What's Happening Wednesday

Now that summer is winding down, this is a great time to refocus on your health and fitness.  A great way to do that is to set a fitness goal!  Grand View Wellness is offering 2 training programs to prepare you for either the Viking 5K or Des Moines IMT Half Marathon. 

Here’s a little more information on each training program offered:

 

Viking 5K Training Program:

This 8-week program will give you a training guide that will map out your workouts for the duration of the program.  Training starts Monday, August 13^th and concludes on race day, October 6^th!  It is free to sign up for this training program and it includes:  a training guide to follow (which you primarily do on your own), weekly motivational and informational emails and optional group runs (which will follow the training program and will depend on interest). 

If you want to participate in the Viking 5K, click here to register and learn more about the race.  You are responsible for your own registration and the fees associated with the race.  ALL levels of walkers and runners are welcome and encouraged to participate!  Support Grand View by participating in this event!

Des Moines IMT Half Marathon Program:

This 10-week program will help take your running to the next level!  The training guide will map out your runs, cross training and strength training for the length of the 10-week program.  You will want to have a strong base of 3-4 miles before following a training program like this.  Training starts Monday, August 13^th and wraps up on race day, Sunday October 21^st.

This free training program includes the guide to follow, weekly motivational and informational emails and optional group runs (which may be during the week or weekends depending on interest).

For more information on the IMT Half Marathon, click here.  You are responsible for your own registration and the fees associated with the race.

If you are interested in either training program, simply email me to sign up for the program of your choice!