Walking and Running Club
Get Healthy Now's Walking and Running Club welcomes all levels and abilities!
Looking for a Walking or Running Club?
Whatever your goals may be, joining Get Healthy Now's walking/running club can help you achieve your walking, running and fitness goals! This encouraging group is sure to get you inspired to move for the health and fun of it! Walking/Running clubs provide a great social network in an atmosphere that is supportive of your fitness goals. We'll never take the place of your favorite walking/running shoes, but we'll be there every step of the way!
We want you to get the most out of your walking/running, whether it's training for a personal best in an upcoming race or keeping up with the kids on weekends. The miles go by easier with friends.
Get Healthy Now's Walking and Running Club welcomes all levels and abilities! Join to get tips and pointers on how to reach your potential as a walker/runner.
Dates/Times:
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January 10-April 27:
- Tuesdays @ 4:30 p.m.
- Thursdays @ 7 a.m.
- Fridays @ 12 noon
Where:
- Meets in Crawford Gym, Lower Lever, Room 17 (Belknap)
Sign up today!
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Walking and Running on your own:
- Walking and Running Routes on campus, 1-5 miles, presented by GHN: Belknap (pdf) Health Science Campus (doc)
- Tracking runs? This amazing tool lets you log your activities, distance traveled and daily meals. See your progress and celebrate accomplishments!
- Interested in mapping out your own route? Check out http://www.usatf.org/routes/ to help track your mileage.
- Dress properly for the weather! Here are some pointers:
| Temperature | How to Dress |
|---|---|
| 55°F+ | Shorts and short-sleeve top |
| 45°-54°F |
Shorts or tights and long-sleeve base layer top |
| 33°-44°F | Tights and long-sleeve base layer top; gloves and thermal headband optional |
| 20°-32°F |
Tights, long-sleeve base layer, second top layer (e.g. vest), gloves and thermal headband; second bottom layer (e.g. running pants) optional |
| 0°-19°F |
Tights, second bottom layer (e.g. running pants), long-sleeve base layer, jacket, gloves, thermal headband |
Local running clubs:
Local running clubs typically offer a variety of activities such as beginning running programs, regular group or training runs, distance training programs, organized racing teams, local events calendar, and much more to meet your running needs.
- Fleet Feet
- Spring Training starts on January 7th, 2012
- The program cost $75. For a $10 discount, email Farrah Spellman
- Informational meeting at the store on January 3rd at 7:00 PM
- Half Marathon Training Program
- Full Marathon Training Program
- You may also register in store to avoid online processing fees! (Please note: the Training Program fee does not include your race registration)
