NITRO COUCH TO 5K

Training Program

Provided by

NORTHERN ILLINOIS TRAIL RUNNERS ORGANIZATION (NITRO)

Training and Volunteer Plan

Want to run a 5k race but not sure how to begin?

Join Northern Illinois Trail Runners Organization (NITRO) in a 9-week “Couch to 5K” training program. 

This 9-week training program will start on March 20 and end with the NITRO 5k race on Saturday, May 22. The program will include three weekly runs lead by NITRO members. Participants will follow a beginning running schedule and will have the opportunity to meet new people.

Weekly Group Runs^*

-          Mondays – 6:30 p.m. Hopkins Park (meet in parking lot of Fitworkz)

-          Wednesdays – 6:30 p.m. Hopkins Park 6:30 (meet in parking lot of Fitworkz)

-          Saturdays – 9:00 a.m. starting at YMCA (meet in back parking lot)

Informational Meeting

Thursday, March 18 at 6:30 pm

Location: Fitworkz (FitWorkz is located at 1690 Sycamore Rd. in DeKalb on the East side of Route 23, next to Big Lots)

Cost of Program: $24 (includes registration to NITRO 5K race and race t-shirt)

Couch to 5K participants who want to sign up for Northern Illinois Running Organization will receive a $3 discount on $15 membership fee

Why Sign Up?

-          Meet new people and enjoy the support of running with a group

-          Track your training progress through a running log

-          Nutrition information and training tips

-          Enjoy the accomplishment of finishing the NITRO 5k!

-Proceeds benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Illinois

Sign Up Today!

Sign Up Form

NITRO 5K Race Information

May 22, 2010 | 9:00 a.m.

Sycamore Speedway

For more information about the race visit http://nitroruns.com/races/

Questions, contact Carrie Naber , cbnaber@comcast.net

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*Times/locations are subject to change.