Running Programs being offered by Park & Recreation

BEGIN-TO-RUN CLINIC

Date: Mondays, April 30 to June 18 (except for Memorial Day holiday)

Time: 6 to 7 p.m.

Fee: $45

Place: Salem Common gazebo

This clinic is for those who would like to begin running or are just starting to run. Use a walk-to-run program that will gradually increase the running while building fitness and endurance. Participants will work at their own pace in an encouraging and fun environment. Clinic will include warmup, walking and running, cool-down, stretching and a discussion on typical running topics, including injury prevention, hydration and running in the elements. Leader: Karen Giroux, USA Track and Field Level 1 coach, American Council on Exercise Personal Trainer and Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School assistant cross country/track coach.

DERBY MILE RUNNING CLINIC

Date: Monday, June 25 to August 13

Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Fee: $45, includes entry in the Derby Street Mile

Place: Salem Common, at the gazebo

This clinic is for beginners who have never run a full mile. We will use a walk/run interval training program to prepare you for the Derby Street Mile on Friday, Aug. 19. The clinic is designed to encourage new runners, while building endurance and learning how to properly warm up and stretch. Participants will also get tips on what to expect in their first road race. Instructor: Karen Giroux, certified USA Track & Field Coach.

TOOMEY RUNNING CLINICS

Age: 13 years and older

Place: Bertram Field

Participants will receive a customized training program and access to Toomey Sports Running Centers online training program and running log at no extra charge. They will also receive daily e-mails outlining scheduled workouts. These clinics are for athletes of all ability levels and ages. More information can be found at www.toomeysports.net. Instructor: Mike Toomey, USTAF certified coach, owner of Toomey Sports Running Center.

u Session 2

Date: Thursdays, May 17 to July 5

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Fee: $75, $65 for Wicked Running Club members

Clinic focuses on training for events from 5Ks to half-marathons.

u Session 3

Date: Thursdays and Saturdays, July 19 to Oct. 4

Time: Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 7 a.m.

Fee: $125

This clinic will focus on marathon and half-marathon training, with workouts are Thursdays and long runs on Saturdays.

TRACK CLUB

Age: 6-14 years

Date: Mondays, starting June 25 for six weeks

Time: 5 to 6 p.m.

Fee: $35

Place: Bertram Field

This fun program introduces children to races, drills, plyometrics, relays and various track and field events. The main emphasis is on teaching young athletes proper running techniques that will prepare them for a lifetime of healthy running. Wear sneakers. Runners will receive a T-shirt. Instructor: Mike Toomey, USTAF-certified coach, head girls coach at Marblehead High School, sports therapist.

ALL-AGES NORTH SHORE TRACK MEET

Ages: 6 years and older

Date: Monday, August 6

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Fee: $1 for 6-14 years; $2 for 15 & older

Place: Bertram Field

T-shirts will be given to first 50 entrants.

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TRACK CAMP

Ages: 6-14 years (grades 1-8)

Date: August 20-24

Time: 9 to 11:30 a.m.

Fee: $85

Place: Bertram Field, Salem High School

This fun program introduces children to drills, plyometrics, hurdles, track and cross country training and other activities to help them get in great running shape. Children will be split into groups by age and ability. Coached by Mike Toomey, Certified USA Track and Field coach, head girls coach at Marblehead High School.

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WICKED KIDZ RUN

Age: 6-14 years

Date: Saturday, July 21

Time: 9 a.m.

Fee: $2

Place: Forest River Park.

The Wicked Running Club and the Park, Recreation & Community Services Dept. will co-host this event. Medals will be awarded to runners and T-shirts will be given to the first 75 registrants. Visit www.wickedrunningclub.com or www.salemroadraces.com.

CORE CONDITIONING FOR RUNNERS

Date: Wednesdays, September 5 to October 24

Time: 5:30 to 6:30 a.m.

Fee: $40

Place: Senior Center, 5 Broad St.

This class will focus on building a strong and stable core for runners of all levels. A strong core will aid in proper running form, reduce fatigue on long runs and races, and help to prevent many injuries that are common to runners. We will incorporate a variety of running-specific strength and flexibility exercises using body weight, tubes, stability balls and other equipment. Modifications will be given for each exercise to make it more or less challenging. A side effect may even be brand-new ?6 pack abs? for the coming racing season! Instructor: Karen Giroux, ACE Certified Personal Trainer and USA Track & Field Level 1 Coach.

Unless instructed otherwise, you can register online by visiting www.salem.com. Click on ?Online Recreation Program Registration? under the ?Residents? heading.

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For a full list of programs, please view the Recreation/COA Calendar, found at www.salem.com.

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