RCRWC Spring Beginner's Running and Walking Clinic
- Date Mon 7th April 2025 - Mon 9th June 2025
- Time 5:15PM EDT
- Location Parkersburg, West Virginia
- Price $38.10
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Get ready to kickstart your fitness journey at the 38th Annual Spring Beginner's Running and Walking Clinic, taking place from April 7th to June 9th, 2025, in beautiful Parkersburg, West Virginia! This exciting outreach program, organized by the River City Runners & Walkers Club, is designed for anyone aged 12 and older who wants to learn the fundamentals of running and walking in a supportive environment. Each session will be held at the City Park, outside Shelter 5, starting at 5:15 PM, rain or shine.
Participants will gain valuable insights from a lineup of expert speakers, including coaches, cardiologists, nutritionists, and physical therapists, covering essential topics such as proper footwear, effective stretching techniques, and appropriate running distances. Over the course of ten weeks, you'll build your skills and confidence, ultimately aiming to complete a 5K (3.1 miles) race during the exciting graduation event on June 9th. For just $35, you’ll receive a comprehensive training schedule and a membership in the River City Runners Club through December 31, 2025. Join this uplifting program and take a step towards a healthier lifestyle while making new friends along the way!
Participants will gain valuable insights from a lineup of expert speakers, including coaches, cardiologists, nutritionists, and physical therapists, covering essential topics such as proper footwear, effective stretching techniques, and appropriate running distances. Over the course of ten weeks, you'll build your skills and confidence, ultimately aiming to complete a 5K (3.1 miles) race during the exciting graduation event on June 9th. For just $35, you’ll receive a comprehensive training schedule and a membership in the River City Runners Club through December 31, 2025. Join this uplifting program and take a step towards a healthier lifestyle while making new friends along the way!
Organiser's Description
38TH ANNUAL SPRING BEGINNER'S RUNNING CLINIC AND 18TH ANNUAL WALKING CLINIC
THE CLINIC IS A OUTREACH PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE RIVER CITY RUNNERS & WALKERS CLUB
LEARN TO RUN OR WALK TO LIVE A HEALTHIER LIFE STYLE WITH THE RIVER CITY RUNNERS & WALKERS CLUB! APRIL 7TH THROUGH JUNE 9TH, 2025
MEET AT THE CITY PARK (PARKERSBURG, WV) OUTSIDE SHELTER BY PAVILION 5:15PM, RAIN OR SHINE.
EACH SESSION BEGINS WITH SPEAKERS GIVING SHORT TALKS ON RUNNING & WALKING TOPICS SUCH AS PROPER SHOES, EFFECTIVE STRETCHING, APPROPRIATE RUNNING DISTANCES, ETC. SCHEDULED SPEAKERS INCLUDE A COUCH, CARDIOLOGIST, NUTRITIONIST, SHOE EXPERT, PHYSICAL THERAPIST, MASSAGE THERAPIST & CHIROPRACTOR PLUS MORE.
COME JOIN AN EXERCISE PROGRAM THAT WILL ADD LIFE TO YOUR YEARS & YEARS TO YOUR LIFE!
PARTICIPANTS MUST BE AT LEAST 12 YEARS OLD.
CLINIC DIRECTOR, MELISSA WIGAL AND ASSISTED BY JASON MADER. MANY OTHER EXPERIENCED VOLUNTEERS WILL HELP LEAD THE CLINIC THROUGH TEN WEEKS OF TRAINING.
THE GOAL AT THE END OF THE TEN WEEKS: 5K (3.1 MILES) FINISHING UP WITH OUR GRADUATION RACE ON JUNE 9TH
QUESTIONS MELISSA WIGAL: EMAIL: [email protected]
FEE: $35.00 PER PERSON INCLUDES TRAINING SCHEDULE AND A MEMBERSHIP IN THE RIVER CITY RUNNERS CLUB THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: RIVER CITY RUNNERS & WALKERS CLUB, PO BOX 4496, PARKERSBURG, WV 26104
THERE WILL BE A $25 SERVICE CHARGE ON ALL RETURNED CHECKS.
THE CLINIC IS A OUTREACH PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE RIVER CITY RUNNERS & WALKERS CLUB
LEARN TO RUN OR WALK TO LIVE A HEALTHIER LIFE STYLE WITH THE RIVER CITY RUNNERS & WALKERS CLUB! APRIL 7TH THROUGH JUNE 9TH, 2025
MEET AT THE CITY PARK (PARKERSBURG, WV) OUTSIDE SHELTER BY PAVILION 5:15PM, RAIN OR SHINE.
EACH SESSION BEGINS WITH SPEAKERS GIVING SHORT TALKS ON RUNNING & WALKING TOPICS SUCH AS PROPER SHOES, EFFECTIVE STRETCHING, APPROPRIATE RUNNING DISTANCES, ETC. SCHEDULED SPEAKERS INCLUDE A COUCH, CARDIOLOGIST, NUTRITIONIST, SHOE EXPERT, PHYSICAL THERAPIST, MASSAGE THERAPIST & CHIROPRACTOR PLUS MORE.
COME JOIN AN EXERCISE PROGRAM THAT WILL ADD LIFE TO YOUR YEARS & YEARS TO YOUR LIFE!
PARTICIPANTS MUST BE AT LEAST 12 YEARS OLD.
CLINIC DIRECTOR, MELISSA WIGAL AND ASSISTED BY JASON MADER. MANY OTHER EXPERIENCED VOLUNTEERS WILL HELP LEAD THE CLINIC THROUGH TEN WEEKS OF TRAINING.
THE GOAL AT THE END OF THE TEN WEEKS: 5K (3.1 MILES) FINISHING UP WITH OUR GRADUATION RACE ON JUNE 9TH
QUESTIONS MELISSA WIGAL: EMAIL: [email protected]
FEE: $35.00 PER PERSON INCLUDES TRAINING SCHEDULE AND A MEMBERSHIP IN THE RIVER CITY RUNNERS CLUB THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: RIVER CITY RUNNERS & WALKERS CLUB, PO BOX 4496, PARKERSBURG, WV 26104
THERE WILL BE A $25 SERVICE CHARGE ON ALL RETURNED CHECKS.
Races
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38th Annual Beginner's Running Clinic
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Mon 7th April 2025 (5:15PM EDT)
$38.10
CLOSED -
18th Annual Spring Walking Clinic
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Mon 7th April 2025 (5:15PM EDT)
$38.10
CLOSED
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