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The Beginning Runners Program begins every year in the first week of May. It is a 12-week program designed to safely and wisely train people of all ages to run the Bele Chere 5k (3.1 miles) road race. The following is schedule and general guidelines for the program:

• If you have not been active recently, be sure to check with your doctor prior to starting any fitness program.
• Begin each session with a 10-15 minute warm-up. Walking and/or light calisthenics followed by light stretching is recommended.
• Be sure to cool down after each session with a 5-10 minute walk followed by light stretching exercises.
• The key to this program is to run at a comfortable pace for the time allotted. Don't worry about speed or distance. You will naturally get faster as time goes by.