Walk/Run Beginner Programs

We hold two walk/run programs throughout the year:  

  • Get Started, a 4-week beginner program designed to help you get out the door and get moving

  • None to Run, an 8-week training program for beginners that works towards completing a 5k (3.1) race, as a walk/run or run

Get Started

Get Started is…. a 4-week program designed to help beginners get moving. We meet twice a week in Prospect Park for 35-minute gentle workouts, which combine short, slow jogging intervals with walking. We help each other motivate to get out the door, gradually and safely build endurance, and establish the building blocks for a consistent routine. (*Note: Get Started is held in September, January, February, March, June, and July)

Get Started is NOT…

  • It’s not a Couch to 5k or other training program. While you will build endurance in the program, we will not be increasing the running intervals or working towards running a race. (However, we DO work towards a 5k race in our 8-week None to Run program!) 

  • It is not competitive. We don’t focus on pace or getting faster. (If you are interested in speed work, join our Run Club!)  It doesn’t matter whether you are faster or slower than anyone else in the group. All bodies, all paces are welcome.

None-to-Run Beginners Run Group

None to Run is an 8-week beginner running training program for women. We will start slowly with a combination of walking and jogging, and gradually work towards completing a 5k (3.1 mile) run. The program includes:

* Twice weekly group walk/runs in Prospect Park (Sunday mornings & Wednesday evenings)

* Training plan so you can complete walk/runs on your own if you can’t make the group workouts 

* Option to attend one other MoveRunPlay class per week

* Unlimited access to on-demand workout library

* Weekly coaching emails and challenges, and lots of encouragement and support.

Each week we focus on a different aspect of running, such as mindset, preparing your body to run, injury prevention, strength training for runners, and staying motivated.  (*Note: None to Run is held twice a year: once beginning in October and once beginning in April.)

Who are the Walk/Run programs for?

Both Get Started and None to Run are designed for anyone who:

  • always wanted to run, but doesn't know how to get started

  • wants to run, but is worried about getting injured

  • used to run, but hasn't in a long time

  • is afraid to join a running group because they think they won't be able to keep up

  • needs some help motivating to get out the door

  • just wants to get outside and move at a chatting pace

NO RUNNING EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

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Run Club

If you’re comfortable running 2 miles (at any pace) and need some accountability or just enjoy the group dynamic, join us to improve your speed and endurance and train for your choice of a 5k, 10k, or half marathon.   

We meet Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings all year long. Try your first run for free by registering for any class and use the code FIRSTFREE at checkout.

 
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Sunrise HIIT

Start your day with a 45-minute workout and a sunrise!   High intensity cardio intervals combined with full body strength and core.  Low and high impact options. Appropriate for any fitness level. 

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 6:15AM in Prospect Park 

Move, Strengthen, Stretch

45 minute gentle workouts that combine low impact cardio, strength, balance, and flexibility/mobility. Tuesdays and Fridays at 8AM in the Prospect Park ballfields. Instructor: Jennifer Friedlin

Private and semi-private training

Customized training sessions for individuals, pairs, and small groups. Offered outdoors or online. Contact me for a free consultation.