1/2 mile to 3.1 miles.
WHERE: Salisbury Police Department: 130 E. Liberty Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
WHEN: Spring 2025 class: Tuesday evenings, March 11 - April 29, 2025; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
HOW: 30 minutes of classroom instruction followed by 30 minutes on the streets around Downtown Salisbury
COST: $65 (includes one-year membership in Salisbury Rowan Runners, dry-fit training shirt and entry fee for one Salisbury Rowan Runners 5K race.)
Note: Current members of Salisbury Rowan Runners in good standing may attend the Beginning Running Class free of charge (does not include shirt or 5K race) - RSVP to David Freeze at david.freeze@ctc.net.
CLASS ROOM AGENDA:
Week 1 - Overview and Goals
Week 2 - Running Shoes
Week 3 - Stretching & Strengthening
Week 4 - Running Form
Week 5 - Injury Prevention
Week 6 - Nutrition
Week 7 - Safety
Week 8 - Race Day and Beyond & Run 5k Course
Presented by: Salisbury Rowan Runners in conjunction with Novant Health Rowan Medical Center, Salisbury Parks and Recreation & Salisbury PD
CONTACT: David Freeze - 704-310-6741 / david.freeze@ctc.net or Steve Clark - 704-638-5286 with questions