NEXT STEP Performance & Events
- Date Sat 9th May 2026 - Sat 4th July 2026
- Time 6:30AM EDT
- Location North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Price $110.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join the excitement at the NEXT STEP Performance & Events taking place from Saturday, May 9, 2026, to Saturday, July 4, 2026, in beautiful North Myrtle Beach, Horry County! This vibrant event is perfect for anyone looking to kickstart their fitness journey, whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned athlete. The program offers a fantastic opportunity to participate in group training sessions, designed to help you stay active and meet your personal health goals.
With race distances geared up to 10K, participants can choose from Rookie and Advanced Training Plans, ensuring that everyone finds the perfect fit for their fitness level. Led by experienced coach Dawn White, Team NEXT STEP provides daily training schedules, personalized coaching through Final Surge, and a supportive community via a private Facebook group. Donβt miss this chance to transform your fitness routine with guidance and motivation from experts! Sign up today and take your first step toward a healthier, more active lifestyle!
With race distances geared up to 10K, participants can choose from Rookie and Advanced Training Plans, ensuring that everyone finds the perfect fit for their fitness level. Led by experienced coach Dawn White, Team NEXT STEP provides daily training schedules, personalized coaching through Final Surge, and a supportive community via a private Facebook group. Donβt miss this chance to transform your fitness routine with guidance and motivation from experts! Sign up today and take your first step toward a healthier, more active lifestyle!
Organiser's Description
NEXT STEP Performance & Events
Interested in getting active but not sure where to start? We invite you to join Team NEXT STEP Group Training and receive the help and guidance you are looking for! All of our plans are online/virtual, you don't need to live in Myrtle Beach to join. Our Group Training plans take the guesswork out of your training schedule and keeps you on track to meet your goals! We have various sessions available throughout the year. Take a look and choose the one that fits you!
Who is NEXT STEP Performance & Events? Team NEXT STEP is led by Head Coach Dawn White. Coach Dawn is a certified running coach of over a decade and has trained all abilities of runners and walkers, groups and individuals throughout the many years. She is also a long distance runner and understands how to motivate others and help them reach their goals!
One of the the tenets of NEXT STEP is to get people active and with so many searching for guidance to keep them healthy, we felt the need to offer group training options. For less than $15/week you receive the following:
* Access to Team Calendar on Final Surge which allows you to upload runs and workouts (you will create a free profile and request Dawn as your coach)
* Daily training group plan programmed through Final Surge
* Ability to communicate via Final Surge with Coach Dawn
* Training plan includes warmup, post workout stretching, strength training, cross training, and general tips about running/walking
* Included in private Facebook group
* Discount for goal race during session
* Choice of Rookie Training Plan or Advanced Training Plan during most sessions
* Rookie Training Plan-beginners or those who are starting back after some time off. Advanced Training Plan-those who are running or walking regularly
The Rookie Training Plan is designed for those new to exercising or those who have not been active in a while. This plan will get you started safely and gradually progress in intensity and endurance.
* The Advanced Training Plan is designed for those with more experience and consistent running/walking. This plan will help you increase your fitness and endurance safely.
* Just Training Sessions are 10 weeks in length and designed to keep the athlete focused and on track to race up to 10K distance. There is no target race per se, but athletes may choose to race during the session. Consideration will be made for the beginner athlete and advanced athlete. Dates vary.
Focus areas:
* Overall Consistency
* Easy effort running and/or walking
* Strength Training
* Mobility
* Increase in volume
* Fueling for performance
* Sample Training Plan Snippet:
Tuesday, December 27
* Warm-up
* Rookie Dynamic Sequence
* Do these 2x:
* 10/each direction arm circles
* 5-10 jumping jacks
* 5 front lunges (alternate leg)
* 5 side lunges (alternate leg)
* 10 high knees (stand in place and bring knee up as far as you can)
Run - Easy Effort
* 20 minutes total
* Your choice to walk the entire time or try run/walk intervals
Run/Walk Intervals
* Alternate 30 seconds-1 minute of walking with 30 secs-1 min running
*Running should be easy effort and not leave you totally out of breath. It should feel somewhat comfortable
Interested in getting active but not sure where to start? We invite you to join Team NEXT STEP Group Training and receive the help and guidance you are looking for! All of our plans are online/virtual, you don't need to live in Myrtle Beach to join. Our Group Training plans take the guesswork out of your training schedule and keeps you on track to meet your goals! We have various sessions available throughout the year. Take a look and choose the one that fits you!
Who is NEXT STEP Performance & Events? Team NEXT STEP is led by Head Coach Dawn White. Coach Dawn is a certified running coach of over a decade and has trained all abilities of runners and walkers, groups and individuals throughout the many years. She is also a long distance runner and understands how to motivate others and help them reach their goals!
One of the the tenets of NEXT STEP is to get people active and with so many searching for guidance to keep them healthy, we felt the need to offer group training options. For less than $15/week you receive the following:
* Access to Team Calendar on Final Surge which allows you to upload runs and workouts (you will create a free profile and request Dawn as your coach)
* Daily training group plan programmed through Final Surge
* Ability to communicate via Final Surge with Coach Dawn
* Training plan includes warmup, post workout stretching, strength training, cross training, and general tips about running/walking
* Included in private Facebook group
* Discount for goal race during session
* Choice of Rookie Training Plan or Advanced Training Plan during most sessions
* Rookie Training Plan-beginners or those who are starting back after some time off. Advanced Training Plan-those who are running or walking regularly
The Rookie Training Plan is designed for those new to exercising or those who have not been active in a while. This plan will get you started safely and gradually progress in intensity and endurance.
* The Advanced Training Plan is designed for those with more experience and consistent running/walking. This plan will help you increase your fitness and endurance safely.
* Just Training Sessions are 10 weeks in length and designed to keep the athlete focused and on track to race up to 10K distance. There is no target race per se, but athletes may choose to race during the session. Consideration will be made for the beginner athlete and advanced athlete. Dates vary.
Focus areas:
* Overall Consistency
* Easy effort running and/or walking
* Strength Training
* Mobility
* Increase in volume
* Fueling for performance
* Sample Training Plan Snippet:
Tuesday, December 27
* Warm-up
* Rookie Dynamic Sequence
* Do these 2x:
* 10/each direction arm circles
* 5-10 jumping jacks
* 5 front lunges (alternate leg)
* 5 side lunges (alternate leg)
* 10 high knees (stand in place and bring knee up as far as you can)
Run - Easy Effort
* 20 minutes total
* Your choice to walk the entire time or try run/walk intervals
Run/Walk Intervals
* Alternate 30 seconds-1 minute of walking with 30 secs-1 min running
*Running should be easy effort and not leave you totally out of breath. It should feel somewhat comfortable
Races
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Independence Day 5K Training Team
Incl. Short Sleeve Shirt: Unisex Sizing
Sat 9th May 2026 (6:30AM EDT)
$110.00
OPENS 02 APR 26No pre-requisites required! Beginners and advanced all welcome! Run, Run/Walk, Walk options available.
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