Couch to 5k/10k Running Program

Have you wanted to get started on an exercise program towards a healthy lifestyle? Have you ever thought about participating in a 5k (3.1 miles) or 10k (6.2 miles) race? Then the OakFit Couch to 5k/10k training program is for you! This will get you started on an exercise program and provide you with the support you need to complete a race. Run/walk/run intervals or stride/walk/stride intervals are used in this training.

Program Details

Couch to 5k/10k Running program

Begins August 11th and ends October 20th.

Groups meet on Wednesday at Paradise Peninsula at Waterford Oaks Park at 5:30 p.m.
This program is for employees and family members 18 years or older
Race sign up will be done on your own
You will be asked to run or walk for 20-40 minutes two other times during the week on your own to help build stamina

Registration

$50 REGISTRATION

Included in program:

11weeks of program instruction with trained group leaders
Scheduled Speakers
Training Calendar
Weekly emails
Entry into 2 local 5k or 10k races
Training shirt for participants
Socially Motivated Wellness Facebook group
Virtual challenges through the FB page
Discount at Hansons Running Shop
$25.00 gift card to Hansons Running Shop

Sue Barnes, owner of Socially Motivated Wellness (SOMO), has over 20 years of running experience with races from 5k (3.1 miles) to 50K (31 miles). She is passionate about running and very active in the running community. Over 800 people in SE Michigan have trained with her SOMO program since beginning in 2016. To learn more about her programs, visit: sociallymotivatedwellness.com