JOIN US for a FREE New Balance Running Club Training Program geared for Spring 2018 Races, led by Arnett Hirsch, USTAF Certified Running Coach and co-hosted by RRCA Scott Waldrop RRCA Certified Running Coach

FREE TRAINING PROGRAM - All ages and abilities are welcome!  

This FREE Training Program, with a focus on GOOD FORM RUNNING,  is designed for beginning runners to more experienced runners. Learn how to run more efficiently with better form and take your running to another level. Specific training plans will be provided along with twice weekly coaching sessions on WEDNESDAYS at 6 PM and SATURDAYS at 8:30 AM.

In addition to Good Form Running, clinics on proper nutrition, hydration, injury prevention & recovery and proper footwear & running gear will be provided. Plus, participants receive 20% store discounts, free tech shirt, COMP* entry to target race, snacks & refreshments and more!

INFORMATIONAL KICK OFF EVENT - WEDNESDAY FEB 28th - 6:30 PM  - NEW BALANCE DURHAM  6807-120 Fayetteville Rd. Renaissance Center at Southpoint  Durham, NC 27713

FREE TRAINING PROGRAM - STARTING SATURDAY MARCH 10th AT 8:30 AM - TARGET RACE: Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure 5K  - May 5th, 2018 

INFORMATIONAL KICK OFF EVENT - WEDNESDAY FEB 28th - 6:30 PM  - NEW BALANCE DURHAM  6807-120 Fayetteville Rd.  Renaissance Center at Southpoint  Durham, NC 27713

*COMP ENTRIES LIMITED TO FIRST 50 PARTICIPANTS IN PROGRAM

Durham "Race For The Cure" 5k - 2018 Spring Training FULL SCHEDULE:

* Durham Day 1: Wednesday February 28, 6:30 pm - Durham Kick Off - Race For The Cure 5k Training - New Balance Running Group and free Coaching by USATF Running Coach Arnett Hirsch and assisted by RRCA Certified Running Coach Scott Waldrop, New Balance Durham, 6807 Fayetteville Rd #120, Durham, NC 27713 - NO RUNNING, JUST DISCUSSION

* Please join us on fitvil and sign our liabity waiver: https://www.fitvil.com/group/3264-free5ktrainingprogram-newbalancedurham-spring2018/

* Join us on MeetUp: https://www.meetup.com/Raleigh-Durham-New-Balance-Running-Group/events/245902640/

* Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2041580059456013/

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*  Sunday March 4, 11:00 am - Good Form Clinic - Race For The Cure 5k Training - New Balance Running Group and free Coaching by RRCA Certified Running Coach Scott Waldrop, We'll discuss: the do's and don'ts of running form, with demonstrations, discussions, hands-on in-person demos, as well as printed version of Scott's "Good Form Manifesto" Free and Open to Public / "Race For The Cure" 5k Supplemental Training - New Balance Raleigh, 6204 Glenwood Ave Suite 121, Raleigh, NC 27612 - NO RUNNING, JUST DISCUSSION, we will provide seating and refreshments. New Balance Durham, 6807 Fayetteville Rd #120, Durham, NC 27713 - NO RUNNING, JUST DISCUSSION

* Please join our running group on fitvil: https://www.fitvil.com/group/3264-free5ktrainingprogram-newbalancedurham-spring2018/

* Join us on MeetUp: https://www.meetup.com/Raleigh-Durham-New-Balance-Running-Group/events/245902686/

* Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/173091586619440/

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* Durham Day 2: Saturday March 10, 8:30 am - Run 1, First Training Run! - Race For The Cure 5k Training - New Balance Running Group and free Coaching by USATF Running Coach Arnett Hirsch, New Balance Durham, 6807 Fayetteville Rd #120, Durham, NC 27713

* Please join us on fitvil and sign our liabity waiver: https://www.fitvil.com/group/3264-free5ktrainingprogram-newbalancedurham-spring2018/

* Join us on MeetUp: https://www.meetup.com/Raleigh-Durham-New-Balance-Running-Group/events/245902742/

* Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/203765343530504

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* Durham Day 3: Wednesday March 14, 6:30 pm - Run 2 - Race For The Cure 5k Training - New Balance Running Group and free Coaching by USATF Running Coach Arnett Hirsch and assisted by RRCA Certified Running Coach Scott Waldrop, New Balance Durham, 6807 Fayetteville Rd #120, Durham, NC 27713

* Please join us on fitvil and sign our liabity waiver: https://www.fitvil.com/group/3264-free5ktrainingprogram-newbalancedurham-spring2018/

* Join us on MeetUp: https://www.meetup.com/Raleigh-Durham-New-Balance-Running-Group/events/245902971/

* Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1751959724822719/

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* Durham Day 4: Saturday March 17, 8:30 am - Run 3 - Race For The Cure 5k Training - New Balance Running Group and free Coaching by USATF Running Coach Arnett Hirsch, New Balance Durham, 6807 Fayetteville Rd #120, Durham, NC 27713

* Please join us on fitvil and sign our liabity waiver: https://www.fitvil.com/group/3264-free5ktrainingprogram-newbalancedurham-spring2018/

* Join us on MeetUp: https://www.meetup.com/Raleigh-Durham-New-Balance-Running-Group/events/245903183/

* Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/725969810925158/

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* Durham Day 5: Wednesday March 21, 6:30 pm - Run 4 - Race For The Cure 5k Training - New Balance Running Group and free Coaching by USATF Running Coach Arnett Hirsch and assisted by RRCA Certified Running Coach Scott Waldrop, New Balance Durham, 6807 Fayetteville Rd #120, Durham, NC 27713

* Please join us on fitvil and sign our liabity waiver: https://www.fitvil.com/group/3264-free5ktrainingprogram-newbalancedurham-spring2018/

* Join us on MeetUp: https://www.meetup.com/Raleigh-Durham-New-Balance-Running-Group/events/245903423/

* Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/198135924069179

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* Durham Day 6: Saturday March 24, 8:30 am - Run 5 - Race For The Cure 5k Training - New Balance Running Group and free Coaching by USATF Running Coach Arnett Hirsch, New Balance Durham, 6807 Fayetteville Rd #120, Durham, NC 27713

* Please join us on fitvil and sign our liabity waiver: https://www.fitvil.com/group/3264-free5ktrainingprogram-newbalancedurham-spring2018/

* Join us on MeetUp: https://www.meetup.com/Raleigh-Durham-New-Balance-Running-Group/events/245903559/

* Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1628566347200023/

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* Durham Day 7: Wednesday March 28, 6:30 pm - Run 6 - Race For The Cure 5k Training - New Balance Running Group and free Coaching by USATF Running Coach Arnett Hirsch and assisted by RRCA Certified Running Coach Scott Waldrop, New Balance Durham, 6807 Fayetteville Rd #120, Durham, NC 27713

* Please join us on fitvil and sign our liabity waiver: https://www.fitvil.com/group/3264-free5ktrainingprogram-newbalancedurham-spring2018/

* Join us on MeetUp: https://www.meetup.com/Raleigh-Durham-New-Balance-Running-Group/events/245903576/

* Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/305267403326590/

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* Durham Day 8: Saturday March 31, 8:30 am - Run 7 - Race For The Cure 5k Training - New Balance Running Group and free Coaching by USATF Running Coach Arnett Hirsch, New Balance Durham, 6807 Fayetteville Rd #120, Durham, NC 27713

* Please join us on fitvil and sign our liabity waiver: https://www.fitvil.com/group/3264-free5ktrainingprogram-newbalancedurham-spring2018/

* Join us on MeetUp: https://www.meetup.com/Raleigh-Durham-New-Balance-Running-Group/events/245903599/

* Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1932636063667200/

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Durham - Injury Prevention Clinic For Runners: Saturday March 31, 10:30 am - Injury Prevention Clinic - Race For The Cure 5k Training - New Balance Running Group and free Coaching by RRCA Certified Running Coach Scott Waldrop, We'll discuss:

* Why do I keep getting injured? Will this go away?

*What's going on with this weird pain? Should I stop running?

