The 2010 Learn To Run class starts this week

Here is the press release, which would explain this site to anyone who happened to stumble across us, and most of our visitors - I'd think - are here because they are already students enrolled in class. Please join us if you have not already - or refer someone that you'd like to run with!

Sue Gillispie
Elkins YMCA
304-636-4515
memberservices@elkinsymca.org


Set Your Sights on a New Goal for Autumn - Learn to Run at the Elkins/Randolph County YMCA

(Elkins, WV April 30, 2010) We all know how to run from something - but now you can get help with running towards your health and wellness goals. The Elkins/Randolph County YMCA is offering a 20-week “learn to run” program that will lead you through a training plan to help prepare you for one of the area’s upcoming autumn races.

This program, designed for all levels of runners, will answer your questions about running, help you find your pace, team you up with people to run with, as well as outline a training plan focused on injury prevention and fun. Participants will chose their target training distance whether it is a beginner distance, a 5K race or even a half marathon.

The program will meet for weekly group runs on Saturdays and on the third Wednesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:45 p.m. for a coaching seminar.

Carl Bolyard will instruct the group. A runner since High School and an experiential educator for fifteen years, Carl had no aspirations to enter a race until autumn of 2007 when he used his first marathon to kick start his running program and began really enjoying the regular benefits of running again. Drawing upon advice from Tom Holland, Bart Yasso, Dean Karnazes and others, he believes in a simple low mileage plan that is focused on injury prevention and directed by the individual’s goals.

The class fee of $100.00 for YMCA members and $110.00 for non-members includes the cost of the class textbook and training materials, advice and fitness planning each week and running plans that will be tailored to the individual’s fitness history. All revenue after expenses will be donated to the Randolph County Girls on the Run program.

Advance registration is required. Participants should visit the YMCA to complete an enrollment form.

The Elkins/Randolph County YMCA was established in 1908. The YMCA is dedicated to improving the lives of men, women, and children in the region through quality programs, classes, and activities. Financial assistance is available based on household income and family size.

The YMCA is located at 400 Davis Avenue and can be reached at 304-636-4515. Visit the Elkins YMCA on the web at www.elkinsymca.com