Walk or run your way to your first 5K! The Glastonbury River Runners organizes FREE nine-week beginner training programs in the run-up to each of our three annual 5K races. Dates for 2012 are as follows:
- February 11th, 2012: Start of nine-week beginner program leading up to the 2nd Annual Spicy Green Bean Run Diva Run on April 15th.
- April 28th, 2012: Start of nine-week beginner program leading up to the 4th Annual NRG Energy Firecracker 5k on July 1st.
- September 8th, 2012: Start of nine-week beginner program leading up to the 5th Annual NRG Energy Race to Fill the Pantry on November 11th.
The Glastonbury River Runners is also launching a new training group for walkers – the Glastonbury River Walkers a.k.a. Rockin’ Walkers – starting January 7th, 2011. The goal is to walk a marathon in the fall of 2012 – with lots of shorter races, fun and laughter in between! Click here for information on the Walk Your Way to a Marathon program.
Training sessions
- Saturday mornings @ 8 AM at Riverfront Park (100 Welles Street) in Glastonbury.
- Tuesday evenings @ 6 PM at Rotary Field, Olde Stage Road, Glastonbury.
Photo: Kristen Stevens
Course goal
By the end of the program you will be ready to complete the 5K race – and that’s just the start of it!
Suitable for all current fitness levels, with multiple groups and certified coaches on hand. We provide a supportive, friendly environment that encourages each of us to achieve our personal best.
All you have to do is show up…and we’ll keep you going! ALL ABILITIES WELCOME!
Registration
Sign up now by emailing: info@glastonburyriverrunners.com
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Quotes from previous participants
“Loved the program and looking forward to continue the experience! Half marathon here I come!!!”
Carla Mackay
“The GRR training group was a great experience! Not only was it an unbelievably supportive group but it was fun! It was great to meet new friends who were also starting at the same point. The improvement with the group as the weeks moved on was amazing and we are still running together. The GRR is a terrific group to be a member, keep up the great work!”
Howard Small
“Thanks! I couldn’t of accomplished this without GRR’s help and support. Had a great time yesterday! It was very exciting to run my first 5k. I heard about this group through the Glastonbury Citizen. I’ll make sure I like GRR on FB. Hope to see you soon!”
Pam Murphy
“Margaret, I saw a sign for the club a while back and started stalking the website for when a training group was going to start…Thanks for all your help! I’m excited for your walk to a marathon group!”
Jess Crowley
