First Strides® - North Myrtle Beach Workshop

FIRST STRIDES® NMB

Beginner Walking & Running Workshop for Women

SPRING & FALL SESSIONS ANNUALLY

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 2023 Workshop: Wednesdays beginning March 1st through May 17th. Workshops meet at 5:30 - 6:45 p.m, rain or shine!

Note: Online Registration for Spring 2023 is OPEN!

Fall 2023 Workshop: Wednesdays beginning August 30th through November 15th. 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. 

Exercise is good for your immunity!  Please take precautions to protect others.

FORMAT: 

Weekly Wednesday workshops include stretching, a group walk/jog/run, and a brief discussion of various topics relevant to walking/running (e.g.,  proper shoes, injury prevention, safety, health, nutrition and more). Come dressed for activity and the weather. 

Weekly Schedule

Check in...for attendance credit
Speaker/Topic
Mentor Introduction
Announcements
Group Pre-Stretch
Walk/jog/run Workout
Group Post-Stretch
Final Announcements

Homework:  2 additional weekly workouts on your own time

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. (Note: The Fall session course includes most of the NMB Christmas Lights Celebration route.)

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 through March 1st, then $45 through March 14th.  Fee includes 12-weekly workshops including instruction, group walk/run workout, mentors, literature, the 5K Walk/Run event  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

WHAT IS FIRST STRIDES®? 

The First Strides® program was founded in 1997 in Allentown, PA by Jane Serues. It still continues there today with over 8000 women participating. In 2001, First Strides was recognized with a national award by Road Runners Club of America and has the highest graduation rate of any beginners program.

In 2019, Jane introduced the program in North Myrtle Beach, co-presented by the Grand Strand Running Club and the City of North Myrtle Beach. The Fall 2019 First Strides® NMB workshop attracted over 170 females. Since then, workshops have been held each Spring and Fall with some modifications relating to COVID-19. First Strides® NMB is here to stay.

In Fall 2021, a sister program, First Strides® Brunsco was launched. Now local area females have the choice to join First Strides NMB on Wednesdays in North Myrtle Beach or join First Strides® Brunsco on Mondays in Shallotte, NC. Register here for First Strides® Brunsco.