Novant Health, Salisbury Parks and Recreation and the Salisbury Rowan Runners kick off the 12th year of the popular Beginning Runners Class on Thursday night, Sept. 7, at 6 p.m. The series of classes will continue for eight weeks and will meet in the lobby meeting room at Novant Health.
Participants will get instruction by professionals in various topics such as running form, stretching, strengthening, injury prevention, nutrition, safety and much more. Everyone gets a training shirt, entry into a 5K race and membership in the Salisbury Rowan Runners for a year. Cost of the class series is $65.
Attendees should bring a bottled water and pen, wear comfortable clothing and plan to run/walk a half mile on the first evening. Do not buy new shoes before the first meeting. Each participant gets a training schedule and individual coaching as needed.
More information is available at www.salisburyrowanrunners.org or by calling 704-310-6741 or 704-202-6601.