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 Pioneers Park the last week of class. Each week, there will be a short informational presentation, followed by a group run.

When: June 5th - Aug 3rd - NOTE: There will be no class on Wed July 3rd!

Where: Lincoln Southwest High School Commons Area

What Time: 6:30PM speaker - 7:15PM run!

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: Ann Ringlein of Lincoln Running Company, Chad Wemhoff of Lincoln Physical Therapy and Sports Center, Dr. Steve Martin 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!
This class will follow the LLCHD Directives that are current at the time. We will keep all registrants notified of those directives as we get closer to the start of Beginner's Luck.

Cost: $25/person - includes a membership to the Lincoln Track Club for the remainder of 2024

"At Beginner's Luck, I found FAR more than luck. I discovered a vibrant, enthusiastic, friendly community that has cheered me on, not only to the 5k finish line but also to my new, healthier lifestyle. This year will be my 4th time taking the class and I can't wait to see you there, too - I'm excited to cheer YOU on! : ) - Paula S."

"At Beginner’s Luck, I have learned how to improve my running and made new friends. The speakers are informative and Ann Ringlein is a great motivator. You will never run alone at the class runs because of the friendly and inspirational volunteers. - Rebecka S."

“This class was exactly what I was looking for and needed!
I developed foot problems while training for a 50K and had to take extended time off because of it. Once I was cleared to run, I decided to take this class for motivation, a gradual ease back into running, and comradery. And I found it all in this class! There are a couple of different training plans, and different pace groups...you get to pick one that works best for you. The speakers' topics were awesome, and motivational. After they talk, you go on a group run. Each plan/group has volunteers that run with you, to motivate and cheer you on. I had so much fun, I didn't want the class to end! It helped me to feel confident and strong and that I could get back out there and succeed! - Kayelynn"

The Lincoln Running Co. is Lincoln’s oldest locally owned running specialty store, having served Lincoln runners for over 46 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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