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YMCA Wellness Center

Beginner Fleet Feet Running

Beginner Fleet Feet Running

Ages:  12-101

Fleet Feet Beginner class is designed to help participants start training (beginner) or continue training (intermediate) for an upcoming 5k.  Programs are individually designed to help participants reach their goals.  Topics discussed in the session will include training principles, training tips, proper footwear, strength and flexibility, health and nutrition and getting to the starting line ready to perform. The class will meet each week on Wednesday and Saturday for 6 weeks.

Registration Dates:
May 1st-8th

Session Dates:
May 8th-June 15th, 2013
Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00pm
Saturdays, 9:00-10:00am

Cost:
$90 for Y Members | $125 for Nonmembers
No refunds after the first session.

Instructor Bio:
Brandon Hudgins has been a competitive runner for over 16 years.  Starting with local cross-country and road races.  While at Northwestern High School, Brandon set school records in the 1600m and 3200 run, was All-State Distance Runner 6 times, and a State Champion in the 1600m.  While competing at Winthrop University, he earned All-Conference honors 4 times, set 4 school records, all while earning his Bachelor Degree in Physical Education/ Fitness and Wellness.  He later transferred to Appalachian State University  where he earned his Master’s in Exercise Science/ Conference Champion and earned the NCAA All American Academic Honors, was a part of the 6 Southern Conference Team Championships and qualified for the 1st Round of the NCAA D1 Outdoor Track and Field Championships (1500m).  He is still training hard and competes in cross-country races, road races and track races for the shoe company Saucony with the hopes of making the USATF Championships and Olympic Trails.