Learn to Run 5k
Dates: 10 Monday Evenings; March 4 - May 6, 2019
Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Ages 19+: $50
Ages 14 - 18: $30
Babysitting (ages 2+) is available for a per night fee: $7. Please email info@o-ya.ca to register for babysitting.
Departing from: O-YA (The Osgoode Youth Association); 5479 Osgoode Main Street, Osgoode
To Register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/learn-to-run-5k-tickets-53556148883
Have you always wanted to run a 5K race, but have no idea when, where or how to start training? Have you been running a bit but need help with technique? Or, are you looking to join a weekly group of dedicated runners to help keep you motivated? The Learn to Run a 5K Series is for you!
Learn To Run will be hosted by community volunteers (and seasoned runners) Linda Panich Langlois, Mary Blaney and Clair Hinther. Hosts will each share running tips from their own experience, but our focus will be on warm up, stretches, strides and actually running!
All participants of the Learn to Run program will have exclusive access to the Learn to Run Facebook Group. This 'members only' Group will be a space to share weekly program updates, encouragement, tips and some fun!
Special Guest Session! On March 18 (rescheduled - new date TBA), The Learn To Run program will include an instructional session with ultramarathoners Steve Mahood and Una Beaudry. Steve and Una have completed many endurance events, including an 11 day, 500k ultra run in Italy, from Cinque Terre to Rome finishing with the Rome marathon.
Steve and Una operate Run Daily Coaching, offering road and trail coaching from 5k and beyond!
Details are on FB https://www.facebook.com/RunDaily/ At Steve & Una's Learn to Run session, they will introduce simple changes which can reduce the amount of effort, as well as, the potential for injury due to impact. Runners will learn to run effortlessly. Steve and Una volunteered their time to the O-YA Learn to Run group last year and it was a great success! Participants came away with some new techniques while having lots of fun!
Learn To Run participants will also SAVE 20% on 'Goode Run registrations! A Promo Code will be sent to participants.
Please note that the Learn To Run program is a rain / snow / sun activity. Please dress for the weather as we will be outside for approx. one hour each week regardless of what the weather is doing. An exception to this rule is if there is significant accumulating snow, freezing rain or thunder / lightning. O-YA's Learn To Run program has a Facebook group. All class notifications will be posted to this group, so please join!
Don't forget to 'Like' the 'Goode Run page on Facebook, and visit the 'Goode Run page to stay informed on other fun items to come!
Happy Running!