First Strides® - North Myrtle Beach Workshops

FIRST STRIDES® NMB - SPRING 2021 WORKSHOP

Beginner Walking & Running Workshop for Women

Do you sometimes imagine yourself fit and strong, striding comfortably down the road during an easy workout or a 5K event?

You know being more active makes you healthier, but you may not know how to get started?

This gradual 12-week program will help you comfortably progress to walking, jogging, running or some combination at a pace that's right for you.

WHEN:         

Spring Workshop: Wednesdays beginning March 3rd through May 19th. Workshops meet at 5:30 - 6:45 p.m, rain or shine!

LOCATION:  

North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex - Amphitheater (SW corner of Route 31 and Robert Edge Parkway)  Address: 150 Citizen's Circle, Little River, SC

FOR WHOM:

Women 12 to 112 years of all shapes, sizes and abilities. No experience necessary!  Bring your daughters, mothers, neighbors, co-workers, friends or come solo. 

Notes:

Participants are expected to have the permission of their doctor.

For the safety of all our participants and mentors, we will adhere to social distancing practices:  Wear a mask, stay 6 feet apart, use hand sanitizer and stay home if you are sick.  Masks can be removed during the active walking and running portion of our workshop.

FORMAT:      

Weekly workshops include a group walk/jog/run, stretching and a brief discussion of various topics:  proper walk/run shoes, training principles, injury prevention, safety, heart health, motivation, nutrition and more. Come dressed for activity.

GOAL:           

All who complete this program will be able to participate in and complete a private 5K WALK / RUN (3.1 miles) on the last workshop night.

MENTORS:   

Area walking and running enthusiasts from the Grand Strand Running Club (GSRC) and others volunteer their time to lead and support your progress!

COST:           

$40.  Fee includes 12-weekly workshops, instruction, group walk/run, mentors, literature and a graduation shirt (if earned...must attend 8 of 12 workshops).  Workshop fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. 

♥  Register Online at www.FirstStridesNMB.com (January 15th through February 18th).

CO-PRESENTED BY: 

The Grand Strand Running Club in partnership with the City of North Myrtle Beach.

SUPPORTING SPONSORS:  

Fleet Feet - Myrtle Beach                McLeod Health