YMCA and Fleet Feet Sports Partner for Mistletoe Run Training Program
Beginner 5K and Half Marathon Training Helps Runners Prepare for Run to Stop Childhood Obesity
The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina and Fleet Feet Sports of Winston-Salem are launching a joint training program in conjunction with the 28th Annual YMCA Mistletoe Half Marathon, 5K and Fun Run.
This year’s race, to be held on Saturday, December 3, 2011, is dedicated to not only raising awareness of childhood obesity, but also to fund programs that work. One example is the YMCA-sponsored P.A.C.E.S. (Program for Active Children Eating Smarter), a proven program that helps families understand and make healthier lifestyle and eating choices. P.A.C.E.S. has reached over 3,000 kids in our community to date.
Childcare is provided at William G. White, Jr. Family YMCA for all training participants during weekday practices (childcare is not available for the Saturday Half Marathon practice). Here are the details for each program:
YMCA Mistletoe 5K Training Program
Designed for inactive or minimally active people seeking to run or walk their first 5K.
- 10-week program, practices every Monday/Thursday, 9:30 a.m. at William G. White, Jr. Family YMCA
- Kick-off meeting Monday, September 26, 9:30 a.m. at William G. White, Jr. Family YMCA
- First practice Thursday, September 29, 9:30 a.m. at William G. White, Jr. Family YMCA
- $100 Registration Fee; Register at any YMCA; Program capped at 150 participants; Includes technical training shirt
- Race Date: December 3rd, Mistletoe 5k
YMCA Mistletoe Half Marathon Training Program
Participants should be able to run 3 miles in 40 minutes or less before registering.
- 12-week program, practices every Tuesday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 7 a.m. at William G. White, Jr. Family YMCA
- Registration going on through Friday, September 16
- First practice Tuesday, September 13, 6 p.m. at William G. White, Jr. Family YMCA
- $100 Registration Fee; Register at any YMCA; Program capped at 150 participants; Includes technical training shirt
- Race Date: December 3rd, Mistletoe Half Marathon
Training for kids ages 5-14 is also available through a partnership with Crazy Running. This fun, challenging training program leads young people through hour-long workouts that will prepare 5–7 year olds for the 1 mile Fun Run and 8-14 year olds for the 5k. Athletes are challenged according to ability, and the program is great for an 8 year old that needs more activity, or a 14 year old who has some competitive running experience. Register by contacting Robyn at www.crazyrunning.com.
For more information, contact Aimee Williams, Associate Wellness Director, William G. White, Jr. Family YMCA, at a.williams@ymcanwnc.org or 336.721.2100.
YMCA of Northwest North Carolina
The YMCA is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina engages more than 100,000 men, women and children annually – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the community’s health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in communities across five counties, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. Learn more at www.ymcanwnc.org.
Chelsea Cullen, Communications Director
E-mail: c.cullen@ymcanwnc.org
Phone: (336) 777-6252
Fax: (336) 777-6345