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Join the Beginners Running Clinic 2010

Townsville Road Runners will be holding their Beginners Running Clinic on Saturday the 13th, 20th, and 27th of February at 6.00am from the Picnic Bay Surf Life Saving Club on The Strand.

The total cost will be $10.00 for the 3 sessions.

It is designed for absolute beginners and runners with little experience with a desire / determination to start and hopefully continue running.

Townsville Road Runners will provide instruction and tips on how to start a running / jogging program and how to continue with it.
Instruction will include motivation, nutrition, injury prevention, shoe selection and more.

IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO HAVE PRIOR EXPERIENCE OR LOOK ATHLETIC.

IT IS NECESSARY TO BE MEDICALLY CAPABLE OF 20 min TO 30 min OF MILD ACTIVITY.

Wear comfortable clothing for the activity plus running or jogging shoes and a cap or hat.

Water is provided before and after the sessions. Tea, coffee and bickies are also included afterwards.

Format will be:-
1.Sign in at 6.00am.
2. Start a stretching routine.
3. Explanation of the session.
4. Division into groups,depending on experience and ability.
5. Start session

The maximum duration of the sessions will be 20 to 30 minutes and will finish with a warm down, stretching and discussion. Actual running time will be 10 to 20 minutes but not necessarily all at the one time. The session will be finished by 6.45am at latest.

Bring personal water bottle if necessary. (You may require water during the session)

Why run? To tone up, feel good, to set a goals (time or distance), to get fit, to get some quiet time, or even as a social outing, etc, etc

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