This beginner-friendly 7-week training program is designed to prepare runners to reach a distance of 5km in time for the Move Your Paws 5km race* on Saturday February 24th at the Toronto Zoo.
Our new runner 5km program is based on a walk/run progression, and no past running experience is required.
Weekly in-person sessions will take place on Friday's at 6:30pm starting January 6th and will consist of a group led warm-up, a 25-50 min group walk/run session, and post workout stretch. Participants will be required to complete 2 additional walk/run workouts on their own.
A training plan will be provided to you at the first session outlining the entire training plan.
Bonus:
1. Participants will receive a pair of MarsQuest sunglasses.
2. All participants will receive 2-months access to Kardia On The Go, our on-demand at home workout library to support their warm-ups, cool-downs, and cross training (optional yoga and strength training sessions).
Prerequisite: Participants must be able to walk 60 minutes continuously. No running experience is required. It is recommended participants bring a sport watch with a timer feature for workout intervals.
Program Starts: Friday January 5th at 6:30pm.
*Race entry is not included in the program.
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