St. John's offers fitness training program for Sunshine Run participants
St. John's Fitness Center trainers are offering a comprehensive fitness program to help people prepare for the annual St. John's Sunshine Run, which will take place Oct. 11 at Hammons Field in Springfield.
The 12-week program will be based at St. John's Fitness Center, 202 E. Walnut Lawn St., and is designed for all levels of ability. St. John's Sunshine Run includes a 10K run; Murney Associates 5K and KTXR 1-mile Walk with the Gentle Giant, a St. John's press release said.
The program is designed to help participants: increase aerobic capacity, strength, endurance and flexibility; increase energy; learn proper techniques; learn proper methods of progression and overload; and prevent injuries.
"If you would like to learn proper running mechanics, planning and implementing a program, or would just like to take part as a family in a fun run, you will enjoy this program," said Scott Weiss, St. John's lead fitness instructor.
The program starts July 21 and ends on event day. Cost is $20. St. John's co-workers and Fitness Center members receive a $5 discount.
Sign-up sheets are posted at the Walnut Lawn facility. For more information, contact Scott Weiss at 887-9868 or scott.weis@mercy.net.
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