The Trappers' Running Club Learn to Run program is a progressive program of walking and running. By the end of this 10 week program you should be able to complete a 5k run.

The key to the program is to keep consistent and run/walk three times per week. Running is like mathematics and each day you complete serves as a building block for your future goals. Running is also an activity that requires rhythm and consistent running is the best way to establish this pattern.

Those wishing to take part in the program should be able to comfortably walk for 30 minutes.

Two of the three weekly runs are supported. The dates are inside the poster to your right. You meet your group leader at Minipi Outfitters at 5:15 p.m on Wednesdays and 9 a.m on Saturdays.

This program was a major success in 2009 with approximately 90 graduates and plenty of great life changing stories!

For people unable or uninterested in the group support. You may also download the program and have fun learning on your own. The program poster can be downloaded below in Adobe .pdf format for your files.

2011 Learn to Run Program Schedule

If you show up for the final three weeks and complete the 10 and 1 running schedule with the group, you can still receive a certificate of completion.

After the final formal runs, participants will gather for some fresh fruit, drinks, muffins and receive their Completion Certificates!

Well done!

After graduation, the group is encouraged to continue meeting at the same time and place each week. There will be continued support at the 10 minutes of running and 1 minute of walking level.

For individuals in the central Labrador region, interested in training for the 2011 Trapline Marathon there is also an opportunity to conduct long distance slow runs (25km +) in a supported environment.

During the course of your training there is a benefit to running with a group on occasion, learning from others experiences and so on.

For more information email Jamie Snook at info@traplinemarathon.ca.