Learn to run course to be held

By Murray Green

The Camrose Running Club is holding an eightweek learn to run class leading up to the Ole’s Spring Run Off.

The new runners can choose to run in the threeor eight-kilometre course of the Run Off on May 13.

“The Learn to Run for Fun class is a way for anyone who wants to learn how to run, enjoys the motivation that comes from training with others, or wants to use this as a running refresher course,” said Ole run organizer Kathi Nagy.

“The Ole’s Spring Run Off is a great kickoff to the summer running season. This will get all runners ready for the running season and take advantage of the beautiful Camrose running trails,” she added.

New Norway runner Cathy Mowat took the Learn to Run class in 2009. At 40, and after her second child, she wanted to get in shape and travel to destination runs with her friends.

“I needed a goal for myself, so I signed up to learn to run 10 kilometres and then planned a girls’ trip to San Francisco for my first official 10-kilometre race. That was October 2009, and I haven’t stopped running,” said Cathy.

Classes start Wednesday, March 22, and will be held every Wednesday and Saturday until the Ole’s Spring Run Off in May.

Members of the Running Club with decades of experience will lead the classes and discuss clothing, nutrition, shoes and running form during the classes.

Daylan Wizniuk, who has run thousands of kilometres, will help lead the Wednesday classes and pass on tips that have taken him to races around the world.

“I love running and Camrose has some of the nicest running trails. I want to encourage others to take the first step to running. This will be a fun class designed to take the fear out of running,” he said.

The Learn to Run for Fun class includes registration to the Ole’s Spring Run Off. Register online at the Camrose Ski Club website. www.camroseskiclub.com