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Online Registration Available.
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For further information, please contact Concord Parks and Recreation at 704-920-5600.
Comments and suggestions are welcome at
SAVE THE DATE:
Bunny Run 5K 4/7/2012
Streetlight 5K 7/13/2012
Day of the Thread 5K
Saturday, November 5, 2011
COUCH to 5K CHALLENGE
For exercises and fitness tips, visit the Reflex International
FACEBOOK page by clicking on logo.
Click Here for: REFLEX ENDURANCE CLUB INFORMATION!
COUCH to 5K CHALLENGE
The City of Concord Parks and Recreation Department and REFLEX International are taking the wellness program to the next level with the COUCH to 5K CHALLENGE. This group training and exercise program does not require any running experience. It is designed to encourage, motivate and challenge the individual to compete with his/her peers. The final goal is to run the BUNNY RUN on April 7. Registration fee is required. The Couch to 5k challenge will meet at James L Dorton Park in Concord on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning 1/31/2012. There is a $10.00 registration fee. This fee includes a T-Shirt.and $5.00 discount on the Bunny Run 5K registration. Stop being a couch potato and sign up today!
- 10 week program beginning 1/31/2012
- Meet Tuesdays and Thursdays – 6:30 pm @ James L Dorton Park
- Group training plan provided
- Concludes with the running of the Bunny Run 5K Run on 4/7/2012 registration fee required)
- No running experience necessary
- Program led by certified instructor
- Group Accountability/ Encouragement
REFLEX International provides events and competitions designed around health and fitness. Whether you are on your own or part of large group, REFLEX and the Parks and Recreation Department can help you and those around you grow and succeed.
Click here for Charlotte Observer Article on the Couch to 5K
Streetlight 5K and Fun Run
Friday, July 15, 2011
Congratulations to overall 5K winner Garrett West - 0:16:32
BROCHURE AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Results from Queen City Timing
SURVEY
Pace Calculators and more.......
Click on link below for calculators: http://www.active.com/calculators/
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Sports are fun. Math is not. Leave it to Active.com to bridge the gap. The new line of sports calculators let you calculate your target heartrate, determine your nutritional needs and do lots of other cool things with a few clicks of your mouse.
What you'll find: Pace Calculator, Target Heart Rate Calculator, Caloric Needs Calculator, Nutritional Needs Calculator, Ideal Weight Calculator, Body Fat Calculator, Currency Calculator.
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Suggested Web Sites:
Caution: All websites listed have been checked for appropriate content. However, due to the fast changing world of the Internet, sites may change. We strongly urge parents to preview any sites your children access and to always supervise children when online. If you should find any content that is objectional, please email us at
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Active.Com - The industry's online registration vehicle for participatory sports.
Cape Fear Rogue Runners - "Be all you used to be"
Cool Running - A collection of information, services and tools for runners of all abilities.
KidsRunning.Com - From Runner's World - advice and information for kids - also includes programs on training health, games, stories and essays on running health and fitness.
Cooper River Bridge - Charleston, SC
NewRunner.com - From Runner's World - a guide for the new runner or walker on getting started, keeping motivated, injury prevention, problem areas, workout plans and more.
North Carolina Roadrunners Club - Raleigh, NC
Queen City Timing
ROADID
Road Runners Clubs of America - The national association of not-for-profit running clubs. Its mission is to represent and promote the common interest of its member clubs and individual runners through education, leadership, programs and other services.
Run Charlotte - Charlotte, NC running events, race results, running shoes and apparel, etc.
Runner's World Magazine - A running magazine whose mission is to advise, educate and motivate runners of all ages and abilities.
Running Journal - The source for running news in the Southeast. Features timely race results, a comprehensive calendar of upcoming events, columns and personal stories.
Wilmington Roadrunner's Club - One of the oldest continuously operating clubs in North Carolina.
YMBC - Young Memorial Running Club - Concord, NC - This group is not exclusive to church members. Everyone is invited. This group is for walkers, runners, those who have already run a 5K, and everyone in between. Childcare will be provided.
Preparing to run your first marathon?
http://www.active.com/running/Articles/How_to_Run_Your_First_Marathon.htm
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Guinness World Records recognizes Concord native Margaret Hagerty
She has earned a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the oldest person to complete a marathon for each of the seven continents. Click here for more information. To see for yourself, this is located on page #101 in the Guinness World Records 2007 edition.
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