Adult Health & Fitness Programs

The Crim Festival of Races Adult Training Program is a 15-week program, running from May through August, designed to not only provide opportunities for fun, social ways to be more physically active, but also to help runners and walkers train for and participate in the 5k, 8k, or 10 Mile Crim Festival of Races that takes place on the 4th Saturday of every August.  The Crim Adult Training Program is modeled after the run/walk and walk/shuffle method utilized by former U.S. Olympian Jeff Galloway. No previous running or walking experience is necessary to join the program

NEW THIS YEAR:

ONLINE SELF-SELECTION FOR GROUP MEMBERS:  Participants will be able to self-select their group according to their starting pace time* online.  On the online application, a drop box will display with a range of pace times.  Select your starting pace time and groups within that time range will appear.  You will be able to see the group leaders assigned to each group and how many spaces are filled or left within each group.  If you are a new participant, and/or do not know your starting pace time, placement nights will take place.

*Starting pace time is the amount of time per mile it takes one to walk/run COMFORTABLY with the intent to maintain that speed/pace for the duration of the walk/run.  Speed will naturally increase as you become more fit and increase your endurance through weekly training sessions.

DISTANCES AVAILABLE	LEVELS AVAILABLE
10 Mile- Running or walking programs for all fitness levels from beginners to experienced.  Gradual distance and endurance training plan for those who want to complete the Crim 10 mile event.	Goal: To Finish-  This level is for individuals whose goal is to finish a Crim Race Event.  It will focus on group support, setting goals, and maintaining physical activity.  There is no track or speed work involved, and beginner and experienced walkers and runners are welcome.
5k (3.1 miles)/8k (4.9 miles)- Running or walking programs well suited to those just starting an exercise program or those who wish to participate in a shorter distance race.	Time Goal- This level is for individuals whose goal is to improve their race time in a Crim Race Event.  It will focus on speed, improving “goal” times from previous races and will include track workouts.  Participants should be able to run or walk 2 to 4 miles on day one of training.

 

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