* The common running injuries such as shin splints, plantar fasciitis, achilles tendonitis etc - how to get rid of 'em, how to AVOID 'em, how to cope with 'em.

* Supplemental cross-training such yoga, pilates, CrossFit etc. and how these activities can help your running. Scott's personal referrals to other coaches in these various disciplines. Guest speakers TBA

* A word on the benefit of massage from Mary Waldrop - Board certified Medical Massage Therapist of 17+ years and and certified Thai massage therapist. Free massage demos.

* Foam Rolling - "do's and do-nots" including demonstrations of the various muscle exercises, and different types of rollers

* Stretching, compression, heat and cold therapy philosphy and science

* Discussion on how and why running form has "domino effect" on injury

* How diet directly relates to running injury and inflammation including a word on healthy cooking by Mary Waldrop (T. Colin Campbell Center For Nutritional Plant-Based Nutrition Certified)

* Proper footwear and how under pronating and over pronating can lead to a myriad of running injury and other sources of pain one might not expect. (by Mark Allerd)

* Open discussion / Q&A on attendees' personal running injuries (for those who would like to share) and supplemental actions to be taken after consulting their doctor

Free and Open to Public / "Race For The Cure" 5k Supplemental Training - New Balance Raleigh, 6204 Glenwood Ave Suite 121, Raleigh, NC 27612 - NO RUNNING, JUST DISCUSSION, we will provide seating and refreshments.

* Please join our running group on fitvil: https://www.fitvil.com/group/3264-free5ktrainingprogram-newbalancedurham-spring2018/

* Join us on MeetUp: https://www.meetup.com/Raleigh-Durham-New-Balance-Running-Group/events/245903749/

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* Durham Day 9: Wednesday April 4, 6:30 pm - Run 8 - Race For The Cure 5k Training - New Balance Running Group and free Coaching by USATF Running Coach Arnett Hirsch and assisted by RRCA Certified Running Coach Scott Waldrop, New Balance Durham, 6807 Fayetteville Rd #120, Durham, NC 27713

* Please join us on fitvil and sign our liabity waiver: https://www.fitvil.com/group/3264-free5ktrainingprogram-newbalancedurham-spring2018/

* Join us on MeetUp: https://www.meetup.com/Raleigh-Durham-New-Balance-Running-Group/events/245903793/

* Facebook Event:https://www.facebook.com/events/1951536971763290/

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* Durham Day 10: Saturday April 7, 8:30 am - Run 9 - Race For The Cure 5k Training - New Balance Running Group and free Coaching by USATF Running Coach Arnett Hirsch, New Balance Durham, 6807 Fayetteville Rd #120, Durham, NC 27713

* Please join us on fitvil and sign our liabity waiver: https://www.fitvil.com/group/3264-free5ktrainingprogram-newbalancedurham-spring2018/

* Join us on MeetUp: https://www.meetup.com/Raleigh-Durham-New-Balance-Running-Group/events/245903823/

* Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/147754915997878/

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* Durham Day 11: Wednesday April 11, 6:30 PM - Run 10 - Race For The Cure 5k Training - New Balance Running Group and free Coaching by USATF Running Coach Arnett Hirsch and assisted by RRCA Certified Running Coach Scott Waldrop, New Balance Durham, 6807 Fayetteville Rd #120, Durham, NC 27713

* Please join us on fitvil and sign our liabity waiver: https://www.fitvil.com/group/3264-free5ktrainingprogram-newbalancedurham-spring2018/

* Join us on MeetUp: https://www.meetup.com/Raleigh-Durham-New-Balance-Running-Group/events/245903876/

* Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/171917973406069/

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* Durham Day 12: Saturday April 14, 6:30 pm - Run 11 - Race For The Cure 5k Training - New Balance Running Group and free Coaching by USATF Running Coach Arnett Hirsch, New Balance Durham, 6807 Fayetteville Rd #120, Durham, NC 27713

* Please join us on fitvil and sign our liabity waiver: https://www.fitvil.com/group/3264-free5ktrainingprogram-newbalancedurham-spring2018/

* Join us on MeetUp: https://www.meetup.com/Raleigh-Durham-New-Balance-Running-Group/events/245903900

* Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/138714776832780/

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* Durham Day 13: Wednesday April 18, 6:30 PM - Run 12 - Race For The Cure 5k Training - New Balance Running Group and free Coaching by USATF Running Coach Arnett Hirsch and assisted by RRCA Certified Running Coach Scott Waldrop, New Balance Durham, 6807 Fayetteville Rd #120, Durham, NC 27713

* Please join us on fitvil and sign our liabity waiver: https://www.fitvil.com/group/3264-free5ktrainingprogram-newbalancedurham-spring2018/

* Join us on MeetUp: https://www.meetup.com/Raleigh-Durham-New-Balance-Running-Group/events/245903928/

* Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/703156379808781/

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* Durham Day 14: Saturday April 21, 8:30 am - Run 13 - Race For The Cure 5k Training -  New Balance Running Group and free Coaching by USATF Running Coach Arnett Hirsch, New Balance Durham, 6807 Fayetteville Rd #120, Durham, NC 27713

* Please join us on fitvil and sign our liabity waiver: https://www.fitvil.com/group/3264-free5ktrainingprogram-newbalancedurham-spring2018/

* Join us on MeetUp: https://www.meetup.com/Raleigh-Durham-New-Balance-Running-Group/events/245903970/

* Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/198971927332116/

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*Durham Day 15: Wednesday April 25, 5:30 pm (EARLY RUN) - Run 14 - Race For The Cure 5k Training - New Balance Running Group and free Coaching by USATF Running Coach Arnett Hirsch and assisted by RRCA Certified Running Coach Scott Waldrop, New Balance Durham, 6807 Fayetteville Rd #120, Durham, NC 27713

* Please join us on fitvil and sign our liabity waiver: https://www.fitvil.com/group/3264-free5ktrainingprogram-newbalancedurham-spring2018/

* Join us on MeetUp: https://www.meetup.com/Raleigh-Durham-New-Balance-Running-Group/events/245904016/

* Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/153262261968869/

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Durham - Nutrition Clinic For Runners: Wednesday April 25 - 7:00 pm - Race For The Cure 5k Training - New Balance Running Group and free Coaching by RRCA Certified Running Coach Scott Waldrop, We'll discuss: Nutrition for runners, a sustainable healthy lifestyle, losing weight and keeping it off permanently, demystifying fad diets, and demystifying food industry jargon that makes healthy-eating a mind-boggling mess! We’re going to break it down into simple terms. New Balance Durham, 6807 Fayetteville Rd #120, Durham, NC 27713

* Please join our running group on fitvil: https://www.fitvil.com/group/3264-free5ktrainingprogram-newbalancedurham-spring2018/

* Join us on MeetUp: https://www.meetup.com/Raleigh-Durham-New-Balance-Running-Group/events/245904036/

* Facebook Event:: https://www.facebook.com/events/383697732069864

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* Durham Day 16: Saturday April 28, 8:30 am - Run 15 - Get info on free race entry today, Race For The Cure 5k Training - New Balance Running Group and free Coaching by USATF Running Coach Arnett Hirsch, New Balance Durham, 6807 Fayetteville Rd #120, Durham, NC 27713

* Please join our running group on fitvil: https://www.fitvil.com/group/3264-free5ktrainingprogram-newbalancedurham-spring2018/

* Join us on MeetUp: https://www.meetup.com/Raleigh-Durham-New-Balance-Running-Group/events/245904064/

* Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/239888076547442

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* Durham Day 17: Wednesday May 2 , 6:30 pm - Get Your Free New Balance Shirts Today! Run 16 - Race For The Cure 5k Training - New Balance Running Group and free Coaching by USATF Running Coach Arnett Hirsch and assisted by RRCA Certified Running Coach Scott Waldrop, New Balance Durham, 6807 Fayetteville Rd #120, Durham, NC 27713

* Please join our running group on fitvil: https://www.fitvil.com/group/3264-free5ktrainingprogram-newbalancedurham-spring2018/

* Join us on MeetUp: https://www.meetup.com/Raleigh-Durham-New-Balance-Running-Group/events/245904106/

* Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/203266000245432