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The program begins on Thursday, April 14, with a kickoff party and orientation at the Gilkeson Center at Poughkeepsie Day School on 260 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie, from 6-7:30 p.m..
The program is designed to help individuals of any age or ability to begin running or return to running.
All participants will gather to meet for the program orientation, receive a program packet, t-shirt and water bottle. While this is not an active session, tips and advice on running will be provided as well as covering essential information regarding nutrition, hydration, running form and running shoes.
The first active session will be on Tuesday, April 19 at Moriarty Physical Therapy on Route 55 in Poughkeepsie, starting at 6 p.m. Active sessions will include a guided warm-up, timed walk-run intervals and guided cool-down. Runners will work in small groups and have the support of a dedicated volunteer team captain.
Over the course of eight weeks, participants will meet on Tuesdays to prepare to run for 20 minutes without stopping at their own pace. The runners are encouraged to set a goal to register for and to run the Mid-Hudson Road Runners Club Treetops to Rooftops 5K.
The Treetops to Rooftops 5K is part of the Walkway Marathon weekend and will be held on Sunday, June 12.
The program is limited to 80 participants; only those who have registered can take part. The cost is just $35 for members of the Chamber; it's $50 for non-Chamber members. All participants must sign a waiver of liability form.
Please note the registration fee for the 5K is not included in the program fee, and all training sessions are held rain or shine.
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