Join us for a Free Couch to 5K Program

January 6, 2021 by Leave a comment

All levels of walkers and runners are welcome. For more information or questions contact Sara.Holmes@decaturga.com.

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Couch to 5K Begins January 18th

December 18, 2020 by Leave a comment

Looking for some motivation to get off of the couch and start running? Decatur Active Living is offering a free Couch to 5K program beginning on January 18th. We will start off slow, and build endurance over 8 weeks. And of course, we will have fun!

The group will meet on Mondays at 6 pm and Fridays at 8 am in front of the Decatur Recreation Center. Group members will also do a third run on their own during the week. Safety measures for COVID will be in place.

For more information contact Sara.Holmes@decaturga.com.

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Let’s Run Decatur!

March 3, 2020 by Leave a comment

Decatur Active Living offers two new programs for both runners and those wanting to become runners.

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Decatur Running Group
Thursdays, 6:30 pm
Let’s get moving Decatur! Meet at the Decatur Recreation Center on Thursdays at 6:30 pm and come run with us! If it is raining, we will run on the indoor track. Led by Active Living staff and Board member Mike Johnson.

Couch to 5K Running Group
Monday and Saturday
Have you always wanted to become a runner but intimidated to start on your own? Join staff from Decatur Active Living and Decatur Fire and work through a Couch to 5K program. At the end of the program, we will run in a local 5K together.

Runs are Saturdays at 8 am and Mondays at 6:30 pm. Meet at the Decatur Recreation Center. If it is raining, we will train on the indoor track. Free!

For more information, contact Sara.Holmes@decaturga.com.

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Couch to 5K Running Group Starts in October

September 20, 2019 by Leave a comment

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Have you been thinking about becoming a runner but were intimidated to start on your own? Join Decatur Active Living’s “Couch to 5K” running group and start your training.

The group begins meeting in October; Mondays at 6:30 am and Saturdays at 8 am. Meet at the Decatur Recreation Center and we sure to wear appropriate shoes and bring your water bottle.

The group will then run together in the Run With the Dogs 5K in January.

For more information, contact sara.holmes@decaturga.com or 678-553-6559.

The program is free to the community!

 

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