Beginner Running Class

as part of the Move Movement

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It's back!

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​March 4th - April 26th

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This is an 8-week coached in-person training program designed for those 16 years or older with little to no running experience who would like to run their first 5k. You should be able to walk for twenty minutes comfortably.

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Participants will meet as a group with coaches once a week, Tuesday nights, and will receive workouts including cross training for other days of the week.

 

Cost of session is $85. You'll receive a team t-shirt, 8 weeks of coaching and workouts, a pair of technical running socks, info about form, nutrition, and cross training, a fun team to hold you accountable and the best chance of completing your first or fastest 5k. Registration fee for the 5k is not included in cost of class.

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The end of season race is the Ruth Sullivan Rally for Autism 5k Run/Walk held at Ritter Park in Huntington on April 26th at 9am. The race is $25 if you choose to buy a shirt or $15 if you do not want a shirt. All participants in the class will receive a team shirt to wear on race day.

 

Meetings are Tuesdays nights at 6:00pm for the Spring Session. The first meeting is at Robert's Running Shop - Huntington and subsequent meetings will be at the main Ritter Park Shelter unless otherwise noted in class schedule.

 

Registration and cash or check payment can be mailed to Robert's Running and Walking Shop 3591 US Route 60 Huntington, WV 25705. Checks should be made out to Kathleen Smith. No refunds or deferments.

 

Session caps at 40 runners. Sign up early!

 

Questions? Email Kat at kathleensmith266@gmail.com

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MEET THE COACH:

KAT - Kat has been running competitively since she was 9 years old, including high school athletics at Twinsburg High School and track and cross country at Marshall University from 2007-2011. She has competed in multiple events after college including trail races, half marathons, and marathons. She started the Move Movement in 2014 after realizing there was a lot of demand for running coaching. She is an RRCA Certified Running Coach and has coached 8 sessions of the Beginner Running Class, including over 300 participants. Kat is currently COO of Robert's Running Shop in Huntington.