Couch to 5K in 9 Wks (ages 18+)

Adults ages 18 and up. Various parks. 1st Day, April 3 meet at Peace Park Pavilion.

GO GO...Get up and get moving. Enjoy the fact that you live in the city known as Wisconsin's Park Place. Whether you're just getting started or are an experienced runner who needs a push off the couch, this Couch to 5K Challenge makes working out simple, social and fun. This program aims to prepare you slowly by starting off alternating between walking and running small distances in a variety of our parks, and slowly building up to run a 5K race. We will meet once a week as a group with the instructor, while the second and third training days you will need to complete on your own or meet up with friends in the group. Program will include nutritional, strength training and stretching information. At the end of the program, we will run a 5K race on June 2 (second fee and registration for 5k is required if interested). Minimum of 8, maximum of 18 participants. Pre-register online at www.ci.janesville.wi.us/register or at the Janesville Recreation Division office by March 29.