Want to start a running program? Are you losing weight and need an exercising program to get you in shape? Do you wan to do a road race but have no idea how to prepare yourself?

What: Beginner's Luck is a fun, 8-week clinic designed to help people of all ages start a running program and/or prepare for a 5-kilometer run that will be held at Holmes Lake the last week of class. Each week, there will be a short informational presentation, followed by a group run.

When: Every Wednesday, June 5 through July 31, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. No class on July 3rd.

Where: Lincoln Southwest High School, 7001 South 14th Street

Program: A local professional will present information every week on various topics relevant to running, such as nutrition, footwear, apparel, stretching, preventing injury, and keeping motivated.

Weekly Speakers: Dr. Brandon Seifert of Lincoln Orthopaedic Center, Ann Ringlein of Lincoln Running Company, Chad Wemhoff of Lincoln Physical Therapy and Sports Center, Dr. Gina Mentzer of Pioneer Heart Institute plus many other running experts who will all leave you very confident and eager to run forever!

Workouts: Workouts will include a warm up, cool down, and stretching. Workouts will get progressively tougher each week to gradually build your fitness level. Our goal is to keep you motivated, injury free and make running part of your fitness program!

Cost: $25/person if received by May 30. Late registration is $35/person

“The camaraderie and support I gained through Beginners Luck, inspired me to make running a lifetime journey. It has changed my life in so many positive ways!” -Sandra.

“This program was fun because of the volunteers and the runners around you and informative because of the speakers involved. Final Verdict - it gets you Motivated & Moving!” -Srikant

“For me, Beginner’s Luck was an invaluable introduction to running. As someone taking up regular exercise for the rst time, I was especially grateful for the body-positive culture each Wednesday night. The supportive atmosphere, and encouraging volunteers, helped me realize it only mattered where I ended- at the nish line of the 5k- not where I started. ” -Amanda

The Lincoln Running Co. is Lincoln’s oldest locally owned running specialty store, having served Lincoln runners for over 40 years. Our mission is to get everyone who walks in our doors into the correct shoes for their activity - whether that be running, walking or just being fit! We hope you sign up for Beginner’s Luck and take your first step in being a runner for life!

New Balance is proud to sponsor the Beginner's Luck running program. Our company heritage is grounded in the sport of running. As such, the development of runners at all levels is a natural extension of our love of the sport. In our experience, Beginner's Luck offers one of the most creative community outreach programs in the country. It has been an honor to be associated with it for the past. To learn more about New Balance, please visit our website at www.newbalance.com.

Lincoln Physical Therapy and Sports Rehab is proud to work with the Beginner’s Luck program again this year! We have served the Lincoln community for over 30 years, helping runners of all ages and levels of experience get back on track with the sport they love. A program like this is absolutely essential for the beginning runner to be set up for success.
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