Event Description

A 10-week program to help you comfortably progress from the couch to walking, jogging or running at a pace that’s right for you.

First Strides® meets weekly, offering presentations on topics ranging from what to wear to injury prevention. We then stretch and do a group walk/run. Please come dressed for activity.

Women from ages 12 to 112 are welcome to attend. Join with your daughters, mothers, neighbors, co-workers and friends.  Participants are expected to have approval from their doctors to participate. 

Our mentors are First Strides® graduates,  Women’s 5K Classic committee members and Lehigh Valley Road Runners (LVRR) members.

We host 2 workshops in the spring at the Lehigh Parkway.  We meet in the evening from March 26th (27th) – May 28th (29th) @ 6:15 pm.  You may select Tuesday night, Wednesday night or both.

Cost: $50 (early-bird specials $45 until March 23) for single night.  $90 (early-bird special $85 until Mach 23) for both nights. Fee includes literature, workouts, mentoring/instruction, and graduation shirt (if earned by attending 7 out of 10 sessions) Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable between people or evenings/programs.

Registration fee is non-transferrable between people or locations, and is non-refundable. Note: switching between nights is not possible.