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This is the class that will teach you everything you need to know about proper running or fitness walking form, plus lots of exercise tips. It will put you right on target to successfully complete a race and launch your fitness lifestyle. Your instructor, mentors, and classmates make up a non-competitive, nurturing, fun-loving group to welcome all ability levels.
Learn to Run Events Info Night - Wednesday, July 28 at 6pm, at the FootZone. Come hear about and sign up for Learn to Run Programs starting in August.
Learn to Run Weeknight Workshop - Monday, August 2nd, 6-7:30pm at the FootZone (and the first Monday of every month). Cost is $45. For beginner runners and fitness walkers. Are you ready to learn to run, but don't know where to start? If you can spare a Monday evening, this workshop is for you. This condensed Learn to Run class will give you all the running basics and support to start your running or fitness walking routine.
Workshop includes: instruction, runners reference manual, training journal and runners essentials kit (with a moisture-wicking tee, sunglasses, socks, personalized shoe fit and a discount on running or walking shoes).
NEW LTR Summer Support Network. Registration forms available June 10th. Program runs June 15 - August 30.Need peer/coaching support and a training calendar for the summer? Join the LTR Summer Support Network! Includes: maintenance fitness running schedule, training log, goal setting and online coaching support from Connie. Also, sunglasses from SportsVision Bend, discounts at WillRace Performance Studio, Fresh Air Sports Pilates and Deschutes Dash. This group will include several informal group runs throughout the summer and some group participation in local 5Ks. This network is designed to keep you motivated, connected with other runners and goal-oriented to participate in either 5ks or 10ks over the summer. It will also keep you in shape and well-prepared to join the LTR 10k or half marathon training groups in August. Cost is $25.
Two NEW training groups begin in August. Registration forms available at the FZ on July 1.
Learn to Run - Dirty Second Half Training Group, 8 weeks, starts Saturday, August 7 at 8:30am. Dirty Second Half is Sunday, October 3. This training group is for runners able to run 5 miles comfortably. Includes training plan, training log, running essentials, coaching support, weekly group runs, race entry and t-shirt for the Dirty Second Half. Cost - $125.
Learn to Run - Bigfoot 10K Training Group, 6 weeks, starts Saturday, August 7 at 9am. Bigfoot 10K is Sunday, September 19. This training group is for runners/fitness walkers able to run/fitness walk for 20 minutes comfortably. Includes training plan, training log, running essentials, coaching support and weekly group runs (race entry inclusion to be determined). Cost - $85.
Learn to Run Grou Runs - Each Wednesday at 5:30pm at the FootZone.
Next Learn to Run 5K class begins Saturday, October 23rd in preparation for the Jingle Bell 5K on December 4, 2010.
Questions? Contact Connie Austin at conzaustin@gmail.com or call 541-728-7120.
The FootZone is proud to be Central Oregon's Running and Walking store since 1995. We've only been able to grow and thrive by helping new runners and walkers get into fitness. You need a place to start, so we created the Learn to Run program. Once you've begun your fitness program, we're here to keep you going. We know how important it is to have the right fit and a shoe that is appropriate for your foot. It's what we do every day - we have fun with it and we'd love to help you out. Our job is to make you comfortable in both your shoes and our shop. Come by and visit us.
"Before taking the Learn to Run clinic through the FootZone, my running program consisted of me running to my car from my house when it rained. It was a tough program, but I stuck to it! I decided to sign up for the clinic on a whim - and then I almost didn't take it. I was scared and nervous. I was pretty sure that I would be the slowest person there and was afraid of looking like an idiot. I can't tell you how relieved I was after the first class. Everyone was encouraged to go at their own speed and there seemed to be several people at every speed. No one was by themselves.
When I started the clinic, I was a walker who would occasionally throw a two-minute run into my workout. Now, I run several times a week for 40 minutes straight, have completed a few 5K's and am planning on doing a 10K. A big thanks to Connie, Allison and everyone at the FootZone for the opportunity. It has been amazing!" -Stacy Case
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