Introducing “Running for Life” Porter County Running Program

"Running for Life" is a new Porter County running programs structured to help you cross your first 5 mile race on September 10, 2011. Along the way you will be motivated by RRCA certified coaches. We will guide you in all aspects of running from proper shoes to proper nutrition. This is not for beginners….designed for novice to advance runners who can walk/run 1 mile distance with 3-4 minimal weekly base mileage. Training groups will be determined on participation.

Join us for our first call-out meeting on Wednesday, July 13 at Sunset Hill Park at 5pm. The program will begin on Saturday, July 16th and 8am with a run at Butterfield Pavilion at the Old Fairgrounds Park in Valparaiso.

The cost of the program is $50 which includes:

  • Race entry for Popcorn Panic 5 mile Race =$20
  • Calumet Region Striders membership = $15
  • Running for LIFE Race t-shirt
  • Complimentary gift
  • Weekly group runs on Saturday
  • Internet monitored team running log www.running2win.com Team Name: Running for LIFE (request to join team)
  • Guidance and advice

Contact for any further questions: Nikki Huber (hubbn5@hotmail.com | 219-734-6890) or Theresa Potesta (tcpotesta@comcast.net | 219-741-0775).

Click here to download a registration form.