5k Your Way Presented by New Balance
Thursday, October 19 – Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Past event
8:00 PM MDT
Golden, Colorado
Free · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Join the fun at the 5k Your Way event presented by New Balance, taking place from October 19 to November 21, 2023, in the charming city of Golden, Jefferson. This free six-week training program is designed for anyone looking to complete a 5k, whether you're a walker, runner, or a run-walker. Under the expert guidance of UESCA-certified running coach Laura Cardon, participants will enjoy a supportive and inclusive environment while learning essential skills like pacing, injury prevention, and goal-setting.
Classes are held every Thursday at 6 p.m., culminating in a celebratory run on November 21, just in time for the Runners Roost Turkey Chase on November 24. Plus, for every session you attend, you'll earn a chance to win a pair of free shoes in the New Balance raffle! Gather your friends, lace up your shoes, and get ready to embrace the joy of running in Golden. All bodies, sizes, and paces are warmly welcomed—make today the day you take your first step toward completing a 5k!
Classes are held every Thursday at 6 p.m., culminating in a celebratory run on November 21, just in time for the Runners Roost Turkey Chase on November 24. Plus, for every session you attend, you'll earn a chance to win a pair of free shoes in the New Balance raffle! Gather your friends, lace up your shoes, and get ready to embrace the joy of running in Golden. All bodies, sizes, and paces are warmly welcomed—make today the day you take your first step toward completing a 5k!
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Have you always wanted to complete a 5k "one day?" Make one day TODAY! 5k Your Way is a free six-week course is a low-pressure training environment for any walker, runner, or run-walker participating in the Runners Roost Turkey Chase on November 24, 2023.
Learn about pacing, injury prevention, goal-setting, and more! The course is hosted at Runners Roost Golden and taught by Laura Cardon https://www.outdoorbeginner.com/coaching (she/hers), a UESCA-certified running coach specializing in training beginners through her company Outdoor Beginner.
Coach Laura will begin each one-hour class with a brief talk about the week's training topic before leading the group on a guided run-walk on the streets and paved trails around Runners Roost Golden.
COST: FREE thanks to the support of New Balance and Runners Roost!
PRIZES: New Balance is raffling off a pair of FREE shoes to participants! You get an entry for every class you attend.
THE COURSE INCLUDES:
* A guided walk-run each week with Coach Laura at Runners Roost Golden
* Weekly recap and running guidance, as well as unlimited communication with Coach Laura between classes
* Gentle introduction to running in a low-pressure, inclusive environment with a community of other beginner or slow runners and walkers
DATES: Thursdays at 6 p.m., beginning October 19. The last week of the course will take place on Tuesday, November 21, to accommodate the Thanksgiving holiday. We'll celebrate at Golden Mill afterward!
LOCATION: Runners Roost Golden, 2120 Ford Street, Golden, CO 80401
REQUIREMENTS: The ability to walk for 20-30 minutes outside comfortably. THERE WILL BE NO WEIGHT-LOSS OR DIETING FOCUS IN THIS COURSE. ALL BODIES, SIZES, AND PACES ARE WELCOME.
Learn about pacing, injury prevention, goal-setting, and more! The course is hosted at Runners Roost Golden and taught by Laura Cardon https://www.outdoorbeginner.com/coaching (she/hers), a UESCA-certified running coach specializing in training beginners through her company Outdoor Beginner.
Coach Laura will begin each one-hour class with a brief talk about the week's training topic before leading the group on a guided run-walk on the streets and paved trails around Runners Roost Golden.
COST: FREE thanks to the support of New Balance and Runners Roost!
PRIZES: New Balance is raffling off a pair of FREE shoes to participants! You get an entry for every class you attend.
THE COURSE INCLUDES:
* A guided walk-run each week with Coach Laura at Runners Roost Golden
* Weekly recap and running guidance, as well as unlimited communication with Coach Laura between classes
* Gentle introduction to running in a low-pressure, inclusive environment with a community of other beginner or slow runners and walkers
DATES: Thursdays at 6 p.m., beginning October 19. The last week of the course will take place on Tuesday, November 21, to accommodate the Thanksgiving holiday. We'll celebrate at Golden Mill afterward!
LOCATION: Runners Roost Golden, 2120 Ford Street, Golden, CO 80401
REQUIREMENTS: The ability to walk for 20-30 minutes outside comfortably. THERE WILL BE NO WEIGHT-LOSS OR DIETING FOCUS IN THIS COURSE. ALL BODIES, SIZES, AND PACES ARE WELCOME.
Location
2120 Ford Street, Golden, 80401, CO, United States
5k Your Way Presented by New Balance
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