ORC’s Beginning Running Training Program, Step Into Running, is for Women & Girls 14 years of age and older.

What: This is a 14-week beginning running program for women and girls age 14 and older.

For Whom: This program is for walkers, beginning and returning runners and any female runner who wants to improve their running skills in a supportive group setting. More advanced female runners are welcome to attend for more advanced running drills.

When: Tuesday May 28, 2024 to August 27, 2024, 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. at Peak Performance, 78th and Cass Street. Optional Thursday nights (with notice) for additional coaching and practice.

Format: This program consists of a combination of classroom instruction and run/ walk and running intervals using the Galloway Method of running training with a goal of being able to run for the entire half hour time allotted at the end of the course.

Leadership: This clinic will be directed by Pam Car, a Level 2 RRCA certified adult distance running coach, RRCA Certified youth performance running coach, and holds certification in coaching the Jeff Galloway Method of Running Training. She is also an RRCA certified race director. The leadership team also includes another RRCA certified running coach and several experienced volunteers.

Cost: The cost for ORC members is $5.00. For non-ORC members the cost is $30.00 which includes a year’s membership to the ORC.

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