The Nittany Valley Running Club has several opportunities for beginner runners. For youngsters, the Nittany Track and Field Youth Club is a great way to learn about running in a supportive coached environment. The NVRC also puts on the Youth Cross-Country series in the Fall. And many local races have kids "fun runs" associated with them. There are also several opportunities for adult beginner runners. The Club has a special Wahoo Beginner's Running Group that trains together in a fun and supportive environemnt. The "From Couch To 5K In 3 Months" program below appeared in two parts in the July-August and September-October 2004 issues of the NVRC Newsletter. 

Links on the Nittany Valley Running Club site:

• From Couch To 5K In 3 Months (Part 1) - A great way to start a healthy habit!
• From Couch To 5K In 3 Months (Part 2) - Down the home stretch!

Links to other running web sites with information for beginners:

• Cool Running has a great runner's web site, including information for new runners, and their own Couch-To-5K program. Compare!
• Other runners sites with good 5K training programs are Runner's World and Running Times.
  

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Updated 09/27/04