Learn to Run!

This program will take you through a 20-week program to answer your questions about running, help you find your pace and find a running group. The course offers a detailed training plan focussed on injury prevention and fun for the 20 weeeks leading up to the autumn race season - you choose the distance.

The program runs May 19th through September 29th. A coaching seminar will take place on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6:00-7:45 p.m. Weekly group runs will take place on Saturdays.

Class tuition is $100 for Y-members and $110 for non-members. The class fee includes a 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.

The class is led by Carl Bolyard. A runner since high school and an experiential educator for 15 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.

Advance registration required.

Follow the link below to check out the classroom site for Learn To Run featuring lessons & ongoing runner research.

http://ymcalearntorun.blogspot.com/

BIRTHDAY PARTIES AT THE Y!

Host your next birthday party at the YMCA!

Rent the pool and Rotary room for just $90.00.

Times available on Saturday afternoons.

GIRLS ON THE RUN (GOTR)

Girls on the Run of Randolph, Tucker and Barbour Counties is a non-profit prevention program that uses the power of running to help preteen girls (ages 8-12) develop self-respect and value a healthy lifestyle.

This national program offers a life changing experiential learning curriculum that combines self-esteem enhancing, uplifting workouts with training for a 5K run/walk celebration event.

Registration forms for spring season will be availabe in February 2010.