Saturdays at 8:00 am, July 9 – August 19 (no run on 8/12).
$30 ($5/wk) cash donation to Heartland Humane Society requested, which can be paid at the store.

6 week group to help runners, with a 10 minute pace or less, use running to rejuvenate in this fast paced, technology filled, multi-tasking world.

This holistic approach will help you:
· Turn a struggle into a deeply satisfying run
· Stay present and mindful despite discomfort
· Increase body awareness and decrease injury risk
· Stop focusing on when the run will be over or just the finish line
· Get tuned in to distinguish between “ouch” means STOP and “ouch” than can be run through

Meet at Running Princess Apparel, 351 SW Madison Ave, trail runs (TBD) based on group consensus. Autumn will evaluate need and desire of the group. First group will be a brief intro prior to a ½ hour run followed by stretching. Future groups may include speed work and/or distance.

About the coach: Autumn is a mom, mental health professional, and athlete. She enjoys numerous activities but running has by far offered her the most emotional and physical benefits. Her mindfulness practice significantly impacts her life and is beneficial to her work as a therapist and a mom. She has a deep appreciation for running and it is her reprieve from the daily grind and constant responsibilities of life. Combining running and mindfulness helps her feel rejuvenated and grounded no matter what stressors life throws at her.

Her current running goals: Autumn aspires to run a sub 20 minute 5k. She took first place in the women's division at the 2017 Corvallis (Half-Marathon) 5K with a time of 21:45 and took second place at the Pacific Crest 10K with a time of 45:50.