Wabash River Run Club begins

Visit Wabash County officials announce the return of ‘Wabash River Run Club,’ free running series to began March 18. Meet at Alley Cat Outfitters, the upand-coming sports outfitters.

From March 18 through June 3, anyone who is interested in a free, family-friendly, 60minute run is invited to meet at 7:45 a.m. each Saturday at Alley Cat Outfitters, 100 Berry St., Wabash. Each run leader is an outdoor adventure enthusiast who likes to connect people with running in a fun and energetic environment. Alley Cat Outfitters is slated to officially open in June and has access to the Wabash River Trail.

“I’m excited to partner with Alley Cat Outfitters for the meeting location because I think they are filling a muchneeded service in our community and their location right next to the trail is a natural meeting location,” said Stephanie Rogers, visitor experiences manager, and event coordinator for Visit Wabash County.

“Run club is not only great for exercise and getting some fresh air, but it is a wonderful way to build community and meet new people. The club is so welcoming to runners and walkers of all abilities, whether you want to push yourself for many miles or enjoy a leisurely jog,” said Melissa FordKalbfell, co-owner of Alley Cat Outfitters and Run Club volunteer. “If anyone is needing a little extra motivation to get in their exercise, Run Club is the best way to start off the morning. Plus, Alley Cat Outfitters will be providing club members some sneak peek tours of the shop before its opening day.”

Wabash River Run Club, at its core, is a casual opportunity to run and meet new people. Some weeks there will be a volunteer-run leader with a preplanned route while other weeks the group may decide where they want to run. Whether you are training for the Wabash Run The River 5K, 10K and half marathon, or just want to run and make new friends, the purpose of the run club is to create a community of people who want to reach health goals in a social setting,

“This is a great opportunity to learn from experienced runners how to set your pace, improve your breathing technique, or push yourself to the next level,” said Rogers.

“I’m proud that Visit Wabash County offers multiple opportunities for individuals to reach their personal fitness goals.”

Specific information regarding each of the family-friendly fun runs is available at visitwabashcounty. com or by calling the Visit Wabash County Welcome Center.

Wabash River Run Club is par t of Visit Wabash County’s Adventure Series which is dedicated to the advancement of health and wellness initiatives throughout Wabash County. Those interested in participating or volunteering for any of our events can get more information by going online to www.visitwabashco unty.com or by calling the Welcome Center at 260-563-7171.

Founded by Edwin Ford in 1898, the company operates manufacturing facilities in Wabash, Indiana, and Pell City, Ala., and is certified to the ISO 9001 quality standard. A member of the American Water Works Association, Ford Meter Box employs a workforce of approximately 800 in support of water purveyors and stocking distributors in sixty countries around the world.