First Strides - North Myrtle Beach Workshop

First Strides - North Myrtle Beach Workshop Race Information

<h2 style="text-align:center"> </h2> <h2 style="text-align:center"><strong>FIRST STRIDES NMB</strong></h2> <h3 style="text-align:center">Beginner Walking &amp; Running Workshop for Women</h3> <h5 style="text-align:center"> </h5> <h5 style="text-align:center"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="color:#e03e2d"><b><i><span style="background-color:#ffffff;color:#000000">SPRING &amp; FALL SESSIONS ANNUALLY</span></i></b></span></span><span style="color:#e03e2d"></span><span style="color:#000000"></span></h5> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="color:#000000">Do you sometimes imagine yourself fit and strong, striding comfortably down the road during an easy workout or maybe even a 5K event? </span><span style="color:#000000">You know being more active makes you healthier, but you may not know how to get started?</span></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="color:#000000">This gradual program will help you <strong>comfortably </strong>progress to walking, jogging, running or some combination at a <em>pace that&#39;s right for you</em>. </span><span style="color:#000000">The program accommodates all paces. It is all self paced. You are grouped according to your striding ability and preference…walkers are grouped together, joggers/runners are grouped together.</span></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="color:#000000">The program is designed for you and you’ll fit right in!</span></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <h2><span style="background-color:#b96ad9;color:#000000"><strong>WHEN: </strong></span><span style="color:#000000"></span></h2> <p><b><i><span style="color:#000000">Spring 2025 Workshop:  <span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )">Thursday, September 4</span> to <span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )">Thursday, November 13</span>. </span></i></b><b><i><span style="color:#000000">Workshops meet from 5:30 - 6:45 p.m, rain or shine! We encourage you to sign up early!</span></i></b></p> <p> </p> <h2><span style="background-color:#b96ad9;color:#000000"><strong>LOCATION: </strong></span></h2> <p><span style="color:#000000">North Myrtle Beach Park &amp; Sports Complex - Amphitheater (SW corner of Route 31 and Robert Edge Parkway)  Address: 150 Citizen&#39;s Circle, Little River, SC</span></p> <p> </p> <h2><span style="background-color:#b96ad9;color:#000000"><strong>FOR WHOM: </strong></span></h2> <p><span style="color:#000000">Women 12 to 112 years of all shapes, sizes and abilities. This is a <b>BEGINNER</b> walking program…no experience necessary!  Bring your daughters, mothers, neighbors, co-workers, friends or come solo. No pets or children under 12 years of age.</span></p> <p> </p> <h2><span style="background-color:#b96ad9;color:#000000"><strong>FORMAT: </strong></span></h2> <p><span style="color:#000000">Weekly workshops include stretching, a group walk/jog/run, and a brief discussion of various topics relevant to walking/running (e.g.,  proper shoes, injury prevention, safety, health, nutrition and more). Come dressed for activity and the weather. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><b>Weekly Schedule</b></span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000">Check in...for attendance credit<br />Speaker/Topic<br />Mentor Introduction<br />Announcements<br />Group Pre-Stretch<br />Walk/jog/run Workout<br />Group Post-Stretch<br />Final Announcements</span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000">Homework:  2 additional weekly workouts on your own time</span></p> <p> </p> <h2><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );background-color:rgb( 185 , 106 , 217 )"><strong>COMMUNICATIONS:</strong></span></h2> <p>We communicate with participants in two ways: 1) email, using the email you registered with; and 2) Facebook, First Strides - North Myrtle Beach, registrants can join this private FB page.</p> <p> </p> <h2><span style="background-color:#b96ad9;color:#000000"><strong>GOAL: </strong></span></h2> <p><span style="color:#000000">All who complete this program will be able to participate in and complete a private <em><strong>5K </strong><strong>WALK / RUN </strong>(3.1 miles)</em><br /></span></p> <p> </p> <h2><strong style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );background-color:rgb( 185 , 106 , 217 )">MENTORS: </strong></h2> <p><span style="color:#000000">Area walking and running enthusiasts from the Grand Strand Running Club (GSRC) and others volunteer their time to lead and support your progress!</span></p> <p> </p> <h2><span style="background-color:#b96ad9;color:#000000"><strong>COST: </strong></span></h2> <p><span style="color:#000000">$40 until 11:59 pm on August 28th (one week before the workshops commence), then $45 until 7:30 pm on September 11th (week #2).</span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000">Fee includes weekly workshops including instruction, group walk/run workout, mentors, literature, the 5K Walk/Run event  and a graduation shirt (if earned...must attend 8 workshops).  <span style="color:#e03e2d">Workshop fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <h4><span style="background-color:#b96ad9"><b><span style="color:#000000">WHAT IS FIRST STRIDES? </span></b></span></h4> <p><br />The First Strides program was founded in 1997 in Allentown, PA by Jane Serues. It still continues there today with over 8000 women participating. First Strides was conceived as a way to get women off the couch and doing a walking routine they could do for the rest of their life. In 2001, First Strides was recognized with a national award by Road Runners Club of America and has the highest graduation rate of any beginner program. </p> <p> </p> <p>In 2019, Jane introduced the program in North Myrtle Beach, co-presented by the Grand Strand Running Club and the City of North Myrtle Beach. The Fall 2019 First Strides NMB workshop attracted over 170 females. Since then, workshops have been held Spring and Fall. First Strides NMB is here to stay thanks to the support of our sponsors, especially the Grand Strand Running Club, and our wonderful volunteer mentors!</p>