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Beginner 5K

congratulations to the 90 participants that successfully completed the 2008 race for the cure! lifetime fitness starts here!

OUR next NO BOUNDARIES PROGRAM will kickoff in january 2009.  if you interested in a 5K program before then, our fall 5k program will begin in september.

 
Accomplishing new, challenging things in life starts with making the commitment.

What is holding you back from starting a regular fitness program? 2008 will be here before we know it and the beginning of a new year is the perfect time to set goals. If your personal goal is to get in shape, then training for your first 5K (3.1 miles) is one of the best ways to reach your goal. 
 
The benefits of exercise are lengthy, with the most important being: weight loss and management, improved cardiovascular health, improved bone health, improved mood and better coordination. Sign up today to run or walk your first 5K and commit to making a life change. 
 
The Fleet Feet Sports No Boundaries 5K training program is designed for beginner runners and people that are currently inactive or minimally active. 
 
The program is structured to help you cross the finish line of your first 5K. Along the way we’ll give you the information and coaching you need to motivate you and keep you moving, so that even after the race, fitness remains an important part of your daily routine.

As part of the experience, program participants will receive the following:

  • A complete 12-week training program and calendar with detailed workouts provided
  • One coached training session per week, to be held at Fleet Feet Sports every Saturday
  • Informational clinics on proper footwear, injury prevention, and nutrition
  • Weekly e-mail from the coach with tips, advice and motivation/encouragement
  • Dedicated support from the coach to answer individual questions
  • Weekly Group Runs available from Fleet Feet Sports
  • Special shopping night
  • New Balance Technical T-shirt and hat
  • The fee for each program is $75 and does not include the race registration fee
  • Race day is May 3, 2008, Race for the Cure in Winston-Salem
  • First group workout is Saturday, February 9th, 8:00AM
 
Sponsored by Fleet Feet Sports and New Balance.
Before beginning a new fitness program, please be sure to consult your physician.