5k Newbie Program

Fall 2024 Session

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LOCATION

Red Coyote Running & Fitness - Classen Curve
5720 N. Classen Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK US 73118

DESCRIPTION

Red Coyote’s Newbie 5K Training Program is designed to help you train for the Runtoberfest 5K on October 6th but can be used to train for any fall 5K. All abilities are welcome!

Whether you're a runner/walker attempting your first 5K or you're shooting for a new PR, there's a place for you! In our Red Coyote program, we think sharing the training journey with friends working to achieve a common goal is the best part and makes every run more fun! This program is designed for people who have never run before or who have not run recently.

We'll help you achieve your goal safely by a gradual and strategic increase in your training mileage. We start with very gentle workouts combining walking and running and give your body plenty of time to adapt to running over the 9 weeks of the program as we build to the goal of running a 5K/3.1 mile distance. We give instruction on proper hydration, nutrition, injury prevention, running form, training principles, as well as other areas to help you have a successful race!

All participants will receive schedules through email but ALL other communication will go through Red Coyote's private Facebook group that is exclusive to this program. To help stay accountable virtual participants or those who miss a run/walk can post their workouts to the Facebook group page.

PROGRAM INCLUDES
  • • 9-week program in-person or virtually building toward 5K/3.1 mile goal!
  • • Entry into the Runtoberfest 5K on October 6th!
  • • A technical Red Coyote training program shirt!
  • • A Newbie Checklist Card to unlock some special savings!
  • • Positive support, coaching and a fun group to keep you motivated!
  • • Weekly training schedules!
REGISTRATION & COST

Our 9-week program is $65 this season! This includes a technical training shirt ($30 value) and entry into Runtoberfest 5K ($35 value) on October 6th. Shirts will be ordered and printed once registration closes August 14th and will be distributed about midway through the training cycle. The welcome email, training handbook and link to the Facebook page will be sent out in mid July a couple weeks prior to the start of training.

QUESTIONS?

Come to our helpful informational meeting! Each meeting will last approximately 30-45 minutes, or until all questions have been answered. Both meetings will also have a Zoom option for those unable to meet in person.

  • • Wednesday, July 17th at 7:00 PM at Red Coyote Classen Curve (In Person and Zoom) - Zoom link
  • • Monday, July 29th at 7:00 PM at Red Coyote Classen Curve  (In Person and Zoom) - Zoom link
SCHEDULE

The kickoff workout will be Monday, August 5th at 6:00pm at Red Coyote Classen Curve.  We'll meet at Red Coyote Classen Curve at 6:00pm both Monday and Wednesday evenings. Saturday mornings, we'll meet at Red Coyote Classen Curve at 8:00am. With the exception of possible severe weather cancellations, the only day we will not meet in person is Monday, September 2nd which is Labor Day. Red Coyote will be closed so employees can spend time with families.


Contact us at info@redcoyoterunning.com with any questions!

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