YWCA of Minneapolis

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Aquatics
Endurance Sports (YES!)

Running

Find fun on the run by joining a running class or group and enjoy the social support and camaraderie of training with others under the experienced eyes and support of professional coaches.

Location, Location, Location
The Twin Cities has fantastic running and has been ranked by Runners World magazine as high as second in the country for running. And the YWCA of Minneapolis' three sites taps some of the best running the Twin Cities has to offer. Midtown has easy access to the Greenway path leading to the Mississippi River Road trails or Uptown, Uptown is right on the Greenway and only a couple blocks from Lake of the Isles and Lake Calhoun, and Downtown quickly gets you out of the city through Loring Park to the Cedar Lake-Kenilworth trail.

YES! Runs (Free!)

Join us for coach-led group runs to meet other runners from the YWCA! Pace and distance are up to you. Most runs will be 4-7 miles long with a longer option on the weekend. Go your own speed and distance while enjoying the camaraderie and motivation of our coaches and other runners.

Schedule:
Midtown: Wed 6:00-7:00 am
Uptown: Tue 6:00-7:00 pm; Sat 9:00-11:00 am
Cost: Free

Beginning Running

This class is designed for beginning runners, those starting to get back into shape or preparing for a local 5K. Our classes always have a goal 5K that you can choose to do if you wish. Our experienced coaches will cover all the basics from running form, shoes, stretching, strength training and injury prevention, and how to structure your training plan. Classes include informative mini-sessions from coaches or guest experts, learning and practicing skills and group runs led by inspiring coaches. Join us for Fun on the Run.

Class Schedule:
Midtown Tue/Thur 6:00-7:00 pm
Uptown Mon/Wed 6:00-7:00 pm
This class meets twice per week for six weeks (total 12 hours). Session 4 runs June 16 to July 23. Registration begins June 2.
Cost: $60 member, $96 non-member
See Registration Info for more information.

Run Performance

Ready to take your running to the next level? Are you aiming for a 5K or 10K PR (personal record) or goal time? Or a half marathon? Structured, coach-led workouts will fire up your fitness. Expect hill and track workouts, threshold sessions, long runs, form work and running-specific conditioning. We'll also address nutrition for training and racing, racing strategies and how to design a training plan to peak for your goal event.

Class Schedule
Uptown (and off-site track): Thursdays, 6-7:30am
This class meets once per week for six weeks (total 9 hours). Session 4 runs June 16 to July 23. Registration begins June 2.
Cost: $60 member, $96 non-member
See Registration Info for more information.

Featured Upcoming Events

May 3: Melpomene 5K, St. Paul (Men's 5K, Women's 5K, 5K Walk, Kids)
May 11: Race for the Cure 5K, Bloomington (MOA)
June 1: Team Ortho's Downtown races, Minneapolis (5K, 10mi, half mar)

Contact

For questions about the YWCA Endurance Sports program, contact: