Speed, Strength & Power 5k Training Program - Begins Oct 19

Improve your 5k time with this specialized 7-week program that aims to make you a better runner by programming running and cross-training workouts that will develop your speed, strength and power.

Each week you will receive three independent running workouts programmed by Fleet Feet owner, Stephanie Blozy, and two group functional-fitness classes coached by Eric April and Nick Chiovitti at their gym, CrossFit Overrride North, in Avon, CT (near the Whole Foods off of RT-44).

While you should be able to complete the 5k distance (run/walk is fine), you do NOT need any functional fitness/CrossFit experience. Coaches Nick and Eric are excellent teachers and will keep workouts safe and appropriate for runners (i.e. no crazy gymnastics, hard-core lifting or tire-flipping!).

Instead, workouts will focus on body-weight movements, dumbbell and kettlebell exercises and cardio on the Echo Bike and Concept 2 rower which reduce impact on your joints and can help prevent overuse injuries. These workouts will be done as a group to build camaraderie and keep the training fresh, fun and extra effective!

The running workouts are scheduled for Sunday, Tuesday and Friday - though, because those are done on your own (or with some of your new-found running buddies who are also part of the program), you have some freedom to change those days to fit your schedule.

The group fitness classes will be on Wednesday's at 6:15pm and Saturday's at 8am. The workouts may be done independently at a gym if you are unable to make class, but try to join the group because you will get more out of the workout under a coach's watchful eye (plus, it's way more fun with others)!

It is highly recommended that participants have a programmable GPS watch (Garmin, Apple, Coros) as it will enable you to do your running workouts from home instead of going to a track, as well as help you track your times and progress.

This program culminates with the Mitten Run 5k on December 4 - race entry fee is not included in the program fee.

Sign up HERE.