Learn to Run!
Want to learn to run or want to improve on your current running skill?
Well good news! If you are interested in joining in on the fun of the Amherst Valentine Run or want to take steps towards a healthier lifestyle there are several way to do just that!
If you are new to running or looking to improve your current skill level there is a wonderful free of charge Couch to 5km group that meets every Thursday night at Dickey Park in Amherst NS. Anyone is welcome no matter your skill level. Friendly and knowledgeable instructors will show you how to get started, what gear you might find interesting, offer tips for improvement and injury prevention, and they will also run with you! Check it out now on the Facebook Group
Once you have the running bug come on downtown and meet the Amherst Striders! The Striders are a running group in Amehrst that everyone, no matter your skill level, are welcome to join (No cost, just a fist bump and a hello).
The Striders only have one rule, "no one is left behind", even if you don't feel you are fast enough to keep up with some of the other runners they will always loop back for you. Everyone starts the run together and everyone ends the run together!
The Striders meet every Monday and Wendesday night at 6pm and 8am Saturday Mornings in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons in downtown Amherst. Don't be picture late!
Well good news! If you are interested in joining in on the fun of the Amherst Valentine Run or want to take steps towards a healthier lifestyle there are several way to do just that!
If you are new to running or looking to improve your current skill level there is a wonderful free of charge Couch to 5km group that meets every Thursday night at Dickey Park in Amherst NS. Anyone is welcome no matter your skill level. Friendly and knowledgeable instructors will show you how to get started, what gear you might find interesting, offer tips for improvement and injury prevention, and they will also run with you! Check it out now on the Facebook Group
Once you have the running bug come on downtown and meet the Amherst Striders! The Striders are a running group in Amehrst that everyone, no matter your skill level, are welcome to join (No cost, just a fist bump and a hello).
The Striders only have one rule, "no one is left behind", even if you don't feel you are fast enough to keep up with some of the other runners they will always loop back for you. Everyone starts the run together and everyone ends the run together!
The Striders meet every Monday and Wendesday night at 6pm and 8am Saturday Mornings in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons in downtown Amherst. Don't be picture late!