Couch to 5K in Nine Weeks
Grinnell Regional Medical Center will offer a free
training program to help area residents build the stamina to complete a 5K walk
or run. The Couch to 5K program kicks off on Monday, April 14, and will run for
nine weeks. The program will successfully prepare participants to complete the
5K at the Grinnell Games on June 14.
“We welcome people who want to do a 5K but need a plan
to help them achieve that goal,” says Holly Pettlon, GRMC Wellness specialist.
“We will focus on walking, jogging, and running schedules, setting goals, and
just having fun. The training is geared to the novice runner, that’s why we’re
calling this ‘couch’ to 5K.”
The Couch to 5K training group will be held Mondays
and Wednesdays, beginning at 5:15 p.m. Initially classes will run for 30
minutes but will increase in length as the individuals build stamina and
strength. The program is open to anyone in the community and free. Individuals
progress at their own pace and build strength to reach their own goals.
“Grab a friend and come have fun while building the
strength to complete a 5K. The culmination of the class coincides with the week
of the Grinnell Games, June 13-14.
Please register for this free class by calling the
GRMC Wellness Center at 641-236-2999 before April 11.
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