FIT FOR THE RIVER RUN
The Fit for the River Run sponsored by the Tidewater Striders is designed to get people fit through running. Club members recruit and train their neighbors, fellow workers, or other participants to run or walk/run the Elizabeth River Run, a 10-kilometer (6.2 mile) race that finishes at the Waterside in downtown Norfolk. The date of the race is Saturday, May 17, 2003.
If you want to train for this race, you will find the following information on this Website.
Although these brief tips have been developed by the Lilac Bloomsday Committee primarily for young runners, they are applicable to all. These training tips cover such topics as running safety, walking and running, shoes, breathing and other important considerations.
The basic training program is designed to train novice runners to complete a 10-kilometer road race, either by running or a combination of running/walking. An 8-week program is presented.
The advanced training schedule is designed to improve speed in runners who already are training about 15-20 miles per week. A 10-week program is presented, although the duration may be shortened to meet individual needs.
We have posted the names of the coaches/trainers who have volunteered to work with beginning runners. Also to be posted are the locations of the training sites as well as the day of the week and time of the day for training.
As loss of excess body fat is one of the means to help you run faster, some basic guidelines for safe and effective weight loss will be presented
The Fit for the River Run program is managed by Mel Williams.
Feel free to contact Mel if you have any questions at profrunner@aol.com or (757) 531-9220
Site last updated on 2/25/03