Running for Women
CALLING ALL WOMEN WHO ARE READY TO RUN
Running for Women is a run/walk program for women only, offered at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. New classes start in January, September, and April. The emphasis is on a gentle approach with injury prevention a major focus. The beginning program is tailored for women who have never run but are interested in taking their walking program to the next level. The cost of the programs ranges from $99 - $119, with advanced registration required.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Not all classes are offered at all times. Check out the current class schedule below for what is being offered.
BEGINNING
Designed to take women from “couch to 5K”. Class starts with “1 minute run 5 minute walk” intervals and gently increases running time while decreasing walking time. Initial workouts will take about 35-40 minutes building up to 45-50 minutes. Each session ends with gentle stretching. Prerequisite is ability to walk briskly for 30 minutes non-stop. This is a 12 week program and costs $119.
INTERMEDIATE
Continues on where beginning program left off. Prerequisite is ability to run 30 minutes non stop or 30 total running minutes in a run/walk workout. Runs will take about 50-55 minutes total time and intervals will include more running and less walking than beginning program. Each session ends with gentle stretching. This is a 10 week program and costs $99.
STEP IT UP
Designed as a class to improve endurance and speed by playing weekly running games in addition to running intervals similar to the intermediate class. Prerequisite is ability to run 45 minutes continuously or 45 total running minutes in a run/walk workout. Each session ends with gentle stretching. This is a 10 week program and costs $99.
MAINTENANCE
For women who have completed the intermediate class, or who can run 30 total minutes in a run/walk workout, this class is designed to help you maintain your fitness. The intervals in this class don't progress as they do in a traditional beginning or intermediate class, so participants can miss a week or two, and jump right back in without feeling behind. Each session ends with gentle stretching. The cost is $99.
MAINTENANCE/STEP IT UP
This is a new class that combines endurance and speed drills from the Step It Up class with the benefits of fitness running from the Maintenance class. Some days intervals will be offered that often incorporate speed, while other days the emphasis will be on maintaining fitness. Prerequisite is ability to run 45 minutes continuously or 45 total running minutes in a run/walk workout. Each session ends with gentle stretching. This is a 10 week program and costs $99.
HALF-MARATHON
Designed to help you cross the finish line of a half-marathon. The 10 week program follows a strict run/walk plan, with participants staying together as a group. Prerequisite is the ability to run 60 minutes in a run/walk workout. Each session ends with gentle stretching. The cost is $119.
SATURDAY LONG RUN
This new offering is for women enrolled in the Step It Up Morning and Evening Sessions. It is designed to offer one long run each week in addition to the Step It Up program. Runs can last 2 hours or longer. Women in this class will be given the option to enter a 1/2 marathon race later in the spring.
Not all classes offered at all times. Advance registration is required for all classes. Register in-person at Fleet Feet Davis or on-line through eventbrite.com.
REGISTRATION AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Click the link below to download the latest information on Running for Women classes through Fleet Feet Davis and get answers to questions about the program.
FIT HOUSE
FIT House is a full-service fitness studio specializing in individual, small group and athletic team training. FIT House also provide classes that range from Boot Camp to Barre FIT to Yoga. Fleet Feet Davis LOVES FIT House. Visit their website (http://fithousedavis.com) for more information and class schedules. FIT House is located at 630 Pena Drive, Suite 500 in Davis, CA.
THE BO TREE
The Bo Tree, located at 803 Second Street in Davis, offers classes for all levels. Class composition and intensity will vary seasonally, but everyone is welcome to attend any class. Click >>here to visit the Bo Tree's website.