PrimeWOMAN Introduces Women's Running 101 - Catch the fever - Run a 5K by Labor Day

July 18, 2008 - PRLog -- The Women of Running 101
By Gena Ansell-Lande


Elaine Hartung is not your average competitive runner. In fact, she is a Certified Personal Trainer and has been training and coaching novice runners since 1999. In 2002 along with fellow trainer and friend John MacGillivray, they created the Women’s Running 101 Program. Both are active members of the Jersey Shore Running Club, of which Running 101 is an offshoot. Elaine felt that women who wanted to begin running needed a place to start where they could get group support from other women. “I never participated in sports in school and was not given the opportunities that many young girls have today,” she adds. ”I felt this would be the perfect way for women in a similar situation to take up the sport.”

Since its inception six years ago, the program has taken off with women from all over the county challenging themselves, reaching their goals and most of all improving their overall health. The primary objective of the program is to encourage more women to participate in running to improve their general physical and mental well-being. Elaine adds, “This is a program for women with little or no previous exposure to running who wish to embark on a practical and sustainable running program.”

Running 101 is also beneficial to those looking to return to running after an extended layoff. A team of experienced coaches offers group running classes and individual training programs. She says the best part about the program is the camaraderie of the women who train because many have similar ability and experience. Many friendships and strong bonds are formed among the participants from the focused time spent together. The 12-week program meets weekly at locations in Holmdel and Marlboro.

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